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
Yesterday
Morra x Fixable: How to feel less awkward, stay strong during a job search, and build your team's confidence
We’ve been taught that confidence means the absence of anxiety, but what if that’s completely wrong? In this special crossover episode, I joined Anne and Frances from Fixable to talk about the hidden link between anxiety and confidence. They answer listener questions about feelin ... Show More
35m 4s
Oct 7
Beekman 1802's Josh Kilmer-Purcell: Anxiety Is My Superpower
So many high achievers feel like their anxiety or depression will hold them back, but what if those challenges are actually your edge? In this episode, I sit down with Josh Kilmer-Purcell, co-founder of Beekman 1802 and Amazing Race winner, to talk about how living with anxiety a ... Show More
58m 4s
Oct 2
Great Leaders Have Anxiety– And They Know How To Manage It
Anxiety isn’t a flaw you have to hide or a weakness you need to fix, it’s information you can use. In this special cross-post from The Next Big Idea podcast, I sit down with host Rufus Griscom to talk about what 17 years of research, leadership interviews, and lived experience ha ... Show More
55m 27s
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 2025
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