Artist Recovery Podcast Ep. 31: Peter Gunn – From Near-Death Experience to Creative Powerhouse

What happens when a child survives a near-death experience, grows up battling PTSD, and reinvents himself through bodybuilding, poetry, and art? Meet Peter Gunn — United States Air Force veteran, resilience advocate, poet, guitarist, graphic novelist, and spiritual explorer — whose story of survival, creativity, and transformation will inspire you.✨ Moments You Can’t Miss:The Childhood NDE – At 7 years old, Peter describes leaving his body, walking through a tunnel of light, and meeting an angel who told him: “Your job isn’t done.”Peter Gunn Highlights:Combat & PTSD – A siren sound back home triggered flashbacks from Afghanistan, forcing Peter to fight back through bodybuilding, meditation, and writing.From Obesity to Bodybuilding – Once a 230-pound 12-year-old, Peter reshaped his life with discipline and fitness, proving transformation starts with the mind.Creativity as Survival – Writing epic poetry (The Amazons, The Kuruppi’s Curse), creating Sigma Squad graphic novels, and blending spirituality into superhero storytelling.Music & Healing – How poetry evolved into songwriting, building soundtracks, and forming a band entirely through online collaboration.Advice for Veterans & Creatives – Why he says “start creative writing” as a daily practice to calm the mind and reclaim control. Topics Covered:✔️ Growing up empathic after a near-death experience✔️ Childhood struggles, self-isolation, and transformation through fitness✔️ Lessons from military service, combat survival, and discipline✔️ PTSD recovery practices: meditation, bodybuilding, creative writing✔️ Building poetry, music, and graphic novels from lived experience✔️ The power of self-publishing and owning your creative content🚀 Why Watch?Peter’s story isn’t just about survival — it’s about reinvention. From flight lines in Afghanistan to poetry notebooks, from lifting weights to playing guitar, his journey proves trauma doesn’t define you — creativity can heal you.Whether you’re a veteran, creative, or someone facing adversity, this conversation shows how resilience and transformation are possible when you channel your gifts.Connect with Peter: https://www.petergunn.net/Get Noticed and Be a Guest through Podmactch:https://www.joinpodmatch.com/artistrecovery#PeterGunnInterview, #ArtistRecoveryPodcast, #VeteranPTSDRecovery, #NearDeathExperienceStory, #ResilienceJourney, #richwrightunlimited #richwrightartist,#BodybuildingTransformation, #PoetryAndHealing, #GraphicNovelCreator, #SigmaSquadSeries, #VeteranCreativity, #OvercomingTrauma, #SpiritualAwakening, #MusicAndRecovery, #InspiringVeteranStory, #CreativeEmpowerment, #ArtAsHealing, #MentalHealthAndCreativity, #HealingThroughStorytelling, #PersonalGrowth, #TraumaToTriumph #Podmatch #podmatchguest #PodmatchNetworkSupport the showAlways remember, Listen to your Heart and Be Kind to Your Mind! -Rich WrightFollow us here: https://www.theartistrecovery.comJoin the Community: https://www,artrecroom.comListen Weekly at: https://www.artistrecoverypodcast.comConnect:InstagramFacebookXTikTokLinkedin