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E 353: How Trauma, Brain Injury & Media Hijack Your Attentionw Guest: Kira Shishkin
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- Adult Child of Dysfunction
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- Aug 3, 2026
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- 2437
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Summary
What if the most valuable thing you own isn't your time... but your attention? In this powerful conversation, Tammy welcomes Kira Shishkin , CEO of informed.now and Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur, whose life changed forever after surviving a devastating childhood car accident that left him in a coma with severe brain injuries and amnesia. Kira shares his remarkable story of rebuilding his life from the ground up and explains why attention is the foundation of healing, resilience, and personal growth. Together, Tammy and Kira discuss: • How trauma and brain injuries affect focus and memory • Why attention is your greatest hidden superpower • The surprising connection between nervous system regulation and concentration • How social media and modern news compete for your attention • Why sensationalism keeps us emotionally dysregulated • Practical ways to reclaim your focus after trauma • The simple "Attention Audit" exercise that can change how you spend your day Tammy also shares her own experience recovering from a stroke and how it gave her a deeper understanding of brain fog, ADHD symptoms, and the frustration many trauma survivors experience every day. Whether you're healing from childhood dysfunction, recovering from trauma, struggling with overwhelm, or simply feeling mentally scattered, this episode will help you understand why reclaiming your attention may be one of the most important parts of your healing journey. Connect with Kira LinkedIn: https://l.informed.now/kira TikTok: https://l.informed.now/tiktok Facebook: https://l.informed.now/fb Instagram: https://l.informed.now/instagram Learn more about Informed Now: https://informed.now Grab the App For FREE now Hey there, I’m so glad you’re here and tuning in! If this episode spoke to your heart, just know ther…