Episode 7

Ryan Rogers - Substituting Drug Addiction W/ Comedy, Walking Away From Money To Heal, And Hard Work At Home + On Stage

Published on: 28th March, 2023

Comedian Ryan Rogers stopped by while on tour. The New Orleans-born and raised comic shares his journey from being a successful writer for companies like Google, Pandora, and NASA to finally facing his addictions and getting sober. With his attention redirected to stand-up, he's found early success by working hard seven nights a week while trying to find balance at home with his supportive husband who knows he needs downtime to practice self-care.

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Produced by Kaylee Harmon - Dewey Comedy Productions

Music composed by James Witchell

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I'm Fine, It's Fine!

Trauma + Humor = Healing

Nashville-based comedian Amber Autry and Trauma Therapist Melanie Reese host guest comedians to provide a platform and connection to the stories behind the laughter.

Laughter is a universal language, and comedians speak it well. Their ability to make people laugh directly influences to the success of their career. The humanity of their personal lives is often the source of the comic relief, adding to the lack of conversation around mental health.

Through their unique story telling abilities, amazing humor and vulnerability, we think we've started a much-needed conversation that will resonate with humanity.

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About your hosts

Amber Autry

Amber Autry is an internationally touring Comedian hailing from Nashville, TN. She has been featured on Peacock TV, Drybar Comedy, and Don't Tell Comedy.
She is the brains behind the concept for the podcast and effortlessly brought it to life. JK, she works her ass off weekly to make it amazing!

Melanie Reese

Hi, Im Melanie! I am a student and teacher of the human condition. My work as a trauma therapist, my personal healing journey and spirituality have been my source(s) of wisdom. I believe we all have everything we need to heal inside of us. My role as a therapist and fellow human, is to provide space and opportunity to help others connect back to this internal wisdom. We are our own healers!

I'm excited to contribute to this project and help create a deeper conversation around mental health and how humor can be both a mask to our pain and a way through it. I hope these conversations resonate and you enjoy them as much as we did! Much love - Melanie

Kaylee Harmon

Intentionally integrating comedy and entertainment into her life over several years, she cut her teeth in comedy production in Nashville, where she lives, and loves the growing comedy scene. Over 15 years, she has curated administrative skills and leadership roles into a career that includes great success and well-rounded knowledge. With a background in the legal and sales industries, she brings marketing, financial literacy, and management to this creative world so that artists can focus on their craft. At the same time, she handles everything behind the scenes.

She loves a good carb, her daughter, and a hot New Yorker.