The Bipolar Diaries
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Bipolar Unfiltered Episode 3
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anastasia and Leah are discussing their experiences when it comes to dating and when it has been the right time to share with a flame that you have Bi...
Bipolar Unfiltered Episode 2
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Anastasia & Leah discuss the difference types of Bipolar especially between Leah's diagnosis of Bipolar 1 and Anastasia's of Bipolar 2. ...
Bipolar Unfiltered Episode 1
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of Bipolar Unfiltered! This week Anastasia and Leah are discussing the differences in their upbringing and diagnosis. Fro...
Introducing BIPOLAR UNFILTERED
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leah Charles King and Anastasia McLean are back together for their new podcast mini-series, BIPOLAR UNFILTERED. Together, they will bring you an insig...
Bipolar & Autoimmune Disorders
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we look into (or try to) the connection between Bipolar Disorder and Autoimmune Disorders. I talk through the ones I've been diagnosed wi...
The dating game
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ana's been getting around...from one date to the next and changing the mindset if things don't work out, it's because of Bipolar. Follow me on Insta...
ADHD AF
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome the hosts of ADHD AF (As Females) Laura & Dawn. They take us through their ADHD diagnosis, the difference in symptoms, discuss the impact ...
Blood tests, medication and the hustle
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are discussing the importance of getting blood tests for medication, the issues with private health care in the uk, and the dangers of th...
Leah Charles King's Bipolar journey
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: Following episode contains conversation of self-harm. Leah Charles-King joins me this week to discuss her journey from being diagnose...
Bipolar and flatmates
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My flatmate, Emma Phillips, talks about her experience living with someone who has Bipolar as well as her own journey in therapy and resolving trauma....
History and Science of Bipolar
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The VERY brief History & Science of Bipolar Disorder according to me, Anastasia McLean. Did you know was first talked about in 460 BC by Hippocr...
Bipolar and Psychosis featuring Harry
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Jordan and I discuss his experience with acute onset psychosis after graduating from High School. Harry also talks about his volunteer work for ...
Sober Girl Club featuring Emily
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: This weeks episode discusses topics that may be harmful to some such as alcoholism, addiction, sexual assault and trauma. Please proc...
I was heartbroken
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recounting some of my worst dates yet, partying at festivals, being negged and going through heartbreak. Wondering if the men I date are embarrassed o...
Let's catch up
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back everyone! This week we will be catching up on life and what followed after last season. Discussing the difficulties of traveling with Bip...
I was scared
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TRIGGER WARNING: Please proceed with caution when listening to this weeks episode. I discuss my recent struggle with depression after a hypo-manic epi...
Anger Management
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anger has played a major role in my life, so is it my Bipolar, personality, or frustration from feeling misunderstood? I open up about the mistakes I'...
Bipolar and Comedy with Bec Charlwood
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Australian Comedian Bec Charlwood joins us to discuss her journey being diagnosed with Bipolar 2, what her life was like before her diagnosis, the imp...
A wedding and two dates
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm spilling all the tea on my sister's amazing wedding. I talk about mentally preparing for the wedding and how I handled getting back into...
All about sex featuring Hugh
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hugh O'Keeffe is back and this time we are talking about sex! Hugh and I dive deep into our insecurities when it comes to sex, our first ever solo sex...
Birthdays and Breakdowns
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk about my recent experience with handling yet another birthday and the guilt that comes with it for me. I also discuss the different times o...
S3 Q and A
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final episode of the season! Recently you sent in questions relating to the content from Season 3. Well I'm here to answer all your burning q...
I cause chaos
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Am I the drama? I seem to sometimes make my life more chaotic and dramatic especially when it comes to men. Not only that, my insane confidence and ar...
A misdiagnosis with Amy Millie
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joining me this week is rising Tik Tok star and Certified CBT Practitioner Amy Millie. We discuss her Bipolar misdiagnosis, ADHD, Borderline Personali...
Bipolar and ADHD with Oscar
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar Page, my PT. Over our training we have shared thoughts, stories and ideas about living with our disabilities, only to find so much common ground...
Mental Stimulation
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week is short and sweet just how I like my small talk. We are discussing MENTAL STIMULATION. I'm trying to discover why I'm not mentally stimulat...
Dear Diary, am I in an episode?
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I reflect on the past few weeks and try to figure out what I believe may have triggered or pushed me into a hypo-manic episode. Listen...
The High School Days
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode I'm diving a little deeper into my time in high school and what made it such a bad experience. From feeling confused, misunderstood...
Dear Diary, I'm dating again
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm giving an overdue update on my disaster of a dating life...but we can only go up from here. From one night stands, someone I really like...
Bonding over Anxiety ft. Lucinda Hill
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by my close friend Lucinda Hill. We have bonded over the past year of knowing each other and have found common ground with our An...
Money, Money, Money: Spending in an episode
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode explores my spending habits when in an episode. A common trait that people may experience when in an episode (typically manic or hy...
Creative AF ft. lleo
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by lleo, my all time favourite musician based in the UK. It's common for people with Bipolar to be creative AF so we talk to l...
Bipolar & Eating Disorders
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: The following episode contains topics that some people may find sensitive and triggering. This episode is based off personal findings...
Sobriety, Sexuality and the path to Self Acceptance ft. Hugh O'keeffe
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Hugh O'keeffe, the Assistant Director at Mosaic Trust in the UK. He shares his struggles with alcohol in the past, the trou...
2022 The year of me
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
She’s back! And reflecting on what was the year 2021 and all the amazing things to come in 2022. The New Year’s resolutions are set and it’s tim...
BONUS EP: Bipolar Buddy App ft Anish Suri
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE ALERT! This week I've sat down with Anish Suri, the found of a new app launch September 25th, Bipolar Buddy. Anish takes me through his ...
Season 2 Instagram Q&A
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m answering all of your burning questions about Season 2!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bipolar in the workplace
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode I discuss the impact Bipolar has had in my previous workplaces, how I’ve grown from the negatives, and sharing my diagnosis with ...
Single and Bipolar
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode I discuss what it’s like to be single and living with Bipolar. I thrive being single and struggle to hold down a relationship. Is...
Travelling with Bipolar
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I travelled to Spain for a little me time. It was the perfect opportunity for me to reflect on my past travelling experiences and how my Bip...
The Downside
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: Sensitive and Triggering content. This weeks episode is like no other. The whole point of this Podcast is to educate and help people to relat...
A shout out to my ex ft. William Munro
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My legend of an ex-boyfriend was kind enough to join me for this weeks episode. He was with me pre, during and post diagnosis...which means he's seen ...
I turned twenty-seven
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is based all around my recent birthday....a day that overwhelms me greatly. I take you through the events of that week, my feelings...
Two Bipolar Queens ft. Ellie Carpenter
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Ellie Carpenter, officially the first Bipolar Queen to guest star on The Bipolar Diaries. Ellie and I have bonded over our diagnosis and t...
Not so 'like mother like daughter' ft. Carolyn McLean
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode stars a very special guest, my beautiful mother, Carolyn. Similar to Episode 9 in Season 1 - My family's little devil, this discus...
The Filing Cabinet
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 2! This episode discusses the multiple filing cabinets in my brain that are constantly open!! It’s one of the best ways I’ve bee...
Instagram Q & A
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I answer your questions received through Instagram anonymously. I was asked ‘How to know if you have the right diagnosis?’ ...
My family’s little devil ft. Ali McLean
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode features The BPD’s first guest, Ali McLean, my big sister. She has joined me to discuss what it was like growing up with a siblin...
It’s my party and I’ll cry if I want to
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I discuss my love/hate relationship with my birthday. I touch on the overwhelming pressure I feel on my birthday, the gratitude...
A Covid Christmas
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bonus Episode that does not follow the blogs, I discuss my journey over the Christmas Holidays and lockdown in London and returning a positive...
Bipolar and Boyfriends
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss my sixth blog post on Bipolar and Boyfriends. I happened to have a boyfriend at each major part of my life in regards to Bip...
Bipolar or Personality?
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss my fifth blog post ‘Bipolar or Personality.’ I constantly question whether my personality is truly me or have I just ada...
Let’s talk about sex
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses the fourth blog post - Let’s talk about sex. Specifically focusing on the hyper sexuality people with Bipolar experience duri...
The Whale
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the criticism I have received over the years in regards to my weight and body image. I touch on the resilience we have a...
To medicate or not to medicate
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode dives deeper into my second blog post ‘To medicate or not to medicate’. It’s a question we all ask ourselves when diagnosed w...
The Diagnosis
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode is an introduction to my podcast as I take a look back on my first blog post ‘The Diagnosis.’ I talk about the start of my journ...