Live Well Bipolar ™

244: We're Having a Baby!

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this heartfelt episode of Live Well Bipolar, Paris shares the exciting news of expecting a baby girl in February 2026. Reflecting on the journey si...

243: From Bipolar Darkness to Devotion in Motherhood

20 Oct 2025

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Paris speaks with Daniela Skinner, an artist, corporate professional and mother who shares her journey navigating bipolar to raise her now 9 year old ...

242: From Lived Experience to Nonprofit Leadership

13 Oct 2025

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Jessie Bucci-Carter is a mental health advocate, regional manager at a mental health nonprofit supporting youth mental health advocates and a rescue d...

241: From Late Bipolar Diagnosis to Creative Redefinition

06 Oct 2025

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In this week's episode of Live Well Bipolar, Paris welcomes Ashley Dutta, an artist, writer and mother with 15 years of experience in foreign poli...

240: What Bipolar Once Took to Build Hope

29 Sep 2025

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In this solo episode of Live Well Bipolar, host Paris Scobie addresses her fears related to living with bipolar and how she manages them through thera...

239: Big Steps on the Run with Bipolar

22 Sep 2025

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Paris is joined by Gordon Strain, a filmmaker, college professor, mental health advocate as well as the dad/husband of a very busy blended family.Gord...

238: Behind the Bipolar Curtain with Polly

15 Sep 2025

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Paris welcomes Polly Wiseman, a theater maker from the UK who uses their skills in writing, acting and a dash of comedy to spread awareness of bipolar...

237: Cultivating Strength Through Sach

08 Sep 2025

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Sachini (Sach) Vithanage is an aspiring forensic psychologist and mental health advocate who shares her personal journey living with bipolar and how y...

236: A Powerful Outlet in Ink

01 Sep 2025

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Join Paris and she welcomes special guest Colleen Sharlow, a Prevention Educator, Mental Health Advocate, creative writer and Cat Mom.Colleen shares h...

235: Handling Bipolar Shame Spirals

25 Aug 2025

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Join Paris as she addresses topics around overcoming comparison, self-doubt, and bipolar shame spirals. The discussion delves into personal experience...

234: How I Stay Stable Traveling

18 Aug 2025

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Paris returns to share insights from a three-week trip through New York, London, Switzerland, Italy and France. Most importantly, she focuses on what ...

233: From Surviving to Serving in Sobriety

14 Jul 2025

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Paris brings you the story of Lauren Baker, an intern trauma therapist and case manager for victims of abuse, who shares her journey of being diagnose...

232: Verses to Embrace Your Vulnerability

07 Jul 2025

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Journey Through Music: Fatima Gerendas's Path with Bipolar Paris converses with Fatima Gerendas, a Guatemalan singer and songwriter based in Vienn...

231: Love That Lasts With Bipolar

23 Jun 2025

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In this episode of Live Well Bipolar, Paris welcomes back Charise Jewell, a former robotics engineer turned author, who shares her personal experience...

230: When Bipolar Hits in College

16 Jun 2025

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Anthony is a third-year psychology major from the University of Chicago who openly shares his journey with bipolar 1 disorder, which was diagnosed aft...

229: Pedaling into Bipolar Support

09 Jun 2025

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Paris introduces Damaris Galdames-Hough, also known as Dee, who shares her personal journey living with bipolar and how fitness has played a crucial r...

228: Love Well Bipolar

16 Apr 2025

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In this episode, Paris opens up about the deeply personal why behind her brand-new course, Love Well Bipolar—a course designed specifically for thos...

227: Support's Role in Loving Bipolar

17 Feb 2025

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In this episode, we delve into the critical role of support in loving and living with bipolar. Celebrating five years of the Live Well Bipolar podcast...

226: Your Growth Guide to End 2024

01 Jan 2025

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Join Paris as she reflects on this final day of 2024, sharing her journey of growth and challenges. Highlights include transitioning to a full-time ...

225: 10 years of breakdowns to breakthrough

20 Dec 2024

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A Decade of Defying Darkness: My Journey from Hospitalization to Hope In this special once-in-a-lifetime bonus episode, Paris reflects on her profoun...

224: Bridging the Gap in Academia's Mental Health Crisis

04 Nov 2024

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Paris welcomes Dr. Wendy Ingram, the CEO of Dragonfly Mental Health, a global nonprofit focused on improving mental health among academics. They dis...

223: New Technology Transforming Bipolar Care

28 Oct 2024

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Exploring BiAffect: A Technological Breakthrough for Bipolar Disorder Support Paris is joined by Dr. Alex Leow and her team to discuss BiAffect, a pi...

222: Sober & Soaring w/ Bipolar II

21 Oct 2024

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Paris is pleased to bring you Jackie Colbeth's story. She is a mental health advocate and co-owner of MedCircle who shares her personal journey of liv...

221: BrainStorm: From Broken to Blessed

14 Oct 2024

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Unveiling the Stigma: A Conversation with Sara Schley on Bipolar Awareness and Empowerment.Paris sits down with Sara Schley, a business consultant, so...

220: The Journal That Changed Everything

07 Oct 2024

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Finding Solace: Amanda McNamara's Journey with Bipolar Disorder and Monarch Mental Health Amanda has become a dear friend of mine after shipping me a...

219: Things Will Never Be The Same

30 Sep 2024

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Embracing Breaks for Growth and New Beginnings In this episode, Paris shares significant personal and professional updates, announcing a one-year bre...

218: We Are Taking a Break

26 Aug 2024

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Taking a Break: Exciting Changes and Upcoming Adventures In this heartfelt episode, Paris announces a rare break from the podcast due to an overseas ...

217: From Hidden Battles to Helping on Public Stages

19 Aug 2024

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Kate Simonet's Inspiring Journey as a Speaker and Author In this episode of 'Live Well, Bipolar,' the host reunites with Kate Simonet, a ...

216: Navigating Bipolar Challenges in Entrepreneurship

12 Aug 2024

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Mike McDonnell joins me from Essex, UK, to share his inspiring journey navigating entrepreneurship and bipolar. Mike talks about his first experience ...

215: I Am Her She Is Me

05 Aug 2024

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In this week's episode of 'Live Well, Bipolar,' the host welcomes back Birdie, a mental health advocate, published author, and speaker wit...

214: How Depression Shows Up For Me

29 Jul 2024

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In this solo episode, the host delves into their personal experience with depression and bipolar disorder. They discuss the variability of depression ...

213: Going to War with Bipolar

22 Jul 2024

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A Bipolar Warrior's Journey: Major General Gregg F. Martin's Story In this episode, the host is joined by Major General Gregg F. Martin, a re...

212: NAMI VP on Breaking Bipolar Stigma

15 Jul 2024

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Overcoming Stigma: Kateri's Journey With Bipolar Disorder Paris talks with Kateri, the Vice President of NAMI Western Massachusetts, about her jo...

211: Stand-Up For Mental Health: A Bipolar Comedian's Story

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John F. O'Donnell: Comedy, Bipolar Disorder, and Resilience In this episode of Live Well, Bipolar, Paris is joined by John F. O'Donnell, a na...

210: A Teacher's Tale Breaking Free of Bipolar Denial

01 Jul 2024

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Embracing Bipolar: Kelcie's Journey of Acceptance and Support Paris welcomes Kelcie, a mental health advocate and toddler teacher, to share her j...

209: Big June Things

24 Jun 2024

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Since it is the last Monday of the month you know what that means.... time to break down all things June. I asked (on a story on my paris.scobie Ins...

208: Surviving Sexual Assault to Thriving in Love & Business

17 Jun 2024

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Steve Wilson's Journey of Resilience, Surviving Sexual Assault at 9 and Advocacy. In this episode of the 'Live Well Bipolar' podcast, hos...

207: Mind & Miles - A Triathlete's Bipolar Journey

10 Jun 2024

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In this episode of the 'Live Well, Bipolar Podcast,' Paris introduces Sam, a Virginia Beach native and mental health advocate. Sam shares hi...

206: Overcoming Failed Treatments with Amen Clinics Psychiatrist

03 Jun 2024

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Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Health: Integrative Psychiatry and Brain Scans In this episode of 'Live Well Bipolar,' we sit down with Dr. ...

205: Why I Quit My Job

27 May 2024

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May 2024 Recap and New Beginnings In this solo episode, Paris Scobie discusses her decision to resign from her professional career to pursue her spea...

204: A Social Worker's Story Choreographing Bipolar

20 May 2024

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Empowerment and Identity: Jesse Escalante's Journey with Bipolar Disorder This episode of 'Live Well Bipolar' features an insightful conversation wit...

203: Unboxing Mental Resilience with BroglieBox

13 May 2024

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Transforming Lives Through Mental Health Advocacy: Julia Belt's Story Julia Belt is a mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Br...

202: Make A Home Out Of You

06 May 2024

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The Journey of Finding Yourself: Ginelle Testa's Story This episode of 'Live Well, Bipolar' features a conversation with Ginelle Testa, a...

201: My Hope For 29

29 Apr 2024

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As I enter the last year of my 20s, the biggest thing I hope for is more connection. This month consisted of a lot of that... travel, new opportunit...

200: A Clinical Psychologist's Takeaways Living With Bipolar

22 Apr 2024

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Episode 200: Navigating Bipolar Disorder & Focusing on The Role of Culture with Dr. Lauren Yang In this special 200th episode of 'Live Well, ...

199: Navigating Hormonal Shifts Living with Bipolar

15 Apr 2024

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Navigating Hormonal Changes in Women Living with Bipolar Disorder In this episode, Paris welcomes back Melissa Howard, a mental health advocate and w...

198: The Bravery to Ask For Help

08 Apr 2024

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Navigating Life with Bipolar Disorder, Breast Cancer, and Parkinson’s Disease: Ann’s Inspiring Journey In this episode of 'Live Well, Bipolar...

197: Momming with Bipolar: Alessandra's Way

01 Apr 2024

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Navigating Motherhood and Bipolar Disorder with Alessandra Torresani Alessandra Torresani is a multifaceted artist known for her captivating performa...

196: Coming Back to Life

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The last Monday of every month I always love to share something with you that I am navigating as it relates to living with bipolar. March was a real...

195: Saving Lives One Heart Rock at a Time

18 Mar 2024

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Spreading Kindness Through Hand-Carved Heart Rocks: Tom Ballard's Journey with Bipolar Disorder Tom Ballard, known as the Heart Rock Guy, has dis...

194: A Social Worker's Story on Silencing Shame

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This beautiful person connected with me on Instagram and ever since she has become someone I am grateful to call a friend. Katie is a therapist and ...

193: My Husband on Navigating Love & Bipolar

04 Mar 2024

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Joining us today is the one, the only... the love of my life, Dan Scobie! In this candid and intimate podcast episode, we reflect on our relationship...

192: Lessons Learned From One Year of Marriage

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reflections on My First Year of Marriage: Living with Bipolar You guys.... in exactly one week, I will be celebrating my first ever wedding anniversa...

191: What it Means to Coexist with Bipolar

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I had the pleasure of meeting this amazing guest in person because she also lives in AZ! I first met her where I meet so many of you guys... via Insta...

190: Why I Value Your Story

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is dedicated to you. You making the time to listen to this podcast, whether you are a long time, weekly listener living with bipolar li...

189: Unveiling Realities of Silent Success Living with Bipolar

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why is it that we do not hear from more people who have achieved success when it comes to living with bipolar? Success does not look the same for eve...

188: Getting Beneath the Surface of My Health Issues

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For almost 2 months, I have been dealing with some health issues and it reminds me of how I felt when I was trying to learn how to navigate receiving ...

187: Giving the Gift of Therapy with Hope Gives

22 Jan 2024

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Overcoming Trauma to Becoming Support: An Empowering Conversation with Jen Hilderbrand Jen Hilderbrand shares her personal journey overcoming traumas...

186: Spitting Truth on Bipolar

15 Jan 2024

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Navigating Bipolar Through Music: A Heartfelt Conversation with B. Russ Brandon (B. Russ) is a rapper and content creator who was diagnosed with bip...

185: Surviving the Storm to Birth Comfortable Silence

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Conversation with Missy Haze, Creator of 'Comfortable Silence' Listen until the end for a special gift for you from Missy... Missy was diagno...

184: Slower Mornings Approach

01 Jan 2024

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Understanding the Slower Mornings Approach with Minna Khounlo-Sithep. Make sure to grab your free slower mornings approach guide down below! Paris di...

183: Ending The Silence

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to get paid to share your story living with mental illness? Listen to this entire episode to learn how I can help you make it happen! If...

182: The Power of Your Environment

18 Dec 2023

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From the UK to Arizona: Speaking with Aridja Kals Aridja Kals is a content creator, public speaker and host of her own podcast, the 'Aridja Kals ...

181: Surviving a Jump Off the Golden Gate Bridge to Saving Lives w/ Kevin Hines

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Journey From Despair To Hope: Speaking with Kevin Hines Shout-out to my friend & podcast guest, Brandi Benson, for helping bring Kevin and I to...

180: Healing Through Past Mistakes

04 Dec 2023

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Get ready for a wonderful returning guest of mine who I spoke with last back on episode 115 in March of 2022 here. Sarah Fox returns to the podcast ...

179: The Greatest Tool I Made For You

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After living almost 10 years diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I wanted to share a resource that has helped me gain so much awareness. Can I tell you a...

178: Pillars to Finding Your Way Out of The Darkness

20 Nov 2023

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I have never met anyone who also lives with bipolar that I have had this much in common with. Kate Simonet is an inspirational speaker and best selli...

177: Managing Depression Relapse & Life Changes

13 Nov 2023

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I am so excited to bring back a former guest of mine I interviewed one year ago here. We have Jean Kim returning to the podcast to talk about a very...

176: Asking For Help As A Man

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the episode for you if you are a man living with bipolar or you love/care for a man who is. I am joined by Lee Formella, host of Benefits of ...

175: Lies Bipolar Told Me

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 3 biggest lies that I told myself both prior to and after my bipolar diagnosis were these: 1. You will never find a partner who will truly love a...

174: Practicing Radical Belief in Oneself

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I am so happy to bring back a wonderful guest, Bonnie Mosby, who I brought to the podcast for you guys over a year ago. Bonnie is the CEO of The Imp...

173: A Story on Culture's Role in Bipolar

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by a psychiatrist who took the time to create a story on bipolar for us. Elizabeth Nguyen, MD is a multidimensional psychiat...

172: My Sister Vienna on Mixed Episodes + Navigating Post-College

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the first time I have ever interviewed someone in-person and it is one of my favorite people if you could not tell from the title.... my littl...

171: Handcuffed & Given a Second Chance

02 Oct 2023

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Jonathan Szarko was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder, spent 9 months in jail and was dead set on not becoming "another statistic in the criminal...

170: What Telling My Story Taught Me

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I open up about why I published my book, Crooked Illness: Lessons From Inside & Outside Hospital Walls, and what vulnerability has done for my hea...

169: Habit Tracker for Bipolar

18 Sep 2023

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This week we are joined by Mequell Buck- Author, Public Speaker, Mother of 3 and Suicide Survivor. She founded the organization Mental Illness Warrior...

168: More Than Motherhood & Bipolar

11 Sep 2023

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Mel Howard joins me to discuss parenting while living with bipolar, warning signs and how to keep your family healthy and safe. Mel is a stay at home ...

167: Therapy for Bipolar Stigma

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt crippled by the stigma of bipolar disorder? Living with bipolar is not always easy but it gets really challenging when stigma enter...

166: Things I'm Giving Up On

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to this week's solo episode where I uncover the top 5 things that I have given up on in order to be able to Live Well Bipolar. Along with...

165: Writing for Bipolar Care

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you imagine being diagnosed with bipolar disorder during a global pandemic while trying to run your own business? This week, I am joined by Megan,...

164: Sobriety Journey with Bipolar

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have ever struggled with drinking or alcohol when living with bipolar and wanting to learn to overcome these struggles then this episode is for...

163: The Path of Lived Experience

07 Aug 2023

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There is nothing better than being able to talk to someone who has turned their life experiences into fuel to help others. This week I am joined by N...

162: Power of Peer Support

31 Jul 2023

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What role does peer support play when it comes to learning how to live well bipolar? Tune in as Paris brings on this week's guest, Avantika, the h...

161: Identifying Root Causes

24 Jul 2023

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Tune in to hear Paris speak with this week's guest, Dr. Aruna Tummala, a pioneer in holistic psychiatry who works to help her patients struggling ...

160: Why I Started Tracking Habits

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever tried tracking your habits ...or ones you want to start or do more often? I wanted to make this short, solo episode to share with you al...

159: Why My Healing Looks Different Today

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This was an unexpected episode I wanted to share this week because I realized something. Healing does not mean the same thing that it used to. Back w...

158: Honeymoon Triggers

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

3 months later.... and we are back!!! I have missed you guys so much and I wanted to share this episode all about triggers and what I experienced on m...

157: I'm Married but.... There's More

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I missed you guys so so much!!! I took 2 months away to be present for my wedding that took place on 3/4/23!! I wanted to make this episode to share...

156: Intersection of Bipolar, Body Image & Eating Disorders

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A topic not explored enough is one I want to bring you all today. What is the relationship between bipolar, body image and eating disorders? How can t...

155: I'M GETTING MARRIED

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What has it been like to manage living with bipolar with my wedding coming up? I want to share what has helped me the most throughout this entire proc...

154: Finding Your Purpose After Loss

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Excited to share a story with you all this week about both the consequences and blessings that arise as a result of neglecting mental, physical and em...

153: Facing Addiction to Rediscover Self

09 Jan 2023

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My guest this week breaks down the light and dark sides surrounding recovery from drug addiction and the role of bipolar.  Going from #1 rated te...

152: Breaking Out of Survival Mode

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is it like to go from working at a suicide hotline, traveling the world as a freelance tour guide, hosting a podcast and trying to heal your own ...

151: No More Secrets

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever kept a secret related to struggles you faced with your mental health or bipolar? I know I have and so has my special gust this week who...

150: This is Bipolar

19 Dec 2022

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How has the power of building and being part of different communities helped my guest? This week I sit down with Shaley Hoogendoorn as she shares the ...

149: Getting Underneath it All

12 Dec 2022

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Have you ever struggled to find anything to help after receiving a diagnosis of bipolar? Or have your tried a number of different treatments or medica...

148: Choice to Commit

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as we chat with Shannon Vought, a 31 year old IT Project Manager living in Charlotte, NC trying to figure how to live her best life with Bipol...

147: Writing to Release Stigma

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Diagnosed with bipolar 2 disorder 12 years ago is never something my guest this week thought would ever be her reality.  Not only was the diagnos...

146: Until it Happens to You

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lauren Contey is a Licensed Associate Counselor, wife and mother of 2 who never experienced a day of depression in her life.... Until she was 31 when...

145: Process of Opening Up

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you put your needs on the back burner? Like you have tried to open up before about your diagnosis or mental health with no succe...