What if rock bottom was actually your launchpad?

In this episode of Navigating No, Stephen Morton—author, actor, entrepreneur, and deep thinker—opens up about hitting some of life’s lowest points and using them as fuel for reinvention.

From the shame of bankruptcy to relying on food stamps to feed his family, Stephen shares the raw truth of standing in line, wondering how it all came to this. But it was in those humbling moments that he started to rebuild—one small, intentional step at a time—ultimately creating a six-figure residual income.

Stephen breaks down the daily practices that helped him claw his way out, the writing that saved his life, and the personal framework he now calls Helm Theory—centered on Health, Ethos, Love, and Money.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or like you’ve reached the end, Stephen’s story will remind you: rock bottom might just be where real purpose begins.