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The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to Wellness

Michelle Baughman Reittinger
Bipolar Disorder
Mental Health
Resilience
Neuroplasticity
Healing
Therapy
Core Wounds
Emotional Support
Autism
Grief
Psychology
Self-Responsibility
Personal Growth
Trauma
Therapeutic Techniques
Cultural Influences On Grief
Emotional Healing
Coping Mechanisms
True Hope Supplements
Boundaries

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.

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I explore the gap between bondage and freedom, and how agency survives even when diagnosis and treatment narrow your choices. Through poems, personal turning points, and practical tools, I map a path from helplessness to daily act... more

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I trace the path from blind trust in a chemical imbalance story to a research-based, integrated approach for resolving bipolar symptoms. I share the books, experts, tools, and daily practices that rebuilt stability through nutriti... more

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I challenge the idea that a bipolar label defines a life and show how reframing symptoms creates room for choice, tools, and repair. I share a practical survival guide, language shifts, and boundary skills that turn chaos into tra... more

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We explore how yoga shifts healing from labels and behavior control to embodied awareness, and how grounding builds real emotional regulation for bipolar symptoms and trauma. Dr. Ghada Osman shares her three-prong model so listene... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Ghada Osman
Psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and author
Episode: EP 76: From Diagnosis to Self-Awareness: How Yoga Supports Bipolar Recovery with Dr. Ghada Osman
David Stephan
VP of Truehope and advocate for nutritional solutions for mental health
Truehope
Episode: EP 70: From Tragedy to Triumph: Micronutrients Heal Bipolar with David Stephan, VP of Truehope
Jenn Schmitz
Nationally acclaimed certified neurohealth coach specializing in mental health and addiction nutrition, and a de-prescribing consultant.
Episode: EP 69: When Labels Replace Lives: Reclaiming Choice, Curiosity, and Consent with Jenn Schmitz, MS, LPC
Dr. Teralyn Sell
PhD brain health expert, nutritionist, and psych-med-deprescribing professional
Episode: EP 68: Beyond the Medication Merry-Go-Round with Dr. Teralyn Sell
Dr. Joanna Moncrieff
Professor of Critical Social Psychiatry at University College London and a Consultant Psychiatrist for the National Health Service in London
University College London
Episode: EP 64: The Serotonin Myth: Rethinking Mental Health with Dr. Joanna Moncrieff
Dr. Sheri Johnson
Director of the CALM Program at the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: EP 63: Small Steps, Big Impact: Building Sustainable Recovery Habits with Dr. Sheri Johnson
JJ Flizanes
Empowerment strategist and creator of the Empowering Minds Network
Empowering Minds Network
Episode: EP 60: Reframing Core Wounds for Lasting Transformation with Empowerment Strategist JJ Flizanes
Victor Vizcaíno
Marathon transformational coach specializing in holistic marathon training.
Episode: EP 59: Healing Through Marathon Training: Victor Vizcaíno on Mental Resilience and Holistic Wellness
Reed Davis
Double board-certified holistic health practitioner and certified nutritional therapist
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition
Episode: EP 58: Exploring Holistic Healing for Mental Wellness with Reed Davis, HHP, CNT

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Michelle Reitinger
Host of the podcast, author, and advocate focused on bipolar disorder and holistic recovery strategies. Reitinger shares personal experiences and invites diverse guests to discuss their perspectives on mental health.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Brave and Hopeful

    The information I’ve gathered from listening to this podcast has given me so much hope when before I had none. I’m following the steps for healing and my mind is waking up. I’m two years into my healing journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeanEinAbottle77
    United States3 months ago
  • I look forward to every new episode!

    Such a good podcast. Ever since I was diagnosed with BD, I felt in my bones that this was something much deeper than just having to take a pill to correct. Very empowering podcast where you can finally feel that the solution is in your own hands and not in some doctor. Such interesting guests and I absolutely adore the wholistic take on this "disorder"(things not being in order). How true. Thank you Michelle🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobynLaz
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great Podcast!!

    While I do not suffer with bipolar disorder, I found this podcast to be incredibly informative. The value of this information for people suffering with bipolar disorder could not be overstated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam R Williams
    United States2 years ago
  • I loved this episode. It was something I needed to hear, makes you aware of what your spouse is dealing with. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

    Audible
    5
    Michelle J Schlese
    United States3 years ago
  • really hit home

    I loved this episode. It was something I needed to hear, makes you aware of what your spouse is dealing with. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

    Audible
    5
    Michelle J Schlese
    United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The supportive community vibe resonates strongly, encouraging people to actively engage in their recovery paths.
Many appreciate the holistic approach taken to mental health, aligning with personal journeys beyond traditional treatments.
Listeners feel empowered and hopeful from the conversations, often expressing gratitude for the practical healing tools offered.

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EP 76: From Diagnosis to Self-Awareness: How Yoga Supports Bipolar Recovery with Dr. Ghada Osman
Q: How can Yoga help with emotional regulation?
Yoga helps individuals build awareness of their emotions and establish a connection with their bodies, providing tools for handling emotional states without judgment.
EP 76: From Diagnosis to Self-Awareness: How Yoga Supports Bipolar Recovery with Dr. Ghada Osman
Q: Could you talk a little bit about the difference between mental health and emotional health?
Mental health relates to diagnoses and behaviors, while emotional health reflects how a person feels in the present, highlighting the need for better self-awareness and understanding of emotional signals.
EP 68: Beyond the Medication Merry-Go-Round with Dr. Teralyn Sell
Q: What do you think is lacking in the education of mental health professionals today?
Dr. Sell emphasizes the need for nutritional education to be included in the curriculum for mental health professionals.
EP 68: Beyond the Medication Merry-Go-Round with Dr. Teralyn Sell
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your personal story?
Dr. Sell discusses her journey with psychiatric medications, her experience of being prescribed Zoloft during pregnancy, and how it impacted her connection with her newborn.
EP 64: The Serotonin Myth: Rethinking Mental Health with Dr. Joanna Moncrieff
Q: Could you share with the audience what your background is, how you ended up in this field, and how you ended up specifically studying drugs and drug action?
Dr. Moncrieff shares that she was trained as a medical doctor, specialized in psychiatry, and became interested in drug treatment after observing many patients did not improve with medications.

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2. David Stephan
3. Jenn Schmitz
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