⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes discussion of suicide and recent shootings in relation to CTE.

What happens when the body of an elite athlete breaks down—and the mind begins to follow?

So many athletes push through pain, assuming that grit and discipline can outlast anything. But what happens when the symptoms you're feeling—confusion, depression, vertigo, and memory loss—aren't something you can train your way out of?

In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, former Team USA Bobsled athlete William Person shares his journey from Olympic-level competition to losing his sense of self after years of undiagnosed head injuries. What started as dizziness and brain fog became a battle for survival—and ultimately, a story of recovery, faith, and purpose.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• The hidden toll of repetitive head injuries and why so many athletes ignore the warning signs

• The moment William realized something was deeply wrong—and the turning point that started his path to healing

• The treatments and mindset shifts that helped him rebuild his life after traumatic brain injury

• Why true healing requires more than just medical answers—it demands community, hope, and self-compassion

This episode isn't just about recovery—it's about rediscovering who you are when everything you've built falls apart. William's story will remind you that even in the darkest moments, there's always a way back to yourself.

Connect with Will:

• TikTok

One man with a chamber HBOT (@hyperbarichealing) | TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperbarichealing?_t=ZT-8zD0dNeEvPi&_r=1_

• To raise funds to open a CTE Recovery Center for athletes and military veterans battling CTE like symptoms to receive care without the burden of cost

William's GoFundMe is: https://gofund.me/93ff9c6e

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