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.

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