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Inside Bipolar — 137 episodes

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1

When Joy Goes Missing: Understanding Anhedonia in Bipolar Disorder

2

Can I Stop My Bipolar Meds?  Cold Turkey vs Tapering

3

BONUS: Headlines of Horror: Schizophrenia Portrayals in News Media

4

Solo Parenting with Bipolar: Staying Stable as a Single Parent

5

Getting to Work with Bipolar: Excel at the Job and Live Better

6

Physical Health and Bipolar: How to Live Better and Longer

7

When Emotions Are Mistaken for Bipolar Symptoms

8

Paranoia in Bipolar: Anxiety vs. Psychosis

9

The ‘Inside Bipolar’ Experiment: Why This Wasn’t Supposed to Work

10

Bipolar Advocacy 101: From Political Change to Family Boundaries

11

From Panic to Peace: Self-Calming Tactics for Bipolar Disorder

12

Traveling with Bipolar: Tips That Actually Work

13

Addressing Racial & Ethnic Groups in Bipolar Care: Stigma and Misdiagnosis Exposed

14

Parenthood, Choice, and Bipolar: Reproductive Justice Explain

15

How to Find Hope When Bipolar Steals It Away

16

Fish Oil and Bipolar: Hype or Helpful?

17

Unpacking the Binge Eating Disorder and Bipolar Connection

18

Hypochondria (aka Illness Anxiety Disorder) in Bipolar Disorder Examined

19

Beyond Pills: Proven, Science-Based Approaches to Bipolar Management

20

Firing Your Mental Health Provider: Ending Gracefully, Safely, and Professionally

21

Do You Feel Taken Advantage Of Due to Bipolar?

22

Why Can’t You See It? Understanding 'Lack of Insight' in Bipolar Disorder

23

New Diagnosis or Managing for Years? Learn to Live Well with Bipolar (Part 2 of 2)

24

New Bipolar Diagnosis? All the Basics Unlocked (Part 1 of 2)

25

Breaking Stigma in Women’s Mental Health with Kit Wallis

26

The Bipolar Hack I Ignored for Years: Our Host’s Personal Walking Story

27

Frozen Truths: Catatonia in Bipolar Disorder

28

Never Surrender! Staying Committed to Bipolar Treatment

29

Schizoaffective & Bipolar: What’s the Connection?

30

OCD & Bipolar: Unraveling Potential Intersections

31

When Trauma and Bipolar Collide

32

Struggles of Low Sex Drive (Hyposexuality) in Bipolar Disorder

33

ECT: Medical Torture or Effective Treatment? (Electroconvulsive Therapy)

34

Unpacking Bipolar Rage: What’s Real and What’s Not

35

ADHD and Bipolar: Untangling the Overlap

36

When Friends Wish Mania Would Return

37

How to Talk with Your Psychiatrist: Bridging the Communication Gap

38

Love or Mania? Understanding the Differences with Bipolar Disorder

39

Doomscrolling and Bipolar: How to Break Free

40

Is Hypomania Controllable? Myths, Realities, and Risks

41

Bipolar Relapse: Personal Journey of Warning Signs, Support, and Recovery

42

Understanding Cyclothymia and Exploring ‘Bipolar Tendencies’

43

Managing Cluttered, Racing, and Disordered Thoughts

44

Turning Stress into Strength: Bipolar Management Strategies

45

Thriving at Work with Bipolar: Handling Symptoms and Setting Boundaries

46

Treatment-Resistant Bipolar: Myth, Misunderstanding, or Medical Fact?

47

When Bipolar Treatment Is Refused: What Can Loved Ones Do?

48

Keto for Bipolar: Cure or Craze?

49

Beyond Spa Days: Self-Care and the 8 Dimensions of Wellness

50

Top 10 Most Common Bipolar Questions Answered

51

Dodging Bipolar Relapse in January: Beating Holiday Havoc

52

Love & Marriage: Tackling Relationship Challenges with Bipolar Disorder

53

Self-Sabotage and Bipolar: Breaking the Cycle

54

Seasonal Bipolar: Can Weather Really Cause Symptoms?

55

Overcoming Internalized Shame and Guilt in Bipolar Disorder

56

Bipolar Mixed Episodes: Navigating the Unthinkable

57

Fear of Relapse? Navigating the Lingering Shadows of Bipolar Disorder

58

Work-Life Balance Is a Scam: What It Really Means for Bipolar Disorder

59

Navigating Friendships and Support: Building a Balanced Bipolar Support System

60

The Impact of Menstrual Cycles and Hormonal Fluctuations on Bipolar Disorder

61

Answering the Overlooked: Bipolar’s Brain Changes, Vertigo, TMS, and More (From Listener Questions)

62

How Is Bipolar Disorder Diagnosed?

63

Overcoming Negative Thoughts and Embracing Positivity with Bipolar Disorder

64

The Truth About Resilience with Bipolar Disorder

65

Pinpointing Recovery: Defining ‘Regular’ Moods and Self-Directed Goals in Bipolar Disorder

66

Bipolar Psychosis: Demons, Delusions, and Hallucinations

67

Psychiatry's Controversies: Overprescription, Skepticism, and Finding the Middle Ground

68

Signs of Progress: How to Recognize Recovery With Bipolar Disorder

69

Navigating the Zombie Effect: Emotional Blunting with Bipolar Disorder

70

Essential Questions to Ask About Your Bipolar Diagnosis and Treatment

71

Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: A Deep Dive into Its Origins and Impact

72

Unpacking the Psych Appointment: Questions, Expectations, and Outcomes

73

Off the Meds: Navigating Bipolar Treatment Challenges

74

Humor and Breaking Stigma: Joking about Bipolar Disorder

75

Losing Your Provider: Navigating the Therapeutic Relationship from Beginning to End

76

Navigating Family Support: The Partnership Paradigm with Bipolar Disorder

77

Busting Bipolar Myths: Uncovering the Truths Behind the Lies

78

Mood Stabilizers: Unraveling the Mysteries of These Medications

79

Speed Shift from Mania to Steady Thoughts (and How to Manage)

80

Exploring the Gritty and Ugly Sides of Bipolar

81

Is “I’m Bipolar” a Stigmatizing Statement?

82

Managing Urges and Impulses with Bipolar

83

Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar. Why the Confusion?

84

Attending College with Bipolar Disorder

85

Maintaining Long-Term Recovery with Bipolar Disorder

86

Annoying Things Psych Docs Say to Patients

87

Does What You Eat Affect Bipolar?

88

Brain Fog and How to Manage It

89

Host's Mom Shares Family Perspective of Bipolar

90

In-Patient Hospitalizations: How to Stay Prepared

91

Alcohol’s Impact on Bipolar Disorder

92

Is Hypomania “Just” Less Severe Mania?

93

5 People For Your Support Team (That You Coach)

94

Families Seeking Forgiveness After Recovery (Part 2 of 2)

95

Families Are Complicated and Bipolar Doesn’t Help (Part 1 of 2)

96

Second Opinion for Bipolar Disorder Diagnosis

97

Mania Stay and Depression Go? Treatment Options for Bipolar Symptoms

98

Using Supplements to Treat Bipolar Disorder

99

Are Routines Helpful to Manage Bipolar Disorder?

100

Is Mania Always Happy? All About Dysphoric Mania

101

Is Overeating an Example of Self-Medication?

102

Can Cannabis / Marijuana Treat Bipolar Disorder?

103

What Is Rapid Cycling? (And What We Often Get Wrong)

104

Mom Shares How Childbirth Led to Bipolar Diagnosis

105

How Can I Tell If My Child Has Bipolar Disorder?

106

Does Hollywood Portray Life with Bipolar Accurately?

107

Owning Our Mistakes Caused by Bipolar Symptoms

108

Managing Marriage and Bipolar Disorder

109

Is Happiness Possible with Bipolar?

110

Stopping Bipolar Mania Before It Starts

111

Defeating Depression with Bipolar Disorder

112

Should You Tell Kids About Your Bipolar Diagnosis?

113

Is Mania a Good or Bad Symptom of Bipolar Disorder?

114

Surviving Family Gatherings While Managing Bipolar

115

Handling Grief While Managing Bipolar Disorder

116

Coping with Agitation and Irritability with Bipolar Disorder

117

Handling Insensitive Comments About Bipolar Disorder

118

Understanding Lack of Insight (Anosognosia) in Bipolar Disorder

119

Feeling Tired Because of Bipolar Disorder?

120

Important Announcement From the Inside Bipolar Podcast

121

How Does Aging Impact Bipolar Disorder?

122

Need Help Dating with Bipolar Disorder?

123

Coping with Pessimism and Bipolar Disorder

124

Co-Occurring PTSD and Bipolar Disorder: Everything You Need to Know

125

Ruminations and Repeating Thoughts with Bipolar Disorder

126

Returning to Work After an Absence Caused by Bipolar Disorder

127

Workplace Disclosure of Bipolar Disorder

128

Things That Annoy Your Psychiatrist (That They’ll Never Tell You)

129

Disclosing Bipolar to Friends and Colleagues

130

Medication Noncompliance in Bipolar Disorder

131

Why Is There a Type 1 and 2 in Bipolar Disorder?

132

Pregnancy Considerations with Bipolar Disorder

133

Diagnosis Flip-Flop with Bipolar Disorder

134

Combatting Sexual Side Effects With Your Doctor

135

Inpatient Commitment Trauma in Bipolar Disorder

136

Deconstructing Hypersexuality in Bipolar Disorder

137

Do Medical Professionals Know Best When It Comes to Bipolar Disorder?