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May 16, 2025 67 mins

In this transformative episode of Life-Changing Challengers, host Brad Minus welcomes Ash Perrow, a musician, coach, and podcaster who shares his remarkable story of survival, self-discovery, and living with purpose. From a harrowing near-death experience following a spinal surgery gone wrong to discovering his biological family and exploring the healing power of music and plant medicine, Ash’s journey is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Ash opens up about growing up in a military family in Australia, his early struggles with identity as an adopted child, and the life-changing experience of meeting his birth family. He also recounts the moment his life was nearly taken during a spinal surgery, a profound experience that forever altered his perception of life, death, and the purpose of living from the heart. This episode is a compelling exploration of trauma, healing, and how to align with one’s true self through heart-centered living.

Episode Highlights

  • [2:00] – Ash’s childhood in Australia and growing up in a military family
  • [15:00] – The chilling story of a deadly snake encounter in Papua New Guinea at age four
  • [30:00] – Discovering his biological family and finding his musical roots
  • [45:00] – How playing guitar became his lifelong passion and creative outlet
  • [1:05:00] – The catastrophic spinal injury and the near-death experience that redefined his purpose
  • [1:20:00] – Rebuilding his life, exploring plant medicine, and learning to live from the heart
  • [1:45:00] – Ash’s current work as a heart-centered coach and musician, blending music, spirituality, and personal growth

Key Takeaways

  1. The Heart Is Your Compass – True purpose is discovered by tuning into the heart and allowing it to guide your actions.
  2. Near-Death Experiences Can Transform Lives – Ash’s brush with death led him to reevaluate his life and align with his true purpose.
  3. Trauma Can Be a Teacher – Challenges like spinal injury, adoption, and personal loss can be catalysts for profound transformation.
  4. Music as a Healing Tool – Music became Ash’s way of processing emotions and connecting with his true self.
  5. Living from the Heart Is a Choice – Every day is an opportunity to choose heart-centered living over fear-based thinking.

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