From Olympic Glory to Brain Injury Recovery - A Conversation with Former Team USA Bobsledder William Person

Episode 31: This episode has been a long time coming, and I’m so grateful to finally share it with you.A few months ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with former Team USA Olympic bobsled athlete William Person for a conversation that was raw, heartbreaking, eye-opening, and deeply hopeful.After years competing in one of the most physically demanding sports in the world, William began experiencing severe depression, vertigo, confusion, debilitating headaches, memory loss, and symptoms connected to repeated brain trauma and CTE-like damage. In this episode, we talk about:The hidden cost of elite athleticsMental health struggles and invisible injuriesLosing teammates and friends to CTE-related sufferingThe impact brain injuries can have on identity and daily lifeFinding hope through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)His mission to help athletes and veterans access healing and supportWilliam’s story is powerful, honest, and incredibly important. Whether you’re an athlete, caregiver, someone navigating chronic illness, or simply trying to understand the deeper layers of mental and physical healing, I believe this conversation will stay with you.This episode includes conversations about depression, suicidal thoughts, traumatic brain injury, and mental health struggles. Please listen with care and take care of yourself while listening.