Bipolar Disorder | Gabe Howard

Bipolar disorder affects 2.6% of the United Staes populations, which translates to 6.3 million people. This is a mental illness that starts as early as 15-19 years old, and can usually last a lifetime. Sit down with Mental Mixology as we chat with Bipolar Speaker and Podcaster, Gabe Howard to really see what bipolar disorder can look like, as well as the toll it can take on someone's life. Gabe was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 26 years old but had been dealing with symptoms are far back as he can remember. For the longest time he thought what he was feeling was well, normal. Or at least in his mind everyone was having the same intrusive thoughts that he was. After years of hard work, family support, treatment, therapy, and a lot of learning, Gabe had finally reached recovery. Once he had reached this threshold, he realized that he never could forget the feeling of fear that came over him after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In response, Gabe made it his life's mission to be a voice for others struggling with their mental health like he had for so long. Today, Gabe is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after speaker. Over the years, he’s had countless public speaking engagements and remains a go-to expert at conferences and in other media on matters of mental health and wellness, living with bipolar disorder, and governmental or social challenges faced by people living with mental illness. In November of 2022, Gabe had the distinct honor of speaking at Oxford University in England. Gabe is the only person living openly with bipolar disorder who hosts a podcast for a major media company. Inside Mental Health can be found on multiple platforms, like Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, YouTube, and over 1,800 other players. Each week, Gabe interviews celebrities, experts, and other notables about psychology and mental health in a relaxed, conversational fashion anyone can understand. To check out more with Gabe Howard outside of the the Mental Mixology episode go to https://www.gabehoward.com/