ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode, Richard sits down with the inspiring Geraldine Lavelle. In October 2013, Geraldine’s life took a sudden and dramatic turn after a cycling accident left her paralysed. What followed was a decade-long journey marked by extraordinary physical and emotional resilience. From living in a care facility to regaining her independence and moving into her own home in Castlebar.
Geraldine is also the author of two excellent books, Weathering the Storm and When the Apple is Ready it Will Fall, where she shares her story with honesty, strength, and insight.
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