The Write Brain

In this episode of The Write Brain podcast, we sit down with Dallas Alexander — world-record-holding sniper, country music artist, and devoted father.

Dallas opens up about his military career, losing his brother to cancer, and the unexpected healing he experienced through music and psilocybin. We explore PTSD, grief, right-brain healing, parenting in a digital age, and how creativity can help us process life’s hardest moments.

This is a raw, honest conversation about masculinity, emotional intelligence, and finding peace after trauma.

🎧 Topics include:
    •    Life in special operations
    •    Losing a sibling and processing grief
    •    Psilocybin and right-brain healing
    •    Music as therapy
    •    Fatherhood, freedom, and raising resilient kids
    •    Creativity, boredom, and imagination

What is The Write Brain?

The Write Brain is a podcast that explores the intersection of mental health and the music industry. Hosted by singer/songwriter Ellis Melillo and functional neurologist Dr. Robert Melillo, each episode features intimate conversations with musical artists about their mental health journeys. With insights from Dr. Melillo on brain health and Ellis' personal experiences, the show uncovers the challenges musicians face in balancing creativity, performance, and well-being. Tune in for powerful stories of resilience, healing, and creative expression.