Natasha Bowman always thought of herself as a goal conqueror: someone who could seemingly take on any project, multitask any number of things, and come out on top. It wasn’t until the global pandemic temporarily slammed on the brakes of her career that some of the underlying reasons for this came to the surface. At age 42, the HR executive was diagnosed with ... Show More
Aug 13
Understanding Bipolar Disorder With The Scientists Driving Innovation
Over 40 million Americans have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and many more go undiagnosed. This episode takes a deep dive into what we know (and don’t know) about bipolar I and II, why science has lagged behind, and what a groundbreaking new initiative—BD²: Breakthrough D ... Show More
56m 14s
Jul 30
“Energy Is All There Is”: Understand Your Energy Body, Feel Better
Managing your energy is key to regulating anxiety, stress, and overwhelm. In this episode, Morra sits down with energy healing practitioner Ellen Donaldson to explore how energy dysregulation shows up in high-achieving, anxious professionals, and what you can do about it. Ellen b ... Show More
27m 27s
Jul 23
How Growing Up in Foster Care Shaped Chéla Gage’s Leadership
How does growing up in foster care shape you as a leader? Chéla Gage is the former Vice President Global Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, workforce mental health advocate, inclusion expert, and host of the 1 Million Fosters podcast. Gage joins Morra to share how her childhood ... Show More
39m 53s
Aug 2023
165: Writing for Bipolar Care
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, mental health advocate and aspiring author living with bipolar type 1, PTSD, and anxiety. Megan uses her experiences living with ... Show More
29m 9s
Jul 2024
210: A Teacher's Tale Breaking Free of Bipolar Denial
Embracing Bipolar: Kelcie's Journey of Acceptance and Support
Paris welcomes Kelcie, a mental health advocate and toddler teacher, to share her journey living with bipolar disorder. Kelcie discusses her diagnosis in 2020, overcoming denial, and the vital support from her fami ... Show More
30m 43s
Nov 2018
Ep. 1: Grief and Ep. 2: Bipolar Disorder
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 ... Show More
50m 14s
Jun 2
The Bipolar Hack I Ignored for Years: Our Host’s Personal Walking Story
What if a secret weapon in managing bipolar disorder isn’t a new medication or a breakthrough therapy — but a brisk 20-minute walk? In this refreshingly honest and hilariously relatable episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington take on the l ... Show More
43m 45s
Jan 2023
152: Breaking Out of Survival Mode
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 self?
My amazing guest this week, Allison Toth, gets into the impactful lessons she learned so far living with bipolar 1 and borde ... Show More
28m 18s