This chapter recounts Joni Mitchell's remarkable recovery from a burst aneurysm, highlighting the pivotal role music played in her rehabilitation. Music, specifically her own curated selection of favorite songs, helped reconnect her with herself and motivated her to begin physical and cognitive therapy.
Joni Mitchell's recovery from a burst aneurysm
The use of music therapy in her rehabilitation
The release of dopamine when listening to preferred music
The importance of patient agency in therapeutic interventions