From Combat to Country Music: Why Music Is As Powerful As Medicine w/ Brooks Herring

Healing can happen in a clinic. It can also happen through music. Brooks Herring is a Navy veteran, physical therapist, and Nashville recording artist — but finding his new mission after the military was anything but straightforward. In this episode, he sheds light on what it's really like for veterans to transition from military to civilian life and his own struggle to find purpose again. Plus, hear about his work with the Music Remembers Project to help Gold Star families honor their loved ones through song. Topics discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:06) From the Navy to finding a new mission (05:22) The Nashville trip that changed his path (07:02) Music as therapy on deployment (09:33) The story behind the song "Why Me?" (13:39) Playing beside the boots of the fallen (15:57) Memories of Honor and its mission (18:53) The Music Remembers Project (22:57) Challenges of returning to civilian life (24:45) Hitting bottom and finding a way forward (28:18) Advice for creatives chasing a dream (30:13) What brought you JOY today? If you're a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial's  Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/write-your-financial-future-a-financial-guide-for-authors/ Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/college-readiness-quiz/ Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitlin_ChecklistForGatheringYourTaxDocuments_Form_062424_v2.pdf Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/retirement-planning-quiz/ Connect with Larry Sprung: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawrenceDSprung/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/Lawrence_Sprung About Our Guest: Brooks Herring brings one of the most unique journeys in country music. An award-winning songwriter, Nashville recording artist, and U.S. Navy veteran, his path has taken him from multiple combat deployments overseas to helping patients heal as a physical therapist, and now to connecting audiences through music. While the roles have changed, the mission has remained the same: serving others. Drawing from a lifetime of leadership, sacrifice, and real-world experience, Brooks writes and performs songs that resonate far beyond the stage. With more than 1.6 million streams and a sound that blends country, Southern rock, and blues, he has built a loyal fanbase that spans the globe and earned a reputation for authentic storytelling and powerful live performances. Connect with Brooks Herring: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brooksherringmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooksherringmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brooksherringmusic Website: http://www.brooksherringmusic.com/  Disclosure: Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site.   This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique <a href= "https://www.p