Oct 19

Grieving the Identity You Lose After Bipolar Diagnosis

A bipolar diagnosis can change how you see yourself, how your family sees you, and what you believe is possible. But is it mentally healthy to grieve the person you thought you were? In this episode, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar disorder) and Dr. Nicole Washington explore ... Show More

40m 4s

Oct 5

What Is Happiness When You Live With Bipolar Disorder?

What does happiness actually feel like when you live with bipolar disorder? And how do you know when feeling really good is healthy happiness instead of hypomania or mania? In today’s episode, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar) and Dr. Nicole Washington tackle a deceptively com ... Show More

37m 33s

Sep 21

Is the Mental Health System Broken? What Bipolar Patients Need to Know

The mental health system can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes downright impossible to navigate—especially when you live with bipolar disorder. But what if the problem isn't that the system is “broken,” what if it was simply designed for something different? In this epis ... Show More

42m 25s

Aug 2019

Gabe Howard on Mental Illness

Gabe Howard is an award-winning writer, speaker, and host of the weekly Psych Central show who lives with bipolar and anxiety disorders. His new book, Mental Illness Is an A-Hole – And Other Observations, is what he and Eric discuss in this episode. You’ll be captivated by Gabe’s ... Show More

52m 3s

Jul 2024

Unmasking Fakes: Is Mental Health the New Excuse? (From Listener Questions)

Dive into a candid discussion on mental health as host Gabe Howard speaks with Rachael Beairsto, a senior editor for Healthline. Together, they tackle tough questions about authenticity and stigma provided by listeners like you. Explore how misconceptions and pop culture blur the ... Show More

24m 32s

Aug 2023

Humanizing Bipolar || Gabe Howard

Today we welcome Gabe Howard to the podcast. Gabe is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after speaker. He hosts the Inside Mental Health podcast and is the author of Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations. He’s been featured in numerous publications in ... Show More

53m 2s

Aug 2023

OCD Isn’t What We Think It Is

We’ve all seen depictions of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in pop culture: characters like Sheldon Cooper from “The Big Bang Theory” or Detective Adrian Monk from “Monk.” Their compulsions are portrayed as annoying, but ultimately it just makes people with OCD appear quirky ... Show More

25m 11s

Aug 2020

Understanding Bipolar Disorder.

Hello lovely listeners! Happy Thursday. You may have been hearing Bipolar Disorder in the media a lot at the moment. So we thought it would be the perfect time to clarify and provide education into living with Bipolar and what exactly Bipolar Disorder is. W ... Show More

1h 3m

Mar 2023

What Psychiatry Can and Cannot Do (A Nuanced Investigation)

When Daniel Bergner’s brother received a bipolar disorder diagnosis, his family was told he needed to adhere to the doctor’s orders or death was a likely outcome. This set off a chain reaction of fear his life while Daniel’s brother was just trying to manage a difficult and persi ... Show More

32m 55s

Sep 2022

Psychosis & Bipolar Disorder | Dr. Manuel Sánchez de Carmona | EP. 24 💭

Psychiatrist Dr. Manuel Sánchez de Carmona (Anahuac University, Mexico City), and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell discuss and answer your questions on psychosis and bipolar disorder, drawing from their lived and clinical experiences. Hosted by Dr. Emma Morton.&n ... Show More

1h 2m

Feb 2023

Understanding Bipolar

Sign up to Owning It Real Time HERETW: We discuss suicide in this episode. This week on Owning It I am joined by a former uni classmate of mine, Yvonne Keane (now an incredible photographer) who shares with me her experience of being diagnosed with bipolar. The anxiety and depres ... Show More

59m 1s

May 2023

The Best Mental Health Insights from Past Guests (Bonus Episode)

In honor of mental health awareness month, we want to welcome you to the first ever Inside Mental Health podcast clips show. Listen now to hear some great insights from some of the best guests of the past year. Featuring clips from Jennette McCurdy, Alanis Morissette, Wil Wheaton ... Show More

29m 7s

OCD & Bipolar: Unraveling Potential Inte...