Resilience After Redundancy: A Genetic Counsellor’s Journey; Demystifying Genetics with Angela Arnold Ross

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Matt sits down with Angela Arnold-Ross, an Australian genetic counsellor living in New Jersey, for a candid and heartfelt conversation about professional resilience and personal growth in the field of genetic counselling.

• Sharing the experience of being laid off after 15 years and the emotional impact of unexpected job loss
• The stages of grief following a career disruption and how writing became therapeutic
• Using networking to rebuild a career path through connections with other genetic counsellors
• Navigating the complex landscape of genetic counsellor licensure across different states in America
• How the Cures Act has changed counselling approaches when patients receive results immediately
• Personal health experiences transforming professional counselling styles and enhancing patient empathy
• The importance of advocating for patients and teaching them to navigate complex healthcare systems
• Why accurate medical terminology matters for effective patient communication and appropriate care

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