What does independence really mean after a spinal cord injury?

In this episode, I sit down with occupational therapist Leah Hazzard to unpack how independence shifts after injury. We talk about the real difference between OT and PT, how adaptive tools and support can actually increase independence, and what it looks like to build a meaningful, functional life as a wheelchair user.

If you’ve ever felt like you “lost” your independence, this conversation will challenge that definition — and maybe help you redefine it.