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

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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