11: Bipolarity in balance: Beyond the myths and misunderstandings with Clement Baissat 

What if school or work just… didn’t work?

In this honest and deeply personal episode, Laetitia is joined by Clément Baissat, founder of HopeStage – a social enterprise created by and for people living with bipolarity. Together, they explore how traditional systems often fail to support neurodivergent individuals, and what it looks like to find your own path forward.

From misdiagnoses and medication challenges to sleep, shame and self-agency, Clément opens up about the real-life experience of living with bipolarity – and what it takes to build a life of hope and meaning. Whether you’re navigating mental health yourself or supporting a loved one, this conversation is a powerful reminder that recovery isn’t linear, and healing doesn’t happen alone.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS 👇

🧠 Why school and work often break down for neurodivergent people

🧠 Understanding bipolarity beyond the stereotypes

🧠 How disclosure is personal, and how to choose when and how to share

🧠 Why hope, support teams, and acceptance change everything

🧠 The link between sleep, substances and self-regulation

🧠 A future vision of personalised support systems for every neurotype

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ABOUT THE GUEST 👇

Clément Baissat is the founder of HopeStage, a social enterprise created by and for people living with bipolarity. He builds tools, trainings, and communities that help individuals and families better understand bipolarity, prevent relapses, and move forward with hope. His work spans podcasts, online courses, and practical resources that bridge science and lived experience. Originally from Paris and now based in Sydney, Clément is passionate about showing that recovery is possible.

💻 Website: hopestage.com

🎧 Podcast: podcast.hopestage.com

📸 Instagram: hopestage.fr

ABOUT THE HOST 👇

Laetitia Andrac (Autistic & ADHDer) is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, and podcast host.

She is the bestselling author of Light It: How to Trust Your Intuition and Build a Thriving Business. With over 15 years of experience in consulting, strategy, and innovation, Laetitia has worked with industry leaders like Deloitte and Telstra.

Inspired by my journey as a neurodivergent parent, she co-founded Understanding Zoe, an AI-driven solution dedicated to supporting caregivers of neurodivergent children.

Her passion is creating a more neuroinclusive world, where everyone can thrive—whether in their homes, communities, or workplaces.