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This podcast is about a blended family with a son that suffered a traumatic brain injury while running on a pool deck. While recovering from the brain injury he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, OCD and ODD. What ensued was a 14 year battle to raise a

Ricky Shaw Media, LLC


    • Dec 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 70 EPISODES


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    Episode #69- Clarity through Calamity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 30:26


    Diane and Jimmy are back in studio to discuss the weeks and the holiday. Nick make strides and had some clarity. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #68 - Catching Up with Marnie - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 17:56


    It has been a while since we heard from Marnie, Covid and other issues. But we got the opportunity to get together and Cath up. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #67 - Catching Up with Marnie - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 21:03


    It has been a while since we heard from Marnie, Covid and other issues. But we got the opportunity to get together and Cath up. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #66 - Thanksgiving With No Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 21:37


    We made it through Thanksgiving without issues. Family came and Nick was fine. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #65 - Siblings, The Cause and Affect

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 29:29


    Diane and Jimmy got a question from a listener. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #64 - Thanksgiving Crowds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 26:38


    As we prepare for Thanksgiving week, we talk about the day and how it affects Nick. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #63 - New Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 26:05


    As we Progress through the time change weeks, we may have found a new therapist for Nick. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #62 - Dealing with Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 21:36


    Diane and Jimmy talk about dealing with depression and how even we have it. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #61 - That Dreaded Time Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 26:18


    Diane and Jimmy talk about the time change and how it affects Nick's cycles. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #60 - Like Unhitching a Trailer and Letting it Roll Downhill

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 19:39


    Nick, Diane and Jimmy discuss Nick's job and his continuing struggles. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #59 - Taking Care of the Elderly

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 25:09


    Nick is at work but Diane and Jimmy discuss Nick's caring and compassionate side. He loves to take care of people. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #58 - Three Seconds That Changed My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 38:00


    This is a rerun of Episode #1. This week has been a rough week personally with family issues. However this is the start of our journey and the reason we do this Podcast. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #57 - The Bipolar Roller Coaster Ride

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 28:56


    Nick is at work but Diane and Jimmy are in the studio wondering when the ride just falls out from under them. This is the crazy part of the bi polar life. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #56 - Looking for Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 25:10


    Nick is back in the studio and is looking for answers. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #55 - Raw and Unplugged

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2021 28:25


    What you're about to hear is Nick raw and unplugged. He came into the studio to talk about a topic and he had one of those bipolar moments. So do what we do and just sit back and listen. This is just a glimpse into our world. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #54 - Coffee Math

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 21:02


    Nick explains coffee math. Hope this doesn't catch on. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #53 - Nick's Bipolar Moments Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 21:54


    Nick came in to discuss bipolar moments This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #52 - Nicks Bipolar Moments Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 28:04


    Nick came in to discuss Bipolar issues. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #51 - Kicking Frogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 19:40


    Diane, Jimmy and Nick discuss the weather and how a tropical depression is like a bipolar mind. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #50 - Paintings and Bipolar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 17:41


    Diane, Nick and Jimmy talk about Nick's painting and how he channels his energy into his paintings. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #49 - Finding Your Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 20:21


    Diane and Jimmy discuss finding that space where they can retreat, relax and revive. If you don't remove yourself every so often you get burned out living with bi-polar people. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #48 - It's Been A Shit Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 18:34


    Nick was in the studio to talk about his shit week. His car broke down and more. Not been a good week so far. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #47 - Discussing family Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 31:27


    We continue the talk, Nick was in the studio to talk about his upcoming trip to Boston. As you can tell the conversation can run wild without a clear topic but somehow we come back to the point. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #46 - Discussing Family Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 29:02


    Nick was in the studio to talk about his upcoming trip to Boston. As you can tell the conversation can run wild without a clear topic but somehow we come back to the point. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #45 - Output Before Input

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 30:47


    Nick discusses a quote from a favorite designer of his. "Output before input" how social media can tear you down before you even start. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #44 - Three Steps, ADHD is a b!@%&

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 25:16


    Nick is back in the studio to talk about his ADHD. He loose interest around step three. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #43 - Apartment Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 23:20 Transcription Available


    Diane and Jimmy discuss Nick's want of an apartment and set goals to obtain. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #42 - Mood Swings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 15:35 Transcription Available


    Diane, Jimmy and Nick talk about Nicks mood swings and how he could handle them. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #41 - Music and Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 23:38


    Diane, Jimmy and Nick talk about music and how it takes you back and changes your outlook on life. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #40 - Bipolar is a Superpower

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 22:33


    Diane, Jimmy and Nick talk about happy days and the super power that is Bipolar. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #39 - The Body Will Follow The Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 22:57


    Diane, Jimmy and Nick discuss the approach to a new time in Nick's life. The Body will follow the mind. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #38 - Consistently Inconsistent Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 21:51


    Diane, Jimmy and Nick discuss consistence and how Nick has issues with it. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #37 - Consistently Inconsistent Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 28:38


    Diane, Jimmy and Nick discuss consistence and how Nick has issues with it. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #36 - Being the Step Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 31:53


    Diane and Jimmy discuss how Jimmy coped with being the step dad and how he faced the challenges. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #35 - Bipolar weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 31:59


    Diane and jimmy discuss the last few weeks as Nick experiences some bi-polar weeks. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #34 - Hind Sight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 35:37


    Diane and Jimmy discuss Diane's past marriage and how it affects Nick today. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #33 - Money Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 24:02


    Diane and Jimmy discuss Nick's obsession with spending money and how it drives him once he knows he has some. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #32 - Social Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 27:27


    Diane and Jimmy discuss their day with Nick and his social Anxiety issues. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #31- Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 35:25


    Diane and Jimmy discuss Nicks goals and putting more on himself till the point of failure. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #30 - Frustration

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 33:41


    Diane and Jimmy discuss their frustrations with situations that they face with their Bipolar child. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #29 - Coke or Pepsi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 34:02


    Nick came in to the studio and started asking Jimmy questions. This is their typical conversation style. It's fun to watch and even funny to listen to. You never know what's coming next. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #28 - Family Trips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 10:55


    The Bi Polar millennial talks about family trips and the great time we had. Support this podcast

    Episode #27 - Talking to Myself

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 15:23


    The Bi Polar Millennial explains how he had the best conversation with himself. The laughter still rings through the studio. Support this podcast

    Episode #26 - Rough week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 43:14


    Diane and Jimmy discuss the week they had, three days and three funerals. The middle one was tough as it involved a fireman that took his own life. Knowing this brings back bad memories. They discuss how they cope and handle the stress of raising a Bi Polar child. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #25 - Marnie and Russ for New Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 58:19


    Diane, jimmy, Marnie and Russ sit down and discuss the year gone by and the 2021 goals . This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.). Support this podcast

    Episode #24 - Medication Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 33:34


    Diane and Jimmy sit down to discuss changes in medication and changes that they have seen. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.) Support this podcast

    Episode #23 - Diane and Nick

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 49:53


    Diane and Nick are back in the studio to discuss the changes in Nicks medication. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.) Support this podcast

    Episode #22 - Tea with Marnie, Affects

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 38:50


    Diane and Marnie discuss the affects of this show and how we are reaching people. There are more people that are hurting and need to feel that they are not alone. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.) Support this podcast

    Episode #21 - Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 28:46


    Diane and Jimmy talk about changes that came to the house. Caleb moves out in May, Sami August. Nick moves to a new room and more. This broadcast produced and copyrighted by Rick Shaw Media, LLC. https://rickyshawmedia.com./ (https://rickyshawmedia.com.) Support this podcast

    Episode #20 - Vacation with Russ and Marnie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 37:05


    Diane and Jimmy take a short, long weekend in St Augustine, FL with Russ and Marnie their friends. These couples have so much in common, travel, work and bipolar son's. Support this podcast

    Episode #19 - Tea with Marnie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 42:29


    Diane and Marnie have tea and discuss the issues they face everyday. It's a time of reflection and therapy. Support this podcast

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