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I'm Bipolar. Now What? Recovery, Stability, and Living Well.
Hosted by Louise Barnett · EN
I'm Bipolar. Now What? is the podcast for anyone living with bipolar disorder and wondering what comes next. Hosted by Louise Barnett, a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach and author of Tainted Love: A Bipolar Memoir, this show combines lived experience with practical tools for addiction, recovery, stability, and living well. Each week, you'll find honest conversations about bipolar disorder, medication, therapy, routines, relationships, sobriety, and building a life worth living. Recovery is possible. Stability is possible. Living well is possible.
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109. Bipolar and the Diagnostic Delay
Mar 17, 202500:51:30Tap to summarizeBig Picture Bipolar - We’re tackling one of the biggest challenges in bipolar treatment: diagnostic delays. 🧠 Why bipolar diagnoses are often missed for years📊 The impact of delayed treatment on relationships, finances, and addiction⏳ How early intervention can change livesThis season, I’m sharing my own journey—15 years of depression, chaos, and finally, clarity. If I had known what I know now, would my path have been different?Let’s unmask together. Vulnerability is where healing begins. 💙🎧 Tune in, share your story, and let’s change the conversation.#UnmaskingSobriety #BipolarAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
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108. Tainted Love #3: Luke to Adoption Day - March 3rd 2021
Mar 3, 202500:58:27Tap to summarizeWelcome to Season 3 of Unmasking Sobriety and Mental Health—formerly Together Sober—where we explore the deep connection between addiction and mental health. TThis episode we’re unpacking bipolar disorder and tracing its progression and journey from the lens of Tainted Love #3: Luke.Adoption Day in our family, the day were my daughter found her real dad is March 3rd, 2021. We wouldn't have this day if it weren't for our past. Let’s unmask, connect, and heal together.
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DBT Therapy Crash Course
Feb 17, 202501:02:19Tap to summarize🧠 DBT Therapy Crash Course on the Unmasking Sobriety & Mental Health Podcast (Formally Together S.O.B.E.R.)➡️ Who Can Benefit?✔️ Those with BPD, bipolar, PTSD, substance use, or self-harm tendencies✔️ Parents with children navigating emotional challenges✔️ Anyone seeking healthier relationships & emotional stability🌟 Learn the 4 Core DBT Skills:🔹 Mindfulness 🔹Distress Tolerance 🔹 Emotion Regulation 🔹 Interpersonal Effectiveness #DBT #MentalHealth #EmotionalRegulation #TherapyPodcast #Mindfulness #bipolarunfiltered #lifewithbipolar #bpd
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Triggers Behind Bipolar Mania & Depression
Feb 4, 202500:57:05Tap to summarizeTriggers Behind Bipolar Mania & Depression explores the complex and often unpredictable nature of bipolar disorder, emphasizing how various factors—such as stress, sleep disruption, substance use, hormonal fluctuations, and seasonal changes—can influence manic and depressive episodes. I share personal insights into the challenges of identifying patterns in mood cycles, underscoring the importance of self-awareness, tracking triggers, and developing proactive strategies for managing symptoms. The episode highlights the necessity of sobriety in stabilizing bipolar disorder, the role of a strong care team, and the impact of medication, diet, and lifestyle choices on mental health. By unmasking the realities of bipolar disorder, the podcast encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability, seek support, and take control of their mental well-being.
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Bipolar 101
Jan 20, 202501:18:47Tap to summarize🎓Bipolar 101This episode is a deep dive into the diagnostic criteria for Bipolar 1 & 2 Disorder, breaking down:📌 The 7 criteria for Mania📌 The 9 criteria for DepressionI share real-life examples of what these symptoms look like unmedicated and undiagnosed, and how life changes with medication and diagnosis. Because here’s the truth: these symptoms don’t magically disappear.🎧 Tune in now to gain insight, break stigmas, and learn how to navigate the complexities of Bipolar Disorder.
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Tainted Love #1: Marco
Jan 6, 202500:51:17Tap to summarizeFinding both mental acceptance and sobriety has only been possible through the courageous act of “unmasking”—sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of my story with all of you. Vulnerability is where healing begins. - Let's begin with Marco.
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Josh Halu: "The Psychedelic Exchange"
Apr 1, 202401:09:40Tap to summarizeJosh Halu, Founder and CEO of The Psychedelic Exchange, is a dynamic leader committed to revolutionizing mental health care through the innovative use of psychedelic therapies. With his deep understanding of mental illnesses, including trauma, depression, and PTSD, as well as the unique challenges faced by veterans, Today, Josh is pioneering new approaches in mental health care. He strives to transform the landscape of treatment and support for all, while destigmatizing the use of psychedelic medicines for mental wellness. Get in Touch with Josh: https://linktree.psychex.com/ https://aboutus.psychex.com/ https://psychex.com/ https://psychex.com/psychex-news-blog/ https://www.facebook.com/thepsychedelicxchange https://instagram.com/psychedelicexchange https://www.linkedin.com/company/psychexchange https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQKqc7DRZRdWv_htB8CfBg https://www.tiktok.com/@psychedelicexchange
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Dr. David Lee: "The Sober Way"
Feb 19, 202400:57:28Tap to summarizeFor too long, David buried his suffering and addictions in the shadows. As a recovery coach, a psychologist and a recovered alcoholic/addict, He feels that it is now important for me to be a face and voice of recovery and sobriety. Get in Touch With Dr. David Lee: www.soberway.ae Contact: drdavid@soberway.ae Instagram: @thesoberwaycoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidleesobrietycoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.a.lee.902 TikTok: @thesoberway We've Love to Hear from You! Hello@Louisebarnett.com
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Anish Punjabi: "Music Shattering Stereotypes"
Feb 5, 202400:43:14Tap to summarizeA’niche (Anish Punjabi), is an MIT triple-major graduate and Class President turned Hip-Hop Artist and Producer that is following his heart and passion to pursue his dream and pave the way for others looking to do the same. He thought he had his life figured out at 18 until he discovered his passion for music. Find Anish: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ewlm6YvMpDhiHn2luT6Z7 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV7_CfjPR79-QFLmlYRZljg Website: https://anichemusic.com/ Instagram & Tik-Tok: @anichemusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anichemusic/ Email: anichemgmt@gmail.com Get in Touch with Me: Hello@Louisebarnett.com
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Brain on Fire: Bipolar 1 in 10 Key Defining Moments
Jan 22, 202400:53:35Tap to summarizeSeason 2 kicks off with a deep dive into the top 10 key defining moments of my journey so far, leading me to where I am today, exactly where I need to be. Back from the Abyss Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-from-the-abyss-psychiatry-in-stories/id1469826718?i=1000641421685 I'd love to hear from you!: Hello@louisebarnett.com
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