In one of the most personal episodes to date, Andrew Reed reflects on the power of music, memory, and the unthinkable loss that led to the creation of his song “Cure My Mind.” Opening for Sarah McLachlan at the US Cellular Center, Andrew shares the emotional and spiritual aftermath of losing his son, and how that pain became the source of both healing and artistic vision.

From recounting the impact of eye movement therapy and visionary experiences to offering a rare glimpse into the meaning behind two significant songs in his discography — “Cure My Mind” and “Memory”.

Chapter Markers

(00:00) – Introduction: What Are You Throwing Your Life Away On?

(01:04) – Opening for Sarah McLachlan
Recalling the concert night and the journey behind “Cure My Mind.”

(01:47) – The Loss That Changed Everything
The death of Andrew’s son and the descent into deep grief.

(02:58) – A Vision Through the Darkness
Describing the healing impact of IADC and the vision that followed.

(04:18) – Music as a Living Force
A transformative vision where nature responds to sound — and music becomes sacred.

(06:12) – Writing “Cure My Mind”
How brokenness, memory, and unfinished business shaped the song.

(07:50) – Live Performance Intro: Cure My Mind
Speaking to the crowd before performing a deeply personal track.

(12:48) – The B Side: “Memory”
Introducing the second song, inspired by romantic love and the power of mental imagery.

(14:22) – Live Performance: Memory
A soul-baring recording of longing, reverence, and musical intensity.

(18:50) – Closing Gratitude
A thank-you and invitation to connect further.

Featured Songs

Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberation

Album: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)

Song: Cure My Mind (Live at the US Cellular Center) - andrew reed & the liberation

Album: If All the World Were Right (Trilogy II Album 1)

Song: Memory - andrew reed & the liberation

Album: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)

Social Media Links

www.mvi.life

Official Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.com

Facebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation

X: @AndrewReedMusic

Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwE

Youtube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberation

MVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885

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Watch out for the next message, every Friday @ 7:01AM!

This message was a spontaneous message that “emerged” on the morning before the Black Cove/Big Hungry Forest Fire which destroyed so much of the Awakened Forest. As a person in a family or having loved ones, one can feel responsible to behave and be a success for the sake of others. There is a feeling of “duty and obligation” to others. This message offers some genuine relief from this nagging feeling that befalls so many people who try to live responsibly.

In this deeply personal and reflective episode, Andrew Reed explores what might be the greatest gift we can give to those we love: living fully, honestly, and without regret. Andrew shares insights on energy, mood, mortality, and the pull toward a life that’s truly one’s own — even when it contradicts society’s expectations.

Touching on the nature of change, the illusion of control, and the wisdom of surrender, this episode challenges listeners to consider whether living an authentic, courageous life might itself be a legacy. Through personal stories, philosophical reflections, and grounded truth, Andrew offers not just ideas, but an invitation to live deliberately — and to pass on that spirit of possibility to others.

Chapter Markers

(00:00) – Intro

(01:53) – When You Don’t Know Why… But Do It Anyway
The mystery of sharing ideas and the power of unseen impact.

(03:31) – Pattern Interrupt: Power Outages & French Presses
Disruption as a trigger for observation and presence.

(05:12) – Entertainment, Excitement & Divine Drama
The fundamental energy of the universe is movement and curiosity.

(07:36) – You Are the Pattern
Your unique view completes a piece of the universe’s design.

(09:17) – Wilderness Thinking vs. Societal Hypnosis
Boldness begins when we challenge inherited ideas.

(10:56) – Control Is an Illusion
Life invites a dance with the unknown, not domination over it.

(13:20) – Growth Requires the Manure
Real transformation is fertilized by discomfort and disruption.

(14:39) – The Gift of a Life Fully Lived
Living your truth may be the greatest inheritance you leave.

(17:18) – Inspiring Others by Living Honestly
A meaningful life creates ripple effects that reach far beyond you.

Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberation

Album: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)

Social Media Links

www.mvi.life

Official Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.com

Facebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation

X: @AndrewReedMusic

Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwE

Youtube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberation

MVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885

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How can a person be successful in this world? Of course, success can have many definitions. But here Andrew puts forth a few straightforward steps that have proven HIGHLY useful in his journey. This is the plain-spoken advice that most of us and young people wish we would have received in our formative years…

Andrew explores how energy, focus, communication, and collaboration form the backbone of sustainable achievement. He draws from decades of experience and hard-won insight to lay out a practical framework: follow what gives you life, learn everything about it, learn to teach or sell that value to others, and align yourself with people of integrity. These four ideas — simple on the surface — can transform the trajectory of a person’s life.

Though worldly attainments are good, please realize that after a while… a surprisingly short while… they run thin… Then, as normal as it is, people seek the Inner World… and a DEEPER satisfaction of Life.

Chapter Markers

(00:00) – Intro

(01:04) – The Power of Ideas
How a vision for your life can replace addiction and directionlessness.

(02:22) – Redefining Success
Success is not about money or status — it’s about alignment and inner satisfaction.

(05:38) – Principle #1: Follow What Gives You Energy
Move in a direction that fuels you — because energy is the root of action.

(06:21) – Principle #2: Deep Focus
Commit to five years of intense learning to reach the top of your field.

(07:24) – Principle #3: Learn to Sell or Empower
You must be able to teach, sell, or communicate value to create impact.

(08:48) – Principle #4: Hitch Your Wagon to Winners
Surround yourself with intelligent, integris people who share your vision.

(10:45) – Culture of Ideas & Collective Intelligence
In a truly functional group, the best ideas always win.

(11:05) – A Simple Summary
The four principles recapped — and a closing challenge to apply them.

Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberation

Album: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)

Social Media Links

www.mvi.life

Official Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.com

Facebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation

Twitter: @AndrewReedMusic

Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwE

Youtube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberation

MVI Phone #: (828) 698-5885

Click here to view the episode transcript.

Recorded from the heart of the Awakened Forest, Andrew Reed returns with a grounded, practical episode packed with the advice he wishes someone had given him earlier in life. From finding calm amid chaos to refining your focus, attitude, and communication, this episode explores simple, yet profound, principles that can lead to a more aligned, meaningful life — no self-help clichés, just honest reflection and hard-earned insight.

Whether you’re rebuilding after loss, seeking clarity, or simply trying to live with more presence, this episode serves up thought-provoking reminders on how to approach change, conflict, creativity, and loss. It’s equal parts philosophy, nature-wisdom, and blueprint for building something better — inside and out.

Chapter Markers

(00:00) – Intro

(01:38) – Relax & Trust the Process
Life is movement, and trying to stop change only creates anxiety.

(04:06) – Attitude is Everything
You can’t control every thought — but you can control your response.

(07:17) – Good Decisions = Good Life
Balancing external forces with internal will to shape your direction.

(10:28) – What Happiness Really Is
Why true happiness often lives on the other side of discipline and effort.

(14:49) – Discovering Interests & Deep Dives
Embrace changing passions — and master the things that matter to you.

(17:21) – The Power of Focus
In a world of distraction, clarity becomes a superpower.

(21:48) – Lists, Systems & Visual Focus
Organization isn’t rigid — it’s essential for survival and efficiency.

(23:36) – Communication & Leadership
From tone to timing, your ability to express yourself shapes your life.

(34:13) – The Reconciled Mind
Embracing the dark side of life is the path to real wholeness.

Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberation

Album: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)

Social Media Links

www.mvi.life

Official Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.com

Facebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation

Twitter: @AndrewReedMusic

Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwE

Youtube Channel: @andrewreedtheliberation

Click here to view the episode transcript.

This episode is an Introduction/Reference/Efficiency message that explains a bit about this life-changing, unsettling question, “What are you willing to throw your Life Away On?” as well as a bit about Andrew and his incredible journey, thus far, in Life so that listeners and seekers of REALITY know from “wherest” this content comes from! This series of messages explores what LIFE REALLY IS and shares pragmatic, practical, and helpful insights along the way!

Andrew has gone about as DEEP as possible, through personal will, as well as through “events” into the PROFOUND of the Experience of Life. He has accomplished much in worldly terms and in a number of fields, including music, the arts, healthcare, business, wilderness adventurer, scientific research, Alaskan commercial fishermen, consultant/teacher to over 10,000 CEOs and executives, etc. But his life is also littered with almost every catastrophic loss imaginable, from the loss of 2 children in accidents, loss of health, loss of a few fortunes, loss of wives & loves, loss through natural disasters of hurricanes and forest fires. Add in - bear attacks, gunshot fragments in the head, being swept overboard a few times (nearly drowning), escaping from fires (that nearly killed him), having multiple breakdowns and such add color to the philosophical topics and good-natured advice shared…

(00:00) – Intro

(01:35) – A Life Lived Unfiltered
Reed’s intention to be radically honest, without marketing, performance, or pretense.

(03:27) – Risk, Seriousness, and Courage
What it means to live too conservatively and the essential role of danger in finding meaning.

(06:44) – The Power of Ideas
How ideas shape our inner world — and the world we create from it.

(13:12) – A Wild, Winding Biography
From janitor to international musician to CPA to philosophical teacher — a nonlinear life.

(20:27) – Three Core Values
Reed’s guiding principles: Intelligence, Helpfulness, and Goodness.

(25:33) – Lessons from Nature
Finding patterns, purpose, and trust in the mechanical beauty of the natural world.

(29:32) – The Roots in Iowa & Alaska
A childhood of rebellion, curiosity, and hard work that laid the foundation for a unique path.

(42:30) – Systems, Hospice & Multi-View
The journey from heartbreak and burnout to designing some of the most effective systems in healthcare.

(49:41) – Music, Fire, and Personal Liberation
Reflecting on loss, rebirth, and the ongoing pursuit of authenticity and service.

Song: Twisted World - andrew reed & the liberation

Album: As a Bird of the Air… (Trilogy I Album 1)

Social Media Links

www.mvi.life

Official Website: www.AndrewReedMusic.com

Facebook: @andrewreedandtheliberation https://www.facebook.com/andrewreedandtheliberation
Twitter: @AndrewReedMusic https://twitter.com/AndrewReedMusic

Instagram: @AndrewReedMusic https://www.instagram.com/andrewreedmusic/?hl=en

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lx7DnbB5qyt7uwV8yeHwE
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAcljgsZJzLkADGnQQtldg?view_as=subscriber

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