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Wes Geer shares his journey from addiction to founding Rock to Recovery, emphasizing music's role in healing.
21:10•27 Jul 2020
Wes Geer: From Rock Bottom to Rock to Recovery
“And once I had it working and I was going in these detox centers and watching guys come in bombed and suicidal and dope, sick and leaving like bright and excited, for the life is like, can I teach other people to do what I'm doing?”
Ever wondered how a rock musician transitions from the chaos of addiction to the harmony of sobriety? In this episode of 'Voices of Recovery', Courtney Friel chats with Wes Geer, a former musician who turned his life around and founded the nonprofit Rock to Recovery. Geer opens up about his tumultuous journey through addiction, sharing raw and real stories that many can relate to.
He reveals how music and community became his lifeline, helping him navigate the early, often rocky days of sobriety. Through candid conversations, Geer discusses the creation of Rock to Recovery, an organization that brings music therapy to those in treatment centers and other settings. His insights into breaking the stigma around addiction and the power of sharing personal recovery stories are both inspiring and thought-provoking.
If you're looking for a story of redemption and the transformative power of music, this episode is a must-listen.
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