John Pattern is a multidisciplinary artist whose music is created with the intention of healing and connecting listeners to their higher selves. Using sound as an integral part of the healing process, he seamlessly merges his therapeutic expertise and musical background. He has collaborated with Lee and Davor Bozic on Golden World Music tracks, and in addition to his work as a musician, John is a licensed psychotherapist who takes a holistic approach to addressing trauma, addiction, and overall mental well-being. Timestamps: (03:09) When John first realized music was a powerful force in his life. (05:48) How spirituality entered his life and what has remained a guiding truth. (10:53) What led him to his therapy practice. (17:00) What still surprises him, having been a therapist for 10 years. (20:51) What inspired his album Ecstatic and how he approaches music creation. (41:57) His experience of fatherhood, conscious parenting, and the role of music in his family. (58:46) What’s on the horizon and why it matters. To learn more about John's work, visit https://www.johnpattern.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jpG13xu7wCcAixo3DuOvD?si=Q4DnwQ4JSiWmNIV0OQ2-rg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/john-pattern/1637554267