# From Rock Bottom to Stand-Up: Healing with Humor | Dave Jackson

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Published: 2026-09-04T15:52:12+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joyokolobi/episodes/From-Rock-Bottom-to-Stand-Up-Healing-with-Humor--Dave-Jackson-e3obg4d
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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. Timestamps below ⬇️ #Dave #MentalHealth #StandUpComedy #Humor #ConversationsWithSekani Connect With Dave Jackson Website: https://www.schoolofpodcasting.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/davejackson/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/schoolofpodcasting If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani 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 Afte…

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