Redefining Recovery: Michael A. Jensen on Resilience, Medical School, and Coming Full Circle

In this episode of Life Gets MoCrazy, Jamie MoCrazy speaks with Michael A. Jensen, an MD/PhD student at the Mayo Clinic whose life changed in an instant after a cycling accident caused a traumatic brain injury. What followed was a remarkable story of perseverance, intellectual growth, and emotional healing. Michael shares how his recovery deepened his passion for neuroscience and ultimately brought him back to Mayo—this time, as a student and researcher.

In this episode, we talk about:

• How Michael rebuilt his identity after a severe brain injury and returned to Medical School to pursue his PHD
• The power of mindset, family support, and structured recovery in long-term healing
• Asking “why”: integrating personal experience into professional purpose