Is it Anxiety, Bipolar, or Both? (And How to Tell the Difference)
It is a common misconception that anxiety is just part of the package when you live with bipolar disorder. While anxiety can certainly be a symptom of a mood episode, for many people, it is its own di...
18 Maj 47min
When Joy Goes Missing: Understanding Anhedonia in Bipolar Disorder
Are you no longer experiencing pleasure or joy in day-to-day life? If you are living with bipolar disorder, you know the crushing weight of the “nothingness” — that specific, hollow moment where the t...
4 Maj 37min
Can I Stop My Bipolar Meds? Cold Turkey vs Tapering
"Do I have to take these meds forever?" It’s the most common question psychiatrists hear, but the answer is rarely a simple yes or no. In this episode, hosts Gabe Howard (living with bipolar) and Dr. ...
20 Apr 45min
BONUS: Headlines of Horror: Schizophrenia Portrayals in News Media
Bonus Episode of "Inside Schizophrenia" podcast from Healthline Media. “Paranoid schizophrenic admits to attacking dog walker.” When we watch a horror movie, we know the “madman” on screen is a wo...
18 Apr 40min
Solo Parenting with Bipolar: Staying Stable as a Single Parent
Are you living with bipolar and a single parent or managing a household alone? Have you been told things like sleep hygiene (as an example) is a pillar of stability, but your teenager’s late-night sch...
6 Apr 42min
Getting to Work with Bipolar: Excel at the Job and Live Better
"What jobs are suitable for someone living with bipolar disorder?" It’s a question that floods our inbox, and the answer might surprise you: almost every single one. From high-powered criminal defense...
23 Mars 43min
Physical Health and Bipolar: How to Live Better and Longer
Studies suggest people with bipolar disorder die 25 years younger than the general population. It’s a statistic that hits like a "thump to the chest," but is it a death sentence or a wake-up call — an...
9 Mars 42min
When Emotions Are Mistaken for Bipolar Symptoms
If everything you do is labeled a symptom of bipolar disorder, do you ever get to be yourself? In this episode, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar) and board certified psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washing...
23 Feb 36min
