I didn’t expect a movie to call me out—but one line stopped me cold.

If you’re a stroke care partner lying awake at night, looping through your to-do list, bracing for tomorrow before today is even over—this might be the reset you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode, I share the moment that hit me hard, what it taught me about mental clutter, and the 5-minute routine that’s helped me finally sleep again. No fixing. No faking. Just one tiny shift that changes everything.

What “taking out the trash” really means for care partners
Why mental overload mimics burnout and impacts your memory
The nighttime routine I use to stop solving problems in my sleep
What happens when you don’t give your brain closure (hello, Monkey Brain)
A simple paper + timer practice that works—even when you're maxed out

If this hit home—there’s a story I want you to read. https://lifeaphasiaacademy.co/f/lisa-or-elena

More Resources:

Speak up for yourself after stroke—Take It Back: https://lifeaphasiaacademy.co/f/take-it-back

Wondering if progress is still possible? 3 Reasons Aphasia Progress Never Stops: https://dolifespeechpathology.com/f/neuroplasticity

Want help learning how to be a care partner and maintain yourself? Start here: https://lifeaphasiaacademy.co/care-partner-resources

Need support or expert therapy guidance? Learn about LIFE Speech Pathology® services: https://dolifespeechpathology.com

Looking for a community that truly gets it? Join the LIFE Aphasia Collective: https://dolifespeechpathology.co/collective

Browse more videos on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LIFESpeechPathology/videos

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/listen-for-life-aphasia-podcast/id1621948384

You’re not failing. You’re adapting.

#144 The Scene That Shook Me Up (And Why...