Welcome to the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, where you’re among friends who understand the journey of aphasia. If the word ’aphasia’ is familiar, then you’re in the right place. Join us as we embark on a journey filled with knowledge, inspiration, invaluable resources, and unwavering support.
Feeling isolated or overwhelmed by the day-to-day challenges? You’re not alone. The Listen for LIFE Aphasia podcast is your sanctuary, designed to uplift and empower you through every step of your journey. Through insightful conversations and uplifting stories, we’ll provide the guidance and encouragement you need to embrace life to its fullest.
In life, they say it takes a village. Consider this podcast your village—a place where understanding, compassion, and empowerment converge. Together, we’ll navigate the twists and turns, celebrating triumphs and overcoming obstacles because here, your journey is our journey.
Welcome home—to the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, where every voice matters.
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Welcome to the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, where you’re among friends who understand the journey of aphasia. If the word ’aphasia’ is familiar, then you’re in the right place. Join us as we embark on a journey filled with knowledge, inspiration, invaluable resources, and unwavering support.
Feeling isolated or overwhelmed by the day-to-day challenges? You’re not alone. The Listen for LIFE Aphasia podcast is your sanctuary, designed to uplift and empower you through every step of your journey. Through insightful conversations and uplifting stories, we’ll provide the guidance and encouragement you need to embrace life to its fullest.
In life, they say it takes a village. Consider this podcast your village—a place where understanding, compassion, and empowerment converge. Together, we’ll navigate the twists and turns, celebrating triumphs and overcoming obstacles because here, your journey is our journey.
Welcome home—to the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, where every voice matters.
#172 Aphasia Fatigue: Stop Watching Life on Fast Forward
LIFE Beyond Aphasia
10 minutes
1 day ago
#172 Aphasia Fatigue: Stop Watching Life on Fast Forward
Have you ever felt like you're watching your own life on fast forward, where everything happens too quickly to keep up? That's the invisible drain of aphasia fatigue—the social and communication overload that leaves the brain's mental gas tank empty.
In this episode, host Genevieve shares the mindset shift every care partner needs: it's not about having more words, it's about having more fuel for the words you already have. Learn how the instinct to "push through" actually causes withdrawal and how to use 3 simple, evidence-backed strategies (from SCA™ principles) to protect energy, comprehension, and connection.
Key Takeaways (3 Energy Protectors)
Prioritize Single-Voice Spaces: Remove background noise (like TV) to save cognitive fuel.
Preview the Topic: Use a quick "cheat sheet" of keywords or photos before a gathering to let the brain anticipate vocabulary.
Plan the Exit: Set a gentle time limit or pre-planned signal for a quiet break to protect the quality of connection over the quantity of time.
If you'd like more real-world strategies like these for planning intentional connection, you can find them in my book Aphasia Inclusive Celebrations, available at: https://lifeaphasiaacademy.co/aphasia-inclusive-celebrations
LIFE Beyond Aphasia
Welcome to the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, where you’re among friends who understand the journey of aphasia. If the word ’aphasia’ is familiar, then you’re in the right place. Join us as we embark on a journey filled with knowledge, inspiration, invaluable resources, and unwavering support.
Feeling isolated or overwhelmed by the day-to-day challenges? You’re not alone. The Listen for LIFE Aphasia podcast is your sanctuary, designed to uplift and empower you through every step of your journey. Through insightful conversations and uplifting stories, we’ll provide the guidance and encouragement you need to embrace life to its fullest.
In life, they say it takes a village. Consider this podcast your village—a place where understanding, compassion, and empowerment converge. Together, we’ll navigate the twists and turns, celebrating triumphs and overcoming obstacles because here, your journey is our journey.
Welcome home—to the Listen for LIFE Aphasia Podcast, where every voice matters.
