Artist Recovery Podcast

Artist Recovery Podcast is Bringing Light to the Darkside of Art. I’m Rich — and here, recovery means resilience. Because for artists, it’s more than survival… it’s revival.
This show is about the real journey of being a working creative — the highs, the lows, the pivots, and the reinventions that shape who we are. Together we’ll explore how setbacks can spark transformation, how loss can open new paths, and how resilience fuels the heart of every artist’s story.
If you’ve ever faced doubt, setback, or the call to reinvent yourself, you’re in the right place. Let’s recover — and create — together.”

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Artist Recovery Podcast Ep 16 | From Sensitive Kid to Spiritual Creative: Peter Bragino’s Journey

June 06, 2025 • Rich Wright • Season 1 • Episode 16

In this soul-stirring episode of theArtist Recovery Podcast, Rich Wright reconnects with visionary artist and former US Marine Peter Bragino, more than a decade after their last face-to-face meeting. What unfolds is not just an interview—it’s a powerful story of resilience, creativity, leadership, overcoming addiction and spiritual discovery.
👉 Watch now if you're ready to be inspired by the evolution of an artist who blends discipline, emotion, and intuition into every brushstroke.

🌀 WHO IS PETER BRAGINO?
Mixed-media visual artist & creative director
US Marine Corps veteran turned air traffic controller
Overcoming Addiction with Plant Medicine
Indigenous medicine community participant
Advocate for self-discovery and inner healing

✨ TOP VIRAL MOMENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS:
00:07:45 – The subway epiphany that revealed Peter was destined to be an artist
00:13:40 – Why all the girls in junior high had their eyes on Bragino 👀00:16:17 – How playing catcher in baseball shaped his leadership style for life
00:33:12 – Airbrushing Ninja Turtles for $1 a shirt: Peter’s first taste of entrepreneurial art
00:35:33 – “You’re going to be a Marine”: The lightning-bolt moment that changed everything
00:39:04 – Becoming the platoon guide in bootcamp and leading 100+ Marines
00:43:36 – Peter’s insights into how creativity and structure can coexist
🔍 KEY THEMES COVERED:
~ How childhood sports and art intertwined to shape his worldview
~ What military discipline taught him about structure, confidence, and identity
~ The spiritual journey behind his vibrant, Earth-rooted artwork
~ The struggle between practical life paths and creative calling
~ Why self-discovery is essential in both life and art

💡 Whether you're an artist, a veteran, a spiritual seeker, or simply someone navigating life’s transitions—Peter’s story will move you, challenge you, and inspire you to follow your inner voice.

🛠️ CREATIVE INSIGHT: Peter dives into how being trained by mentor Jeff Fisher helped him unlock authentic creativity and break free from conventional thinking. A must-watch for any creative struggling to find their own style!

Connect with Peter: https://www.bragino.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bragino
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bragino/

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