Episode Title: Greg Sutera – Singer & Musician

Podcast: Say It Anyway with James Ferrigno
Episode Length: 1 hour, 31 minutes
Tone: Conversational
Links:

• Host: Instagram & YouTube @authenticlife9
• Guest: Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Instagram

Episode Summary:

In this deeply honest and emotionally resonant conversation, James Ferriño sits down with singer-songwriter Greg Sutera (Su-tera) to explore the creative path, the courage it takes to live your truth, and how expressing yourself authentically is the ultimate act of freedom.

From Greg’s first childhood memories of hearing Michael Jackson, to the years of internal struggle before finally choosing his musical path, this episode dives into the emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges of becoming who you truly are.

Expect real talk about:

• Facing fear and doubt
• Finding your calling (even when it scares you)
• The role of community and support
• Creativity as emotional processing
• Discipline, self-awareness, and the long road to alignment

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Owning Your Power
04:00 – Childhood influences: Michael Jackson, Peter Gabriel, and dancing in the aisles
08:30 – Teen years: Music as emotional power and dealing with rage
14:20 – Songwriting as therapy and mirror work
20:00 – The guitar that wouldn’t let go: Love, avoidance, and facing the light
26:30 – Breaking from the corporate world and taking the leap into music
34:00 – Freedom vs. structure: Why success is harder than it looks
40:00 – Support systems and letting yourself be helped
46:00 – Myth of the lone genius: The power of community
52:00 – Musical influences: Morrison, Sinatra, Iggy Pop, and Henry Rollins
58:00 – Attitude, courage, and the nakedness of real performance
1:06:00 – Performing sober and learning to be grounded on stage
1:12:00 – The discipline of self-awareness and emotional honesty
1:20:00 – Meditation, journaling, and sitting with doubt
1:28:00 – Final reflections on heart-centered living and creative freedom

Key Takeaways:

• Real freedom comes from full expression, not just lack of structure
• Creative expression can be a healing, revealing process
• Community is vital; no one truly goes it alone
• Discipline means being a disciple of yourself
• Courage isn’t loud – it’s the quiet choice to stay with yourself in the process

Notable Quote from Greg:
"Discipline is being a disciple of yourself. All the things I do – meditation, journaling, practicing – they’re about becoming a student of me."

Guest Bio: Greg Sutera (Su-tera) is a soulful singer-songwriter and live performer known for his raw emotional energy, poetic lyrics, and heart-centered stage presence. Influenced by artists like Jim Morrison, Iggy Pop, and Henry Rollins, Greg brings a depth of authenticity and vulnerability to his music that invites listeners into deeper connection with themselves.

Listen to his work on:

• Spotify
• Apple Music
• Bandcamp
• Instagram

Connect with James Ferriño:
@authenticlife9 on Instagram & YouTube