BIPOLAR DISORDER Diagnosis, GENDER IDENTITY CONTROVERSY, Positive Psychology, Addiction | EP 67

In Episode 66 of the "Fuck the Stigma" podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with Caitlin, a Baltimore local, to discuss her journey with mental health and the stigma that comes with it. Caitlin shares her deeply personal experience with bipolar disorder, opening up about her first bipolar episode and the challenges that followed. Together, they explore the stigma around addiction, the impact it has had on Caitlin’s life, and her ongoing journey toward healing and self-acceptance.They also dive into the complex and often controversial topic of gender identity. Caitlin shares her perspective and experiences with gender, adding to an open, honest conversation about identity, mental health, and the importance of self-discovery. This episode is a heartfelt and unfiltered look at living authentically in the face of stigma, as Caitlin and Laisha strive to break down barriers and offer support to those on similar paths. FTS Medication Assistance Program | Apply today : https://www.fthestigma.com/pages/rx-assistance Donate to support! : https://www.fthestigma.com/pages/donate FTS PODCAST LINKS : Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3?si=35349a057d564bac Apple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224 Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are struggling with an addiction or have been taking meds for a diagnosis, our community doesn’t judge and seeks to collectively end the stigma around mental health. Our mission is to normalize mental health and mental illness as widespread, treatable, and acceptable. We do this by providing useful resources, improving access to services for those who need help, sharing stories, and building a community of young people who all agree… #fthestigma #podcast FOLLOW F THE STIGMA: FTS WEBSITE | https://fthestigma.com/ INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/fukthestigma X | https://twitter.com/fuck_thestigma TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigma FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigma APPLE PODCAST | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fck-the-stigma/id1691599224 SPOTIFY PODCAST | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3 SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ! | https://www.youtube.com/@fthestigma