From a chaotic childhood to stand up comedy whilst dealing with PTSD (Building Bliss Ep 2)

Heidi Clark shares her background and journey into stand-up comedy, highlighting moments of bravery and the importance of laughter and inspiration in her life.
This conversation explores various themes, including acceptance and cultural awareness, the power of connection and understanding, the impact of soul sisters, finding inspiration in others, the importance of boundaries and selective attention, embracing vulnerability and neurodivergence, inspiring others to make choices and be brave, sharing personal experiences to make a difference, challenging misconceptions and stereotypes, the importance of rest and self-care, navigating menopause and seeking support, finding your spark and overcoming adversity, and defining success and embracing mediocrity.
Takeaways
Bravery can come from making difficult choices and leaving challenging situations behind.
Finding a tribe of like-minded individuals can bring joy and a sense of belonging.
Observational comedy can provide a fresh perspective on everyday life.
Inspiration can come from both comedians and close friends who challenge and support us.
Acceptance and understanding of different cultures and practices is important for creating a more inclusive society.
Meaningful connections with others, especially those who share similar experiences, can have a profound impact on personal growth.
Setting boundaries and being selective about where we invest our attention can lead to healthier relationships and improved well-being.
Sharing personal experiences and vulnerabilities can inspire and empower others to make positive changes in their own lives.
Challenging stereotypes and misconceptions is necessary for promoting understanding and acceptance.
Taking time for rest and self-care is essential for maintaining physical and mental health.
Finding inspiration and overcoming adversity can come from unexpected sources.
Success is not defined by material possessions, but by having basic needs met and meaningful relationships.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
12:20
Bravery: Leaving Home
31:40
Laughter: Getting into Stand-up Comedy
43:10
Inspiration: Comedians and Friends
49:01
Acceptance and Cultural Awareness
49:58
The Power of Connection and Understanding
50:57
The Impact of Soul Sisters
51:24
Finding Inspiration in Others
52:22
The Importance of Boundaries and Selective Attention
53:16
Embracing Vulnerability and Neurodivergence
53:48
Inspiring Others to Make Choices and Be Brave
54:17
Sharing Personal Experiences to Make a Difference
55:17
Challenging Misconceptions and Stereotypes
56:17
The Importance of Rest and Self-Care
57:14
Navigating Menopause and Seeking Support
59:11
Finding Your Spark and Overcoming Adversity
01:03:05
Defining Success and Embracing Mediocrity

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So good. I really enjoyed listening to Heidi. Another great guest👏