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EP160: He Refused To Let Trauma Define Him with William Hansen
On this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when the life you built is suddenly turned upside down? In this episode, William Hansen shares his incredible journey from serving in the Marine Corps and National Guard to surviving traumatic injuries sustained during combat overseas. After years of military service, deployments to Desert Storm, Somalia, Iraq, and Egypt, William returned home facing a traumatic brain injury, fractures in his neck and spine, chronic pain, and a battle that became just as mental as it was physical. But instead of allowing trauma to define the rest of his life, he chose to fight his way back — one step, one workout, and one challenge at a time. From completing a Tough Mudder during recovery to competing in national strongman competitions, William’s story is one of resilience, grit, and rediscovering purpose after unimaginable hardship.
Jeremy and William also dive into fatherhood, faith, community, leadership, and the importance of helping others through their own struggles. William opens up about the emotional moment with his daughter that pushed him to reclaim his life, the lessons he learned through service, and why taking care of the people around us matters more than ever. They also discuss his work helping injured veterans transition back into civilian life, his upcoming book about his father’s work running one of the largest orphanages in Mexico, and the mindset that continues to drive him forward today. This is a conversation about perseverance, identity, and what it truly means to never quit — even when life gives you every reason to.
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Follow William Hansen:
Instagram: @BigSargeStrongllc
Instagram: @trainerbigsarge
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.hansen.37454 LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/william-hansen-8334a533
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By Jeremy SwickOn this episode of "Into the Unknown" What happens when the life you built is suddenly turned upside down? In this episode, William Hansen shares his incredible journey from serving in the Marine Corps and National Guard to surviving traumatic injuries sustained during combat overseas. After years of military service, deployments to Desert Storm, Somalia, Iraq, and Egypt, William returned home facing a traumatic brain injury, fractures in his neck and spine, chronic pain, and a battle that became just as mental as it was physical. But instead of allowing trauma to define the rest of his life, he chose to fight his way back — one step, one workout, and one challenge at a time. From completing a Tough Mudder during recovery to competing in national strongman competitions, William’s story is one of resilience, grit, and rediscovering purpose after unimaginable hardship.
Jeremy and William also dive into fatherhood, faith, community, leadership, and the importance of helping others through their own struggles. William opens up about the emotional moment with his daughter that pushed him to reclaim his life, the lessons he learned through service, and why taking care of the people around us matters more than ever. They also discuss his work helping injured veterans transition back into civilian life, his upcoming book about his father’s work running one of the largest orphanages in Mexico, and the mindset that continues to drive him forward today. This is a conversation about perseverance, identity, and what it truly means to never quit — even when life gives you every reason to.
Follow Us:Instagram @Pod.IntotheUnknownFacebook - Into the Unknown
Follow William Hansen:
Instagram: @BigSargeStrongllc
Instagram: @trainerbigsarge
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.hansen.37454 LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/william-hansen-8334a533
Are you looking to start a podcast? Check out my free "Jump Start to Podcasting Guide" or reach out! Here!