How to Actually Complete Tasks after Brain Injury (with Stacia Bissell and Katya Bowen)
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In this episode…
When you are recovering from a brain injury, simply trying to get through a daily task can feel like an absolute mountain to climb. Executive dysfunction can make it incredibly frustrating to finish what you start: you might find yourself losing your place mid-task, getting easily distracted, or completely forgetting what you were doing in the first place, leaving behind a trail of half-finished projects and not knowing how to continue.
In this episode, host Cristabelle Braden sits down for a full interview with Stacia Bissell and Katya Bowen to discuss the ins and outs of task completion after brain injury - and how you can map out a plan to get your focus back.
We also feature a spotlight with Dr. Jeremy Schmoe from The Functional Neurology Center all about some of the neurological and metabolic reasons behind executive dysfunction.
*Join the Maps for Task Completion Live Virtual Workshop - coming up on September 18 - register now!
🧠 In this episode:
Why a brain injury makes it incredibly difficult to stay organized, manage your time, and follow through on daily tasks.
How to create your own “map” to finish your task.
How setting a simple, repeating alarm can systematically interrupt distractions and pull your focus back to the job at hand.
Importance of breaking the cycle of self-criticism and internal pressure, which actively drains the cognitive energy you desperately need to get things done.
Encouragement to step forward into initiation when it can feel like a struggle to just start.
Meet Our Guests
Stacia Bissell, M.Ed.
Stacia Bissell, M.Ed. is a brain injury coach, educator, author, speaker and survivor specializing in helping others find personal and professional growth post-brain injury. Stacia serves on the advisory council for the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) and is a Program Leader for LoveYourBrain. She has been a keynote speaker for numerous conferences and has been featured on several podcasts and webinars.
You can learn more about Stacia at TBImentor.com.
Katya Bowen, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Katya Bowen, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS is a speech-language pathologist with over two decades of experience treating individuals with brain injury across acute and outpatient settings. She regularly presents on brain injury recovery, contributes to professional publications, and actively engages with ASHA to advance clinical practice and collaboration.
Thank you to The Functional Neurology Center for sponsoring this podcast - The FNC offers personalized neuro-recovery programs for anyone going through brain injury and a wide range of neurological conditions. Learn more: thefnc.com
This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician.
