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Let's Let the Healing Begin w/ Sean Clements
Let's Let the Healing Begin w/ Sean Clements
Let's Let the Healing Begin w/ Sean Clements
Friday 8th August 2025
Join Sean Clements on his journey from recovery to comedy writing and podcasting success. Discover the challenges and triumphs along the way.
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79 minutes
hopeful
informative
reflective
humorous
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Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Sean Clements shares his recovery journey and sobriety.
- Insights into Sean's comedy career and podcasting.
- The importance of honesty and personal growth in recovery.
- Hollywood experiences and collaborations with notable actors.
- Sean's reflections on balancing work, family, and sobriety.
The whole program is about honesty, right? I've been pretty honest about my journey.
In this engaging episode of The Small Bow Podcast, host Ivy welcomes Sean Clements, a talented writer, comedian, and podcaster. Sean shares his inspiring journey from struggling with addiction to achieving long-term sobriety and becoming a respected figure in the comedy world. He reflects on the challenges he faced during his early recovery, including an awkward amends to a former employer and the support of his family in navigating his path to sobriety.
Sean's career has been marked by a series of unique experiences in the entertainment industry. From participating in improv classes at UCB to receiving positive feedback from actress Minnie Driver, Sean's journey highlights the unpredictable and often humorous nature of showbiz. His work spans various mediums, including writing for the critically acclaimed series Severance and creating a comedy film about Pickleball, titled The Dink, featuring Ben Stiller and Jake Johnson.
Perhaps best known for his role as a co-host on the Hollywood Handbook podcast, Sean discusses the show's evolution and the comedic approach that sometimes confuses and frustrates listeners, yet has maintained a loyal following for over a decade. He shares anecdotes about notable guests such as Adam McKay, Aubrey Plaza, and musicians like Kurt Weill, illustrating the podcast's diverse and influential reach.
Sean's story is not just about his professional achievements but also about personal growth and the ongoing journey of recovery. He candidly discusses the importance of honesty in his life and how it plays a crucial role in maintaining his sobriety, which he has upheld for 20 years. Despite the demands of work and family life, Sean emphasizes the significance of staying connected with the recovery community and the positive impact his journey has had on others.
The episode concludes with a heartfelt reminder of the importance of supporting each other in recovery, alongside a humorous appeal to listeners to promote the podcast. Sean Clements' story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of community in overcoming adversity.