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RC 006: Wesley Geer from Rock to Recovery
RC 006: Wesley Geer from Rock to Recovery
RC 006: Wesley Geer from Rock to Recovery
Monday 20th August 2018
Listen as Wesley Geer shares his journey from touring with Korn to founding Rock to Recovery, using music to heal addiction.
34 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Wesley Geer: Transforming Recovery with the Power of Music
No, music is my life, and I found a way to use sober music to help people.
What happens when a rock star turns his life around and decides to use his musical talents to help others? In this episode of 'Recovery Collective with Tom Leu', Wesley Geer, a professional musician with over two decades of experience, shares his remarkable journey from the highs of touring with bands like Korn to the lows of addiction, and ultimately, to the inspiring work he does today. Wesley opens up about his time with Hed P.E.
and Korn, recounting how he left the rock-and-roll lifestyle for rehab and found a new purpose in sobriety. But the story doesn’t end there. With nearly three years of sobriety under his belt, Wesley was invited to join Korn as their touring guitarist, which reignited his passion for music and recovery. In 2012, he founded Rock to Recovery, a program that brings the healing power of music to treatment centers. What’s unique about this program?
It’s designed for everyone, even those who’ve never picked up an instrument. Wesley explains how forming a band and writing songs can create a sense of community and emotional release for those in recovery. This episode is perfect for anyone curious about the intersection of music and healing, or looking for fresh inspiration on their recovery journey. Tune in to hear Wesley's heartfelt stories and learn how Rock to Recovery is changing lives, one song at a time.