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Comedy Born on the Battlefield: Sean Porter on Stand-Up, Healing & Mental Health | Ep. 17

In the world of stand-up comedy, comedian Sean Porter shares how laughter became his path to peace. In this powerful episode of Ego Was Here, Sean opens up about growing up in the shadow of war, discovering therapy, and learning to transform pain into purpose. His story reveals how humor can heal, how presence transforms performance, and how resilience begins the moment we choose to face ourselves. Shaped by his father’s Vietnam story, Sean reflects on how stand-up taught him to face pain instead of run from it. Each time he steps on stage, he learns to stay present, connect through laughter, and find strength in vulnerability. This episode is about healing through honesty and the courage it takes to keep showing up. 🔥 In this episode, we explore: 📌 How stand-up becomes a form of healing and self-discovery 📌 The link between therapy, mindfulness, and creative performance 📌 Turning inherited pain into art and purpose 📌 The discipline behind comedy, presence, and resilience 📌 Why laughter connects us more deeply than words ever could ⏳ Chapters 00:00 How Laughter Became a Lifeline 03:49 Family Roots & Upbringing 06:58 Mental Health, Therapy & Presence 10:50 First Steps into Stand-Up 16:42 Turning Pain into Comedy 22:42 Relatable Humor & Writing 26:37 Art in Crisis & Creative Process 31:10 Stage Energy & Audience Dynamics 37:10 The Power of Being Present 39:50 Bombing, Surprises & Lessons 47:04 Competition vs Community in Comedy 52:23 Stand-Up Today: Evolution & Misconceptions 57:32 Self-Promotion: The Artist’s Dilemma 01:01:07 Healing, Therapy & Core Beliefs 01:09:00 Emotional Intelligence & Loss 01:15:44 Redefining Success in the Arts 01:17:46 The Real Self Behind the Stage ✨ Follow Sean   / iamseanporter   🎧 Listen to Ego Was Here Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WUeorg... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🌐 Follow Ego Was Here on Social Media   / egowasherepodcast     / ego_was_here     / egowashere.podcast     / egowasherepod   ✨ Connect with Anna Iris   / iris.anna_official   📚 Books by Anna Iris Psychological Thrillers 🔍 Missing: A Deadly Game of Deception – https://a.co/d/4MMBe3u 🔍 Time: A Race Against the Unseen – https://a.co/d/iyXIczX Children’s Series – Tiny Irma ✨ Tiny Irma – The Strange Girl: An Inspirational Story of Self-Acceptance – https://a.co/d/9i2SQPH ✨ The Gift: A Journey of Generosity, True Friendship, and Unexpected Surprises – https://a.co/d/hM8zYtR ✨ Happy Messy Christmas: An Inspiring Story About the True Meaning of the Holiday Spirit – https://a.co/d/8A7xnZD 💡 Stay Connected 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring conversations on Ego Was Here. #StandUpComedy #MentalHealth #Comedian #Therapy #EgoWasHere