The Work of Warriors

SUMMARY

Chaz Bademan shares his journey through mental health struggles, addiction, and recovery. He emphasizes the importance of seeking support and not doing it alone. Chaz's sobriety journey involved adopting the belief that he had an insidious disease that wanted to kill him, which helped him stay sober. However, after a few years of sobriety, he realized he needed to learn to trust himself again. Chaz found healing through practices like yoga, meditation, breathwork, and self-reflection. He also reconnected with himself by prioritizing his own needs and desires. The conversation explores the importance of self-care and personal development in overcoming addiction and finding purpose in life. Chaz shares his journey of recovery and how he has transformed his life through practices such as meditation, breathwork, and therapy. He emphasizes the significance of rewiring the brain and developing a mindset of curiosity and compassion. Chaz also discusses his current projects, including building communities, creating content, and coaching others. The conversation concludes with a message of hope and the reminder that no one is alone in their struggles.

KEYWORDS

mental health, addiction, recovery, sobriety, support, trust, self-reflection, healing, yoga, meditation, breathwork, self-care, personal development, addiction recovery, purpose, meditation, breathwork, therapy, rewiring the brain, curiosity, compassion, community, coaching, AA, NAMI

TAKEAWAYS

  • Seeking support is crucial in overcoming mental health struggles and addiction.
  • Believing in a higher power and working through the 12-step process can be transformative in recovery.
  • Reconnecting with oneself requires self-reflection, prioritizing personal needs, and learning to trust oneself again.
  • Practices like yoga, meditation, and breathwork can aid in healing and self-discovery. Self-care and personal development are essential in overcoming addiction and finding purpose in life.
  • Practices such as meditation, breathwork, and therapy can help rewire the brain and develop a mindset of curiosity and compassion.
  • Building communities and sharing experiences can provide support and inspiration for others on their own journeys.
  • No one is alone in their struggles, and there are resources available for seeking help and support.

TITLES

  • Rebuilding Trust in Oneself
  • Finding Support and Overcoming Addiction 
  • You Are Not Alone: Seeking Help and Support
  • Building Communities and Inspiring Others on the Journey
SOUND BITES

  • "I celebrated seven years completely free of all mind and mood-altering substances."
  • "A big part of my personal development spiritual practices over the past few years is really taking the time to figure out who I am, what I'm about, and what am I into."
  • "Working with a sponsor really opened up my mind and my heart."
  • "The shrapnel effect that addiction has in the lives of loved ones."
  • "When you're in that deep in addiction, you don't trust when people say, 'I love you. I want to help you.'"
  • "Taking a step back from thoughts and feelings and developing witness consciousness."
RESOURCES 
NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness - https://www.nami.org/
SAMHSA, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Kim Rapach Coaching, Trauma Focused Coaching for Artists and Entrepreneurs -  https://www.kimrapach.com/

CHAPTERS

00:00
Introduction and Connection
03:45
Shared Mission and Purpose
05:40
Early Years and Addiction
09:34
The Journey to Sobriety
19:47
Seeking Help and Support
21:57
The Power of the 12-Step Program
25:43
Reconnecting with Self through Yoga and Meditation
29:53
Finding Balance and Self-Trust
33:56
Devastating Loss and Confusion
35:30
Being Dangerous to Oneself and Others
37:33
Discovering Witness Consciousness
41:28
Finding Purpose and Becoming a Leader
46:58
The Exciting Work and Projects
54:53
Curiosity and Compassion in Personal Growth
01:00:24
The Power of Rewiring the Brain
01:07:04
Seeking Support and Resources
01:11:44
WOW Outro.MOV

Creators and Guests

Host
Kim Rapach
Creator & Host - The Work of Warriors
Guest
Chaz Bademan
With over a decade in tech and 12+ years in the creative industry, Chaz is passionate about using his creative vision and business strategy to make a real difference. He partners with creative entrepreneurs, coaches & consultants to elevate their brand through video, digital marketing, and community building. His goal is to help people uncover their creativity and build business structures that let them pursue their passions. As the creative director for the Able Heart project, Chaz led efforts that generated multi-six-figures of annual profit, over 800 million organic video views and 5.5 million+ monthly music streams, grew Able’s Instagram from 20k to 380k+, TikTok from 0 to 700k+, and YouTube from 1k to 70k+ subscribers, an online community of over 5,000 members. For him, it’s not just about business—it’s about making a positive impact and helping others lead creative, fulfilling lives.
Composer
Mac Rapach
Designer, Composer - The Work of Warriors
Producer
Mike Rapach
Producer - The Work of Warriors

What is The Work of Warriors?

Being a warrior isn’t about sacrificing yourself for others. It’s about fighting for you first, because without that, nothing else lasts.

I’m Kim Rapach, a former therapist on a mission to end celebrity suicide. My work is dedicated to helping entertainers and entrepreneurs escape the darkness that often shadows success.

The Work of Warriors is a space for bold, honest conversations with talented individuals who aren’t just using their gifts to change the world, they’re leading with mental wellness, setting the standard for others to follow.

To shift the narrative in this industry, we focus on three things:

Normalizing open conversations around mental health
Redefining success to include mental wellness
Encouraging self-love and healthy boundaries
When we fight for ourselves, we heal the world. And the world needs more warriors willing to do just that.

If you’re struggling, reach out. Your life matters more than you know. Call 988 or connect with your local resources.

To all entertainers and creators: Thank you. Your work changes lives, including mine.