
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 | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

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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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
My husband was diagnosed 15 years ago. As a wife, this podcast helps me to help him.
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
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The show centers on authentic, lived experiences with bipolar disorder, featuring hosts who share their own journeys and invite guests to discuss mental health, stigma, coping strategies, and recovery. Episodes frequently cover therapeutic approaches (like DBT and CBT), navigating holidays and travel, managing relationships and parenting, and promoting resilience through community and storytelling. A standout aspect is the candid, survivor-led perspective, with guests ranging from clinicians and advocates to people living with bipolar disorder who share actionable insights and hope for listeners navigating similar journeys.
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