Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach Dr. Rena Eleázar reminisces on her first memories of the Philippines during a typhoon season. She goes to share how she struggled to uphold her family’s expectations of her, how her approach to handling challenging situations led her to thriving in her own career aspirations, and the importance of trusting her intuition.
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