There’s a kind of silence that follows grief — a space where music can both vanish and return in unexpected ways.
This week on Come Back To Earth, Aaron Weafer shares his deeply personal journey: growing up around music, stepping into the spotlight late, and then stepping away from it all as mental health struggles and loss took their toll.
But where some might have given up, Aaron found a fragile, honest way back through songwriting. His new songs process divorce, the death of a close friend, and years of sadness that had long gone unspoken.
Before our conversation, I reflect on “Skinny Love” by Bon Iver — a song that holds the delicate balance between pain and hope. It’s the perfect soundtrack to Aaron’s story of rediscovery and healing.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
The complicated dance between success, identity, and mental health
How grief can silence us, and how music can bring us back
The courage it takes to write your pain into something beautiful
And the slow, winding path of reclaiming joy after loss
This episode is for anyone who knows the weight of sadness — and the power of small, quiet hope.
About Aaron:
Aaron Weafer is a musician whose journey spans continents, genres, and emotional landscapes. After years performing with Grammy-winning artists, he stepped away from music to face personal grief and mental health challenges. Today, songwriting is his way back to light. Follow him at @the_weafer and @the_perrysound.
If this episode touched you:
Send it to someone navigating loss.
Or better yet—send them a song.
Mentions & Links:
“Skinny Love” by Bon Iver
Aaron Weafer: @the_weafer | @the_perrysound
Theme music by: Lincoln Parish
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