In this first episode of our season 2, we meet and learn the story of Ann Marie Kallberg. Ann Marie, also known as @babewithbipolar on Instagram, is not only living with her bipolar disorder, she is also openly sharing her "messy" and full life experiences to help others lessen the stigma of living with mental illness. Her story is refreshing in its honesty and transparency.

Key Takeaways

- Living with mental illness should carry no greater stigma than living with a physical illness.

- Don't be afraid to be open about mental illness.

- Being open about mental illness allows you to take ownership over your condition and can help others open up about theirs.

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On August 14, 1981, Rod broke his neck while making a tackle that left him paralyzed from the neck down. In a split second, he went from athlete to quadriplegic. Get Back Up is the story of Rod's life journey and provides a detailed account of what it’s like to be handicapped, how to overcome it and how to thrive. The book gives you a look into trying legal cases through the eyes of a handicapped lawyer. The book’s purpose is to hopefully motivate you to not allow life’s sometimes devastating twists and turns ruin your quest for a great life. If your life is perfect and you have never suffered a tragedy, this book may not be for you. For the rest of us who have hit a bump or two on the road of life and are still trying to make it happen, this is your book.