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Bipolar Disorder
Mental Health
Therapy
Depression
Anxiety
Support Systems
Medication Management
Recovery
Mania
Psychosis
Coping Skills
Medication Side Effects
Self-Care
Schizoaffective Disorder
Stress Management
Self-Advocacy
Mental Health Advocacy
Peer Support
Diagnosis
Electroconvulsive Therapy

Join Gabe, who lives with bipolar, and Dr. Nicole, a board certified psychiatrist, as they explore the spectrum of this misunderstood illness. They tackle bipolar disorder using real world examples, the latest research, and just enough funny to keep you intrigued. Signal Award Gold Winner, 2024. Signal Award Listener's Choice Winner, 2024 & 2025! Webby Honoree two years in a row -- 2024 & 2025!

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Latest Episodes

Do you have strong feelings or reactions to certain noises, crowds, or bright lights? Do you often feel overwhelmed or overstimulated and wonder how bipolar disorder connects? The answer is more complicated than you might think.

In this episode, Dr.... more

A bipolar diagnosis can change how you see yourself, how your family sees you, and what you believe is possible. But is it mentally healthy to grieve the person you thought you were?

In this episode, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar disorder) and... more

What does happiness actually feel like when you live with bipolar disorder? And how do you know when feeling really good is healthy happiness instead of hypomania or mania?

In today’s episode, Gabe Howard (who lives with bipolar) and Dr. Nicole Wash... more

The mental health system can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes downright impossible to navigate—especially when you live with bipolar disorder. But what if the problem isn't that the system is “broken,” what if it was simply designed for som... more

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Recent Guests

Frank Kosa
Award-winning documentary filmmaker and Brain Stories executive producer
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Janet Yang
Emmy and Golden Globe-winning Hollywood producer and Brain Stories executive producer
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Keris Myrick
Mental health advocate with nearly two decades of experience in mental health services innovation
Episode: Parenthood, Choice, and Bipolar: Reproductive Justice Explain
Dr. Nicole Washington
Board-certified psychiatrist
Episode: Parenthood, Choice, and Bipolar: Reproductive Justice Explain
Kit Wallis
Lives with schizoaffective disorder.
Episode: Why Can’t You See It? Understanding 'Lack of Insight' in Bipolar Disorder
Kit Wallace
YouTuber and mental health advocate who lives with schizoaffective disorder
Episode: Schizoaffective & Bipolar: What’s the Connection?
Natasha Tracy
An author, blogger, and consultant with a personal history of bipolar disorder
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Episode: The Impact of Menstrual Cycles and Hormonal Fluctuations on Bipolar Disorder

Hosts

Gabe Howard
Host of Inside Bipolar, provides lived-experience perspective; discussion partner in professional and personal contexts.
Dr. Nicole Washington
Board-certified psychiatrist, co-host; provides clinical perspective and medical expertise.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 875 ratings
  • I’m Out

    Gabe sounds so ignorant lately. I’m tired of the uninformed devil’s advocate.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jshoemaker32
    United States6 months ago
  • Perfect Combo of Experience and Expertise

    I have been listening to Inside Bipolar on and off for awhile, but their episode today concerning job choices for people living with bipolar was especially poignant. I live with bipolar disorder and am an LCSW, specialized in working in the school setting. I especially related to the discussion of, sometimes, the people who love us holding us back. If I would have listened, I never would have gone back to grad school or enrolled in a DSW program. It is a delicate line - like y’all said. Support,... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becca Wallingford
    United States8 months ago
  • A great subject that is discussed comprehensively by two charming personalities with direct experience on the matter.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Greasy Dust
    9 months ago
  • Listener loving it

    I love this podcast the host are great and it’s very relatable and refreshing . I’ve been listening to them for a long time and even now they are an important listen for me as someone who struggles with the disorder.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deponte98
    United Statesa year ago
  • Helps me regulate

    Sometimes I get so frustrated having this diagnosis and feeling out of control. This reminds me I’m not alone, even when it feels like it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hi again hi
    United Statesa year ago

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A few critics wish for more nuance around medical choices and patient autonomy.
Overall, fans praise the hosts' authenticity and helpfulness for families and supporters.
Audiences appreciate approachable, actionable strategies for daily life with bipolar.
Listeners value the balance of lived experience and clinical insight.
Some listeners feel the show is compassionate and informative, with practical tips.

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Overstimulation With Bipolar: Are They Related and How to Cope
Q: Somebody comes in and they're like, the world is overwhelming. What do I do?
Washington recommends tracking when the experience worsens, staying active in bipolar treatment, and identifying sensory or environmental factors. The hosts also suggest pausing before reacting, taking short breaks, involving trusted people in plans, and reviewing sleep and lifestyle habits.
Overstimulation With Bipolar: Are They Related and How to Cope
Q: Some days the world feels harder to deal with than normal. Everyday things like background noise, crowded spaces, bright screens, or even people who I'm used to just seem more intense and more annoying than usual. Is this bipolar disorder or just me because I can't tell?
Washington says the connection is complicated. Depression, mania, or anxiety may heighten sensitivity, but she would not automatically attribute ongoing sensory sensitivity to bipolar disorder. Tracking patterns and managing mood symptoms can help clarify what contributes.
Grieving the Identity You Lose After Bipolar Diagnosis
Q: How do you help people accept that they are in fact a person living with serious and persistent mental illness, therefore a mental patient, but that doesn't necessarily limit them?
Washington says that hearing stories of people with bipolar disorder achieving their goals can counter assumptions that diagnosis defines a person's future. She notes that progress is rarely linear and encourages clinicians and loved ones to discuss patients' goals beyond medication.
Grieving the Identity You Lose After Bipolar Diagnosis
Q: Dr. Nicole, do you feel that people need to grieve the loss of their identity after a bipolar diagnosis, like from a medical perspective?
Washington says grieving what someone believes they have lost can be an important first step toward accepting a diagnosis.
Paranoia in Bipolar: Anxiety vs. Psychosis
Q: You've mentioned that paranoia happens with a mood episode. Can it be both manic and depression mood episodes?
You can absolutely have psychosis with mania. You can also have psychosis with depression.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inside Bipolar

What is Inside Bipolar about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic, conversation-driven show blending lived experience with clinical expertise to navigate bipolar disorder. Across episodes, hosts Gabe Howard and Dr. Nicole Washington tackle treatment decisions, coping strategies, systemic issues, and real-world scenarios with a mix of practical tips, personal anecdotes, and evidence-based discussion. Notable strengths include a balanced patient-clinician perspective, accessible methods for managing symptoms, and candid coverage of topics like medication decisions, therapy, work, parenting, and technology's role in care. The format often blends humor with serious insights, and sponsorships frequently surface around treatment options and wellness tools. This combination of authentic experience an... more

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