What if the very words you use about your recovery are keeping you stuck?
Too many people navigating life after a brain injury or concussion don’t realize how powerful language is in shaping their recovery. Calling your brain damaged or framing your setbacks as permanent truths can quietly reinforce fear and limit growth. But when you shift from judgment to curiosity, everything changes—and that’s exactly what this conversation with Taryn Barlow, aka The Well Brain SLP, is all about.
Taryn Barlow is a pioneer in Cognitive Health Coaching and the founder of The Well BrainTM, a virtual practice that bridges the gap between healthcare and holistic neuro recovery. With dual expertise as a Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified International Health Coach, along with credentials as a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Amen University Elite Brain Health Clinician, Taryn integrates clinical knowledge with whole-life wellness to support tangible, everyday outcomes—like realistic cognitive strategies, advocacy, and confidence in daily tasks.
Unlike traditional coaching models, Taryn’s approach is rooted in neuroscience and tailored to those recovering from brain injury, —helping clients move from cognitive chaos to cognitive confidence. She brings experience from diverse medical settings, offering deeply individualized care that empowers people to reclaim their thinking, their health, and their life.
If you're looking for someone who understands both the science of the brain and the art of transformation, Taryn brings both—filling a vital and often overlooked gap in neuro-recovery support.
In this episode, Natasha and Taryn dive deep into the lived experiences, pivots, and lessons that shaped their work, while unpacking why language, advocacy, and curiosity matter so much in recovery. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the system, unsure how to describe your journey, or overwhelmed by the idea of investing in your healing, this episode is your permission slip to rethink what’s possible.
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
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Why your choice of words can either hinder or accelerate recovery after concussion or brain injury
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How curiosity opens the door to growth while judgment keeps you stuck
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The importance of duality—how you can experience joy and struggle at the same time
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Why advocating for yourself (and stepping outside the system when necessary) can unlock deeper healing
Your recovery journey doesn’t have to follow the path you thought it would—sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come when you reframe the way you think, speak, and choose to move forward.
Connect with Taryn:
Website: https://thewellbrainslp.com/about-me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taryn_thewellbrain/
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