Former NHL Star Ales Hemsky Reveals the Hidden Cost of Concussions

What happens after years of repeated head impacts? Former NHL star Ales Hemsky joins Paul Frase and Corey Berry to discuss the reality of life after professional hockey. From multiple concussions and vertigo to depression, addiction, memory struggles, and the emotional toll of retirement, Ales shares the side of elite sports that fans rarely see. Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, veteran, first responder, or simply interested in brain health, this episode offers an honest look at the long-term effects of repeated brain trauma—and why hope still exists. Topics include: • NHL concussions • Brain trauma and recovery • Memory loss and cognitive changes • Depression after professional sports • Mental health in athletes • Hockey head injuries • Life after retirement from professional sports • Finding hope after brain injury┄ Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation Millennium Health Centers Millennium Health Store Paradise Behavioral Health – Brain Well Program MC Wellness – Cristal Clark, MA, LPC-S Ambio Life Sciences Vielight, Inc. Interested in learning more about photobiomodulation (red light therapy)? Visit Vielight and use discount code HEADRUSHVL. 👍 Like the video 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe to help us spread awareness about brain trauma, brain health, and hope.