01/15/2026
đ§ Lately, Iâve been fascinated by a concept called anendophasia â the absence of an inner voice.
â˝ď¸I am diving into learning about this after years of conversations with my husband about how we think and process things. I have a strong inner voice. I talk things through in my head, rehearse conversations, and mentally narrate my day.
â˝ď¸He does not⌠And honestly⌠it explains a lot đ
â¨So many of our occasional âcommunicationâ conflicts suddenly made sense. We werenât misunderstanding each other â we were processing the world in fundamentally different ways.
â¨As a speech-language pathologist, this has me thinking even deeper. Inner speech plays a role in communication, planning, word-finding, and self-monitoring. It makes me wonder how different processing styles may impact brain injury recovery, aphasia, or progressive language diagnoses.
đ§ Different brains.
đ§ Different processing styles.
đ§ Different communication needs.
â¨None of them are wrong.
đŹ Now Iâm curious â
Do you have an inner voice?
Do you think in images or concepts?
What about your family members?
â¨If you or someone you love is navigating communication changes after a neurological diagnosis, the proper support and education can make a meaningful difference. Feel free to reach out anytime to learn more about therapy, coaching, or family education options.