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The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to Wellness

Michelle Baughman Reittinger
Bipolar Disorder
Mental Health
Trauma
Healing
Therapy
Resilience
Neuroplasticity
Nutrition
Psychotherapy
Emotional Support
Core Wounds
Coping Mechanisms
Micronutrient Insufficiency
Personal Growth
Self-Responsibility
Psychology
Autism
Grief
Depression
Micronutrients

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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Brandy Vega
Founder of Promise2Live, suicide prevention advocate
Promise2Live
Episode: EP 88: The Promise to Live: Hope, Suicide Prevention, and Finding Connection When Life Hurts with Brandy Vega
Aubree Adams
National advocate focused on public health impacts of modern marijuana; founder of Every Brain Matters
Every Brain Matters / Citizens for a Safe and Healthy Texas
Episode: EP 87: The Hidden Dangers of Modern Marijuana: Psychosis, Bipolar Symptoms, and the THC Crisis with Aubrey Adams
Lisa Sitze
Writer, mother of five, life coach; author of Facing Your Demons, Healing Beyond Narcissistic Family Relationships
Author, Facing Your Demons (FacingYourDemonsBook.com)
Episode: EP 85: Gaslighting Teaches You to Distrust Your Mind—Here’s How to Take It Back with Lisa Sitze
Janey Nelson
Owner and clinical director of Healthier U Counseling Center
Healthier U Counseling Center
Episode: EP 83: Symptoms Aren’t the Problem: Janey Nelson on Trauma, Triggers, and Real Healing
Eddie Shin
Licensed marriage and family therapist, founder of Healing Ground Counseling
Healing Ground Counseling, Orem, Utah
Episode: EP 81: Dissociation, Trauma, and Real Healing: Eddie Shin, LMFT on Neurofeedback & Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Angie Peacock
Combat veteran, advocate for benzo withdrawal awareness, founder of coaching programs
Episode: EP 80: From “Treatment-Resistant” to Recovery: Angie Peacock’s Story of Courage and De-Prescribing
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

Host

Michelle Reittinger
Host of The Upside of Bipolar; guides conversations on recovery, therapy, and holistic approaches.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 15 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 States8 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 States3 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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Guests are seen as credible, with diverse expertise and personal experience.
Feedback highlights the host's compassionate approach and practical tools for healing.
Listeners appreciate hopeful, actionable guidance that goes beyond medication.
The show is valuable even to those without bipolar diagnosis for its trauma-informed and holistic viewpoints.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP 88: The Promise to Live: Hope, Suicide Prevention, and Finding Connection When Life Hurts with Brandy Vega
Q: Can you tell people what a Pocket Hug is?
A Pocket Hug is a tangible reminder of care and connection that Brandy's team created after a friend's tribute, designed to offer warmth and a sense of being seen in tough times; it serves as a prompt to reach out and make the Promise to Live, anchoring the person to a network of resources.
EP 87: The Hidden Dangers of Modern Marijuana: Psychosis, Bipolar Symptoms, and the THC Crisis with Aubrey Adams
Q: What are the main arguments used to justify legalization, and why do you believe they are misleading?
Arguments included safety improvements and black-market eradication, but evidence shows increased potency, greater youth access, and persistent black-market activity, along with marketing that misleads about risks and potential medical benefits to promote product uptake.
EP 87: The Hidden Dangers of Modern Marijuana: Psychosis, Bipolar Symptoms, and the THC Crisis with Aubrey Adams
Q: Can you clarify the terms THC, marijuana, cannabis, and hemp products as they relate to the policy debate?
They are interchangeable in everyday language, but in policy terms hemp is defined by THC content; this distinction has allowed loopholes that hid high-THC products in hemp-derived items, which misinformation often obscures.
EP 81: Dissociation, Trauma, and Real Healing: Eddie Shin, LMFT on Neurofeedback & Accelerated Resolution Therapy
Q: Do you work with people to help them understand that therapy can be proactive and healing is possible, or do most come ready to do the work?
Most people come by choice, seeking healing and a plan, and even teenagers whose parents push them to start therapy often engage when a connection is built and a clear path forward is shown.
EP 85: Gaslighting Teaches You to Distrust Your Mind—Here’s How to Take It Back with Lisa Sitze
Q: How did you approach healing and changing your habits after recognizing these patterns?
Healing required both addressing trauma and changing long-standing habits; I learned to give myself grace, seek boundaries, and implement RAD to take concrete steps toward healthier behavior and mindset.

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This show centers on living well with bipolar disorder through a blend of personal storytelling, clinical insight, and holistic recovery strategies. Episodes frequently spotlight recovery coaching, micronutrient approaches, trauma-informed therapies, mindfulness, yoga, and critiques of traditional psychiatry, often featuring advocates, clinicians, and caregivers sharing practical tools, resources, and real-world path-to-wellness experiences. A standout angle is empowering listeners to investigate root causes of symptoms and take proactive steps, including self-advocacy, community support, and de-prescribing journeys. The format tends to be candid, hopeful, and action-oriented, making it useful for listeners seeking tangible strategies and f... more

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3. Lisa Sitze
4. Janey Nelson
5. Eddie Shin
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