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Bipolar Disorder
Mental Health
Mental Health Advocacy
Depression
Stigma
Coping Strategies
Self-Stigma
Hypomania
Self-Care
Community Support
Family Dynamics
Medication
Psychosis
Parenting
Anxiety
Mental Health Awareness
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Peer Support
Relationships
Addiction

Unfiltered & authentic - a real-life glimpse of bipolar disorder. Join mental health advocate, Shaley Hoogendoorn as she passionately share her bipolar journey and holds space for the stories others. It is her greatest hope that these raw and real stories will give insight, shatter stigma, and offer hope. This is bipolar...

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In this deeply personal episode of This Is Bipolar, Dr. Andrea Vassilev sits down with Shaley Hoogendoorn for an honest conversation about one of the most difficult and unexpected years of Shaley's life.

Shaley opens up about the sudden end of her m... more

Living with bipolar disorder can look different for everyone, but one thing many people share is the pressure to pretend they're okay when they're struggling.

In this honest conversation, Shaley Hoogendoorn sits down with returning guest Lee Formell... more

Join hosts Shaley Hoogendoorn and Dr. Andrea Vassilev as they delve into the complexities of traveling with Bipolar Disorder in this enlightening episode of 'this is bipolar'. Together, they explore how changing time zones and disrupted routines can ... more

What if one of the biggest challenges of living with bipolar isn't just the symptoms—but the way we've learned to think about ourselves?

In this powerful episode of this Is bipolar, Shaley Hoogendoorn welcomes back friend, psychotherapist, researche... more

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Recent Guests

Brandon (B Russ)
Content creator, bipolar advocate, musician
Self-hosted / Brandon's brand
Episode: Men's Mental Health l Work &. Bipolar Disorder with BRuss (2023)
Sara Schley
Author of the memoir BrainStorm, which chronicles living with Bipolar II
Author of BrainStorm; filmmaker collaborator
Episode: From Memoir to Movie: A Story of Bipolar, Science & Hope
Bonnie Waltch
Documentary filmmaker, director and producer on the BrainStorm project
BrainStorm film team
Episode: From Memoir to Movie: A Story of Bipolar, Science & Hope
Rudy Casares
Mental health speaker, video creator and advocate
Self-described as mental health advocate
Episode: (WORLD BIPOLAR DAY 2023) Hypomania & Mania: The Most Misunderstood Side of Bipolar
Diana Partington
Licensed professional counselor and DBT therapist
Self-employed
Episode: (BEST OF 2024) DBT Skills for Bipolar: Finding Your Wise Mind Diana Partington
David Funes
Individual living with bipolar one disorder and mental health advocate
Episode: Manic in Miami: How Bipolar Mania Led to Crime, Addiction, and a Comeback
Dailyn Santana
Americana Kuwana, Cuban American spoken word poet, actress, writer, and mental health motivational speaker
Episode: From Mania to Mic: Dailyn's Story of Bipolar, Poetry & Healing
Brennen Wood
Musician and mental health advocate with a significant following on TikTok
TikTok
Episode: CONVERSATIONS ABOUT Psychosis with Brennan Wood, TikTok Mental Heath Advocate
Vasavi Kumar
Mental health advocate and author
Episode: Bipolar, Medication and Creativity with Vasavi Kumar

Hosts

Shaley Hoogendoorn
Host with lived bipolar2 experience; mental health advocate and community educator
Dr. Andrea Vassilev
Co-host; psychologist and therapist, clinician and author

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 314 ratings
  • Ty

    The little things episode will help me help my daughter. I am curious if you take any meds. Seems like you have an awesome family that helps you get through your episodes. If you do t take meds, I would love to know more. My daughter is be medicated and I thought it was required, but maybe not!? Please help!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katetgebait
    United States2 months ago
  • So healing

    I was diagnosed bipolar 30 years ago😳 I can’t even begin to say all I’ve experienced but honesty listening to this podcast has been incredibly healing. I feel the support and sincerity in all of the episodes. Thank you so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Christine*123
    Canada5 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    My husband was diagnosed 15 years ago. As a wife, this podcast helps me to help him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KKC mom
    United States8 months ago
  • Informative

    My teen was diagnosed last year. The most terrifying words I’ve ever heard were “I keep having thoughts of throwing myself off the balcony but I don’t know where the thought comes from.” Most people said it wasn’t that serious because she was aware they weren’t intentional thoughts and wasn’t I lucky that she didn’t have “a plan?” To me, these intrusive thoughts were worse because, what happens if they occur during a depressive episode?

    Thank you for sharing your experiences. It means a lot fro... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just trying to keep up
    United Statesa year ago
  • Recently diagnosed as Bipolar2

    This podcast has been immeasurably helpful for me to learn more about my recent diagnosis. Fantastic guests and resources. So relatable and encouraging. Absolutely designating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Auntygerrysnest
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for honesty and openness about bipolar life.
Guests are often relatable professionals and advocates who educate without feeling clinical.
Many find practical guidance and validation helping with daily management.

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Beyond the Bipolar Label: Overcoming Self-Stigma & Shame | Dr. Andrea Vassilev
Q: How can someone with bipolar start disclosing their condition in a healthy way?
Disclosures should balance personal benefit with potential risks, using a decision cheat sheet to decide when, how, and what to say, so that the shared information serves the purpose of reducing stigma and supporting the individual.
Beyond the Bipolar Label: Overcoming Self-Stigma & Shame | Dr. Andrea Vassilev
Q: What practical steps does the workbook offer to reframe negative thoughts?
The workbook provides concrete reframing techniques, encouraging readers to replace harmful beliefs with more accurate, hopeful statements and to acknowledge varying levels of energy and rest, rather than labeling oneself as “lazy.”
Beyond the Bipolar Label: Overcoming Self-Stigma & Shame | Dr. Andrea Vassilev
Q: Can you summarize what self-stigma is and how it develops for someone living with bipolar?
Self-stigma comes from internalizing negative beliefs about bipolar from public stigma or from over-amplified personal experiences, which can distort one's self-view; understanding and reframing these thoughts is key to reducing self-stigmatizing feelings.
Men's Mental Health l Work &. Bipolar Disorder with BRuss (2023)
Q: Could you just tell us a little bit about yourself?
Brandon introduces himself as a content creator, bipolar advocate, and musician who also experiences bipolar two, and shifts into how this shapes his perspective and conversation here.
From Memoir to Movie: A Story of Bipolar, Science & Hope
Q: What inspired you to write your memoir and how did you stick to it?
Sara explains that the memoir began with her therapist urging her to share her experience due to its lack of representation, and she started recording and outlining chapters with the aim of illustrating the transition from misdiagnosis to proper diagnosis, extending the motivation to help others avoid similar suffering.

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This show centers on lived experience with bipolar disorder, featuring open, unfiltered conversations about managing daily life, treatment, and stigma. Episodes often pair hosts with guests who share personal journeys, professional perspectives, and practical strategies—ranging from medication and therapy to coping with travel, holidays, and workplace dynamics. A notable pattern is blending personal storytelling with evidence-based insights to help listeners feel seen, reduce stigma, and find actionable steps for resilience. A standout aspect is the emphasis on authentic candor from a community of speakers who span advocates, therapists, memoirists, filmmakers, and people living with bipolar disorder, which can make complex mental health to... more

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