In this episode, I explore the intersection of bipolar disorder and spiritual experiences with Mari Beth Lutes, author of Is this a Spiritual Awakening? Or my Bipolar? We talk about what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder, practical tools for navigating it, and how it can sometimes open a door to the metaphysical, connecting us to spirits, God, and deeper realities. We talk about clairvoyance, addiction, alcohol, meditation, psychedelics, mediumship, and the blurry line between mania and spiritual connection. Mari also gives me a card reading and helps me navigate my own journey of self-understanding. Whether you're skeptical or curious about the unseen world and its links to bipolar, this conversation invites you to explore new dimensions with Mari Beth Lutes.

RESOURCES

BOOKS
- Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch
- Bipolar Disorder for Dummies by Candida Fink
- Seth Speaks by Jane Roberts (book)
- Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
- One by Richard Bach
- The Big Book (Alcoholics Anonymous)
- The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide by David Miklowitz
- The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

CARDS
- Angels and Ancestors Oracle Cards
- Talking to Heaven Mediumship Cards
- The Soul's Journey Lesson Cards

MOVIES
- Titanic
- Indigo
- What the Bleep Do We Know!?

ORGANIZATIONS
- Al-anon
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Amen Clinics
- Families Anonymous
- Nar-Anon
- NROTC
- University of North Carolina
- VA

PEOPLE
- Michael (archangel)
- Daniel Amen
- Fyodor Dostoevsky
- James Van Praagh
- Jane Roberts
- Leonardo DiCaprio
- Long Island Medium
- Mario Fields
- Neale Donald Walsch
- Phil McGraw
- Richard Bach

PLACES
- Bakersfield
- Camp Lejeune
- Caribbean
- Chautauqua Lake
- Hokkaido
- Lily Dale
- Okinawa
- Jacksonville, NC
- Outer Banks
- Sanctuary of Truth
- Utah
- Washington D.C. Temple
- Wilmington, NC

**Connect and Learn More**
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LinkedIn: /mari-lutes-677868186