Mitlin Money Mindset
From Combat to Country Music: Why Music Is As Powerful As Medicine w/ Brooks Herring
Key Takeaways
- How a trip to Nashville changed his path
- How music became therapy long before it became a career
- The story behind his song "Why Me?"
- How the Music Remembers Project honors fallen military service members
- The challenges of returning to civilian life
- What pulled him through his lowest point
- Advice for creatives chasing a dream
Meet the Guest
Brooks Herring
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.
Show Notes
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.
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About the Podcast
Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.
Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.
We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️