Reclaiming Identity After Trauma: A TBI Wife’s Story with Erika Brouillette
Description
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.
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Podcast: Real Lives of TBI Wives
Website: reclaim-tbiwives.com
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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
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