🔥 In this powerhouse episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with the incomparable Pierre Mayo — a multi-talented recording artist, audio/visual production mogul, and pastor — for a raw, inspiring, and deeply personal conversation you don't want to miss.
From surviving childhood battles with sickle cell anemia to influencing the Detroit hip-hop scene having the monicker Kid Rock also and who got to keep the name, working with J Dilla and gospel rap scene, Pierre’s story is a testament to resilience, faith, and visionary creativity. With over 30 years of experience in media production, live event management, and music engineering, Pierre drops gems for aspiring creatives, producers, and entrepreneurs alike.

✨ Child Prodigy Origins – Hear how hand puppets in the backseat of his mom’s car became the foundation for a lifetime in media.
🎤 Hip-Hop & Rock Fusion Visionary – Pierre saw the genre-blending power of rock and hip-hop before it hit mainstream. Find out how Run DMC, Van Halen, and Grandmaster Flash sparked a new sound in his soul.
~ Overcoming Addiction & Withdrawal at 15 – A chilling yet powerful moment where Pierre recalls his near-addiction to morphine due to his sickle cell condition and how he pushed through.
🎛️ From Bedroom DJ to CEO – Discover how Pierre went from scratching vinyls on a four-track to producing massive live events and corporate productions with his company C Boy Production and MMSDC.tv
🧠 Creative Grit & Spiritual Resilience – Get a candid look at how he balanced faith, chronic illness, and ambition in an unforgiving industry.
👊 Mic Drop Quote:
“I was 15 with a morphine drip — and still dreaming about beats.”“You can’t teach hustle. Either you’ve got it, or you find it through pain.”“I saw the future of music before it arrived. I just needed the right people to build it with me.”

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📌 Key moments
~ Intro to Pierre Mayo’s Media Empire
~ Growing Up in Detroit: Monk Monk & Kitty Skits
~Life with Sickle Cell: Pain, Purpose, and Power
~ From Puppets to Pro Tools: The Creative Spark
~ Gospel Hip-Hop & Breaking Genre Barriers
~ Kid Rock, Turntables, and the moniker “Kid Rock”,who kept the name?
~Building a Media Legacy & Staying Grounded
~ Encouragement for Creatives Facing Adversity
~ Marriage Falls apart
~ Touring with Russ and contemplating suicide along in a hotel room

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🎨 Discover the powerful connection between art, trauma, and healing in this riveting episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast! Join host Rich Wright as he sits down with Joanna Lloyd, an artist, birthing specialist, and founder of Mumabuba and Echoes of Birth, to explore how early life experiences, including prenatal and birth imprints, shape our mental health and creative lives.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics like birth trauma, suicide, and childhood abuse. If you feel triggered, Joanna suggests pausing, stepping into nature, or engaging in a creative activity. Take care of yourself and return when ready.

🔥 Why You Can’t Miss This Episode:
Joanna’s story is a profound blend of creativity and resilience. From her challenging childhood in England to her career shifts across retail, human resources for the police force, and finally to holistic pregnancy care, Joanna reveals how her artistic roots and personal struggles led her to uncover the science of pre- and perinatal psychology. Her insights into how birth trauma and early experiences influence lifelong behaviors—like anxiety, depression, and even suicide risk—are both eye-opening and deeply moving.
🌟 Viral Moments:
⏩️ The Chilling Connection Between Birth Trauma and Suicide Risk (Timestamp: [01:37:55]): Joanna shares staggering research linking birth complications, like forceps delivery, to higher suicide rates later in life. One study found individuals who died by asphyxiation were four times more likely to have experienced oxygen deprivation at birth. This moment gave host Rich Wright “chills” and will leave you speechless.
⏩️ Joanna’s Personal Healing Journey (Timestamp: [00:58:59]): Learn how Joanna connected her postnatal struggles to her own premature birth and separation from her mother, offering a raw and relatable perspective on intergenerational trauma.
⏩️ Art as a Healing Tool (Timestamp: [01:14:19]): Joanna explains how she uses “birth art” to tap into the subconscious, helping clients process trauma through creativity. This is a game-changer for artists looking to merge their craft with healing.
⏩️ The Mask Panic Revelation (Timestamp: [01:03:13]): Joanna’s candid recounting of her inability to wear a mask during COVID due to childhood imprints is a powerful testament to how deeply our nervous system holds onto early trauma.
💡 Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ You’re Not Broken: Joanna emphasizes that no one is inherently flawed—our behaviors stem from early experiences, and understanding them is the first step to healing.
2️⃣ Intergenerational Imprints: Learn how trauma can be passed down through generations, even from your grandmother’s pregnancy, and how to break these cycles.
3️⃣ Art Meets Science: Discover how creativity, like Joanna’s birth art therapy, can unlock subconscious healing, making this episode a goldmine for creatives.
4️⃣ Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Joanna dives into the ACEs study, revealing how childhood trauma increases risks for issues like depression (4.5x) and suicide attempts (12.5x) when four or more ACEs are present.

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Welcome back to the Artist Recovery Podcast — where creativity meets healing. In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, host Rich Wright sits down with multidisciplinary artist and board-certified creative arts therapist Lindsay Reynolds to explore a journey that redefines what it means to pivot, persevere, and create with purpose.
🧠✨ Lindsay’s story is more than art — it’s a blueprint for healing, growth, and reclaiming creativity.

🚨 MUST-WATCH MOMENTS:
0:15 – Meet Lindsay: The creative therapist using art to transform trauma
4:35 – That kindergarten pony story… and how it still shapes her view of nature 🌲🐴
10:45 – The struggle of being more than “just one thing”
14:50 – Sports, anxiety, and breaking down under pressure
20:40 – Teachers who change your life (and the heartbreak of those who let you down) 💔
27:15 – A surreal full-circle moment involving her late art teacher… that will give you chills
44:00 – Choosing art over a soccer scholarship — and why that mattered more than winning 🥅🎨
51:00 – Grief, creation, and living for the ones we’ve lost
59:30 – The creative grind: what no one tells you about art school 🎓💪

👀 Why You’ll Love This Episode:

If you’re a creative soul navigating a career crossroads, this episode is your sign to keep going. Lindsay speaks with raw vulnerability about growing up in a blue-collar family that didn’t fully understand her artistic path — and how she carved a space for herself as both a therapist and a visual storyteller.

We talk about the mental health benefits of sports, why creativity should never be confined to one identity, and the power of having just one mentor believe in you.

Whether you’re an artist, athlete, therapist, or just someone trying to reconnect with your purpose — this episode hits home.

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What part of Lindsay’s story hit home for you? Drop your thoughts in the comments — we’d love to hear your journey too. If you’ve ever felt like you had to choose between passions, this is your episode. Let’s talk about it. 👇
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📢 Share this episode with a friend who’s feeling stuck — this might be the story they need to hear today.

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In this soul-stirring episode of theArtist Recovery Podcast, Rich Wright reconnects with visionary artist and former US Marine Peter Bragino, more than a decade after their last face-to-face meeting. What unfolds is not just an interview—it’s a powerful story of resilience, creativity, leadership, overcoming addiction and spiritual discovery.
👉 Watch now if you're ready to be inspired by the evolution of an artist who blends discipline, emotion, and intuition into every brushstroke.

🌀 WHO IS PETER BRAGINO?
Mixed-media visual artist & creative director
US Marine Corps veteran turned air traffic controller
Overcoming Addiction with Plant Medicine
Indigenous medicine community participant
Advocate for self-discovery and inner healing

✨ TOP VIRAL MOMENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS:
00:07:45 – The subway epiphany that revealed Peter was destined to be an artist
00:13:40 – Why all the girls in junior high had their eyes on Bragino 👀00:16:17 – How playing catcher in baseball shaped his leadership style for life
00:33:12 – Airbrushing Ninja Turtles for $1 a shirt: Peter’s first taste of entrepreneurial art
00:35:33 – “You’re going to be a Marine”: The lightning-bolt moment that changed everything
00:39:04 – Becoming the platoon guide in bootcamp and leading 100+ Marines
00:43:36 – Peter’s insights into how creativity and structure can coexist
🔍 KEY THEMES COVERED:
~ How childhood sports and art intertwined to shape his worldview
~ What military discipline taught him about structure, confidence, and identity
~ The spiritual journey behind his vibrant, Earth-rooted artwork
~ The struggle between practical life paths and creative calling
~ Why self-discovery is essential in both life and art

💡 Whether you're an artist, a veteran, a spiritual seeker, or simply someone navigating life’s transitions—Peter’s story will move you, challenge you, and inspire you to follow your inner voice.

🛠️ CREATIVE INSIGHT: Peter dives into how being trained by mentor Jeff Fisher helped him unlock authentic creativity and break free from conventional thinking. A must-watch for any creative struggling to find their own style!

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What happens when a quiet, sensitive kid grows up to disrupt industries and redefine what success really means? This week’s episode of Artist Recovery Podcast features the wildly original Lisa Borden—a reiki master, urban organic farmer, ethical entrepreneur, founder of Borden Communications, and creator of the Wellness Intelligence Collective.
🔥 In this raw and real interview, Lisa gets deeply personal about:
✨ Growing up misunderstood in conventional schools
✨ Being told she was “stupid” by teachers—and how she turned that trauma into empowerment
✨ Why perfectionism nearly crushed her, and how she found freedom through imperfection
✨ Creating her first business at age 22 using just the Yellow Pages and her intuition
✨ Raising bold, free-thinking kids who thrive outside the “system”
✨ The powerful role summer camp and her grandfather played in shaping her
✨ Why being “weird” is actually your superpower

📌 Standout Moments You Don’t Want to Miss:
00:04:00 — Lisa opens up about her roots in Toronto and what life was like as a kid
00:10:00 — The trauma of being mislabeled in school and its lasting effects
00:15:00 — “I’m not for everyone”: Lisa’s mantra on embracing your weird00:30:00 — Lisa shares a bold parenting move: encouraging her son to drop out of university
00:50:00 — How a summer camp for “misfits” saved her life
01:00:00 — The moment Lisa realized she was “unemployable” and decided to forge her own path

💡 Why This Conversation Matters:If you’re a creative, a parent, or someone who’s ever felt like you didn’t fit the mold—you need this episode. Lisa doesn’t hold back. She talks about real pain, real growth, and how she’s turned her “different” into something deeply impactful.

👥 About Lisa Borden is the founder of Borden Communications, a values-based consulting firm that has helped businesses align their ethics with their impact since 1994. She’s also the creator of The Wellness Intelligence Collective, a thriving virtual community that fuses business, wellness, and conscious living. She’s authored 8 books and is a true pioneer in ethical entrepreneurship and holistic living.

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https://www.thewellnessintelligencecollective.com/

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👍 Like this video if you’re into authenticity over perfection

📢 Share with someone who needs to be reminded that their “weird” is worthy🧠

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In this unforgettable episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with John Rios, a self-taught creative powerhouse whose art has graced the stages of rock legends like KISS, Motley Crue, Ted Nugent, Kid Rock, Eminem, Uncle Kracker and Alice Cooper. But this isn’t just a story about fame and paintbrushes—it’s about resilience, healing, and rediscovery through art.
🎤 WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH THIS INTERVIEW:
This episode isn’t just for artists—it’s for anyone chasing a dream, healing from trauma, or looking for inspiration to keep going when the odds are stacked high. John’s authenticity and powerful storytelling will leave you thinking, laughing, and possibly crying. Whether you’re a creative, a veteran, or just someone seeking a deeper purpose, this one is for you.

👨‍🎨 WHO IS JOHN RIOS?
From a kid doodling in rural Michigan to a Marine Corps veteran turned internationally recognized illustrator, John's journey is a testament to the power of belief, survival, and transformation. With no formal training, he rose through sheer willpower and raw talent—proving that your background doesn’t define your future.

🧠💥 MUST-WATCH MOMENTS:

[03:00] John's gritty small-town beginnings and his first spark of artistic passion.

[04:20] “I just knew I was an artist.” — John shares his early intuition and unshakable belief in his creative calling.

[10:50] The profound concept of creativity as a gift of receiving—this will challenge how you define art forever.

[13:00] Heartbreaking: John opens up about losing his mother at age 15 and how it shaped his life.

[22:14] Drafted into the Marines by his dad?! The wild story of how John unexpectedly enlisted and faced the realities of war.

[31:00] The emotional toll of service in Lebanon—and how PTSD reshaped his worldview and personal life.

[40:00] “People can’t buy what they don’t know exists.” — John’s game-changing advice for artists trying to get noticed.

[54:30] How a random lunch break and a bold move led him to a 10-year collaboration with Ted Nugent.

[1:02:00+] The priceless lessons on self-belief, persistence, and being your own advocate in an unpredictable creative industry.


🧠 TOPICS COVERED:

Self-taught artistry & impostor syndrome

Grieving, growing, and grit

Military mental health and PTSD

How trauma influences creativity

Networking like a pro (even with no formal resume!)

Overcoming rejection and proving the doubters wrong

Business wisdom from a commercial art legend

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🌿 In this unforgettable episode, we sit down with Claire O’Connor — intuitive essence midwife, brand stylist, and founder of Wellness Web Designers — to uncover a life journey filled with resilience, creativity, and spiritual reclamation. This is not your typical design or entrepreneurship story.

✨ Claire takes us deep into her early life in suburban New Jersey, painting a raw portrait of growing up in a household marked by intergenerational trauma, addiction, and religious dogma. From being a silent, withdrawn child in Catholic school to discovering salvation in art, books, and imagination, Claire's story is as powerful as it is relatable.

📌 Top Moments You Don’t Want to Miss:
00:02:21 — The brutally honest look into Claire’s childhood surrounded by Irish and Polish alcoholism
00:10:14 — Her mother’s confession: “I married your father because he was tall and had a job”
00:18:00 — Drawing animals as an escape: The origin of Claire’s creative spirit
00:23:11 — Wanting to become a cloistered nun to escape trauma
00:41:58 — The radical shift: Choosing public high school over religious seclusion
00:53:00 — Becoming the first in her family to graduate college and finding her tribe in a nature-based liberal arts school
01:10:00 — Studying under Native American elders and embracing environmental spirituality

💥 Claire drops so many mic-drop moments of self-discovery, including how she reframed her trauma through psychology, and how she found voice, power, and healing through nature, design, and creativity. Her blend of holistic human development with stunning design work makes her a true pioneer for women entrepreneurs in the wellness space.

👁️‍🗨️ Why Watch This Episode?
If you've ever felt like the black sheep, if you’ve battled self-doubt, or if you’ve questioned your place in rigid systems — this conversation will validate your journey. Claire’s story shows how creative intuition and spiritual alignment can transform pain into purpose.

🎯 Keywords for Search Visibility:
Claire O’Connor podcast, Wellness Web Designers, holistic branding, trauma healing journey, Catholic childhood trauma, intergenerational trauma, intuitive design, women entrepreneurs podcast, personal growth interview, spiritual healing, environmental psychology, creative entrepreneurship

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In this captivating interview on the Artist Recovery Podcast, Trea Cotton, founder of Next World Fitness, opens up about his unique journey in fitness and how he’s redefining wellness for artists and creatives. From growing up in Drew, Mississippi, to crafting a revolutionary approach to online fitness coaching, Trea shares insights on how his early life—shaped by gospel, blues, and family—helped him discover his passion for health and creativity.

🔑 Key Moments from the Episode:

~The Power of Early Inspiration
Trea’s childhood was rich with music, from his grandmother’s gospel influence to his father’s love for blues. His family background deeply shaped his creative path, and in this interview, he reveals how music and fitness became intertwined from a young age .

~The Art of Blending Fitness & Creativity
Trea’s vision is to bridge the gap between fitness and entertainment, integrating motivational music into his workout programs. He discusses how his own music and fitness routines will inspire others to stay active, motivated, and empowered .

~Overcoming Struggles to Build Next World Fitness
As a creative, Trea knows how the hustle can lead to neglecting health. He shares personal stories of overcoming physical and mental challenges, from the loss of his grandmother to navigating the demands of a creative career. His approach to fitness isn't just about getting stronger physically, it’s about creating a holistic lifestyle that supports artists’ well-being .

~Behind the Scenes of Trea’s Fitness Philosophy
Trea’s coaching philosophy goes beyond traditional workouts. It’s about shaping the mindset and integrating wellness into every aspect of an artist’s life. His innovative online programs allow creatives to stay fit while managing their hectic schedules on tour or in the studio .

~A Sneak Peek into Trea’s Upcoming Projects
Get a glimpse of Trea’s future goals, including a fitness-themed music album and expanding his Next World Fitness platform. The integration of his fitness programs with his artistic endeavors could create a completely new genre that blends health with entertainment .

🎧 Why You Should Listen:
If you're a creative struggling to balance your artistic career with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, this episode is a must-listen. Trea Cotton's innovative approach to fitness can help you thrive physically and mentally, ensuring longevity in your career while keeping you at the top of your game. This conversation is packed with inspiration, motivation, and actionable advice that’ll resonate with anyone in the creative industries.

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Drop your thoughts in the comments below! How do you balance health and creativity in your life? Have you ever felt the impact of neglecting fitness? Let us know your experiences and be sure to subscribe for more incredible stories and expert advice on how to thrive as a creative.

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