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From Struggles to Poetry: Alan McDonald's Rooted Soul
In this episode of the Rooted Soul podcast Brian Clarke interviews Alan McDonald, who takes the mic to share his life story — from a carefree childhood and a high-pressure banking career to chronic insomnia, buried childhood trauma, and a personal collapse that forced change.
Alan describes his struggle with sleeplessness, isolation, therapy, medication, and the people who carried him through the darkest times. He explains how writing poetry became a way to process grief and reclaim a sense of self, leading to his first collection and plans for more work and live shows.
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