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this is bipolar
Bipolar Disorder
Mental Health
Mental Health Advocacy
Depression
Schizoaffective Disorder
Stigma
Stigma Around Mental Health
Self-Care
Self-Stigma
Suicidal Ideation
Mania
Holiday Stress Management
Mental Health Tips
Bipolar II Disorder
Community Support
Medication
Parenting
Hope and Resilience
Coping Strategies
Parenting During Holidays

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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What if the story of bipolar disorder was told not just through textbooks—but through real people, real lives, and real hope?

In this deeply moving and insightful episode, Shaley sits down with author Sarah Schley and filmmaker Bonnie Weltch to talk... more

In this powerful World Bipolar Day episode, host Shaley is joined by mental health advocates Rudy and Tatyana to unpack the realities of hypomania and mania—often misunderstood, sometimes romanticized, and deeply complex experiences within bipolar di... more

In this powerful and practical conversation, Shaley sits down with therapist and author Diana Partington to unpack what Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) actually is—and why it can be a game-changer for people living with bipolar disorder.

Diana s... more

In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode of This Is Bipolar, Shaley and Dr. Andrea Vassilev meet in real life for the very first time in Los Angeles and dive deep into one of the most meaningful (and complicated) topics when living with bipolar diso... more

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Recent Guests

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
Charise Jewell
Author and mental health advocate
Episode: BEST OF 2023 — Coping with Christmas with Charise Jewell
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
Dr. Andrea Vassilev
Mental health advocate and registered psychological associate with over 26 years of experience living with bipolar disorder
Episode: Early Warning Signs & Symptoms of Depression with Dr Andrea Vassilev

Hosts

Shaley Hoogendoorn
Co-host and mental health advocate; discusses lived bipolar experiences and hosts conversations with clinicians and guests.
Dr. Andrea Vassilev
Co-host and therapist; joins to discuss clinical perspectives and lived experiences.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 305 ratings
  • 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
    Canadaa month 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 States4 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
    Australiaa year ago
  • I feel seen

    When I was diagnosed with Bipolar II at age 44, my life crumbled. It was a year following the death of my father by suicide. I thought it must be CPTSD and tried everything to talk myself out of the diagnosis. But as I looked back over my life I realized these patterns showed themselves in adolescence and continued on. It explained so much of why no SSRI helped. It explained why therapy would help some but the cycles persisted. Throughout the last 9 months I’ve continued to reconcile the stigma ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mamabearwoods
    United Statesa year ago

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A welcoming space for families and loved ones seeking understanding
Open, compassionate, and relatable; helps reduce stigma.
Insightful and hopeful for anyone navigating bipolar life.
Powerful stories that make you feel less alone in the journey.
High production quality and thoughtful guest selection making complex topics accessible.

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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.
(BEST OF 2024) DBT Skills for Bipolar: Finding Your Wise Mind Diana Partington
Q: How can DBT be best used for bipolar disorder?
DBT can help individuals recognize and manage their emotional responses, fostering a deeper understanding of their wise mind amidst dysregulation.
(BEST OF 2024) DBT Skills for Bipolar: Finding Your Wise Mind Diana Partington
Q: What is the difference between DBT and CBT?
DBT incorporates validation and emotional acceptance alongside changes, while CBT focuses predominantly on cognitive restructuring.
Tiny Habits That Save Us: Living with Bipolar 2
Q: How do you cope with hypermania?
Jade explains that gentle nudges from her husband help her become self-aware of her hypermanic symptoms, allowing her to take necessary steps to calm them down.
Tiny Habits That Save Us: Living with Bipolar 2
Q: What are some of your coping strategies or things that have helped you?
Jade discusses using distraction methods, maintaining a routine, and setting small goals to help manage her bipolar symptoms.

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