Live Well Bipolar ™

144: The Most Stigmatized Disorder?

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After listening to this Model Mentality Episode, I wanted to share this episode with you guys. In this interview, Rachel Hilbert, shares her experienc...

143: To Take or Not Take Medication?

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the past 11 years, I have been on various medications and want to share my experience and thoughts on meds with you guys!  Whether you are ne...

142: DJ Jean K on Reprogramming Negative Thoughts

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jean is a musician, small jewelry business owner, and daily mental health advocate with 11 years experience living with bipolar II disorder. Tune in t...

141: Measure To Improve

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What you keep track of... you can work to improve on! When it comes down to living well bipolar, it is so important to keep track of the areas you are...

140: Live Well Bipolar

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the third (and hopefully last) name change of the podcast! If you are an OG who has been here from the start of this podcast then you remem...

139: I'VE BEEN HACKED

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sad to share but both my Facebook & Instagram have been hacked and disabled last Tuesday. I wanted to come on and explain how this happened and sh...

138: Give Yourself Credit

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SOLO EPISODE Do you truly know how far you have come when it comes down to prioritizing your mental health? Are you taking the time to give yourself c...

137: Energy Drainers & Chargers

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

SOLO EPISODE Are you clear on all the things that drain your energy? What about the things that give you energy? If you think of yourself like a cell ...

136: Own Your Health

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The stigma of mental health in a South Asian family can be complex, with loved ones often denying or minimizing issues. Their actions, even if they ar...

135: Self-Acceptance in Transition

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For some people, sports and physical activity can be a healthy outlet for coping with the difficulties around mental illness. For others, it can becom...

134: Keto for Bipolar

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast was created to provide as many options as possible to help treat bipolar disorder and mental illnesses in a way that works for you. One f...

133: Scream Therapy

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just as nuanced as each bipolar diagnosis is, so are the treatments. Different treatments work better for different people. Medications that would hel...

132: Trust the Process

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“I don't think I would care to find peace if I didn't have such a brutal mind.” - Oliver Seligman Mindset is everything, especially when dealing w...

131: Upside of Down

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being a mother is one of the most rewarding experiences, but is also one of the most difficult things you can do. Pair that with mental health issues,...

130: Switch to the Bright Side

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It’s no secret that living with bipolar disorder is no easy feat. It can take over your life and cause chaos in ways you can’t imagine. The ambigu...

129: Healing Power of Photography

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered photography to be therapeutic or healing? What about capturing images of your experience or the experience of someone else to...

128: Fitness For Bipolar

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Exercise has been one of the biggest solutions for me when it comes to bipolar..... why? It has been a game changer in helping me get back into this p...

127: Triggers & Bipolar

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what you would consider "triggers" to be when it comes to your experience with bipolar disorder? Have you ever felt off, down, low or unco...

126: Why Bipolar Solutions?

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever struggled with bipolar disorder or know a family member or loved one who is or has? Have you ever wanted to learn if it is possible to o...

125: Setting Healthy Boundaries

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever experience disempowering thoughts? Have you ever wanted to get better when it comes to setting healthy boundaries with these thoughts? Tun...

124: Intuitive Decision Making

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever struggle to make decisions?   Did you know there are tools that will be shared here to provide clarity on decision-making with life's...

123: Psychological Flexibility Despite Injury

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever spent your whole life working toward something to have it all taken away after one event? What if you saw your future self doing what yo...

122: Breaking The Silence

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you think that it would be better to not share because you didn't know where to start? Well this week I am bringing you guys Leigh Hearl to unmask...

121: The Power of Spiritual Healing

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt trapped by a challenge in life and like you can not share it with anyone? Did you know there is always a solution available inside ...

120: Depression Recovery

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever struggled to overcome periods of depression in your life?   Are you open to learning more solutions for ways to take control over t...

119: Health 4 Wealth

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the true cost of not prioritizing our mental and physical health?   Have you ever held yourself back on achieving a goal related to healt...

118: Uncovering True Purpose

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt stuck trying to discover what your true "purpose" is?   Do you want to know an easy way to start to uncover what this even is?...

117: Power Over Thoughts

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had thoughts that made you feel anxiety and stress?   Have you ever wanted to learn ways to have power over your thoughts? &nb...

116: Maintaining Mental Progress

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt like you are meant for more?  That feeling like you want to contribute on a larger scale but unsure of what it looks like or h...

115: Bipolar Thriving

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have  you ever struggled with your mental health before?   Have you ever  wanted to learn about more solutions to prioritize it daily? ...

114: Shattering Trauma Stigmas

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What role does trauma play in our lives? How do we go about shattering the stigma surrounding it? I am bringing on my wonderful friend, best-selling a...

113: Microdosing for Mental Health

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Really looking forward to introducing you  all to my  wonderful guest this week, Aya Allison! Aya is a personal optimization coach who offer...

112: Radical Self-acceptance

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are diving into this topic of radical self-acceptance. Joining me to break this down is my amazing guest, Jem Fuller. Jem is a conscious comm...

111: Don't Dim Your Light

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had times where you felt like you needed to be LESS of who you truly are? Have you ever been made to feel that you need to dim your ligh...

110: Get Out Of Your Head

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am joined by David Navarrete today who is the owner of Moneta De Sine, a Branding Media agency that helps businesses find their grand image and stan...

109: Conquer the Master Within

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am bringing on a special guest to not only share his personal story as it relates to this topic but the lessons that helped him grow to add value fo...

108: Conquering Addictive Personalities

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am very excited to bring you yet another eye-opening conversation on a topic that has transformed the life of my special guest. I am bringing on the...

107: Basics for Anxiety Navigation

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am bringing on Robyn Graham today, a special friend, wife, mother of 3, host of the Robyn Graham Show, author of “You, Me and Anxiety,” and pers...

106: Mental Mess to Success

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am very excited to dive into the meaning behind today's topic today with special guest, Susan Johnson. Since her diagnosis of Bipolar 1 in 1995, Sus...

105: Just Grow Podcast

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are going to be diving into the story, mission and vision behind an awesome podcast called…. Just Grow. I am bringing on the creator of the podca...

104: The Power of EFT Tapping

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast is all about  “The Power of EFT Tapping.” I am bringing you my awesome guest, Lauren Fonvielle, to dive into this. L...

103: Emotional Eating

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s topic is all about emotional eating and the ways in which it relates to our mental health! I am brining on my awesome guest Jonathan McLerno...

102: Rewiring the Subconscious

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today is all about the role the subconscious plays related to mental health and how we can rewire our subconscious to take the best possible care of o...

101: Uncovering Complex Traumas

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are "complex traumas" and how do they have an impact on our mental health? This question is answered in detail with examples and helpful tips by ...

100: ADHD Be Gone

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to be getting into all things ADHD related and a fresh perspective on the topic with my special guest. Joining me today is Aaron Hu...

99: Mental Health in Mid Life

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to be chatting all about the importance of prioritizing your mental health in mid life. We are talking how to have more self-compas...

98: Mind Body Connection through Movement

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited to talk all about the power of movement through dance today and the benefits it can provide for our mental health. Joining me to speak...

97: Resiliency for Mental Fitness

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited to be diving into this topic of resiliency as it relates to mental health and fitness! Joining me to share her experience and tips in ...

96: Breaking Out of a Rut

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to be getting into all things on getting out of a rut. If you have ever found yourself feeling stuck in one then this is the perfec...

95: Master Negative Thoughts

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to learn how to get to the root of negative thoughts to rewire them, learn from them and eliminate them! Getting into this with me today is my...

94: Forgiving Yourself

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about what forgiveness means and what the role of forgiveness plays in relation to mental health! Joining me with tips on this top...

93: I WROTE A BOOK FOR YOU....

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I still can't believe this is real life and I am actually a published author.... but it is here! I wrote my book, "Crooked Illness: Lessons From Insid...

92: Your Story is Your Superpower

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a story (& many more stories inside of us) that we can take and turn into our superpower! I am joined by Patricia Wooster who is the F...

91: Overcoming Abuse to Reach Joy

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am bringing on Gina Rolkowski today who is a coach specializing in helping women overcome abuse and discover joy! Gina is also a former primary scho...

90: Master the Game Called Life

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am super stoked right now to be getting into “Master the Game” today with my awesome guest, Dre Baldwin! Dre is an author of 29 books, a busines...

89: Self-Care Strategies for Burnout

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am joined by Sara Palmer, a great woman who is a Speaker, Trainer, and Coach! Sara has helped over 20,000 children and adults to achieve success dur...

88: Tackling Codependency in Relationships

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week my wonderful guest, Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick, is joining us! Dr. Elizabeth is a LPC (licensed professional counselor) in the state of Arizona a...

87: Master Your Past

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Brock Bevall joins us to share how he was able to overcome addiction and master the dark days of his past! Brock is a former undercover Cop ...

86: Beyond the Mask

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am so excited to be diving into today’s topic “Beyond the Mask” with my wonderful guest, Jame Geathers! Jame is an entrepreneur, speaker and a...

85: Coaching for Creatives to Remove Blocks

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone! Welcome to episode #8 of season 2 of the "Master Your M.E.N.T.A.L" podcast! I am super excited for my guest, Mike Schwartz, to share wit...

84: 2 Bipolar Chicks on Writing Bipolar

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode #7 of season 2 of the "Master Your M.E.N.T.A.L" Podcast! Today I am very excited to be chatting all things bipolar with this week's...

83: Intersection of Mental & Physical Health

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode #6 of Season 2 of the "Master  Your M.E.N.T.AL" podcast! I am so looking forward to chatting all about the "Intersection of Me...

82: Social Anxiety in Art & Acting

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode #5 of season 2 of the "Master Your M.E.N.T.A.L" podcast! I am so excited to be chatting all about "Social Anxiety in Art & Acti...

81: A Look Into Feelings

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks so much for tuning into episode #4 of season 2 of the "Master Your M.E.N.T.A.L" podcast! I am super excited to be discussing, "A Look Into Feel...

80: Bipolar Disorder on Film

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode #3 of season 2 of the "Master Your M.E.N.T.A.L" podcast! Super excited to be chatting with Ben Duffy, creator and director of the s...

79: Importance of Mental Health Convos

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode #2 of season 2 of the "Master Your M.E.N.T.A.L" podcast. I very excited to jump into this conversation on the importance of having ...

78: Conquering Trauma & Crushing Life

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode #1 of season 2 of the "Master Your M.E.N.T.A.L" podcast (formerly the Crooked Illness podcast)! Emily Lehmann is joining us today t...

77: A Lesson Not Taught In School

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join my beautiful guest, Ashley Parker, and I as we uncover all the lessons we were not taught in school and how we learned them out here in the real ...

76: Rethink Stigma & Live Your Best

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to this week’s episode to hear my guest, Samatha Foster, Founder of Rethink Mental Health Incorporated (Rethink Stigma on IG), share her sto...

75: Art Expression of Body Dysmorphia

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am really excited to bring this conversation to you guys after the chat I had with today’s guest, Alex Rudin. Alex is a multimedia artist based in...

74: Overcome Darkness & Prosper

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are going to be focusing on tackling challenges and coming out stronger and wiser. Here to make this conversation awesome is my beautiful gu...

73: The Power of Gratitude

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Super excited to be getting into the power of gratitude and what practicing it has done for my guest and I. Today I am chatting with Krystal Karmatz, ...

72: Storytelling Through Art

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am excited to get into this episode with my wonderful guest, Kristel Nielsen. Kristel is the creator of Your Art Your Story, a non-profit organizati...

71: Failing to Success

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is such a powerful story behind this one that my beautiful guest, Stevie Griffin, and I will be diving into. Stevie is a journalist for Extol Ma...

70: A Story on Mental Health Turned Film

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am very excited to have Jaime Bennington, son of the late Chester Bennington, here with me to get into the meaning behind today’s episode title. J...

69: How to Think Unbroken

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The name of this episode has two meanings that will be discussed with my awesome guest today, Michael Anthony. Michael is an author, international spe...

68: CBD Benefits from Former MLB Athlete

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am joined by Kyle Blanks who will be sharing his personal story along with the role and effect CBD has had in his story so far. Kyle is a former MLB...

67: The 5 C’s of Self-Love

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are dedicating this episode to focusing on self-love, happiness and how to have more of this in our lives. Here to join me in this conversation is ...

66: The Power of Removing Your Mask

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tune into this week's episode to hear my incredible guest's story and lessons learned from this powerful story. Minda Parker joins us to share how she...

65: Living in Problems VS. Living in Solutions

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about moving more toward solution-based thinking and living! I am so happy to have my guest, Lori Baker-Schena, here to share the ...

64: The Importance of Discovering Yourself

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is the episode for you to learn all about the importance of self-discovery! I am joined by the awesome Annie Graft, who also hosts the let’s ge...

63: Conquering Problems of the Body & Mind

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joining me in this conversation today is my guest, Debbie Emick! Debbie approached me to be a guest and I am so glad she did because she shared an inc...

62: Walking Through Emotional Detoxing

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to be getting into what emotional detoxing is all about! Joining me in this conversation is my special guest, Sherianna Boyle. She ...

61: An Innovative Way of Healing

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As you can see from the title of today’s episode we are going to be getting into the meaning behind “an innovative way of healing.” Here to join...

60: Defeating Our Inner Enemy

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As you can see from the title of today’s episode, “Defeating Our Inner Enemy,” we are going to be discussing what this means, what it looks like...

59: What’s Breaking Taboo All About?

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are going to be diving into two meanings behind this title. We are, of course, going to be getting into ways to break the taboo surrounding mental ...

58: Living Authentically Using This Technique

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are going to be diving into a special technique that has helped my guest live life fulfilled as his authentic self..... Joining me today is Eric Al...

57: Mindset Work to Overcome Anxiety

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is the beautiful Maya Roffler, host of the Mayapinion podcast where she discusses leadership for established, upcoming and aspiring lea...

56: A Story on Overcoming Cancer & Mental Strength

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to be hearing an incredible story on overcoming cancer and the mental strength that played a role in this story. Here to tell this ...

55: Being “in the way” vs. “on the way”

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was such a pleasure speaking with Dean about his story, life’s work and greatest lessons on my podcast, Crooked Illness. Dean provided immeasurab...

54: The Power of Forgiveness

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to be getting into what it means to forgive ourselves and others and the power in doing that. Here to join me in this conversation ...

53: The Power of Hypnosis & Habits

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today's conversation is focused on the benefits of hypnosis and building good habits. I am excited to have my guest, Doug Sands, here to share with us...

52: Technology for Mental Health

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are going to be exploring a type of technology that’s sole purpose and goal is to improve your mental health. Joining me in this conversation tod...

51: Stories of Optimism in the Face of Adversity

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today is going to be a fun episode because I have two guests  joining me to chat about a special message inside a book they wrote together. Raees...

50: Self-love & Perfectionism

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the episode for you if you want to learn about the role self-love plays when it comes to perfectionism. Join me and my guest, Elizabeth Su, we...

49: Ted Talks to Save Lives

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am excited about this episode right here because my guest, Frank King, is joining me to talk about the 5 Ted Talks he gave on mental health, the wor...

48: Normalizing Mental Health Convos

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the perfect episode if you are interested in learning about different approaches to normalizing mental health conversations. Here to join me i...

47: A Story on PTSD Healing

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to be talking about PTSD with my guest, Brent Magnussen. He is a best selling American author, a professional speaker, and a former...

46: How to Wonder More & Worry Less

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the episode for you if you have ever wanted to work on having more wonder in your life and less worry. What do you do to  go about gettin...

45: Being Bipolar

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, my guest and I share stories, experiences and conversations about bipolar disorder. Mimi, founder of Rad or Die, a business consultin...