Many people with bipolar disorder experience trauma — either from external events or even from the disorder itself. In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board certified psychiatrist, dive into the deep waters of managing trauma with bipolar disorder.
They cover the differences between trauma and post-tra ... Show More
Feb 9
Paranoia in Bipolar: Anxiety vs. Psychosis
Paranoia is one of the most misunderstood symptoms in bipolar disorder — and using the wrong word can delay the right treatment. Using real-life examples, this episode explains how psychosis in bipolar disorder is typically tied to mood episodes, how paranoid delusions form, and ... Show More
41m 26s
Jan 26
The ‘Inside Bipolar’ Experiment: Why This Wasn’t Supposed to Work
This episode was never supposed to exist. Mental health “rules” say patients and psychiatrists shouldn’t share power, shouldn’t speak publicly as equals, and definitely shouldn’t build a show together. Yet here we are — over 100 episodes in, winning awards, and recording our firs ... Show More
45m 26s
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
Apr 2025
How to Stop Nightmares in Adults w/ PTSD - Rescripting Nightmares with CBT for Nightmares Protocol
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<p>Nightmares are a common symptom of PTSD and can impact sleep, mood, energy, and contribute ... Show More
36m 33s
Jul 2021
05: Understanding the PTSD Diagnosis
<div> <div> <p><span>In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, a trauma therapist, consultant and coach, explains the diagnosis of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as written in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition - also known ... Show More
23m 14s