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From Rock Bottom to Stand-Up: Healing Mental Illness with Humor | Dave Mowry
Description
Dave Mowry is a comedian, author, and mental health advocate who’s turning some of life’s darkest moments into something powerful — and even funny. After losing everything to mental illness, he found an unexpected path to healing through standup comedy.
Today, he teaches others how to do the same — using humor to process pain, reclaim their voice, and remind people they are not alone.
In this honest conversation, Dave shares:
• What the turning point from success to rock bottom was like
• How he found humor in genuinely painful experiences
• Why his stories resonate so deeply with others
• The power of being completely open and honest with yourself
• How standup comedy became a tool for healing and teaching
• Practical insights for anyone living with depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder
If you’re in your 20s (or beyond) navigating mental health struggles, feeling alone in your pain, or looking for a different way to process it, this episode offers hope, honesty, and laughter.
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Connect with Dave Mowry
Website:http://davemowry.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-mowry-2153925a/
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dave Mowry
1:40 - From Successful Businessman to Losing Everything
8:15 - Finding Humor in Pain
15:30 - The First Real Laugh After 14 Lost Years
23:10 - Why His Stories Resonate (“That’s Me”)
31:45 - Teaching Others to Find Humor in Their Hardest Times
40:20 - Comedy as Healing and Reclaiming Voice
48:50 - Living with Bipolar, Anxiety & Depression
57:15 - Final Advice: You Are Not Alone