Life After a Brain Tumor with Ana Hernandez

Surviving a brain tumor is only one part of the story. Guest: Ana Hernandez, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this episode of Brainstorms, host Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Ana Hernandez, MS, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist and brain tumor survivor, to share Ana’s lived experience of recovery and rebuilding life after treatment. Ana shares how recovery has affected communication, cognition, energy, relationships, identity, and participation in everyday life. Together, Renee and Ana discuss challenges that may be less visible to others, including cognitive fatigue, communication changes, adjusting to a new normal, and learning to advocate for the support you need. About the Guest: Ana Hernandez, MS, CCC-SLP, founder of Adult Stuttering Services, focuses on stuttering care that prioritizes quality and dignity. A survivor of brain surgery, her clinical perspectives are shaped by her own recovery journey. This deep dive into neurodivergence has significantly shaped her clinical perspective.