Reclaiming Identity After Trauma: A TBI Wife’s Story with Erika Brouillette

Ep. 379: What happens when your entire life changes in a single moment? In this powerful episode, Erika Brouillette shares how she became a traumatic brain injury caregiver overnight after her husband’s accident—and how she went from barely surviving to reclaiming her identity after trauma. We talk about the emotional toll of caregiving, the reality of caregiver burnout recovery, and how Erika found strength, hope, and purpose in the midst of unimaginable challenges. She’s now the host of Real Lives of TBI Wives, a podcast for TBI wives, where she supports women walking through similar storms. This is a story about resilience. About choosing growth. And about turning pain into purpose. 👉 Subscribe for more mindset, motivation, and real stories of entrepreneurial transformation. 🔗 Connect with Erika Brouillette Podcast: Real Lives of TBI Wives Website: reclaim-tbiwives.com BONUS: reallivesbonus.com   🔗 Join the 5-Day Launch Your Podcast Challenge Start your own podcast journey like Erika did: www.teriholland.ca/launch-your-podcast  Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 02:20 – The Day Everything Changed 06:45 – From Survival Mode to Self-Discovery 11:30 – Caregiver Burnout and Guilt 16:50 – Rebuilding a New Life After Trauma 21:15 – Turning Pain Into Purpose 26:40 – Starting a Podcast Through the Pain 30:00 – Finding Her Voice as a Creator 34:15 – Advice to Aspiring Podcasters 37:00 – Closing Thoughts + Where to Find Erika