In this episode of When Words Don’t Come Easy, we sit down with Vincent Van den Broeck, author of Everything Feels Impossible Until It’s Done and a TBI survivor, for an honest conversation about rebuilding confidence, finding your identity again, and pushing forward when life suddenly feels unfamiliar. When Words Don’t Come Easy is a podcast about connection, communication, stroke recovery, aphasia, brain injury, and the people navigating life when words don't come easily.

Vincent was once the kind of person who brought incredible energy into every room. But after his brain injury, that confidence and sense of self were challenged in ways he never expected. He opens up about losing confidence, struggling with communication, and learning to navigate moments that once came naturally.

Vincent also talks about something many people can relate to, regardless of whether they have experienced a brain injury: the discomfort of stepping outside your comfort zone. Talking to a stranger, trying something new, or putting yourself in an unfamiliar situation can be intimidating. But sometimes, the things that make us uncomfortable are exactly where growth begins.

Together, we talk about resilience, positivity, confidence, communication, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who believe in you. Vincent shares the lessons he has learned throughout his recovery and why progress does not always look the way we expect it to.

His story is a reminder that recovery is not simply about getting back to who you were. Sometimes, it is about discovering who you can become.

About Vincent Van den Broeck:
Vincent Van den Broeck is the author of Everything Feels Impossible Until It’s Done and a TBI survivor. Through his writing and advocacy, Vincent shares his experiences with brain injury, recovery, confidence, and overcoming obstacles in hopes of helping others realize that even when something feels impossible, it does not mean it is.

📖 Get Vincent’s book, Everything Feels Impossible Until It’s Done, on Amazon.

About When Words Don’t Come Easy:
When Words Don’t Come Easy is a podcast about connection, communication, stroke recovery, aphasia, brain injury, and the people navigating life when words don't come easily. Hosted by Justin and his father Roger, the podcast shares honest conversations and real stories from survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, advocates, and others working to better understand aphasia and recovery.