Anastasia Brown: The Strongest Woman in Nashville & How She Survived Her Worst Nightmare

Anastasia Brown is one of the most influential women in the Nashville music industry. She discovered Keith Urban and worked with legends like Peter Frampton, Leon Russell, and Sting. She later became a pioneer in Hollywood, serving as a music supervisor on Emmy-winning film and television projects, including Steven Spielberg’s miniseries Taken and the iconic, music-driven film August Rush.But this episode goes far beyond her career.In a heartbreaking period of her life, Anastasia lost her son, her sister, and her father in rapid succession. The trauma and grief that followed didn’t just affect her emotionally — it changed how her brain functioned, impacting her memory, mood, and ability to think clearly.In this conversation, Anastasia opens up about:• Child loss and surviving the death of her only son • Complicated grief, PTSD, and mental health after trauma • Discovering Keith Urban and building a career in Nashville • Her transition from the music industry to Hollywood music supervision • Working on Steven Spielberg projects and August Rush • Why therapy and medication weren’t enough • How a brain scan finally revealed what was wrong • Targeted TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) therapy and brain-based healingShe is also joined live from California by her doctor, Dr. Jabour, who explains how advanced MRI brain imaging and neuro-navigated TMS therapy work, what happens to the brain during extreme grief and trauma, and how the brain can be retrained to support healing from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and complicated grief.This is a powerful story of resilience, science-backed mental health treatment, and rebuilding a life after unimaginable loss.If you or someone you love is struggling with grief, trauma, depression, or PTSD, this episode offers honesty, hope, and a path forward.Follow Anastasia Brown on Instagram: @anastasiabrownLearn more about Dr. Jabour and his ground-breaking therapy: https://www.smartbrainandhealth.com/contents/about-us/our-doctorsConnect with Amanda on Instagram: @askamandaadamsDon't forget: new episodes drop every week! Like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you never miss a minute!Connect with Amanda on That Nashville Girl Instagram, Amanda's Instagram, and YouTube.