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The Bipolar Now Podcast

by Mike Lardi

Bipolar is a tricky mental illness to out-smart. Maybe this is you: "I want to gain control over my disorder so that it stops steering me in the wrong directions! How do I get started? What should I do?" These are just some of the big questions Mike Lardi, online coach and bipolar strategist, tackles on a weekly basis in The Bipolar Now Podcast. Through powerful teachings, vivid stories, and mini lifestyle trainings, Mike has designed each episode so that you can take immediate action on the most important elements of masterfully managing this difficult and painful disease. Mike's specialty is getting right to the core of every issue, because he's been there with you. Need to get working again? Have better family support? Start a business or go back to school? Discover why real life owners of this disorder turn to Mike for the "real deal" results they're looking for to build a life they can be proud of.*NOTE: This show has been archived.*

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Episodes

  1. Episode 150 | NEW FUTURE

    NOTE that this show has been Archived. As we surpass 3 years of weekly podcasts, Mike takes a minute to share about the future of living in freedom as a person with anxiety and bipolar disorder.

  2. Episode 149 | EMOTIONAL FITNESS

    Today's very special guests Matthew and Chantal from 5th Place in South Africa share about the critical importance of emotional mastery for mental health. They've given with us a unique resource link at: 5th.place/bnp Discover emotional fitness classes and digital courses that take the principles...

  3. Episode 148 | AT HOME, PT. 3

    Today's show concludes this series on the purpose of cultivating peace within ourselves, making peace with our diagnosis, and in handling inner conflicts.

  4. Episode 147 | AT HOME, PT. 2

    This week we dive further into feeling comfortable with our diagnosis of bipolar when spending time with our families and significant others.

  5. Episode 146 | AT HOME, PT. 1

    In this three-week series we launch into the essential elements required to feel at home with something as uncomfortable as a bipolar diagnosis.

  6. Episode 145 | WRAP PLAN

    On today's show, Mike and Matt discuss the uses for and creation process of crafting a Wellness Recovery Action Plan that responds to life with mental illness.

  7. Episode 144 | WELLNESS

    Seems like we hear this word all the time—"Wellness". But what does it really mean? And can we still pursue it when there's recurring mental illness?

  8. Episode 143 | OBSTACLES

    So many things get in the way of you moving forward, let alone when you live with mental illness. Mike and Matt dive into stories of getting around this.

  9. Episode 142 | THINK AGAIN

    Limiting beliefs go hand in hand with the ongoing experience of mental illness. That's why building a bigger identity is paramount, as Mike and Matt explore today.

  10. Episode 141 | RESET

    Sometimes we need to clean out the system junk piling up in our brains. Today Mike and Matt reboot the new year with fresh and exciting plans for the world of mental health.

  11. BONUS: A HEAVENLY FATHER

    Christmas is all about Jesus, but did you know His revolutionary life was powered by a Father who never wanted to be without you? Mike shares the story of the situation surrounding the Son of God at His birth as a parallel to our world today in search of restoration.

  12. Episode 140 | MED CHANGE

    Medication switches are almost guaranteed to happen in your treatment of manic depression. Mike shares on how to prepare for the worst of it.

  13. Episode 139 | GOALS

    Does your year seem like an impossible place to change course? Do you wish you could punch through the noise? On today's show Mike shares on goal-crafting and action-taking for overcoming it all.

  14. Episode 138 | REFLECT

    Living with manic depression makes you want to forget the past like a bad dream. But as Mike shares today, reflection is the way forward to new freedoms.

  15. Episode 137 | WEIGHT

    Going up in waists and tastes is part of living with low mood and many treatments for manic depression. But there are practical tips for getting back to your favorite body.

  16. Episode 136 | WORK LIFE

    Success is good for your brain. So what prevents you from doing the best work of your life? Mike tackles mental illness in the workplace on today's episode.

  17. Episode 135 | STABLE

    Do you love a good redemption story? Today Ashley shares how her bipolar journey has brought her to a better place, and given her a new outlook.

  18. Episode 134 | LOW

    Depression is like an ongoing assault when you have bipolar disorder. But there is a simple way to live above the shame and to have a new future.

  19. Episode 133 | SOBER

    When alcohol takes over your life the results are brutal. But there's joy in a life beyond addiction, as tribe leader James shares with us on today's episode.

  20. Episode 132 | DATING

    Do you ever feel like "damaged goods" when it comes to dating? Mike takes today to show you how to be naked and unashamed about your diagnosis.

  21. Episode 131 | PLAYBOOK

    Does it feel like you're going in circles trying to deal with mental illness? On today's episode, Mike shows you how to stop spinning so you can move forward.

  22. Episode 130 | CALLING

    If you ever find yourself avoiding a new path in life, it's because it's uncomfortable. But as Mike shares today, you'll miss out on the joy of purpose.

  23. Episode 129 | NEW DAY

    Starting something new can be incredibly daunting, even if you've experienced hard work and great success before, as Joanne "Coach P" McCallie shares with us today.

  24. Episode 128 | WORRY

    Sometimes it's hard to know where worry ends and anxiety takes over, much less what to do about it as Mike shares on today's episode of the show.

  25. Episode 127 | OPPORTUNITIES

    Part of the fear of fresh opportunities is the fear of failure, especially when there's a bipolar disorder. Mike shares some practical tips on pushing past this.

  26. Episode 126 | GET UP

    Ever find that your mornings are a wasted space? Today Mike shows you how to take back the time you need to get up and make it count.

  27. Episode 125 | BOUNDARIES

    When someone makes you feel sick and tired or scared to confront them, it's a problem with broken boundaries as Mike explains in today's episode.

  28. Episode 124 | RELATIONSHIPS

    Getting relationships right seems like an impossible task when mental illness is in the picture. Today you'll learn that fighting for love causes the unexpected.

  29. Episode 123 | SAFETY

    There's no getting around the need for safety when mental illness is in the picture. Mike shares how he built this critical social system on today's show.

  30. Episode 122 | COMFORT

    Bipolar disorder makes life uncomfortable, in more ways than one. So how do you reclaim space for yourself? Mike shares a few powerful ideas on today's episode.

  31. Episode 121 | MID-YEAR GPS

    Sometimes even with the best intentions and hard work we can get ourselves off track. Today Mike shares how he does his mid-year tune-up on goals.

  32. Episode 120 | AFFIRM

    What you believe about yourself is the key to quicker recoveries from mental illness, not to mention unlocking attractive new realities, as Mike shares today.

  33. Episode 119 | BELIEVABLE PT. 1

    Maybe there's nothing more frustrating than when your own closest friends and family don't believe your mental health diagnosis, as Mike shares on today's episode.

  34. Episode 118 | SUMMER MADNESS

    Summer comes bundled with good vibes, good barbeque, and great concerts. But for people with bipolar disorders, it also gets packed with manic episodes.

  35. Episode 117 | A FULL LIFE

    Many people feel cheated out of the life they want when they get a bipolar diagnosis. Today Mike shows off a practical exercise that can gain back lost time.

  36. Episode 116 | TEENS

    There's no shortage of things to worry about when you're a teenager! Mike and Lise share on some ways to support young adults in their mental health.

  37. Episode 115 | TIME OUT

    If you're exhausted by our always on, work-til-you-drop culture, then today's episode will teach you how to claim back the space you need to truly relax.

  38. Episode 114 | HEALTHY

    If you have a brain-based disorder like bipolar, you might find your treatments lacking punch. Today Mike shares how the latest brain science is changing psychiatry.

  39. Episode 113 | VULNERABLE

    Few things are more important than having a rock-solid friend where there is true love and trust. Today, Mike shares a practical way to start your "Lifer" team.

  40. Episode 112 | DARK TIMES

    Bad days are rarely as deep and frequent as those experienced by someone with mental illness. Today, Dwayne shares on what is getting him through it all.

  41. Episode 111 | PROTECT THE DREAM

    When it comes to your plans and your life dreams, sometimes just keeping them alive becomes the hardest task. Today Mike and Francis talk about prioritizing.

  42. Episode 109 | DECIDE

    Mental illness can make even the smallest decisions a nail-biting nightmare. So what about the big stuff? Today Mike shares a time-tested formula for peace of mind.

  43. Episode 108 | EMPATHY

    Many people with bipolar disorder are dominated by their emotional brain. Which can be both beautiful and problematic, as Mike shares on today's episode.

  44. Episode 107 | SHAME

    Mental illness means loss of control, which makes it hard to shake off feelings of inferiority and regret. Today, Mike shares on how to counteract this.

  45. Episode 106 | ATTRIBUTES

    The difference between skills and attributes is the difference between having a plan for mental health versus adapting quickly when it decks you in the face.

  46. Episode 105 | RACING

    Ever been held hostage by your own thoughts? In bipolar disorder, this happens quite a lot. Join Mike today as he explains this phenomenon and what to do with it.

  47. Episode 104 | FOGGY

    Bipolar disorder and medications for bipolar can leave you feeling empty and disoriented, otherwise known as "brain fog" as Mike shares on today's show.

  48. Episode 103 | STABILITY

    Very few things take importance over having a foundation built for your management of bipolar disorder. Today, Mike shares his design for success.

  49. Episode 102 | HABITS

    When you get hit with bipolar depression, you will rise or fall to the level of your habits. Mike shares about developing a "playbook" of habits to deliver you.

  50. Episode 101 | DO-OVER

    Do you ever just get stuck on a critical goal? Or maybe worse—do you ever feel like you're failing yourself? Today Mike shares a mental switch to get you moving.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Bipolar is a tricky mental illness to out-smart. Maybe this is you: "I want to gain control over my disorder so that it stops steering me in the wrong directions! How do I get started? What should I do?" These are just some of the big questions Mike Lardi, online coach and bipolar strategist, tackles on a weekly basis in The Bipolar Now Podcast. Through powerful teachings, vivid stories, and mini lifestyle trainings, Mike has designed each episode so that you can take immediate action on the most important elements of masterfully managing this difficult and painful disease. Mike's specialty is getting right to the core of every issue, because he's been there with you. Need to get working again? Have better family support? Start a business or go back to school? Discover why real life owners of this disorder turn to Mike for the "real deal" results they're looking for to build a life they can be proud of.*NOTE: This show has been archived.*

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Mike Lardi

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How many episodes does The Bipolar Now Podcast have?

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What is The Bipolar Now Podcast about?

Bipolar is a tricky mental illness to out-smart. Maybe this is you: "I want to gain control over my disorder so that it stops steering me in the wrong directions! How do I get started? What should I do?" These are just some of the big questions Mike Lardi, online coach and bipolar strategist,...

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The Bipolar Now Podcast is created and hosted by Mike Lardi.
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