Kathryn interviews psychologist, grief expert and widow Sherry Cormier PhD, author of “Sweet Sorrow: Finding Enduring Wholeness After Loss and Grief”. When we lose someone, everything changes. Cormier explains why no one should expect a grieving person to “get over it and move on.” Formerly on the faculty at the University of Tennessee and West Virginia Univ ... Show More
Oct 8
Ep: 1795 John Beyer - Live a Little Better
Born to addicted parents whose abuse drove his older sisters out of the home while he was still young, John Beyer became a lost teenager plagued by binge drinking, criminal activity, and emotional instability. At a tender age he had already endured life's most stressful experienc ... Show More
25m 37s
Oct 1
Ep: 1794 Stephanie Covington PhD - Awaken Your Sexuality
Drawing from cutting edge research and decades of clinical experience, Stephanie Covington PhD goes beyond traditional recovery literature and considers sexuality an integral part of what it means to be whole and well. Addiction, trauma, and shame can shatter your experience of i ... Show More
27m 11s
Mar 2025
When Trauma and Bipolar Collide
Many people with bipolar disorder experience trauma — either from external events or even from the disorder itself. In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board certified psychiatrist, dive into the deep waters of managing trau ... Show More
31m 17s
Jan 2025
Understanding Cyclothymia and Exploring ‘Bipolar Tendencies’
Confused about what medically constitutes “bipolar tendencies” or “bipolar adjacent symptoms”? Do you want to understand more about the diagnosis of cyclothymia? You're not alone! In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board ce ... Show More
36m 27s
Sep 2024
Bipolar Mixed Episodes: Navigating the Unthinkable
Can mania and depression really coexist? In this episode, our hosts unravel the complexities of bipolar mixed episodes — where mania and depression collide in the same mind, often creating a personal hell for those experiencing it.Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and ... Show More
33m 15s
Nov 2024
Top 10 Most Common Bipolar Questions Answered
Bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming, and you're not alone if you don’t understand what it’s all about. In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and board certified psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington tackle the top ten questions about living with and manag ... Show More
43m 37s