Podcast appearances and mentions of Julie A Fast

Divorce can be especially difficult when one partner has a serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or psychotic disorders. The mood swings, erratic behavior, and episodes of psychosis can make communication, decision-making, and co-parenting challenging, adding stress to an already complex process. For those navigating divorce, balancing compassion for a partner's mental health with the need for personal safety is crucial. In this episode, we're joined by Julie A. Fast, a leading expert on bipolar and psychotic disorders, and author of Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder & Psychotic Disorders: Understanding and Helping Your Partner. Julie shares practical advice on managing relationships affected by mental illness, offering insights into setting boundaries, protecting your mental health, and navigating divorce and custody issues. If you're dealing with mental illness in a relationship, this episode is packed with essential tips for finding stability and support. Connect with Julie: Website: https://juliefast.com/ Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheStableBed/ Be the Winner of the Book Free Gift: Email admin@journeybeyonddivorce.com you mental health story and you will immediately be entered to win one of Julie's books. Winner to be announced on January 6th 2025 Follow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Juliefast/ Journey Beyond Divorce Resources: Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com  Follow JBD on Instagram: @journey_beyond_divorce A word from our sponsors: Soberlink is a revolutionary tool designed to support individuals in their journey to sobriety. As a leading provider of remote alcohol monitoring, Soberlink offers a secure and reliable solution that helps people stay accountable and transparent in their recovery process. We're grateful for Soberlink's commitment to enhancing the recovery process and providing valuable resources to our listeners. Learn more about how Soberlink can make a difference in your journey at www.soberlink.com/jbd ======= TalkingParents provides a comprehensive platform designed to simplify co-parenting and enhance communication between parents. With secure messaging, a shared calendar, and features for tracking parenting time, TalkingParents ensures that all important details and agreements are documented and accessible.  We're grateful for TalkingParents' support in simplifying co-parenting and enhancing communication for our listeners. Discover how TalkingParents can bring clarity and organization to your co-parenting journey at www.talkingparents.com/jbd  

In this episode, Mental Illness Activist Shaley Hoogendoorn sits down and has a in depth conversation with best-selling author and world leading mental health expert, Julie A. Fast about her story with bipolar, her research, books and the Bipolar Significant Seven chapter of the second edition of Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder.  Julie and Shaley also discuss the challenges of living with bipolar disorder and work. She shares her limitations and how she creates and sticks to firm boundaries that allow her to cope with any symptoms from having both bipolar disorder and a psychotic disorder. Get a pen and paper or listen twice because Julie shares a wealth of valuable knowledge for this if us that live with bipolar disorder and those that love them. Julie's story is one of perseverance and inspiration. Her work has supported us bipolar warriors for years and I am so grateful for this conversation. this is bipolar...   IG: @this.is.bipolar TT: @this.is.bipolar FB: @thisisbipolar       Meet Julie: Julie A. Fast is a world leading mental health expert on the topics of bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and psychosis.  She is the bestselling author of Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner, Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A Four Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage the Illness and Creating Lasting Stability and Getting it Done When You're Depressed: 50 Strategies for Keeping Your Life on Track. Julie is the top bipolar disorder management writer in the world with over 500,000 books sold and 15 million views of her online work for bp Magazine, Psychology Today and other publications. Julie lives with bipolar disorder and a psychotic disorder. Her official diagnosis is schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. She is the third generation in her family to have bipolar disorder. She was in a long term relationship with a partner who has bipolar one. Julie's unique experience as a person who lives with bipolar disorder and a psychotic disorder and her long term relationship with a person who has bipolar gives her a unique view of the needs of those with the illnesses as well as those who care about someone with mood swings and psychosis. Julie does her own rigorous research and regularly trains healthcare professionals including general practitioners, social workers, therapists, natural practitioners and psychiatric professionals. Her work is widely used in clinical settings. Julie's latest research focuses on the impact of substances on the bipolar and psychotic disorder brain including cannabis marijuana. She shares this research in the Bipolar Significant Seven chapter of the second edition of Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder. Julie's work offers a balanced, well researched perspective on serious mental health disorders and their impact on the person with the diagnosis as well as family members and partners. Julie's interests include the impact of substances on the brain, repairing relationships affected by brain illnesses, how bipolar and psychosis symptoms impact the eyes and how to prevent bipolar and psychotic disorders in the next generation. Julie was the original consultant on the Showtime production Homeland starring Claire Danes and is a regular contributor to media sources on the topic of brain health. You can find all of the links to Julie's book on her website juliefast.com or follow her on IG @juliefast.    

You won't want to miss this bonus episode of Rough Edges! In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by esteemed guest, Julie A. Fast. Julie A. Fast, author and researcher, is the bestselling author of Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder; Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder; Getting It Done When You're Depressed; and The Health Cards System for Bipolar Disorder. She is the world's top online bipolar disorder author with over 15 million views of her blogs, essays, and articles. After many years of untreated symptoms, Julie was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder and a psychotic disorder, also called schizoaffective disorder - at age 31. Julie focuses on brain health research and education and regularly trains health care professionals on the topics of bipolar disorder, psychosis, and substances that affect the bipolar brain. Join these ladies as they each share about their experiences with bipolar disorder, why Julie's research focuses on caregivers of people with bipolar disorder, how mania affected Julie's life and the lives of those closest to her, why sleep and medication management are integral to living well with bipolar disorder, how faith plays a role in managing bipolar disorder, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder at any age. Julie also shares insights from the latest edition of her book, "Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage the Illness and Create Lasting Stability." This episode is not only for those who are dealing with bipolar disorder, this episode is also for caregivers, spouses, advocates, older people who are dealing with bipolar, and many others. If you want more updates on this podcast, please follow @rough.edges.podcast on Instagram or visit the podcast website at www.roughedgespodcast.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Thanks so much for listening and have a wonderful day!   Julie's Platforms: Instagram Website Book: Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage the Illness and Create Lasting Stability --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roughedgespodcast/message

Episode #47: To honor Mental Health Awareness Month, we turn our attention to bipolar disorder, a serious mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. If not treated and managed, bipolar disorder can be dangerous and cause great disruption in a person's life. Most mental health disorders have peak onset during young adulthood. So, while beginning college and meeting the new stressors that accompany this transition, many young adults will experience the first onset of problems or an exacerbation of pre-existing symptoms. Students diagnosed with bipolar disorder are 70% more likely to drop out of college than students with no psychiatric diagnosis. Many of these students are going undiagnosed and are not getting the treatment and the support services they need to succeed in college. However, students with bipolar disorder can implement effective treatments, practice management strategies, and seek support in order make progress in their college education. For this conversation, we're joined by Allyson Makuch, who recently navigated bipolar disorder throughout her college and graduate school years. We're also joined by a University of California, Santa Cruz Director of Psychiatry, Dr. David Lo, to inform us about bipolar disorder and ways to manage it while in college. Broadcast 10/2/22 & 10/10/22 Special thanks  to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, Jennifer Young for underwriting outreach, Lisa Herendeen for advance research and Leslie Nielsen for “In Your Voice” Coordination. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music. LISTEN ANYTIME or subscribe to get new or past episodes delivered to your listening device: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher  / TuneIn JOIN EMAIL LIST Want to know our interesting topic each month? Simply  SIGN UP for our email list! 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A Diagnosis of Mental Illness Need Not End a College Career – Short article by Marjorie Baldwin / NAMI.com / March 19, 2018. Back to school with bipolar? How college can unleash mania – Excellent article describing triggers, ways to manage the illness, identifies risk factors to watch out for and offers links to additional resources.  By Michele Hoos / Health.com / September 21, 2010. Managing My Life With Bipolar Disorder – WebMD short online article with 7 prevention practices to help manage symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. Medically Reviewed by Neha Pathak, MD on February 01, 2022. Web Resources The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Focusing solely on depression and bipolar disorders and offering peer-based, wellness-oriented support and empowering services and resources online 24/7, in local support groups, in audio and video casts, or in printed materials distributed by DBSA and their chapters. This is where our guest Allyson attends her support groups. WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) – a self-designed prevention and wellness tool that you can use to get well and stay well. Many versions of this and templates to fill out can also be found by searching online for WRAP Plan templates. Julie A. Fast (@juliefast) on Instagram for tips and reminders on your recovery journey with Bipolar. Julie is a woman with Bipolar 1 who is an advocate and author supporting people with bipolar disorder  and their loved ones. *NAMI Santa Cruz County – Free classes & support groups, crisis information and locally oriented resources and support and advocacy on the countywide level. NAMI National – Website with extensive information and research on mental health and advocacy at the nation level. NAMI California – Training, education and mental health advocacy information. How Do you Treat Bipolar Disorder – Practical information from Mental Health America website about the primary ways to treat and manage bipolar disorder. Resources Specifically for the University of California, Santa Cruz Community *Counseling and Psychological Services at University of California, Santa Cruz – Also known as “CAPS,” offers culturally appropriate mental health services to currently enrolled UCSC students only, as well as consultation to faculty, staff, and families. *Disability Resource Center at University of California, Santa Cruz – Works to assist the UCSC campus with equal educational access for students with disabilities. Supports retention and graduation of students with disabilities, promotes a non-discriminatory campus environment and encourages student development and independence *Slug Support Program at University of California, Santa Cruz – The UCSC Slug Support Program was created to promote early intervention with students of concern to prevent culminating problems from escalating into a crisis.  The goal of the Slug Support Program is to identify students navigating difficult or challenging situations and assist them in resolving their concerns. *Mental Health Resources for Students at the University of California, Santa Cruz – A comprehensive list of on-campus and off-campus mental health resources specific for college students. Resources for the Cabrillo College Community *Accessibility Support Center – Provides services, accommodations, and academic support for students with disabilities (including mental health diagnoses) and learning differences at Cabrillo College. ASC assists the college to meet the requirements ensuring that all programs, services, and activities are accessible to and usable by students with disabilities. Contact Guests *Shuyun David Lo, MD – Can be contacted through Counseling & Psychological Services at University of California, Santa Cruz *Allyson Makuch – You can hear more of her music at her website here: Echoes and Artifacts * Indicates Santa Cruz Local

Julie A. Fast is the bestselling author of Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder, Getting it Done When You're Depressed and OMG, That's Me! Vol 2. She is the world's top bipolar disorder blogger with over 15 million views of her Bp Magazine and Psychology Today blogs. Julie was the original consultant for the Claire Danes character on Homeland and she regularly appears on TV and podcasts to talk about brain health. Julie was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and a psychotic disorder, also called schizoaffective disorder bipolar type in 1995. She focuses on bipolar disorder research and education and often trains health care professionals on the topics of bipolar disorder, psychosis and substances that affect the bipolar brain. Julie has a popular Instagram page and regularly works with family members and partners who have a loved one with bipolar disorder. Julie appreciates the brain health community and finds great comfort in talking with people who understand how bipolar disorder affects lives. More information about Julie's Work: Julie's Books on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Julie-A-Fast/e/B001IGUPAA?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1648600718&sr=8-2 Julies work with Bp Magazine https://www.bphope.com/author/julieafast-2/ Julie's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/juliefast/ Julie's Psychology Today article: Bipolar, Hypersexual and Celibate https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/take-charge-bipolar-disorder/201710/bipolar-hypersexual-and-celibate Julie talks about Kanye West and Bipolar Disorder https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mental-health-expert-discusses-kanye-wests-struggle-with-bipolar-disorder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sweetestlittlelife/message

Julie A. Fast is the bestselling author of Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder, Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder, Getting it Done When You're Depressed and OMG, That's Me! Vol 2. She is the world's top bipolar disorder blogger with over 15 million views of her Bp Magazine and Psychology Today blogs. Julie was the original consultant for the Claire Danes character on Homeland and she regularly appears on TV and podcasts to talk about brain health. Julie was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and a psychotic disorder, also called schizoaffective disorder bipolar type in 1995. She focuses on bipolar disorder research and education and often trains health care professionals on the topics of bipolar disorder, psychosis and substances that affect the bipolar brain. Julie has a popular Instagram page and regularly works with family members and partners who have a loved one with bipolar disorder. Julie appreciates the brain health community and finds great comfort in talking with people who understand how bipolar disorder affects lives. More information about Julie's Work: Julie's Books on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Julie-A-Fast/e/B001IGUPAA?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1648600718&sr=8-2 Julies work with Bp Magazine https://www.bphope.com/author/julieafast-2/ Julie's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/juliefast/ Julie's Psychology Today article: Bipolar, Hypersexual and Celibate https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/take-charge-bipolar-disorder/201710/bipolar-hypersexual-and-celibate Julie talks about Kanye West and Bipolar Disorder https://www.cbsnews.com/video/mental-health-expert-discusses-kanye-wests-struggle-with-bipolar-disorder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sweetestlittlelife/message

In this follow-up to episode 16, mental health advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft continue the conversation on big life changes & the bipolar brain. Change can affect those living with bipolar disorder in deeper & different ways that often leave them on shaky ground. But there is hope. Tune in as Shaley, Julie, and our listeners share their coping mechanisms, strategies and solutions for finding firmer footing. It is Julie and Shaley's greatest hope that this episode offers insight, help, and a light at the end of the tunnel for those walking a similar path. This is bipolar... Sources: * book excerpt: All Along You Were Blooming: thoughts for boundless living - Morgan Harper Nichols * mental health author, expert & advocate - Julie A. Fast www.juliefast.com Instagram @juliefast Instagram @this.is.bipolar #thisisbipolar #thisisbipolarvlog. #thisisbipolarpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #bipolarpodcast   SHALEY HOOGENDOORN @messybeautywithshaley JULIE KRAFT @julie.kraft.author www.juliekraft.com

There was a news story about people putting on the masks. People mentioned symptoms about heart palpitations, can't breathe and feeling disorientated. Those are some of the symptoms of an anxiety or panic attack.    You might have to go through a process to be comfortable wearing a mask. There are a lot of things you can do. In this episode, a look at some of the things you can do to make peace with the mask, if you want to.    What am I talking about? Well, some of the things that cause problems is the fabric of the mask, or how it feels on your skin. It could be too light or to heavy a fabric.    Or you have feelings that you can't quite express but you don't like it. And that is ok to acknowledge that. Well, maybe not on Twitter. But it is also ok to find ways of making it work for you.    As I mentioned in the podcast, I'm not looking to help anybody not wear the mask. This is an adult decision. The reasons have been presented by other sources for and against.    But if you want to wear one and are having symptoms when you try then it might be something to do with anxiety with the mask or other issues. That is what this episode is about, to provide sources to make it easier for you to do. If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 741-741.   Resources Mentioned:  University of Wisconsin's UW Health  post on Masks Can Cause Anxiety for Some, But There is Help. Toward the bottom of the page are videos with Maura Grasshoff on how to deal with mask anxiety. From The Mighty, What to Do If You Can't Wear a Face Mask.   From BPHope, and post by Julie A. Fast on How I’m Handling Panic and Anxiety from Wearing a Face Mask in Public. Disclaimer:  Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements.  Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Julie A. Fast is not only a bipolar expert, a national speaker, and author, she also has lived with bipolar disorder since she was a teenager. Julie is the author of numerous books including 2004's Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder. She was a consultant for Claire Danes on the Showtime series Homeland, as her character Carrie Mathison suffered from severe Bipolar disorder. As a family and partner coach, Julie has incredibly specific systems when it comes to dealing with bipolar disorder in children and/or living with someone suffering from Bipolar. She is a nationally recognized expert in mental health.In this fascinating episode, Julie defines bipolar disorder and discusses her systems of helping families deal with the illness. She talks about empathy training, charting, and treatments. Julie impresses Hilaria and Daphne with her command of the issue and her eloquence. This is an important episode whether or not bipolar is in your family.Favorite Things:Hilaria: Dazzle Dry Nail PolishDaphne: Bjornqorn PopcornJulie: Being with Her NephewEmail us with your questions at mombrainpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram, just search for @MomBrain. We answer a lot of your questions on there! Check out videos of our episodes on our new YouTube channel! We also invite you to become a member of Mom Brain's official Facebook Group.

Have you ever been in a relationship that resembled being on an intense rollercoaster ride? Unstable and intense relationships are often characteristic of people who have borderline personality disorder (BPD) – and it’s a personality disorder that’s a lot more common than many people think. This week’s show discusses the emotional dysregulation and unstable relationships of individuals with BPD, common risk factors for this mental disorder, and treatment options available for patients and their loved ones affected by BPD with guests Dr. Jonice Webb and Julie A. Fast.

In this podcast, Gail Cutler of Rebecca's Dream speaks with Julie A. Fast, author of Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder and Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner, about why family support is crucial to recovery for those living with depression or bipolar disorder. This intimate conversation offers insight to both consumers and families, underscoring the importance of communication and understanding to create a supportive environment for loved ones with mood disorders. Rebecca's Dream is an organization founded by Gail and Norman Cutler in memory of their daughter, Rebecca Cutler. In addition to this podcast, Rebecca's Dream is the sponsor of "At Home with Wellness: Families and Recovery," a workshop scheduled for Friday, September 12, during the DBSA 2008 National Conference in Norfolk, Virginia.

Many people diagnosed with bipolar disorder are sent home with the name of a doctor and prescription drugs. But few are able to manage their often out-of-control emotions with medication alone. Written by Julie A. Fast, who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age thirty-one, and John Preston, PsyD, TAKE CHARGE OF BIPOLAR DISORDER offers a unique, personalized approach that teaches people with bipolar disorder and their loved ones to manage the illness and achieve daily stability.   RECORDED, NOT LIVE, DO NOT CALL IN!