Have you ever heard someone say they miss the “old you” — the life of the party, the one who could stay out all night and keep everyone entertained? For people with bipolar disorder, those “good old days” were often fueled by mania, bringing hidden chaos, risk, and pain. In this candid episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Was ... Show More
Nov 17
Parenthood, Choice, and Bipolar: Reproductive Justice Explain
People with mental illness, including bipolar disorder, have long been denied the right to make their own reproductive choices. This episode looks at how psychiatry’s history and stigma continue to shape who gets to decide.
Dr. Nicole Washington sits down with mental health advo ... Show More
38m 59s
Nov 3
How to Find Hope When Bipolar Steals It Away
Life with bipolar disorder often feels like a constant battle, so being told to find hope can seem like a cruel joke. But what if hope isn’t naïve — it’s necessary? In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington dive deep into the real, p ... Show More
46m 16s
Oct 20
Fish Oil and Bipolar: Hype or Helpful?
In this episode, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar disorder) and psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington unpack what the research actually shows, why supplement quality is inconsistent (and sometimes downright sketchy), and how side effects — even with “natural” products — are very ... Show More
43m 33s
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
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
Jul 2025
From Victim to Victor: Rise Above Trauma with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
What if the biggest obstacle holding you back isn’t your past but your mindset? Psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, challenges everything you think you know about trauma, resilience, and personal growth. In this episode, you’ll discover why labeling every setback as “trauma” c ... Show More
17m 30s
Feb 2025
How Groupthink Shapes Parenting, Medicine, and Health
Ever wonder why some of the smartest people, like doctors, can still get it wrong? In this eye-opening episode, Gabe Howard talks with Dr. Marty Makary, author of “Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong,” to uncover how groupthink and cognitive biases influence not just medic ... Show More
25m 9s
Feb 2025
432 SelfWork: Doctors and Depression: A Conversation with Dr. Pam Buchanan
<p>Today the focus is on doctors and depression, with Dr. Pamela Buchanan as my guest, in a second episode in the <a href="https://drmargaretrutherford.com/220-selfwork-careers-that-kill-a-conversation-with-doctor-adam-hill/" rel="nofollow">"Careers That Kill"</a> series, ... Show More
34m 15s