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From Rock Bottom to Stand-Up: Healing with Humor | Dave Jackson
Description
Dave is a comedian, author, and mental health advocate who turns 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
• Living with bipolar, anxiety, and depression
If you’re in your 20s struggling with mental health, feeling isolated, or searching for a different way to process pain, this episode offers hope, honesty, and the reminder that you’re not alone.
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Connect With Dave Jackson
Website:https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/
LinkedIn:http://www.linkedin.com/in/davejackson/
Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/schoolofpodcasting
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro & Welcome Dave
1:40 - From Successful Businessman to Losing Everything
8:15 - Finding Humor in Pain
15:30 - The First Real Laugh After Lost Years
23:10 - Why His Stories Resonate (“That’s Me”)
31:45 - Teaching Others to Find Humor in Hard Times
40:20 - Comedy as Healing and Reclaiming Voice
48:50 - Living with Bipolar, Anxiety & Depression
57:15 - Final Advice: You Are Not Alone