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Podcast: Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary
Episode: Treating Trauma Through Shakespeare with Stephan Wolfert
Description: When Stephan Wolfert was 24 years old, he found himself at a crossroad. After serving as a medic and infantry officer in the US Army, Stephan's lifetime of grief and trauma became overwhelming. Drunk and suicidal, Stephan wandered into a random theatre's production of "Richard: III" where his life was transformed when he recognized himself as a misfit like the main character. After choosing to leave the service, Stephan began examining Shakespeare from a military veteran's perspective, working with fellow military veterans and scientists, and using Shakespeare's text and classical actor training to heal trauma and to aid in...