In this conversation, Jillian Erice interviews her brother, Sam V. Perry, an ambient music composer who shares his journey with Crohn's disease, including his diagnosis, struggles, and the holistic approaches he adopted to manage his health. They discuss the importance of dietary changes, lifestyle adjustments, and the role of cannabis in his healing process. Sam emphasizes the significance of being in tune with one's body and the impact of environment on health. The conversation also touches on the challenges of pursuing a career in the arts, particularly in a city like New York, and the importance of finding inspiration in less conventional settings. They discuss the loss of childhood creativity, the importance of parental support in pursuing artistic passions, and the journey of discovering one's true calling in music. Sam shares his experiences as a musician, the meditative qualities of music, and the influence of ancestral heritage on his work.    Sam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_v_perry Sam’s Bandcamp: https://samvperry.bandcamp.com/ Cloudbelly’s Website: https://www.cloudbellytheband.com Cloudbelly’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/cloudbellytheband Cloudbelly on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uyF1bHrKHhkfefiT34aU0 Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA): https://massmoca.org/   Find Original Being on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyCOt6JBQ_Q0Nl8v8EYPPQ