The Serious Side of Funny w/Stephen Campbell
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What happens when the person who always helps everyone else loses everything?
In this episode of The Work of Warriors, Kim Rapach sits down with comedian, entrepreneur, and creator of Stand Up Comedy Sit Down Yoga, Stephen Campbell, for an honest conversation about resilience, grief, burnout, trauma, and rebuilding your life after everything falls apart.
Growing up surrounded by the opioid epidemic, Stephen learned early how to survive loss and become the person everyone depended on. Years later, after building a successful social impact company, he unexpectedly lost everything and was forced to confront the same question so many high performers face: Who am I if I can no longer save everyone else?
Together, Kim and Stephen explore the relationship between nervous system healing, emotional resilience, therapy, self-awareness, and the daily habits that create lasting mental wellness. They also discuss why healing isn't a quick fix, how humor can become a powerful tool for connection, and why sustainable success requires taking care of yourself before taking care of everyone else.
Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, leader, or someone navigating loss, burnout, or personal transformation, this episode is a powerful reminder that healing isn't about perfection. It's about continuing to show up, one day at a time.
The Work of Warriors is the podcast where artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and high performers learn how to succeed without sacrificing their mental wellness.
Because success shouldn't cost you your peace.
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Creators and Guests
Guest
Stephen Campbell
Stephen Campbell is a comedian, entrepreneur, speaker, and social impact innovator on a mission to make mental wellness more accessible through laughter and human connection. He is the creator of Stand Up Comedy Sit Down Yoga, a groundbreaking live experience that blends stand-up comedy, storytelling, yoga, breathwork, and meditation to help people navigate stress, burnout, trauma, and life's everyday challenges. After building and losing a successful social impact company, Stephen rebuilt his life with a new perspective on resilience, mental health, and sustainable success. His work combines humor with honest conversations about grief, identity, healing, and the realities of personal growth, reminding audiences that while the work is hard, no one has to do it alone.
