#016 - Maja Kraft: A Medic’s Journey Through War and Art

In this episode of the Birds in the Sky podcast, host Matthew Crane speaks with Maja Kraft, a former US Army medic who served in a forward surgical team during the early years of the Iraq War.

Maja shares her experiences in the military, the challenges she faced transitioning to civilian life, and how art and photography have become therapeutic outlets for her PTSD. The conversation also touches on her background as an immigrant from Poland, her motivations for joining the military, and the impact of the Odyssey Project on her healing journey.

In this conversation, Maja Kraft discusses her journey through various art forms, particularly ceramics and photography, as a means of emotional expression and healing. She shares her experiences in the Odyssey project, highlighting how art has helped her confront repressed emotions and connect with her identity as a veteran.

The discussion also touches on the importance of engaging veterans in creative arts and breaking down barriers to artistic expression, emphasizing that everyone has the potential to create art regardless of their perceived talent.

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