In this powerful episode of The Real Lives of TBI Wives, host Erika Brouillette sits down with William Person, a former Team USA bobsled athlete, to share his courageous and deeply personal journey with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). After years of repetitive head trauma in elite sports, William found himself in a terrifying spiral—confused, depressed, and unable to function.
But hope came in the form of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)—a breakthrough treatment that gave him back his clarity, vision, and purpose. William opens up about how this therapy changed everything, and why he's now on a mission to make it accessible to others battling the effects of CTE.
Together, Erika and William discuss:
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The silent, progressive damage of CTE in athletes and veterans
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How HBOT helped restore William’s cognitive function and emotional balance
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The alarming connection between CTE, depression, and suicide rates
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William’s dream of launching a nonprofit CTE Recovery Center
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Why early intervention, education, and advocacy are crucial for brain health
This is an episode filled with hope, healing, and purpose—especially for those affected by brain injury, repeated trauma, or neurodegenerative conditions. William’s story is a call to action to protect, prioritize, and heal the brain.
How to connect with William:
https://www.facebook.com/one.man.with.a.chamber.hbot?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.facebook.com/william.person.792233
https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-person-4072b417/
https://www.instagram.com/willp1234567?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
https://youtube.com/@braininjurysurvival?si=KfTK-iFXlhLORgQC
https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperbarichealing?_t=ZT-8zD0dNeEvPi&_r=1_
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Disclaimer:
This podcast is intended for educational and to share personal experiences. The experiences and opinions shared by hosts and guests reflect personal journeys. We are not licensed medical professionals. Always do your own research and make informed decisions about your health and healing journey.
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