https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/brick-brick/201604/how-alex-woodard-is-building-culture-empathy How Alex Woodard is Building a Culture of Empathy Sometimes it helps to see the world through the eyes of others. Alex Woodard has just completed the third installation of a three-part book and album combination series called For The Sender, including the most recent For the Sender: Love Letters from Vietnam, which received […]
Alex Woodard’s latest project based on grieving daughter’s messages to her late dad, a Vietnam War veteran RANCHO SANTA FE — Author and musician Alex Woodard is a great believer in serendipity. Only by chance could his life have taken such a dramatic turn two years ago when he opened a package of letters from a […]
The whole thing began because of a letter from a stranger named Emily. The letter turned into a song. That song inspired more letters from more strangers across the country. From those letters, more songs. Then a book. For musician, Alex Woodard, that first letter was like a buoy. When it found him, he was […]
Is a letter for the receiver or “For the Sender”? Confronting loss and heartache is difficult enough but to write a letter then share your personal beautiful memories, aspirations and heartache is quite another. For the Sender, a book and album created in 2012 by Alex Woodard consists of inspirational true-life stories of hope, love, […]
It’s unlikely you’ll hear a better batch of San Diego singer-songwriters teaming up for a more worthy cause than at Sunday’s “For the Sender” concert at the Belly Up. The show is a benefit for the Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation. The nonprofit organization was formed this year by the Grammy Award-winning San Diego rock band Switchfoot, […]
Though it may not feel like San Diego is in the middle of winter, rest assured the holidays are coming, and you can warm your soul to the cozy coos of the For the Sender crew, back for a special holiday show at the Belly Up on Sunday, Dec. 14. Singer-songwriter Alex Woodard got inspiration […]
Hello everyone it’s Lou Niles here recommending an amazing show at the Belly Up Tavern on Sunday December 14th; its called “For The Sender” and its to celebrate the release of the Book/CD compilation “For The Sender – Love Is (Not a Feeling)”. Click here to read the rest of this article
How does someone with a finance background end up becoming a successful musician? Alex Woodard, a new resident in the Covenant community, did it by acting on his heart’s desire to connect deeply with others. Even as a young child, Alex realized that music allowed him to do this. He explained, “I’d been a pretty […]
After the 2008 death of his beloved dog and the downfall of his record deal, Leucadia singer-songwriter Alex Woodard looked for a sign. He instead received a letter. “When the record deal fell apart, everything else fell apart,” Woodard said. “You make a lot of sacrifices for this job. After 15 years, when you look […]
For The Sender, a book, album, and concert series by author and musician Alex Woodard that turns letters into songs, is hosting a benefit concert on Sunday, December 14, at Belly Up Tavern. Featuring well-known musicians including Jon Foreman of Switchfoot, Sara and Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek), Jordan Pundik (New Found Glory), Molly Jenson, Nena […]
When was the last time you wrote or received a letter? We’re talking an actual pen-in-hand, ink-on-paper, folded, enveloped, addressed and stamped missive turned over to the United States Postal Service for delivery. Chances are, in this digital world of Skyping, texting and e-mail, more than a few moons have passed since you have produced […]
In today’s episode of Healing from Within your host, Sheryl Glick interviews Alex Woodard, songwriter/author of For The Sender (Love Is Not A Feeling). Alex tells the story of his own journey from Southern California to the wide open skies of Southern Idaho, as he relates true stories of love, hardship and loss expressed in […]