From buried hurt to healing harmonies, Caleb Lovely reveals how trauma shaped his truth and gave rise to a song that speaks volumes. In this powerful episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, host Patrick Custer sits down with Middle Tennessee artist Caleb Lovely, a celebrated songwriter and the creator of the poignant new single, "Triggers." In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Caleb shares his deeply personal journey through trauma, family dysfunction, and the long road to healing.From a seemingly perfect childhood to the emotional moment he was pointing a gun at his father, Caleb reflects on the disconnect between his family's outward appearance and the struggles they faced behind closed doors. He discusses the impact of his brother's autism on their family dynamics, the challenges of moving across 12 states, and his quest for validation and connection. Join us as Caleb opens up about his experiences with emotional unavailability, the search for intimacy, and the transformative power of forgiveness. This episode is a testament to resilience, healing, and the importance of sharing our stories. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to help spread awareness about mental health and the power of recovery!
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Cast:
Patrick Custer - Host
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About Caleb Lovely: Raised in an abusive childhood, Caleb Lovely was by all odds doomed to stay miserable. Yet somehow he used every detail of his past to write songs that magnify the way you experience music. His story has set him up to be one of the most prolific songwriters, gifted guitar players, and passionate singers of our generation. After too many years of living in almost every other city in the U.S and being told relentlessly to move to “Music City” I took only the guitar on my back and began my life in Nashville. Music is the only thing that has always made sense to me in every season of life. Now having collected even more stories over the years, I am devoted to creating songs that will make you truly fall in love with the feeling that only music can give you.