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What happens when your identity, memory, and sense of self are stripped away by an invisible injury?

In this episode of Live Parkinson’s Live an Exceptional Life, host Chris Kustanbauter sits down with William Person, a former Team USA bobsledder. William spent nine years hurtling down ice tracks at 90 mph, enduring G-forces that most people will never experience. While it looked like a dream career, the hidden toll of "Sled Head"—a series of micro-concussions and brain inflammation—led William into a dark battle with CTE-like symptoms, severe depression, and a "fog" that lasted for a decade.

William shares the raw reality of his journey: from not recognizing his own girlfriend to praying for an end to his suffering. He also reveals the breakthrough that saved his life—Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

In this episode, we discuss:

• The "Sled Head" Phenomenon: The brutal reality of high G-forces and "shaking baby syndrome" in professional sports.
• Invisible Symptoms: Why brain injuries and Parkinson’s often share the same "hidden" struggles, like brain fog, confusion, and memory loss.
• The Power of HBOT: How oxygen therapy can reduce brain inflammation and potentially help those with various neurological conditions.
• A Mission of Recovery: William’s journey to open a nonprofit CTE recovery center near St. Louis to provide free restorative care for veterans and athletes.
• Finding Purpose: Why restoring the spirit is just as vital as restoring brain health.

Whether you are living with Parkinson’s, recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), or supporting a loved one through a neurological journey, William’s story is a testament to resilience and possibility .

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