Jun 29
Self-Esteem in Bipolar: The Hidden Issue No One Talks About
Why is it so easy to believe that every setback, unfinished task, messy room, or missed opportunity means you're failing? And why do so many people living with bipolar disorder automatically assume that everyone else has life figured out? After receiving an email from a listener ... Show More
42m 41s
Jun 15
Hypomania: The Mood State Few People Fear—But Should
For many, a surge of energy, creativity, and expansive mood can feel like an absolute gift. For those living with bipolar disorder, a hypomanic episode feels less like a symptom and more like winning the mental health lottery. But beneath this romanticized exterior lies a sneaky ... Show More
35m 54s
Jun 1
Navigating the ‘Fear of Fear’ Cycle of Panic Attacks with Bipolar
What if the anxiety you're facing isn’t bipolar disorder alone — but the fear of what might happen next? With humor, honesty, and practical insight, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, shares devastatingly real stories — including the panic attack that caused him to qui ... Show More
46m 47s
Mar 2025
Your Thoughts Are Lying to You: How to Take Back Control
In this episode, our host interviews Dr. David Burns about his methods for overcoming negative thoughts and promoting joy using CBT techniques. Dr. Burns discusses various techniques and introduces his new digital tool, the Feeling Great app, which tracks personal feelings to fac ... Show More
25m 59s
Jul 2025
Perimenopause and Depression: When Hormones Hijack Your Mental Health
What if the sudden mood changes, crushing fatigue, or unexpected anxiety you’re experiencing aren’t just stress or part of getting older, but signs of depression linked to perimenopause? In this episode, ADAA member expert and psychiatrist Dr. Crystal Clark joins host Gabe Howard ... Show More
19 m
May 2025
Bipolar Disorder Shame Breeds in Darkness | Shaley Hoogendoorn (this is bipolar) | EP 44 🌄
Mental health advocate Shaley Hoogendoorn shares a powerful journey of bipolar disorder, and the years spent hiding in plain sight with unexplained symptoms of mania, depression and psychosis. After a public breakdown in front of 700 people, Shaley disappeared in shame - that mom ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2024
Anxiety-Be-Gone - THC + CBD + Magnesium = Calm - Today! Tune in...
"Forget prescription meds for anxiety... there are other tools that are FAR SUPERIOR! Today on HOLDFAST Radio, learn about simple techniques that quell the creeping crud called anxiety: breathing exercises, sensory exercises, thc, cbd, magnesium... and LOVE are the cure." - A. Gr ... Show More
57m 55s
May 2025
Hormones, ADHD & the Chaos in Between with Dr. Dara Abraham
In this episode of Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, Pete and Nikki sit down with Dr. Dara Abraham—board-certified psychiatrist, women’s mental health expert, and founder of Dr. Dara Psychiatry—to explore the complicated and under-discussed relationship between ADHD and hormones. ... Show More
39m 44s
Feb 2025
Understanding Codependency: Are You Too Invested in Others?
Do you often feel exhausted, resentful, or underappreciated in your relationships? In this episode, Gabe Howard and licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole explore the complexities of codependency, including its less-talked-about form: “high functioning codependency.” Terri shares pr ... Show More
28m 27s
Many people with bipolar disorder miss the feeling of mania despite its destructive nature. Today, we discuss the complexity of treating bipolar disorder, emphasizing the importance of patience, concrete examples of symptoms, and the fact that medication can help stabilize and potentially hinder a patient's cognitive functions. Gabe and Dr. Nicole both agree ... Show More
