You can do everything “right” and still find yourself in a depressive episode. This is largely because bipolar disorder is a cyclical illness. But what are some things you can do to minimize your chances or to break free? Join us as Gabe and Dr. Nicole give us some tips for recognizing, heading off, and even pulling out of a depressive episode.
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Oct 19
Grieving the Identity You Lose After Bipolar Diagnosis
A bipolar diagnosis can change how you see yourself, how your family sees you, and what you believe is possible. But is it mentally healthy to grieve the person you thought you were? In this episode, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar disorder) and Dr. Nicole Washington explore ... Show More
40m 4s
Sep 21
Is the Mental Health System Broken? What Bipolar Patients Need to Know
The mental health system can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes downright impossible to navigate—especially when you live with bipolar disorder. But what if the problem isn't that the system is “broken,” what if it was simply designed for something different? In this epis ... Show More
42m 25s
Jul 2024
What is Bipolar disorder? (Manic Depression renamed) Symptoms & Treatment
Show Notes for The Aspiring Psychologist Podcast Episode 135: What is Bipolar Disorder? Thank you for listening to the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast. In this episode of the Aspiring Psychologist Podcast, Dr. Marianne Trent interviews Sam Swidzinski, who has bipolar disorder, to d ... Show More
48m 16s
Aug 2023
165: Writing for Bipolar Care
<p>Can you imagine being diagnosed with bipolar disorder during a global pandemic while trying to run your own business?</p>
<p>This week, I am joined by Megan, mental health advocate and aspiring author living with bipolar type 1, PTSD, and anxiety. Megan uses her experiences li ... Show More
29m 9s
Sep 2025
240: What Bipolar Once Took to Build Hope
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 therapy, writing, and support networks. Paris shares advice she would give her younger self about overcoming isolation and stigma. She ... Show More
31m 5s
Jul 2022
The Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
In this episode, I explain the biology, symptoms, causes and types of bipolar disorder (sometimes called bipolar depression). I discuss neuroplasticity and how the brain normally regulates mood, energy, and perceptions; then, I contrast that with the biology of bipolar disorder, ... Show More
2h 14m