Brain injury can isolate people fast. Tyler Ambrose explains why support, community, and hope can change everything.
When brain injury makes people feel isolated, support can become survival.
In this episode of The HeadRush Podcast, Paul Frase and Corey Berry sit down with Tyler Ambrose, Peer Support Coordinator at the Concussion & CTE Foundation, to talk about the real impact of peer support groups for people living with concussion, concussion symptoms, traumatic brain injury (TBI), suspected CTE, post-concussion syndrome (PCS), and repeated head impacts.
Tyler explains how support groups help patients and caregivers feel heard, understood, and less alone while providing real resources, connection, and hope.
The conversation covers CTE awareness, brain trauma, caregiver stress, suicidal ideation, memory struggles, emotional volatility, recovery support, and why community matters so much when someone is fighting to hold onto life and identity.
The Concussion & CTE Foundation, co-founded by Dr. Chris Nowinski and Dr. Robert Cantu, works with leading physicians and professionals connected to Boston University to advance research and support for people affected by CTE, TBI, and repeated head impacts. In this episode, Tyler shares how that mission shows up in real life through peer-to-peer connection and support.
If you or someone you love is dealing with brain injury, concussion recovery, suspected CTE, or caregiver burnout, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone.
Supported by:
Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation | Millennium Health Centers | Millennium Health Store | Paradise Behavioral Health | MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S
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