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Healing with Humor: Finding Purpose After 14 Lost Years | Dave Mowry
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What happens when the life you built falls apart, and the thing that helps you rebuild is a stand-up comedy class?
Dave Mowry spent 14 years living with bipolar disorder, severe anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. He lost his business and home, and at times even answering the door felt impossible. In this conversation with Travis White, Dave shares what those years were like and how an unexpected invitation to try stand-up comedy helped him find connection, confidence, and a new purpose.
Dave now helps other people living with mental illness tell their stories through humor. He and Travis talk about the people who stayed in his corner, what it means to accept a diagnosis without giving up, and why laughter can make room for healing without erasing pain.
In this conversation, you'll hear:
- How Dave's mental health changed his work, family life, and sense of identity
- What homelessness and years of isolation taught him about support
- Why a stand-up comedy class became a turning point
- How storytelling and humor can challenge stigma
- What Dave means by acceptance without resignation
If you are starting over after a difficult season, Dave's story is a reminder that purpose can emerge in unexpected ways.
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