The Bipolar Now Podcast

As we surpass 3 years of weekly podcasts, Mike takes a minute to share about the future of living in freedom as a person with bipolar disorder.

Today's very special guests Matthew and Chantal from 5th Place in South Africa share about the critical importance of emotional mastery for mental health. They've given with us a unique resource link at: 5th.place/bnp  Discover emotional fitness classes and digital courses that take the principles from today's show right into your everyday life, along with a Bipolar Now Podcast discount code to apply at checkout.

Today's show concludes this series on the purpose of cultivating peace within ourselves, making peace with our diagnosis, and in handling inner conflicts.

This week we dive further into feeling comfortable with our diagnosis of bipolar when spending time with our families and significant others.

In this three-week series we launch into the essential elements required to feel at home with something as uncomfortable as a bipolar diagnosis.

On today's show, Mike and Matt discuss the uses for and creation process of crafting a Wellness Recovery Action Plan that responds to life with mental illness.

Seems like we hear this word all the time—“Wellness”. But what does it really mean? And can we still pursue it when there's recurring mental illness?

So many things get in the way of you moving forward, let alone when you live with mental illness. Mike and Matt dive into stories of getting around this.

Limiting beliefs go hand in hand with the ongoing experience of mental illness. That's why building a bigger identity is paramount, as Mike and Matt explore today.

Sometimes we need to clean out the system junk piling up in our brains. Today Mike and Matt reboot the new year with fresh and exciting plans for the world of mental health.

Christmas is all about Jesus, but did you know His revolutionary life was powered by a Father who never wanted to be without you? Mike shares the story of the situation surrounding the Son of God at His birth as a parallel to our world today in search of restoration.

Medication switches are almost guaranteed to happen in your treatment of manic depression. Mike shares on how to prepare for the worst of it.

Does 2022 seem like an impossible place already? Do you wish you could punch through the noise? On today's show Mike shares on goal crafting for overcoming all.

Living with manic depression makes you want to forget the past like a bad dream. But as Mike shares today, reflection is the way forward to new freedoms.

Going up in waists and tastes is part of living with many treatments for manic depression. But there are practical tips for getting back to your favorite body.

Success is good for your brain. So what prevents you from doing the best work of your life? Mike tackles mental illness in the workplace on today's episode.

Do you love a good redemption story? Today Ashley shares how her bipolar journey has brought her to a better place, and given her a new outlook.

Depression is like an ongoing assault when you have bipolar disorder. But there is a simple way to live above the shame and to have a new future.

When alcohol takes over your life the results are brutal. But there's joy in a life beyond addiction, as tribe leader James shares with us on today's episode.

Do you ever feel like “damaged goods” when it comes to dating? Mike takes today to show you how to be naked and unashamed about your diagnosis.

Does it feel like you're going in circles trying to deal with mental illness? On today's episode, Mike shows you how to stop spinning so you can move forward.

If you ever find yourself avoiding a new path in life, it's because it's uncomfortable. But as Mike shares today, you'll miss out on the joy of purpose.

Starting something new can be incredibly daunting, even if you've experienced hard work and great success before, as Joanne “Coach P” McCallie shares with us today.

Sometimes it's hard to know where worry ends and anxiety takes over, much less what to do about it as Mike shares on today's episode of the show.

Part of the fear of fresh opportunities is the fear of failure, especially when there's a bipolar disorder. Mike shares some practical tips on pushing past this.

Ever find that your mornings are a wasted space? Today Mike shows you how to take back the time you need to get up and make it count.

When someone makes you feel sick and tired or scared to confront them, it's a problem with broken boundaries as Mike explains in today's episode.

Getting relationships right seems like an impossible task when mental illness is in the picture. Today you'll learn that fighting for love causes the unexpected.

There's no getting around the need for safety when mental illness is in the picture. Mike shares how he built this critical social system on today's show.

Bipolar disorder makes life uncomfortable, in more ways than one. So how do you reclaim space for yourself? Mike shares a few powerful ideas on today's episode.

Sometimes even with the best intentions and hard work we can get ourselves off track. Today Mike shares how he does his mid-year tune-up on goals.

What you believe about yourself is the key to quicker recoveries from mental illness, not to mention unlocking attractive new realities, as Mike shares today.

Maybe there's nothing more frustrating than when your own closest friends and family don't believe your mental health diagnosis, as Mike shares on today's episode.

Summer comes bundled with good vibes, good barbeque, and great concerts. But for people with bipolar disorders, it also gets packed with manic episodes.

Many people feel cheated out of the life they want when they get a bipolar diagnosis. Today Mike shows off a practical exercise that can gain back lost time.

There's no shortage of things to worry about when you're a teenager! Mike and Lise share on some ways to support young adults in their mental health.

If you're exhausted by our always on, work-til-you-drop culture, then today's episode will teach you how to claim back the space you need to truly relax.

If you have a brain-based disorder like bipolar, you might find your treatments lacking punch. Today Mike shares how the latest brain science is changing psychiatry.

Few things are more important than having a rock-solid friend where there is true love and trust. Today, Mike shares a practical way to start your “Lifer” team.

Bad days are rarely as deep and frequent as those experienced by someone with mental illness. Today, Dwayne shares on what is getting him through it all.

When it comes to your plans and your life dreams, sometimes just keeping them alive becomes the hardest task. Today Mike and Francis talk about prioritizing.

This episode is rough. Self-harm is anything you do on purpose to injure yourself physically. Mike spends time today with this serious and delicate topic.

Mental illness can make even the smallest decisions a nail-biting nightmare. So what about the big stuff? Today Mike shares a time-tested formula for peace of mind.

Many people with bipolar disorder are dominated by their emotional brain. Which can be both beautiful and problematic, as Mike shares on today's episode.

Mental illness means loss of control, which makes it hard to shake off feelings of inferiority and regret. Today, Mike shares on how to counteract this.

The difference between skills and attributes is the difference between having a plan for mental health versus adapting quickly when it decks you in the face.

Ever been held hostage by your own thoughts? In bipolar disorder, this happens quite a lot. Join Mike today as he explains this phenomenon and what to do with it.

Bipolar disorder and medications for bipolar can leave you feeling empty and disoriented, otherwise known as “brain fog” as Mike shares on today's show.

Very few things take importance over having a foundation built for your management of bipolar disorder. Today, Mike shares his design for success.

When you get hit with bipolar depression, you will rise or fall to the level of your habits. Mike shares about developing a “playbook” of habits to deliver you.

Do you ever just get stuck on a critical goal? Or maybe worse—do you ever feel like you're failing yourself? Today Mike shares a mental switch to get you moving.