Birds in the Sky
Birds in the Sky
Podcast Description
A podcast that focuses on the benefits of music and art as methods for healing and maximizing mental health. Show host Matthew Crane is a working artist and musician - who also served in the US Navy from 2001-2006. Matt speaks to veterans, educators, artists, musicians, and those affected by trauma who’ve found release in art practices.
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The podcast emphasizes the therapeutic benefits of music and art, focusing on topics such as trauma recovery, creative expression, and emotional resilience. Episodes feature discussions like Kegan Gill's experience with recovery after a near-death ejection as a pilot, Melissa Amacher's use of photography to confront wartime trauma, and Brandon Barry's exploration of the songwriting process, illustrating diverse artistic pathways to mental health.
A podcast that focuses on the benefits of music and art as methods for healing and maximizing mental health. Show host Matthew Crane is a working artist and musician – who also served in the US Navy from 2001-2006. Matt speaks to veterans, educators, artists, musicians, and those affected by trauma who’ve found release in art practices.
In this episode of Birds in the Sky, host Matthew Crane speaks with Erica Duncan, a Navy veteran and photographer, about her experiences in the military, her transition to civilian life, and the healing power of creativity. They discuss the importance of community among veterans, the Odyssey Project, and how art can serve as a therapeutic outlet.
Erica shares her journey of self-discovery through photography and the significance of tattoos as personal expression.
Erica and Matthew explore themes of validation, creativity, and connection among veterans. They also discuss the importance of finding one’s voice, the healing power of creative outlets, and the shared experiences of grief within the veteran community. The conversation touches on her journey of self-discovery through photography and the significance of reconnecting with old friends.
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