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Truly Universal: Life After TBI
Truly Universal: Life After TBI, is a podcast that challenges what people think they know about traumatic brain injury. Hosted by Eric Levine and Chris Vaglio, the show centers lived experience, conversations with people navigating life after TBI, not just talking about them. Each episode shares real stories exploring recovery, identity, relationships, mental health, work, resilience, and hope. Recorded at Universal Institute in New Jersey, the podcast is candid, compassionate, educational, and…
Episodes
- Truly Universal: Life After TBI
Meet Shawna: Creative Chaos at Universal
What does it take to create a day program that feels meaningful, engaging, and purposeful?On this episode of Truly Universal: Life After TBI, Chris and Eric…
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Meet Nicole: Making Everyday Life Part of Cognitive Therapy
What does cognitive therapy actually look like after a traumatic brain injury? Sometimes, it looks a lot like everyday life.On this episode of Truly Universal…
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Meet Donna: Creating Spaces Where Recovery Can Thrive
What if recovery wasn't just about therapy—but also about creativity, community, and feeling like you belong?In this episode of Truly Universal: Life After…
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Meet Muzna: Gratitude, Discipline, and Recovery After TBI
What happens when your entire life changes overnight, and doctors still can’t explain why?In this powerful episode of Truly Universal: Life After TBI, Chris is…
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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…
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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…
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Meet Daevon: Art, Growth, and Life After TBI
What does recovery really look like after a traumatic brain injury, years into the journey?In this episode of Truly Universal: Life After TBI, Chris and Eric…
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Meet Will and Joey: Fun with Purpose - Games, Therapy, and Life After TBI
In this episode of Truly Universal, hosts Chris and Eric welcome Will and Joey into the studio for a conversation about recovery, recreation, and life inside…
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Meet Tiffany: The Science and Heart Behind TBI Rehabilitation
What does recovery really look like after a traumatic brain injury?In this episode of Truly Universal: Life After TBI, hosts Chris and Eric sit down with…
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Meet Noah: From Rehab to Real Jobs
In this episode of Truly Universal: Life After TBI, hosts Chris and Eric sit down with Noah, Lead Vocational Specialist at Universal Institute in New Jersey…
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Meet Tyree: Art, Food, Music & Finding Your Confidence
In Episode 3 of Truly Universal: Life After TBI, Chris and Eric welcome their first-ever guest, Tyree Bray, and the conversation goes everywhere in the best…
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New Year, New Goals & a Whole Lot of Positive Mental Attitude
In Episode 2 of Truly Universal: Life After TBI, Chris and Eric are back after the holidays and catching up—talking dogs, family time, New Year goals, and what…
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Welcome to Life After TBI
Truly Universal: Life After TBI starts with a simple idea: let’s talk about what life after a traumatic brain injury is actually like. In Episode 1, hosts Eric…
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Truly Universal: Life After TBI Trailer
Truly Universal: Life After TBI is a podcast that challenges what people think they know about traumatic brain injury. Hosted by Eric Levine and Chris Vaglio…