The Work of Warriors

Kim Rapach

**Success shouldn’t cost you your peace.** Welcome to *The Work of Warriors*, the mental health and wellness podcast for the entertainment industry—created for the artists, creatives, and industry professionals building extraordinary careers without wanting to lose themselves in the process. Hosted by former therapist and nervous system strategist Kim Rapach, The Work of Warriors explores the human side of working in entertainment: the pressure to perform, the uncertainty between opportunities, the demands of creative careers, and the challenge of staying grounded in an industry that can ask so much of the people who make it possible. Through honest conversations with actors, musicians, filmmakers, comedians, producers, executives, entrepreneurs, and other industry leaders, we explore what it actually takes to thrive personally while building something meaningful professionally. Together, we’re changing the conversation around mental wellness in entertainment by: • Normalizing honest conversations about mental health and the realities of creative careers • Exploring practical tools for nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and greater capacity • Challenging the belief that burnout, self-abandonment, and constant hustle are simply the price of success • Redefining success to include well-being, healthy relationships, boundaries, authenticity, and sustainable careers Whether you’re navigating burnout, anxiety, rejection, creative pressure, career uncertainty, life after a big project, or the complicated relationship between your identity and your work, The Work of Warriors is a place for conversations that remind you: You can love the work without losing yourself to it. Because a healthier entertainment industry starts with healthier humans. When artists are well, everybody wins. Thank you for being part of the conversation, and for helping create a healthier entertainment industry, one brave conversation at a time.

  1. 6d ago

    The Serious Side of Funny w/Stephen Campbell

    💙 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.

    The Serious Side of Funny w/Stephen Campbell
  2. Aug 28

    When You Know Yourself You Win w/Danielle McCleerey

    💙 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.

    When You Know Yourself You Win w/Danielle McCleerey
  3. Aug 14

    What Comedy Couldn't Heal w/Mary Celine Smith

    💙 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.

  4. Jul 31

    Beyond Platinum: The Human Side of Success w/Ali "AMAC" McGuire

    💙 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-worthThe hidden cost of perfectionism and hustle cultureHow burnout develops in high achieversWhy identity often becomes tied to achievementThe importance of nervous system regulation and emotional resilienceHow values and self-awareness create lasting fulfillmentWhat it means to build a life you don't need to escape fromWhether 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.

    Beyond Platinum: The Human Side of Success w/Ali "AMAC" McGuire
  5. May 22

    Prioritizing Self Care in the Music Industry w/Kirstie Kraus

    💙 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 industrySelf-care routines and nervous system regulationLessons learned from career challenges and successesGuest Name Kirstie Kraus titles The 5 Key Lessons Kirstie Kraus Learned About Mental Health in MusicHow Self-Care and Nervous System Regulation Boost a Music CareerSound 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 00:00Introduction to Kirstie Kraus 01:03Mental Health and Self-Care in the Music Industry 03:02Kirstie's Journey in the Music Industry 08:44Lessons Learned in the Music Industry 11:21Navigating Mental Health Challenges 15:29Experiencing Burnout and Recovery 21:09Shifting Perspectives on Mental Health 22:49Navigating Creative Seasons 24:26The Power of Saying No 27:38Protecting Your Peace 30:51Listening to Your Body 34:29Self-Care as a Non-Negotiable 39:01Finding Your Purpose and Passion 43:43The Importance of Mental Wellness for Artists 43:44Tools 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.

    Prioritizing Self Care in the Music Industry w/Kirstie Kraus
  6. May 15

    You Don't Have to Lose Yourself to Make It w/Bev Moser

    💙 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 In this episode of The Work of Warriors, Kim Rapach sits down with Bev Moser, a respected leader in the Nashville music industry with more than 30 years of experience supporting artists, building careers, and navigating the realities of entertainment. Bev shares powerful lessons she has learned throughout her career, including what artists need to know about resilience, identity, success, disappointment, and mental wellness in an industry that can be both exciting and deeply demanding. This conversation explores the highs and lows of the music business, the importance of normalizing mental health conversations, and why artists need support systems that remind them their life is bigger than their career. Bev offers honest wisdom for artists, creatives, managers, and anyone working in the entertainment industry who wants to build a sustainable career without losing themselves in the process. Topics include: Mental wellness for artistsResilience in the music industryArtist management and industry lessonsNavigating career wins and disappointmentsNormalizing mental health conversationsPractical tools for staying grounded as a creativeWhy your life continues beyond your careerIf you are an artist, creative, performer, manager, or industry professional, this episode is a reminder that success matters, but your mental health matters more. Together, we are creating a healthier entertainment industry, one brave conversation at a time. Guest: Bev MoserHost: Kim RapachPodcast: The Work of Warriors Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Bev Moser and Her Roles in the Industry09:44 Bev’s Journey in the Entertainment Industry16:59 Wins and Lessons Learned in the Industry25:11 Mental Wellness in the Music Industry28:26 Preparing Artists for the Industry’s Ups and Downs32:42 Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in the Music Industry37:28 Finding Balance: Personal Strategies for Mental Wellness42:19 The Importance of Normalizing Mental Health Conversations48:28 Encouraging Open Dialogue: Talking About Mental Health54:42 The Ripple Effect: Kindness and Connections in the Industry Keywords: mental wellness, music industry, artist mental health, resilience, industry lessons, artist management, Nashville, artist success, mental health normalization, creative 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.

    You Don't Have to Lose Yourself to Make It w/Bev Moser
  7. May 8

    We Can Heal Without Losing Our Sparkle w/Allie Colleen

    💙 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 There’s a version of success the world applauds that quietly disconnects people from themselves. In this episode of The Work of Warriors, Kim sits down with Allie Colleen for an emotionally honest conversation about identity, artistry, pressure, healing, and what it really takes to stay grounded in an industry that often rewards performance over authenticity. Together, they explore the emotional realities behind music, creativity, self-trust, relationships, and navigating life as a deeply feeling person in a high-pressure world. This conversation is raw, thoughtful, funny at times, and deeply human. If you’ve ever felt the tension between who the world expects you to be and who you actually are, this episode will resonate. Topics include: the emotional side of the music industryidentity and self-worthcreativity and pressurerelationships and vulnerabilitynervous system patterns and emotional survivalhealing without losing yourselfFollow Allie:https://www.instagram.com/alliecolleenmusic?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Follow Kim:https://www.instagram.com/kimrapach/ If this episode impacted you, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Your support helps these conversations reach more artists, creators, and high performers who need them. 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.

    We Can Heal Without Losing Our Sparkle w/Allie Colleen
  8. 08/22/2025

    We're Going to be Okay w/Dr. Corey Emanuel

    💙 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 KEYWORDSmedia psychology, mental health, social media, self-compassion, emotional well-being, technology, attachment styles, community support, creativity, boundaries SUMMARYIn this conversation, Dr. Corey Emanuel, a media psychologist, discusses his journey into the field of media psychology, the impact of social media on mental health, and the importance of self-compassion and discipline. He emphasizes the need for healthy boundaries in relationships and the role of creativity in healing. Dr. Emanuel shares personal experiences with mental health and the significance of community support, encouraging listeners to recognize their worth and the value of their contributions to the world. TAKEAWAYSDr. Corey Emanuel is a media psychologist and mental health advocate.His journey into media psychology began with a fascination for the psychology of media.Social media can amplify feelings of anxiety and depression, but understanding this can help.Self-compassion is essential when navigating mental health challenges.Creating a digital media plan can help manage social media use effectively.Attachment styles play a significant role in how we relate to others and ourselves.Community support is crucial for mental health and well-being.Movement and physical activity are vital for mental health.Setting boundaries with people who drain your energy is necessary for self-care.Creativity can be a powerful outlet for expressing emotions and healing. TITLESExploring Media Psychology with Dr. Corey EmanuelNavigating Mental Health in the Age of Social Media SOUND BITES"This is where the real magic happens.""Movement is medicine.""You're needed, your gifts are needed." CHAPTERS00:00Introduction to Dr. Corey Emanuel05:23The Role of Self-Compassion in Media Consumption11:08Navigating Digital Media with Discipline16:51The Intersection of Media and Mental Health22:49Reflections on Personal Experiences and Growth33:59The Pursuit of Being Seen44:27Navigating Social Media as an Artist51:41Mental Health and Community Support58:19Protecting Mental Health: Non-Negotiables01:09:26wow outro 2025.MP4 LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIALS!! GUESTWebsite  https://www.coreyemanuel.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coreyemanuel/?hl=enInstagram  https://www.instagram.com/mentalkingshift/?hl=enLinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreyemanuel/ HOST:Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/kimrapach/LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-rapach-3bb97a17/Website  https://www.kimrapach.com/ For inquiries regarding speaking & coaching: kim@kimrapach.com 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.

    We're Going to be Okay w/Dr. Corey Emanuel

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**Success shouldn’t cost you your peace.** Welcome to *The Work of Warriors*, the mental health and wellness podcast for the entertainment industry—created for the artists, creatives, and industry professionals building extraordinary careers without wanting to lose themselves in the process. Hosted by former therapist and nervous system strategist Kim Rapach, The Work of Warriors explores the human side of working in entertainment: the pressure to perform, the uncertainty between opportunities, the demands of creative careers, and the challenge of staying grounded in an industry that can ask so much of the people who make it possible. Through honest conversations with actors, musicians, filmmakers, comedians, producers, executives, entrepreneurs, and other industry leaders, we explore what it actually takes to thrive personally while building something meaningful professionally. Together, we’re changing the conversation around mental wellness in entertainment by: • Normalizing honest conversations about mental health and the realities of creative careers • Exploring practical tools for nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and greater capacity • Challenging the belief that burnout, self-abandonment, and constant hustle are simply the price of success • Redefining success to include well-being, healthy relationships, boundaries, authenticity, and sustainable careers Whether you’re navigating burnout, anxiety, rejection, creative pressure, career uncertainty, life after a big project, or the complicated relationship between your identity and your work, The Work of Warriors is a place for conversations that remind you: You can love the work without losing yourself to it. Because a healthier entertainment industry starts with healthier humans. When artists are well, everybody wins. Thank you for being part of the conversation, and for helping create a healthier entertainment industry, one brave conversation at a time.

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