In this episode of soundbites, Hayley Symington speaks with client Justen Bersin to explore what life looks like after a spinal cord injury.
Justen provides valuable insights on rebuilding identity, adapting to new realities and finding independence again. In their conversation, Hayley and Justen discuss:
- His life and outlook beyond injury
- Returning to travel and adventure and the adjustments that made it possible
- The physical and emotional realities of rehabilitation
- Why having the right equipment is so important
- How a spinal cord injury can redefine partnership within a marriage
Watch the full episode here:
Our speaker – Justen Bersin
Justen is a former City lawyer whose life changed dramatically following a catastrophic cycling collision in London that left him with paraplegia and a traumatic brain injury.
An experienced sailor, scuba diver and athlete, he has since returned to international travel and competitive para‑sailing, representing Great Britain at the European and World Sailing Para‑Inclusion Championships. Having rebuilt his life through extraordinary determination and specialist rehabilitation, as well as support from his devoted wife, he speaks powerfully about resilience, adaptability and redefining success after a life‑changing injury.
“We can’t affect the wind, but we can adjust the sails.”
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