The Bipolar Diaries

Anastasia and Leah are discussing their experiences when it comes to dating and when it has been the right time to share with a flame that you have Bipolar. Laugh along as they compare their dating faux-pas and explain their dating journey so far.  Leah's Instagram: @leahcharlesking Anastasia's Instagram: @anastasiamclean Illuminate Mental Health: @illuminatemh The Bipolar Diaries: @thebipolardiaries_    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Anastasia & Leah discuss the difference types of Bipolar especially between Leah's diagnosis of Bipolar 1 and Anastasia's of Bipolar 2. Is Leah misdiagnosed Bipolar 1 or has she slipped into Bipolar 2?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first episode of Bipolar Unfiltered! This week Anastasia and Leah are discussing the differences in their upbringing and diagnosis. From their surrounding environment to their family support, they bring to light how different everyone's journey with Bipolar can be and how they made it to wear they are today.    Leah's Instagram: @leahcharlesking Anastasia's Instagram: @anastasiamclean Illuminate Mental Health: @illuminatemh The Bipolar Diaries: @thebipolardiaries_See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leah Charles King and Anastasia McLean are back together for their new podcast mini-series, BIPOLAR UNFILTERED. Together, they will bring you an insight into a more unfiltered world when it comes to their Bipolar, the vast difference between their experiences and where they do find common ground. Be ready to laugh, maybe even cry but most of all, encouraged to be unapologetically yourself.  Leah's Instagram: @leahcharlesking Anastasia's Instagram: @anastasiamclean Illuminate Mental Health: @illuminatemh The Bipolar Diaries: @thebipolardiaries_ Tik Tok LCK: @leahcharlesking TikTok: @thebipolardiaries  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode we look into (or try to) the connection between Bipolar Disorder and Autoimmune Disorders. I talk through the ones I've been diagnosed with and the impact they have had on my life.  Follow me on Instagram: @thebipolardiaries_ TikTok: @thebipolardiariesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ana's been getting around...from one date to the next and changing the mindset if things don't work out, it's because of Bipolar.  Follow me on Instagram: @thebipolardiaries_ TikTok: @thebipolardiaries Now live: www.thebipolardiaries.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome the hosts of ADHD AF (As Females) Laura & Dawn. They take us through their ADHD diagnosis, the difference in symptoms, discuss the impact the media has and the struggles they have faced through out their whole life.  IG @adhdasfemales @lauraisadhdaf @dawnisadhdaf  www.adhdasfemales.com Follow me on Instagram: @thebipolardiaries_ TikTok: @thebipolardiaries Now live: www.thebipolardiaries.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are discussing the importance of getting blood tests for medication, the issues with private health care in the uk, and the dangers of the hustle culture.  Follow me on Instagram: @thebipolardiaries_ TikTok: @thebipolardiaries Now live: www.thebipolardiaries.co.ukSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRIGGER WARNING: Following episode contains conversation of self-harm. Leah Charles-King joins me this week to discuss her journey from being diagnosed with Bipolar 1 disorder. Taking us through from when she first recognised her symptoms, how she was diagnosed and how she deals with this being in the public eye.  You can follow Leah on Instagram here: @leahcharlesking Also check out her new account for Illuminate Mental Health: @illuminatemh Follow me on Instagram: @thebipolardiaries_ TikTok: @thebipolardiaries Also coming soon: thebipolardiaries.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My flatmate, Emma Phillips, talks about her experience living with someone who has Bipolar as well as her own journey in therapy and resolving trauma.  Follow me on Instagram: @thebipolardiaries_ TikTok: @thebipolardiaries Also coming soon: thebipolardiaries.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The VERY brief History & Science of Bipolar Disorder according to me, Anastasia McLean.  Did you know was first talked about in 460 BC by Hippocrates? And that Bipolar can be seen on an MRI scan? Neither did I! Find out more interesting facts about this fascinating mental illness how its come to be understood through history. Have a listen to The Huberman Lab episode ‘The Science and treatment of Bipolar Disorder' Follow me on Instagram: @thebipolardiaries_ TikTok: @thebipolardiaries Also coming soon: thebipolardiaries.co.uk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I am joined by one of my dearest friends, Harry Jordan, to talk about Bipolar & Psychosis. Harry has a truly unique story and experienced acute onset psychosis after graduating from High School. Harry also talks about his volunteer work for Batyr and Sane Australia and the importance on educating people around Psychosis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trigger Warning: This weeks episode discusses topics that may be harmful to some such as alcoholism, addiction, sexual assault and trauma. Please proceed with caution.  This week we welcome Emily Carter, the founder of Sober Girl Club as she discusses her journey with sobriety, her life before and after and the relationships she's formed. We openly discuss the relationship between mental health and alcohol and the support Emily has received whilst starting her new life being sober. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are jumping back into dating, picking up where we left off last season with the one and only 'Tennis Guy.' In this episode I talk about the continuous struggle that comes with the dating game and questioning whether potential suitors are 'put off' by my Bipolar. I've spent my life thinking I would be 'lucky' to find someone who would tolerate me and my Bipolar...but it's time that toxic way of thinking came to an end.  IG: @thebipolardiaries_ TT: @thebipolardiaries  FB: The Bipolar Diaries Podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back everyone! This week we will be catching up on life and what followed after last season. This episode will discuss the difficulties of traveling with Bipolar, the triggers with visiting home and what I needed to do to feel healthy and safe.  Please proceed with caution as this episode discusses trauma and ED's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRIGGER WARNING: Please proceed with caution when listening to this weeks episode. During the episode I discuss my recent struggle with depression after a hypo-manic episode. This episode also contains the retelling of when I had thoughts of ending life. Please remember that it does get better and nothing is permanent and we are all still learning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I'm talking about my issues with anger. Anger has played a major role in my life since a very young age and I'm curious as to what drives it - is it my Bipolar, my personality, or frustration from feeling misunderstood the majority of my life? I open up about the mistakes I've made from being angry and how I'm trying to manage it.  Disclaimer: I do not condone violence in my life and all stories are from an unhappy time in my life that I have had to learn and grow from. I have taken accountability for all my actions. Please proceed with caution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I'm joined by Australian Comedian Bec Charlwood. She discusses her journey being diagnosed with Bipolar 2, what her life was like before her diagnosis, the impact of medication and her first hypo-manic episode.  Bec speaks openly about Bipolar in her stand-up shows to help educate her audience through humour. And yes...she is indeed funnier than me!  You can find Bec on Instagram - @charlbecwoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I'm spilling all the tea on my sister's amazing wedding. I talk about mentally preparing for the wedding and how I handled getting back into work. No surprise, I also went on a few dates and may have taken the preparation for one a little too far... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh O'Keeffe is back and this time we are talking about sex! Hugh and I dive deep into our insecurities when it comes to sex, our first ever solo sexual experiences and whether or not porn has ruined our perception. Hugh gives over some great tips for how he is able to manage his insecurities that I'm certainly going to try. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Season 4!  To kick off this episode we are talking about my recent experience with handling yet another birthday and the guilt that comes with it for me. I also discuss the different times over the past few months where I've felt misunderstood and how I've reacted.  Please remember, every episode is from my own perspective and the opinions I have formed over my journey with Bipolar.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the final episode of the season! Recently you sent in questions relating to the content from Season 3. Well I'm here to answer all your burning questions. Watch this space for the Season 4 release date!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Am I the drama? I seem to sometimes make my life more chaotic and dramatic especially when it comes to men. Not only that, my insane confidence and arrogance lands me in sticky situations which see's me flip flopping my feelings on a daily basis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining me this week is rising Tik Tok star and Certified CBT Practitioner Amy Millie. We discuss her Bipolar misdiagnosis, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnosis and her time in hospital. You can find Amy on Instagram at Tik Tok - @itsamymillieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I am joined by Oscar Page, my fabulous PT. Over our training we have shared thoughts, stories and ideas about living with our disabilities, only to find so much common ground. It was also amazing to hear a first hand experience of an ADHD'er and the in-depth research Oscar has done into his Neurodiversity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week is short and sweet just how I like my small talk. We are discussing MENTAL STIMULATION. I'm trying to discover why I'm not mentally stimulated by what 'normal' people are stimulated by. Am I a bad person for feeling bored during times I shouldn't? Do I need to be more considerate to the people around me? And the most important question...is this my Bipolar? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I reflect on the past few weeks and try to figure out what I believe may have triggered or pushed me into a hypo-manic episode. Listen to the shameful ways I've spent Bipolar Day, the crippling anxiety to show my face at work and my research into the relationship between your gut and mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks episode I'm diving a little deeper into my time in high school and what made it such a bad experience. From feeling confused, misunderstood and my own demons... let's just say it was a rough ride!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I'm giving an overdue update on my disaster of a dating life...but we can only go up from here. From one night stands, someone I really liked and the insecurities I still face when it comes to intimacy, we get into the details you didn't even know you wanted hear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I'm joined by my close friend Lucinda Hill. We have bonded over the past year of knowing each other and have found common ground with our Anxiety. Most people who suffer from Bipolar experience symptoms of Anxiety, which is a common mental health issue that impacts almost everyone at some point in their lives. I wanted to briefly touch on the different Anxieties we both face and how differently we might tackle them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks episode explores my spending habits when in an episode. A common trait that people may experience when in an episode (typically manic or hypo-manic) is their excessive spending. I have had my fair share of ridiculous purchases but from research and being aware of my Bipolar, been able to pin-point when I may be in an episode. I also touch on the different themes of spending people may fall into that researchers noticed. Reminder: These views and opinions are my own and include research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are joined by lleo, my all time favourite musician based in the UK. It's common for people with Bipolar to be creative AF so we talk to lleo about her Bipolar journey and explore the drive behind her Bipolar Pop bangers. Follow lleo on instagram, watch her awesome tik toks and listen to her music - handles below. Instagram: @lleoworld Tik Tok: lleoworld Spotify: Lleo Twitter: @lleoworld See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trigger Warning: The following episode contains topics that some people may find sensitive and triggering. This episode is based off personal findings, journey, opinion and is not definitively proven. I am in recovery from an Eating Disorder which started when I was 18. In this episode I discuss the connection I see, and that research suggests, between Bipolar and Eating Disorders and where I am at now. Please proceed with caution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are joined by Hugh O'keeffe, the Assistant Director at Mosaic Trust in the UK. He shares his struggles with alcohol in the past, the troubles he had with his mental health and his path to accepting himself. He is open, honest and has nothing to hide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's back! And reflecting on what was the year 2021 and all the amazing things to come in 2022. The New Year's resolutions are set and it's time to thrive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BONUS EPISODE ALERT! This week I've sat down with Anish Suri, the found of a new app launch September 25th, Bipolar Buddy. Anish takes me through his own personal journey with Bipolar Disorder, his process for creating the app, its amazing features and what everyone can expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I'm answering all of your burning questions about Season 2!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks episode I discuss the impact Bipolar has had in my previous workplaces, how I've grown from the negatives, and sharing my diagnosis with a company… does that harm my future with them?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks episode I discuss what it's like to be single and living with Bipolar. I thrive being single and struggle to hold down a relationship. Is it because of my Bipolar? I'm the best version of myself when I'm alone and not romantically involved… will this ever change?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I travelled to Spain for a little me time. It was the perfect opportunity for me to reflect on my past travelling experiences and how my Bipolar has impacted those trips. I wish I was someone that loves to travel around the world, jumping from one country to the next…but that's just not me.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: Sensitive and Triggering content. This weeks episode is like no other. The whole point of this Podcast is to educate and help people to relate to Bipolar Disorder, which means I need to be showing the other side so many of us try to hide away….The Downside. In this episode I discuss how I've been feeling for the past few months, lost, confused, depressed, and where this may be coming from. Unlike all my past episodes, this one will not display any humour or entertainment, it is raw feelings and emotions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My legend of an ex-boyfriend was kind enough to join me for this weeks episode. He was with me pre, during and post diagnosis...which means he's seen it all! We discuss our relationship dynamic, what I was like as a person and how he dealt with having a partner who was going through a major life transition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks episode is based all around my recent birthday....a day that overwhelms me greatly. I take you through the events of that week, my feelings of depression leading up to it, what helps me cope and post happy vibes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Ellie Carpenter, officially the first Bipolar Queen to guest star on The Bipolar Diaries. Ellie and I have bonded over our diagnosis and the endless amount of similarities we have to each other. Ellie is joining me today to discuss her own journey with Bipolar, breakdown some myths, and how she has related to The Bipolar Diaries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode stars a very special guest, my beautiful mother, Carolyn. Similar to Episode 9 in Season 1 - My family's little devil, this discusses the relationship between a mother and a daughter and their journey to understand mental health. We discusses our different characteristics, past memories and what life could have been.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Season 2! This episode discusses the multiple filing cabinets in my brain that are constantly open!! It's one of the best ways I've been able to explain a component of my Bipolar about how confusing life can be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode, I answer your questions received through Instagram anonymously. I was asked ‘How to know if you have the right diagnosis?' through to, ‘What's the craziest thing you've done while manic?'. Thank you for all your questions and hopefully you enjoy my answers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weeks episode features The BPD's first guest, Ali McLean, my big sister. She has joined me to discuss what it was like growing up with a sibling suffering from mental health issues. She gives listeners an insight from the family's perspective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode, I discuss my love/hate relationship with my birthday. I touch on the overwhelming pressure I feel on my birthday, the gratitude I have to still being here and the aftermath.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Bonus Episode that does not follow the blogs, I discuss my journey over the Christmas Holidays and lockdown in London and returning a positive Covid Test. I talk about the impact it had on not only my body physically, also mentally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I discuss my sixth blog post on Bipolar and Boyfriends. I happened to have a boyfriend at each major part of my life in regards to Bipolar - through pre-diagnosis, during diagnosis and post diagnosis. It's interesting to see how I handled myself in each relationship and my mental health during each one. They all taught me something different that I'll carry with me forever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.