Pej Alaghamandan
Pej Alaghamandan
S1E18 -Beating Addiction & Chasing Your Dreams
S1E18 -Beating Addiction & Chasing Your Dreams
S1E18 -Beating Addiction & Chasing Your Dreams
Tuesday 17th October 2023
Join Wesley Geer as he shares his journey from addiction to founding Rock to Recovery and achieving success in the music industry.
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Wesley Geer's early musical influences and love for guitar.
- Struggles with addiction during his rise in the music industry.
- Founding Rock to Recovery to help others through music.
- The impact of music and spirituality on mental health.
- Insights into science and spirituality's common ground.
Do you know what all science boils down to? Quantum physicists and everybody will tell you: it boils down to what they call the field. There's an unexplicable energy that underlies everything.
In this compelling episode, Wesley Geer opens up about his journey through addiction and his rise in the music industry. Geer, a professional guitar player and founder of the band (Hed) P.E., candidly shares how his early love for music was nurtured by his family and church experiences. He recalls being inspired by bands like Van Halen and Iron Maiden, which fueled his passion for guitar playing.
Despite his musical success, Geer faced severe challenges as a full-blown drug addict, struggling with substances like alcohol and methamphetamines. Geer describes his rocky path through school, marked by dissatisfaction and rebellion. His insights into the outdated educational system highlight the need for more personalized learning approaches that cater to individual interests and talents. His story takes a turn as he recounts his experiences with addiction, including being kicked out of school and living in his car.
A pivotal moment in Geer's life came when he founded Rock to Recovery, an initiative that uses music to aid in addiction recovery and mental health improvement. This program has transformed lives by offering a creative outlet for those struggling with addiction. Geer emphasizes the power of music and its therapeutic effects, noting how it can lead to emotional catharsis and positive transformation.
Geer also delves into the intersection of science and spirituality, suggesting that these seemingly distinct fields share common existential questions. He challenges the notion that science and spirituality are mutually exclusive, proposing that both seek to understand the fundamental energies that govern our existence. Through his inspiring story, Geer demonstrates the profound impact of music on personal and communal healing, while encouraging listeners to explore the deeper connections between science and spirituality.
His journey serves as a testament to resilience, creativity, and the transformative power of music.