The Bipolar Work Struggle | Shaley & Dr. Andrea Vassilev
In this episode, Shaley Hoogendoorn and Dr. Andrea Vassilev discuss the impact of bipolar disorder on work life, sharing personal experiences, statistics, and practical strategies for managing employm...
18 Sep 47min
The Divorce I Never Saw Coming: Trauma, Grief & Bipolar Disorder
In this deeply personal episode of This Is Bipolar, Dr. Andrea Vassilev sits down with Shaley Hoogendoorn for an honest conversation about one of the most difficult and unexpected years of Shaley's li...
1 Sep 1h 2min
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 Juli 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 Juni 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 Juni 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 Maj 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
