EPISODE · Feb 2, 2026 · 58 MIN
Episode 259 | Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) with William Person
from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon
In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with William Person, former Team USA Bobsledder and CTE advocate about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). William defines for listeners what CTE is and what he feels is missing from the definition given his work with people who have experienced CTE symptoms. William discusses his personal journey with CTE symptoms from years of bobsledding and the subsequent consequences of these symptoms. He discusses the progression of CTE and some of the devastating consequences of such, especially for individuals who do not get treatment. William discusses what Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is and how it has helped his CTE symptoms. William shares what he believes needs to be done to both decrease the likelihood of individuals developing CTE and increasing access to supports after multiple brain injuries and discusses his Go Fund Fund me and mission to open a CTE Recovery Center. We end the episode with William sharing words of advice and encouragement for anyone who may be experiencing CTE symptoms.Connect with William:Facebook: William PersonLinkedIn: William PersonInstagram: @willp1234567YouTube: One Man With A ChamberTikTok: @hyperbarichealingGo Fund MeMentioned in this episode:NYT Article "Sled Head"Joe NamathConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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In today's episode of Psych Talk I chat with William Person, former Team USA Bobsledder and CTE advocate about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). William defines for listeners what CTE is and what he feels is missing from the definition given his work with people who have experienced CTE symptoms. William discusses his personal journey with CTE symptoms from years of bobsledding and the subsequent consequences of these symptoms. He discusses the progression of CTE and some of the devastating consequences of such, especially for individuals who do not get treatment. William discusses what Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is and how it has helped his CTE symptoms. William shares what he believes needs to be done to both decrease the likelihood of individuals developing CTE and increasing access to supports after multiple brain injuries and discusses his Go Fund Fund me and mission to open a CTE Recovery Center. We end the episode with William sharing words of advice and encouragement for anyone who may be experiencing CTE symptoms.Connect with William:Facebook: William PersonLinkedIn: William PersonInstagram: @willp1234567YouTube: One Man With A ChamberTikTok: @hyperbarichealingGo Fund MeMentioned in this episode:NYT Article "Sled Head"Joe NamathConnect with Me:Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphdFollow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcastFollow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphdFollow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphdWelcome to Group Therapy PodcastJoin my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go ThroughWays to Work With Me:Mind Over MatterLGBTQ+ Affirming MasterclassBe a guest on my podcastResources:Anti-Racism ResourcesLGBTQ+ Affirming ResourcesThe Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary SettingIntro/Outro MusicLife of Riley by Kevin MacLeodMusic License
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