Meet Jovanna: Therapy, Music, and Personal Growth

What happens when recovery after a traumatic brain injury changes your life, but not your passion?In this episode of Truly Universal: Life After TBI, Chris and Eric sit down with Universal client, Jovanna Cedeno for an honest conversation about therapy, recovery, music, identity, and learning how to move forward after life-changing injuries. The gang is also joined by Universal client, Joey. "Jovi" shares her experience recovering from a traumatic brain injury after a car accident and how music became a major part of her healing process. A drummer in the band Last Minet, she talks about the challenge of relearning how to play after her injury — and finding confidence again through persistence, creativity, and support from her bandmates. The conversation explores:• Recovery after traumatic brain injury• Relearning physical and creative skills after TBI• Cognitive therapy, physical therapy, and rehabilitation• Building confidence after injury• The importance of patience and consistency in recovery• Finding community and connection through therapy and musicThe group also dives into favorite foods, wrestling, pizza toppings, music, cheese debates, and the little moments that make recovery feel human and relatable.This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t just physical — it’s emotional, creative, social, and deeply personal.🎧 Recorded at Universal Institute in Livingston, New JerseyCheck out Last Minet HERE