
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...
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental Health | |||

In this episode of 'this is bipolar', Shaley and Andrea unpack the unique challenges of traveling and navigating the holiday season living with bipolar disorder.
They explore common triggers—from disrupted routines and sensory overwhelm to family dy... more
Join Shaley Hoogendoorn and Dr. Andrea Vassilev as they share about their TRAVEL UPDATES and what strategies they used to manage their mood disorders. Shaley and Andrea share first‑hand experiences of traveling with Bipolar this summer and fall— from... more
Host Shaley Hoogendoorn and guest Jade Rose, both living with bipolar II, share honest, practical strategies for managing depression and hypomania. They discuss tiny habits — distraction, routines, gentle nudges, yoga, sleep tricks, and sensory chang... more
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Tune in for part 2 of episode 19... as mental health advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft as they tackle the tricky topic of supporting a loved one who is dealing with a mental health struggle.
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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
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.
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
Thank you for your show. It’s a gift and every word has resonated with me as someone living with bipolar disorder. I wish people understood.
I love how Shaley and her guests share so openly the realities of living with Bipolar and how that affects all parts of life, and while challenging it is still beautiful and important to keep showing up each day:)
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Exploring the complexities of bipolar disorder, this podcast focuses on sharing unfiltered and authentic stories from those affected by the condition, including the host's own journey. Topics frequently discussed include the challenges of mental health stigma, the experiences of living with bipolar disorder, and various coping strategies through personal anecdotes and insights from guests who range from advocates to professionals. The emphasis on community support and real-life narratives aims to provide hope and understanding for listeners navigating similar challenges.
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