Host's Mom Shares Family Perspective of Bipolar
Bipolar disorder is difficult to manage and it doesn’t just affect the person with the disorder. The entire family is involved, often negatively. Unfortunately, more often than not, no one takes a gre...
30 Okt 202344min
In-Patient Hospitalizations: How to Stay Prepared
No one wants to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital, though being prepared could make it easier to manage. But how do you prepare for such a thing? Whether you have been admitted in the past or just...
16 Okt 202339min
Alcohol’s Impact on Bipolar Disorder
In our society, alcoholic beverages are very common, and since people living with bipolar disorder are just like everyone else, they absorb the same messaging surrounding drinking. From the simple wed...
2 Okt 202344min
Is Hypomania “Just” Less Severe Mania?
Often, when discussing hypomania in bipolar disorder, it is described as “just like mania, but not as severe.” To the uneducated populace, this creates the idea that hypomania is not as serious and, f...
18 Sep 202342min
5 People For Your Support Team (That You Coach)
Building a support system to help you manage bipolar disorder is easier said than done. In this episode, Gabe and Dr. Nicole share that a support system is helpful and give hints and tips on how to bu...
4 Sep 202340min
Families Seeking Forgiveness After Recovery (Part 2 of 2)
Last week, Gabe shared all the things his parents did wrong when it came to helping him manage his bipolar disorder. This week, he tells us some of the things his parents got right. Dr. Nicole shares...
21 Aug 202328min
Families Are Complicated and Bipolar Doesn’t Help (Part 1 of 2)
Our host, Gabe Howard, frequently shares how his parents “did everything wrong” when getting him help for bipolar disorder. He has shared the fractures in his family, the misunderstandings, and the co...
7 Aug 202336min
Second Opinion for Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis
Receiving a diagnosis of any major medical condition is scary. A bipolar disorder diagnosis can be even scarier. Many people may disagree, wondering if the doctor is correct. Should you seek a second...
24 Juli 202343min
