David BrimacombePost-concussion syndrome (PCS) recovery coach

You’re Not Stuck — You’re Looking Backwards #pcsrecovery #concussionrecovery

14 Apr 2026 · 1 min

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In this motivational segment, David Brimacombe urges viewers recovering from post‑concussion syndrome (PCS) to change their internal narrative. He frames recovery as an upward trajectory rather than a state of being stuck, emphasizing that setbacks should not define one’s identity. Using a visual metaphor of blinders, he advises focusing on the side that shows progress and benefits, while deliberately ignoring the side that highlights negativity and setbacks. The core message is to consciously shift attention toward positive signs of improvement, thereby fostering a more empowering mindset during concussion recovery.

You continue to change the narrative, change how you view yourself. You are no longer someone who is stuck in recovery. You are someone who is on an upward trajectory, even though you might have setbacks. But those setbacks aren't going to define you because you're not looking at them. You're looking the other direction. Okay? You see on this side, the setbacks, the signs, all the negativity. Over here, you see all the progress. You're putting blinders on this left side. You're not even looking over here. You are looking at all the benefits.