11: Navigating the Highs and Lows of Bipolar Disorder: Nicole's Journey

Welcome back to "Lifting with Bipolar". I'm your host, Jonathan Szarko, and today's episode is going to be a special one. I'm joined by Nicole Fernandez, a 26-year-old English teacher who is going to be sharing her lived experience of bipolar disorder. Nicole has recently been struggling with frequent manic episodes, which have caused her to withdraw from public view and lose a lot of friends. Despite these challenges, she remains committed to improving herself and managing her condition through the right medication and personal growth. We dive into her story, discussing the ups and downs of her journey, including the challenges she faced with her condition and how she overcame them. Nicole opens up about her struggles and what she has done to better herself including focusing on personal development, as well as adjusting her medication dosage. In this episode of Lifting with Bipolar, you'll learn about the emotional struggles that come with having bipolar disorder and how Nicole has managed to come through them, and to the other side. She shares valuable lessons about not giving up and working tirelessly towards growth. Join us for an inspiring conversation about managing bipolar disorder, healing yourself, and becoming a better person. We hope this podcast will inspire you towards a better way of living, and show that you're not alone in your journey. So, let's get started! Show Notes: Guest: Nicole Fernandez @bipolar_baddies (Instagram) @BloodRitualsPod (Instagram) Connect with Jonathan Szarko: JonathanSzarko.com @JonathanSzarko (Instagram) Music: DJ Stryer @stryermusic (Instagram)