Living with Bipolar as a Man: Lee Formella on Acceptance, Anger & Breaking the Stigma
Living with bipolar disorder can look different for everyone, but one thing many people share is the pressure to pretend they're okay when they're struggling. In this honest conversation, Shaley Hooge...
3 Aug 59min
Bipolar & Travel: Chaos, Coping, and Carry-Ons | BEST OF 2025
Join hosts Shaley Hoogendoorn and Dr. Andrea Vassilev as they delve into the complexities of traveling with Bipolar Disorder in this enlightening episode of 'this is bipolar'. Together, they explore h...
16 Jul 45min
Beyond the Bipolar Label: Overcoming Self-Stigma & Shame | Dr. Andrea Vassilev
What if one of the biggest challenges of living with bipolar isn't just the symptoms—but the way we've learned to think about ourselves? In this powerful episode of this Is bipolar, Shaley Hoogendoorn...
30 Jun 38min
Men's Mental Health l Work &. Bipolar Disorder with BRuss (2023)
What does bipolar disorder look like at work? In this candid and relatable conversation, Shaley sits down with mental health advocate Brandon to talk about the realities of navigating employment while...
12 Jun 58min
(BEST OF) EPISODE 19 | SUPPORTING A LOVED ONE -advice for those living alongside
How to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder (Part 1) In this deeply honest and compassionate episode of This Is Bipolar, Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft tackle one of the most requested topics fro...
29 Mai 43min
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT Mania & Psychosis- Mel's Story
In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, Shaley sits down with mental health advocate, author, and peer mentor Mel to share her lived experience with bipolar disorder. Mel opens up about her e...
28 Apr 1h 16min
From Memoir to Movie: A Story of Bipolar, Science & Hope
What if the story of bipolar disorder was told not just through textbooks—but through real people, real lives, and real hope? In this deeply moving and insightful episode, Shaley sits down wi...
27 Mar 45min
(WORLD BIPOLAR DAY 2023) Hypomania & Mania: The Most Misunderstood Side of Bipolar
In this powerful World Bipolar Day episode, host Shaley is joined by mental health advocates Rudy and Tatyana to unpack the realities of hypomania and mania—often misunderstood, sometimes romanticized...
19 Mar 58min
