BatShit: Living with Mental Illness

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11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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Bipolar in London p3

04 Dec 2024

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We're all crazy down here with Miguel Coranado III https://www.mciii.net

Bipolar in London with Miguel Coronado

27 Nov 2024

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Miguel Coranado III is back with more info about Bipolar living across the pond. https://www.mciii.net

Bipolar Type 1 with Miguel Coranado

20 Nov 2024

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Visual artist Miguel Coronado III joins the show to discuss his experiences with Bipolar Type 1, including a psychotic break and delusions. https://w...

Boundaries

13 Nov 2024

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Adam and Brad dive into why boundaries are important, how difficult it can be to set them, and strategies for doing so.

Post-Election Stress

06 Nov 2024

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Recorded before the election, the bipolar boys dive into how the election, politics, news, and social media can negatively impact your mental health, ...

Healing - Part 2

30 Oct 2024

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Adam and Brad continue their discussion on healing, how awful ghosting someone is, and having self-respect.

Healing - Part 1

23 Oct 2024

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The first of a two part discussion between the Bipolar Boys about healing, including how Brad managed to heal his anxiety disorder and anxious attachm...

Bipolar - Death

16 Oct 2024

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Adam and Brad take a deep dive into the topic of death, and how losing a loved one impacts those with mental health issues.

If you're Bipolar and you're manic clap your hands

09 Oct 2024

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Adam and Brad take a deep dive into Brad’s recent manic episode after going off his meds.

Poverty & Bipolar Disorder

02 Oct 2024

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The guys open up about their financial situations, and how poverty negatively impacts mental health. Whoever said money doesn't buy happiness has ...

Return of the Bipolar Duo

25 Sep 2024

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We're back! Adam and Brad talk about why they needed a break, how that impacted their bipolar, what they've been up to, and what listeners hav...

Summer Break

08 Jul 2024

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Hey Gang, Brad and I have decided to take the month of July off from Batshit. Brad's gonna spend his summer in the Maldives while I go back to so...

Vulnerability

26 Jun 2024

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From nape to navel warships

Failure

20 Jun 2024

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we didn't do it well...

Adam's Episode Episode

12 Jun 2024

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An episode about Adam’s recent episode.

Insurance

05 Jun 2024

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Adam and Brad dive into issues they’ve had with their insurance and how it impacts their mental health care and medication.

Billy O’Leary Part 3

29 May 2024

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The conclusion of our three part interview with bipolar actor Billy O’Leary.

The Seinfeld Episode

22 May 2024

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It's our show about nothing! Adam and Brad go topicless and riff about whatever crosses their mentally ill minds.

Motivation Part 2

15 May 2024

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Adam and Brad continue their discussion on motivation and the lack thereof for the mentally ill.

Why Are We Bipolar? Part 2 with Billy O’Leary

08 May 2024

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Actor Billy O’Leary returns to the show to continue an in-depth discussion about bipolar disorder.

Motivation

01 May 2024

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The boys discuss how to find motivation when you’re struggling with mental illness.

Why are we Bipolar? With Billy O’Leary

24 Apr 2024

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Actor Billy O’Leary (Hot Shots, Bull Durham) joins the show to discuss why mental illness occurs, his own struggles with it, and how it’s impacted...

Checking In Again

19 Apr 2024

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Adam and Brad are back after a short break to check in on their own mental health and to go off on the tangents that you’ve come to expect from thei...

Sorry Gang

10 Apr 2024

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We were both two stressed/wiped this week to make it happen. We love you all.

World Bipolar Day

03 Apr 2024

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Adam and Brad discuss World Bipolar Day, why it exists, and if it helps the cause.

Adulting

27 Mar 2024

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The bipolar boys take a look at how difficult it is to just handle the basic functions of adult life while struggling with mental illness.

Supporting Others

20 Mar 2024

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An episode about those who support loved ones with a mental illness, including spouses and friends of those with bipolar and other disorders.

Anger

13 Mar 2024

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Brad smash! Adam and Brad explore the anger issues people with bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses often struggle with.

Bipolar Celebrities

06 Mar 2024

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Brad and Adam take a look at celebrities struggling with bipolar and whether knowing about them helps. ChatGPT. Taylor Tomlinson. Adam does research. ...

Apologies!

28 Feb 2024

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No episode this week, but we were recently guests on the podcast Jockular Pugilists to discuss bipolar so you can check us out there. Or listen to our...

Listener Questions Part 4

21 Feb 2024

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Brad and Adam dive into listener questions about bipolar, OCD, PTSD, depression, and other conditions. Helping a loved one when they feel judged. Does...

Alternative Therapy

14 Feb 2024

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Adam and Brad dive into alternative therapies that might work for mental illness. The keto diet. Egg yolks and dopamine. Vitamins. Red light therapy. ...

Mental Illness in the Media

07 Feb 2024

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The Bipolar Duo take a look at how mental illness is portrayed in the media, examining everything from the news to television shows to your favorite m...

Depression Part 2

31 Jan 2024

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Adam and Brad once again dive into depression, their recent struggles with it, and coping mechanisms to fight it.

Anxiety

24 Jan 2024

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Adam and Brad dive into clinical anxiety. Brain chemistry. Medication that can cause anxiety. Fixating on worst case scenarios. Combatting anxiety. EF...

Sleep Disorders

17 Jan 2024

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Dr. Katie Carlson returns to discuss sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, and how sleep affects our mental health.

Trauma

10 Jan 2024

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Dr. Katie Carlson joins the show to discuss trauma in all its forms, and tips for managing it.

New Years Resolutions

03 Jan 2024

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Adam and Brad dive into making New Year’s resolutions for the mentally ill, and how we shouldn’t be too hard on ourselves.

A Therapist’s POV with Rebecca Stevens

30 Dec 2023

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Family therapist and comedian Rebecca Stevens joins the show to discuss mental illness and therapy from a therapists POV. Rebecca has some fantastic a...

Year In Review

27 Dec 2023

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Adam and Brad look back on 2023 and the all the ups and downs that came with it.

Attachment Theory

20 Dec 2023

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Adam and Brad delve into Attachment Theory and how it impacts our adult relationships. Mary Ainsworth. The Four Attachment styles: Secure Attachment, ...

The One Where Brad Considers Suicide

13 Dec 2023

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Brad confesses thinking about suicide and the duo dive into the topic. TRIGGER WARNING. Passive suicidal ideation. Making sure there's no easy way to ...

Seasonal Depression

06 Dec 2023

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It’s a Blue Christmas as our hosts discuss seasonal depression, its causes, and how to fight it.

Grandiosity

29 Nov 2023

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The Bipolar Boys dive into the grandiosity that accompanies mania and how it can look like narcissism.

Self Care

22 Nov 2023

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Caring for yourself isn’t easy, and our hosts dive into the methods that help the mentally ill keep healthy. Red light therapy. EFT. Reading. Hot ba...

Overspending

15 Nov 2023

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Mental illness creates strange relationships with money. Join Adam and Brad as they dive into overspending, impulse control, grandiosity, and all the ...

Bipolar Relationships 4 - Breakups

08 Nov 2023

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Breaking up is hard to do, especially when you’re mentally ill. Adam and Brad dive into how breakups can trigger episodes, Attachment Styles, and wh...

Checking In - Part 2

01 Nov 2023

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The Bipolar Duo check in again on their own mental health, recent struggles, and even some victories. Cocaine! Money problems all around. Avoiding pho...

Bipolar Blackouts

25 Oct 2023

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Adam and Brad dive into the horror that is memory loss during an episode. Manic blackouts. Laying on the couch all day. Playing detective on yourself....

Diet & Exercise

18 Oct 2023

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Brad and Adam explore how diet and exercise impact your mental health and whether it can combat mental illness. Getting swole. The manosphere. Keto, p...

ADHD & Narcissistic Disorder with Carlos Larkin

11 Oct 2023

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Guest host Jessica Wall joins Brad in interviewing voice actor Carlos Larkin (World of Warcraft) to discuss his Narcissistic Personality Disorder and ...

Masculinity with Ayden Cox (New Audio)

05 Oct 2023

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Anthropologist Ayden Cox joins us to discuss the latest research into masculinity and men’s mental health. AUDIO CORRECTED - apologies! What is masc...

Bipolar Relationships Part 3 - Dating

27 Sep 2023

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Adam and Brad explore the minefield that is dating when you’re bipolar or suffering from another mental illness.

Batshit Badasses 09/22

22 Sep 2023

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Who's a badass? You are. Another celebration of our listeners as we go through comments and messages.

Listener Questions Part 3

20 Sep 2023

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Brad and Adam tackle the hard questions from our listeners. If you’re dating someone mentally ill and they break-up with you, is it the illness? How...

Why You Need Time Off

13 Sep 2023

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Adam and Brad discuss why time off is necessary for your mental health. Toxic work ethic. Why vacations are needed. Practicing self-care, especially w...

Heredity

30 Aug 2023

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The Bipolar Boys take a look into how mental illness can be passed from one generation to the next. We can't pronounce this word. Ari Aster's "Heredit...

Obsession

23 Aug 2023

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Adam and Brad talk about the obsession and anxiety that comes with mental illness. Brad sings (unfortunately). The place didn't even have a baseme...

Delusions

16 Aug 2023

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Adam and Brad dive into what delusions are and some of the more common ones in mental illness. Successful delusions. Steve Jobs. Defining delusions. E...

Asshole or Illness?

09 Aug 2023

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Adam and Brad look at how mental illness can present as you being an asshole. Where do I end and my mental illness begins? Manic irritation. Do you us...

Batshit Badasses 08/04/23

04 Aug 2023

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In addition to calling out this week's badasses, we share several of our poll results for the first time.

Eating Disorders & Self Love featuring Jessica Wall

02 Aug 2023

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Cover model Jessica Wall joins the bipolar boys to discuss eating disorders. Jess is funny, charming, and insightful about all aspects of mental healt...

Brad, Interrupted

26 Jul 2023

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Adam questions Brad about what drove him to check into a mental hospital, how the experience was, and what’s wrong with our current mental health sy...

Drugs! Part 2

19 Jul 2023

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The bipolar duo dive into how so many people with mental illness self-medicate with recreational drugs and alcohol. Food as a drug. Burrito-chucks. Ed...

Sex!

12 Jul 2023

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Adam and Brad discuss the minefield that is sex for the mentally ill. That overhead lighting really makes Brad look bald. The pizza is here. Nibbling ...

Borderline Personality Disorder & PTSD featuring Lauren Milici

05 Jul 2023

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Poet and film & television journalist Lauren Milici joins the bipolar boys to discuss her struggles with Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, and OC...

Batshit Badasses 6/30/23

30 Jun 2023

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Next round of super awesome supporters of the show. They're going through their own battles and are brave enough to share their stories with us. W...

Bipolar Relationships Part 2

28 Jun 2023

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In this follow-up to their most popular episode, Adam and Brad discuss why it’s so difficult for bipolar patients to maintain friendships. Childhood...

Social Media

21 Jun 2023

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Adam and Brad look at social media's impact on mental health. Social media is exhausting. Kids with cell phones have worse mental health. Presenting a...

Sleep

14 Jun 2023

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Our intrepid hosts tackle why sleep is important for mental health and how a lack of it impacts mental illness. Sleep deprivation's effect on horm...

Listener Questions Part 2

07 Jun 2023

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Adam and Brad once again tackle listener questions. Talk to your doctor. How long until your medication kicks in? Tweaking your brain's chemistry. Bra...

The Best of Batshit: Eps 1 to 6

05 Jun 2023

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Highlights from the first 6 episodes of Batshit. Curious if the show is for you? Or just want to re-listen to some of our funniest moments? Or revisit...

Batshit Badasses - 6/02/23

02 Jun 2023

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Round 2 of us recognizing the Badasses. In these episodes, we take a few minutes to call out our Badass listeners who are fighting mental illness and ...

Mental Illness in the Workplace

31 May 2023

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The Bipolar Duo talk about how their mental illness has impacted current and past jobs, as well as how the corporate environment has little compassion...

Parenting featuring Maggie Gwin

24 May 2023

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Actress Maggie Gwin (Grey's Anatomy) returns to discuss parenting while mentally ill with Adam and Brad. Fire up the mics. Brad's OnlyFans pag...

Batshit Badasses - 5/19/23

19 May 2023

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In this first of what’s to be a regular piece of bonus material, we take a few minutes to call out our Badass listeners who are fighting mental illn...

Masculinity

17 May 2023

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Adam and Brad discuss the intersection of masculinity and mental illness, and why so many men refuse to seek help. Teaching yourself masculinity. Natu...

Checking In - An Update on Adam's & Brad's Mental Health

15 May 2023

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Adam and Brad talk about the struggles they've had with their mental health since starting BatShit in this special bonus episode for Mental Health...

Listener Questions

03 May 2023

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Adam and Brad answer listener questions about living with mental illness. We've heard you about audio concerns. Brad gets choked up. How do you te...

Postpartum & Perinatal Depression featuring Maggie Gwin

26 Apr 2023

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Actress Maggie Gwin (Grey's Anatomy) joins the bipolar boys to discuss her experiences with postpartum and perinatal depression. The Brad Pitt of ...

Public Perception

19 Apr 2023

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Adam and Brad talk about how the misconceptions about mental illness affect the way people see you when they find out about your diagnosis, and how th...

Depression

12 Apr 2023

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Join the Bipolar Duo as they discuss what bipolar depression feels like, how to cope with it, and tools for fighting it when you feel it coming on. Th...

Bipolar Relationships

05 Apr 2023

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Our hosts dive into how bipolar disorder can wreck friendships and romantic relationships, and the tools required for both the patient and their spous...

Manic Creativity

02 Apr 2023

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Adam and Brad look into manic creativity and how mania impacts their careers in Hollywood. The Tortured Artist. Creativity as a coping mechanism. Mani...

Drugs!

02 Apr 2023

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Take a deep dive into the medications that help control mental illness and how they change you. Self-medicating with drugs and alcohol. Lord Elko'...

Getting Diagnosed BiPolar

31 Mar 2023

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Meet our hosts and learn how and why they were first diagnosed as bipolar. Rationalizing manic & depressive behavior when you don't know you&#...

BatShit Trailer

20 Mar 2023

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60 seconds. Give a quick listen to find out why everyone is going BatSh!t.