Meet Greg: 20 Years of Recovery, Mindset, and Life After TBI

What does 20 years of recovery after a traumatic brain injury actually look like?In this episode of Truly Universal: Life After TBI, Chris and Eric sit down with Greg, a long-time client at Universal Institute who has spent two decades committed to his recovery journey.Greg shares a powerful perspective on long-term brain injury rehabilitation, including the mindset, effort, and consistency required to keep moving forward.The conversation explores:• What it means to live with TBI over the long term• Why recovery is directly tied to effort and participation• How therapy becomes a “full-time job” for personal growth• The importance of community and connection in rehab• Finding positivity and purpose after life-changing injuryGreg also opens up about his personal progress — including regaining mobility — and how staying engaged has helped him continue to improve over time. Beyond therapy, the episode highlights the role of adaptive sports and lifestyle, including:adaptive surfing along the Jersey Shoreadaptive skiingand plans for adaptive mountain bikingThis episode is a powerful reminder that recovery isn’t quick — and it isn’t easy — but with the right mindset, support system, and effort, progress is always possible🎧 Recorded at Universal Institute in Livingston, New Jersey