The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to Wellness
Living with bipolar disorder sucks! Each week Michelle Reittinger and her guests explore tools and resources that help you learn how to live well with your bipolar. If you are tired of suffering and want to live a healthy, balanced, productive life with your bipolar, this podcast was designed with you in mind.
Episodes
Michelle shares why she took a hiatus from her podcast to fully experience planning her daughter's wedding and supporting her son through his senior year of high school.
• Decided to pause her podcast, blog, and social media when life became overwhelming with a job change, moves, planning a wedding, and senior year activities.
• Realized the purpose of healing from bipolar was to be present for t...
In her new book "Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth" Professor Joanna Moncrieff exposes how millions have been misled to believe they have brain chemical imbalances requiring drug treatments when no evidence supports this view.
• Depression is a normal human emotional response to life difficulties, not a brain disease
• The "drug-centered" model re...
Dr. Sheri Johnson shares groundbreaking research on how circadian rhythms and reward sensitivity affect bipolar symptoms, offering practical approaches to wellness through lifestyle interventions. Her work at UC Berkeley's CALM program explores how time-restricted eating and Mediterranean diet patterns can strengthen body rhythms and improve mood stability.
• Bipolar symptoms affect circadian rhythms...
Episode Highlight:
After years of navigating the complex intersection of marriage and mental health, Sue Best shares her deeply personal journey of supporting her husband, Travis, through his bipolar disorder recovery. In this heartfelt conversation, Sue opens up about the emotional challenges, pivotal moments of growth, and the resilience required to maintain stability in the face of adversity. This episode ...
Don't miss this episode! Travis Best, a member of the Upsiders' Tribe recovery program, and his wife Sue share their journey navigating the challenges of bipolar disorder within their marriage. They highlight the profound impact of community, communication, and therapeutic resources. With candid reflections on symptoms, medication struggles, and the importance of mutual support, they emphasize that whil...
This episode explores the concept of core wounds—deeply embedded beliefs formed during childhood that shape our emotional lives. Through practical tools and rich discussions, we guide listeners in identifying their core wounds, understanding their impact, and taking actionable steps toward healing.
• Introduction to core wounds and their significance
• Understanding the formative experiences that cr...
EP 59: Healing Through Marathon Training: Victor Vizcaíno on Mental Resilience and Holistic Wellness
This episode dives deep into the transformative power of running as a means to improve mental health and overall well-being. Victor Vizcaíno shares his journey from disliking running to using it as a therapeutic tool, revealing how mindfulness and gratitude can create lasting change.
• Transforming personal struggles into opportunities for growth
• Understanding the connection between mental and phys...
This episode explores the interconnectedness of holistic health and bipolar disorder, emphasizing the importance of understanding underlying factors over simply alleviating symptoms. Reed Davis discusses his journey and methodologies that highlight the relationship between stress, diet, and gut health, advocating for a comprehensive approach to wellness that empowers individuals to take charge of their health.
Episode Shownotes:
In this transformative episode, we sit down with Austin Davis, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and founder/CEO of Clearfork Academy, to explore how core values can empower teens to overcome mental health challenges and find lasting healing. Austin shares his journey, the mission of Clearfork Academy, and the strategies they use to help teens create meaningful change in their lives...
Episode Highlights:
In this powerful and enlightening conversation, Dr. Tonya Cunningham shares her personal and professional insights into navigating and processing grief. Her candid storytelling and expert advice provide a roadmap for understanding grief’s impact and embracing healing.
What to expect in this episode:
- Dr. Cunningham’s personal story and transformative realizations about grief
- The impact of s...
Episode Highlights:
In this insightful episode, boundaries coach and recovery advocate Barb Nangle shares her expertise and personal experiences with 12-step programs, offering valuable guidance for anyone on a healing journey.
What you’ll discover:
- Barb’s powerful story of transformation through 12-step programs
- A clear explanation of ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) and CoDA (Codependents Anonymous)
- How 12...
In this eye-opening episode, Claudie Gordon-Pomares, M.S.Ed, and Kim Pomares share groundbreaking insights on:
- The inspiration behind Claudie’s development of Sensory Enrichment Therapy
- How Sensory Enrichment Therapy activates the brain’s natural self-healing abilities
- The remarkable impact of simple Sensory Enrichment Therapy exercises
- The process behind creating the Sensory Enrichment Therapy activities
- How these...
In this thought-provoking episode, DNMS specialist Karen Gardner, LCSW, unveils:
- How she became a Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS) practitioner,
- Why DNMS is such an effective treatment modality for childhood neglect and trauma,
- What attachment wounds are and how they are addressed through DNMS,
- How many diagnosed with bipolar and schizophrenia are actually suffering from untreated trauma,
- The importance ...
In this engaging conversation boundaries coach Barb Nangle reveals:
- Her journey through recovery,
- What led her to become a boundaries coach,
- Why boundaries are so difficult for trauma survivors,
- Why codependency frequently develops out of trauma,
- Understanding the concept of 'info not ammo' and its significance in the recovery process,
- The concept of “reparenting”—what it is, how it functions, and its rol...
In this engaging episode author and comic Dave Mowry shares:
- His story of beginning to use humor to help him deal with his trauma and bipolar symptoms,
- How he began writing for bphope.com which led to his first book OMG That’s Me!,
- What helped him grieve his “lost fourteen years”,
- The daily activities that have helped him to “get out of his head”,
- Why humor is so powerful in helping to overcome trauma and the suffe...
I’m so excited to share that I conquered my final trigger for mood swings: moving! In this reflective episode I share:
- My previous experiences with moves triggering mood swings,
- How my Mood Cycle Survival Guide enabled me to anticipate and proactively manage mood swings caused by moving,
- A breakdown of how applying my Mood Cycle Survival Guide in my most recent move helped me avoid symptoms,
- How writing my book he...
In this captivating episode NYT Bestselling Author Bridget Cook-Burch and International Bestselling Author Hannah Lyons share:
- Their stories that led them to becoming authors, storytellers and mentors,
- What led Bridget to become a “book whisperer”,
- How Hannah evolved into an exceptional copy editor,
- How Bridget helps people uncover their “ikigai” and “elixir of life”,
- Hannah’s remarkable approach to creating charac...
In this extraordinary episode author, speaker and combat-wounded veteran Brian Fleming shares:
- His extraordinary story of being wounded by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan,
- Why it’s so important to not allow the diagnosis to define you,
- How he discovered the power of sharing his story with others,
- Why discovering meaning in your suffering is critical to your healing journey,
- His three keys to resilience that enabled...
In this empowering episode therapist and author Marcia Williams shares:
- Her story of how she ended up married to a narcissist,
- The definition of narcissistic personality disorder and two of the most common types of narcissists,
- How narcissists often target vulnerable people,
- Why it is so challenging to recognize you are in a narcissistic, abusive relationship,
- Her therapeutic journey,
- How to identify if you’re exper...
In this insightful episode relationship mentor Emma DeSouza shares:
- Her early diagnosis with depression in high school that led to her bipolar diagnosis,
- Her experience with IVF and bipolar,
- The power in acknowledging challenges and having healthy, open communication with your partner,
- How proactive therapy has helped her accept responsibility for herself and improved her relationship,
- What led her to become certif...
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