The Work of Warriors

💙 Ready to go deeper? If you're enjoying The Work of Warriors, I'd love to invite you to The Red Heart Collective, a live membership for people who are ready to better understand their nervous systems, increase their capacity, and create lasting change. The podcast is where we have conversations about mental wellness. The Collective is where we do the work. ✨ Learn more and join us: kimrapach.com 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. Thank you for listening to The Work of Warriors. If this episode encouraged you, please consider following the show, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who could benefit. To learn more about private coaching, The Red Heart Collective, speaking, or upcoming retreats, visit kimrapach.com. Until next time, keep doing the work that helps you become a stronger, steadier warrior.

💙 Ready to go deeper? If you're enjoying The Work of Warriors, I'd love to invite you to The Red Heart Collective, a live membership for people who are ready to better understand their nervous systems, increase their capacity, and create lasting change. The podcast is where we have conversations about mental wellness. The Collective is where we do the work. ✨ Learn more and join us: kimrapach.com What if the key to changing your life isn't becoming someone new, but finally understanding who you've been all along? In this episode of The Work of Warriors, Kim Rapach sits down with coach, spiritual mentor, and podcast host Danielle McCleerey to explore why self-awareness is the foundation for healing, leadership, creativity, and sustainable success. Together, they dive into Human Design, astrology, the Enneagram, nervous system healing, somatic practices, neurolinguistic programming, and the role each plays in helping us break free from old conditioning. Danielle shares how understanding your unique design can help you navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, clarity, and authenticity. In this conversation, you'll discover why so many high achievers stay stuck despite external success, how unresolved programming shapes the way we lead and create, why healing is essential for anyone guiding others, and how knowing yourself changes everything. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, leader, or someone committed to personal growth, this episode offers practical wisdom for building a life that's aligned with who you truly are. 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. Thank you for listening to The Work of Warriors. If this episode encouraged you, please consider following the show, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who could benefit. To learn more about private coaching, The Red Heart Collective, speaking, or upcoming retreats, visit kimrapach.com. Until next time, keep doing the work that helps you become a stronger, steadier warrior.

💙 Ready to go deeper? If you're enjoying The Work of Warriors, I'd love to invite you to The Red Heart Collective, a live membership for people who are ready to better understand their nervous systems, increase their capacity, and create lasting change. The podcast is where we have conversations about mental wellness. The Collective is where we do the work. ✨ Learn more and join us: kimrapach.com What if getting out wasn't the same as healing? For years, comedian Mary Celine Smith believed she'd escaped the hardest chapters of her life. But beneath the laughter, she realized she was still surviving, not healing. In this episode of The Work of Warriors, Kim Rapach sits down with Mary for an honest conversation about trauma, addiction, abuse, burnout, self-worth, and the courageous decision to stop merely surviving and start truly living. Mary shares how the stillness of the pandemic became an unexpected turning point, forcing her to confront years of unresolved pain and recognize that success, comedy, and staying busy could never heal what she hadn't faced. Through nervous system healing, radical self-care, healthy boundaries, and learning to love herself, she discovered a new way to live rooted in purpose instead of survival. In this conversation, you'll learn why surviving isn't the same as healing, how unresolved trauma can shape identity, why so many high performers tie their worth to achievement, and how intentional self-care can become the foundation for lasting emotional freedom. Kim and Mary also discuss nervous system healing, recovery, purpose, boundaries, and the daily practices that help people move from simply getting through life to genuinely enjoying it. Mary Celine Smith is an intuitive success coach, radio show host, and founder of Oh My Girl Media — a movement empowering women 40+ to release what no longer serves them and step into their freshest, boldest chapter yet. Through her Fresh Start show on ShakeTheRadio.com and her wellness brand Mantrapreneur, (Mantra-Preneur.com) Mary turns self-care into a lifestyle and forgiveness into a superpower. Follow her on TikTok @AgeAgainstTheMachine1 for daily doses of real talk and reinvention.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, leader, or someone navigating your own healing journey, this episode is a reminder that your past doesn't have to define your future and that it's never too late to choose yourself. 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. Thank you for listening to The Work of Warriors. If this episode encouraged you, please consider following the show, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who could benefit. To learn more about private coaching, The Red Heart Collective, speaking, or upcoming retreats, visit kimrapach.com. Until next time, keep doing the work that helps you become a stronger, steadier warrior.

💙 Ready to go deeper? If you're enjoying The Work of Warriors, I'd love to invite you to The Red Heart Collective, a live membership for people who are ready to better understand their nervous systems, increase their capacity, and create lasting change. The podcast is where we have conversations about mental wellness. The Collective is where we do the work. ✨ Learn more and join us: kimrapach.com Platinum-selling mix engineer and vocal producer Ali "AMAC" McGuire has worked with artists like Post Malone, Kelly Rowland, Lizzo, and Joji, but achieving success didn't bring the peace she expected. In this episode of The Work of Warriors, Kim Rapach sits down with platinum-selling mix engineer, vocal producer, and speaker Ali "AMAC" McGuire for an honest conversation about burnout, perfectionism, identity, self-worth, and the hidden emotional cost of success. After working with artists including Post Malone, Kelly Rowland, Lizzo, Joji, and Murda Beatz, Ali reached many of the career milestones she'd spent years chasing. But beneath the accolades was a relentless drive fueled by perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the belief that the next achievement would finally make her feel worthy. Instead, she found herself burned out, emotionally exhausted, and forced to ask a deeper question: Who am I if my success isn't my identity? Together, Kim and Ali explore what it takes to rebuild your life from the inside out, why nervous system health matters for high performers, and how self-awareness can transform the way we live, create, and lead. In this episode, you'll learn: Why success doesn't automatically create self-worth The hidden cost of perfectionism and hustle culture How burnout develops in high achievers Why identity often becomes tied to achievement The importance of nervous system regulation and emotional resilience How values and self-awareness create lasting fulfillment What it means to build a life you don't need to escape from Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, creative professional, or leader, this conversation is a reminder that success shouldn't cost you your peace. The Work of Warriors is the podcast where artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, and high performers learn how to succeed without sacrificing their mental wellness. Thank you for listening to The Work of Warriors. If this episode encouraged you, please consider following the show, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who could benefit. To learn more about private coaching, The Red Heart Collective, speaking, or upcoming retreats, visit kimrapach.com. Until next time, keep doing the work that helps you become a stronger, steadier warrior.

💙 Ready to go deeper? If you're enjoying The Work of Warriors, I'd love to invite you to The Red Heart Collective, a live membership for people who are ready to better understand their nervous systems, increase their capacity, and create lasting change. The podcast is where we have conversations about mental wellness. The Collective is where we do the work. ✨ Learn more and join us: kimrapach.com Summary In this heartfelt interview, Nashville country artist Kirstie Kraus shares her journey through the music industry, emphasizing the importance of mental health, self-care, and nervous system regulation. Discover practical routines, lessons learned from burnout, and how authenticity and self-love fuel her success. Keywords music industry, mental health, self-care, burnout, nervous system, Nashville artist, authenticity, self-love, career lessons, emotional well-being Key Topics Mental health and burnout in the music industry Self-care routines and nervous system regulation Lessons learned from career challenges and successes Guest Name Kirstie Kraus titles The 5 Key Lessons Kirstie Kraus Learned About Mental Health in Music How Self-Care and Nervous System Regulation Boost a Music Career Sound Bites "Making space for quiet time helps me show up better." "Trust your gut and listen to your body." "Zoom out and see the bigger picture of your career." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Kirstie Kraus 01:03 Mental Health and Self-Care in the Music Industry 03:02 Kirstie's Journey in the Music Industry 08:44 Lessons Learned in the Music Industry 11:21 Navigating Mental Health Challenges 15:29 Experiencing Burnout and Recovery 21:09 Shifting Perspectives on Mental Health 22:49 Navigating Creative Seasons 24:26 The Power of Saying No 27:38 Protecting Your Peace 30:51 Listening to Your Body 34:29 Self-Care as a Non-Negotiable 39:01 Finding Your Purpose and Passion 43:43 The Importance of Mental Wellness for Artists 43:44 Tools and Resources for Mental Health Thank you for listening to The Work of Warriors. If this episode encouraged you, please consider following the show, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who could benefit. To learn more about private coaching, The Red Heart Collective, speaking, or upcoming retreats, visit kimrapach.com. Until next time, keep doing the work that helps you become a stronger, steadier warrior.