On The Brink Podcast
On The Brink Podcast
John A. Brink
Episode #589: Antoinette Berrafato
59 minutes Posted Aug 13, 2026 at 6:27 pm.
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Antoinette Berrafato is a U.S. Army veteran and former Air Assault medic with 11 years of service.


After a traumatic brain injury, spinal damage, and PTSD left her relying on a walker, service dog, and full-time caregiver, she rebuilt her life as a sponsored adventure athlete. Antoinette now shares her step-by-step recovery framework as the ‘Take Back Your Health From Chronic Illness’ movement with audiences worldwide.


She hosts the New Normal Big Life Podcast, named a Top 10 Health & Fitness Podcast by PodMatch, and is the health and wellness columnist at Culturs Magazine, reaching 1.5 million readers in over 200 countries.


Off the mic, Antoinette enjoys life in the Midwestern Northwoods with her family, tending their river homestead, and pursuing adventure sports.