Episode
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Songs from the Wilderness: Nature, Music, and the Heart of a Veteran: A deep dive with Andrew Wiscombe
In this heartfelt episode of Beyond Listening, we sit down with veteran and musician Andrew to explore his journey from the military to a powerful career in songwriting. Andrew shares his early roots in punk rock and country music, how music helped him cope with the aftermath of his military service, and the transformative experiences he’s had through the Heroes Healing Homestead initiative, co-hosted by Atz Kilcher and Operation Encore.
In this episode we discuss:
Andrew opens up about his time in the military, his struggle with PTSD, and how songwriting became an essential outlet for processing the trauma. He also discusses a profound revelation he had during a trip to the Heroes Healing Homestead in Alaska, a healing retreat for veterans. Andrew describes how this experience unlocked deep memories, leading him to confront past trauma and begin a journey of healing.
Show notes:
Learn more about the event: Healing Heroes: Songs from the Wilderness
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Learn more about Heroes Healing Homestead
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Interview excerpts:
"It's killing me to be alone with you"
"Find yourself a freeway, find yourself again"
"Nature can be a very healing experience"
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