Podcast appearances and mentions of melody moezzi

This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Melody Moezzi about her journey with bipolar and experiences with the bipolar recovery sector. This is the 9th instalment in our series on bipolar. Melody is an author, attorney, activist, and visiting professor of creative nonfiction at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She authored a bipolar memoir in 2013 called Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life in which she covers her experiences with the condition. In this interview we cover her perspective on the bipolar recovery sector and its faults but also the solutions to fix those faults. In this episode Melody talks about her journey with bipolar, the impact mania had on her daily life, the criminalisation of mental health, the challenged ability of law enforcement to manage and identify mental health, the racism that may be present in the public recovery sector, how depressive episodes impact daily life, and the brilliance those who are not not neurotypical can bring to the world around them. "One of the things for me to talk about is I am very lucky that I was hospitalised and not put in jail. Where I live, and in a whole lotta of other places in the US at least, we have criminalised mental illness to the point that the largest mental health facilities are actually and jails and prisons." - Melody Moezzi on this episode of Wellbeing Tune in next week when talk with Jaime Lowe about her bipolar journey. We would love to hear from you! If you would like to suggest topics, give us feedback, or just say hi, you can contact us on wellbeing@2nurfm.com Host: Jack HodginsWellbeing website: https://www.2nurfm.com.au/wellbeingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Wellbeing we are talking with Lizzie Simon about her journey with bipolar. This is the 8th instalment in our series on bipolar disorder. Lizzie has worked in the creative industries since graduation from her ivy league school, but in her life was also bipolar disorder. As a theatre producer by the age of twenty-three she left this position to travel in search of finding people with similar mental conditions to learn what she could from their ways of managing their conditions. The trip she took resulted in her 2003 bipolar memoir: Detour: My Bipolar Road Trip in 4-D. Today Lizzie is is married with daughters and has been stable with her bipolar for years and today she shares her journey in reaching that stability. In this episode Lizzie talks about her journey with bipolar disorder, how a manic episode feels, how mania impacts daily life, how her bipolar diagnosis impacted her as an 18 year old, how bipolar impacts friendships for young people, how family can support those with bipolar, why she took the journey she describes in her book, the understanding society has of bipolar disorder, and the role of medication in Lizzie's recovery.  "I was diagnosed when I was 18 years old. I'm 46 years old now and I've been healthy now . . . for more of my life then when I wasn't." - Lizzie Simon on this episode of Wellbeing Tune in next week when we talk with Melody Moezzi about her bipolar journey. We would love to hear from you! If you would like to suggest topics, give us feedback, or just say hi, you can contact us on wellbeing@2nurfm.com Host: Jack HodginsWellbeing website: https://www.2nurfm.com.au/wellbeingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poetry for Emergencies. A discussion of Melody Moezzi's memoir, The Rumi Prescription, and how the mystic poet helps her deal with modern life challenges.

Do you know the definition of Jihad?  When you first saw the word, what did you automatically think?  I talk about the book Dying to Be Me by Anita Moorjani in this episode and also about the author and speaker Melody Moezzi

Amanda and Jenn discuss Amanda's new job (!), Murakami read-alikes, the perfect plane read, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. FEEDBACK Molly Harper's Bluegrass Series (rec'd by another Amanda) Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell (rec'd by Tanelle) Books Discussed What's Left of Me is Yours by Stephanie Scott (tw: violence against women) Exit West by Mohsin Hamid The Change by Kirsten Miller (tw: childhood sex abuse, obvious references to the Epstein/Maxwell case) Light Years From Home by Mike Chen (cw: dementia, loss of a parent) Black God's Drums by P. Djeli Clark Everfair by Nisi Shawl (cw: graphic violence and war crimes, racism) Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Jetsetters by Amanda Eyre Ward (tw: suicide) House of Trelawney by Hannah Rothschild Haldol and Hyacinths by Melody Moezzi (tw: suicide attempts) For a Muse of Fire by Heidi Heilig The Girl From the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag Post: Books Like Heartstopper Fence by C.S. Pacat, Johanna the Mad, Joana LaFuente, and Jim Campbell For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melody Moezzi is most recently author of the book The Rumi Prescription, in which she talks about how the poetry of Rumi became a lifeline for her, helping her to gain wisdom and insight in the face of a creative and spiritual roadblock with the help of her father, a lifelong fan of Rumi's poetry...

On this week's episode of The New Arab Voice we explore the search for post-conflict justice, and examine what the conviction of Anwar Raslan means for the victims of Syrian war crimes, what mechanisms are currently being used to secure justice, and what could be used in the future.We speak with international human rights barrister from Guernica37 (@Guernica37Group) Toby Cadman (@tobycadman), Kristyan Benedict (@KreaseChan) from Amnesty International, and Naya Skaf from the podcast Branch 251 (@Branch_251).And then Rosie McCabe looks at the poetry of Rumi and his rumination on love, with guests Alan Williams and Melody Moezzi.Alan Williams is a professor of Iranian Studies in the Department of Religions and Theology at the University of Manchester.  He has been translating the Masnavi of Rumi into English for the last umpteen years.Melody Moezzi is a writer, speaker, activist, attorney and award-winning author. She teaches for the University of Iowa's esteemed International Writing Program (IWP). Iowa's IWP program is currently accepting applications from youth in the Middle East and North Africa (ages 15-18) for their “Between the Lines” summer programs. You can learn more and apply to the sessions here. This podcast is produced by Hugo Goodridge (@hugogoodridge) and Rosie McCabe (@RosieMcCabe3). Music by Omar al-Fil (@elepheel). Other music by by Blue Dot SessionsTo get in touch with the producers, follow then tweet us at @TheNewArabVoice or email hugo.goodridge@alaraby.co.uk

People who go to see Gaetano Donizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor spend the entire evening waiting for the famous Mad Scene, to hear the soprano's incredible acrobatics, and to feel her intense emotional changes over the course of the lengthy showstopper. But the Mad Scene is more than a vocal showpiece: it's a window into what it means to lose touch with reality and the ways women's real-life challenges can go ignored or, even worse, pathologized as illness. In the opera, Lucia has no control of her life; her brother betrays her and forces her to marry a man she doesn't love. Alone and out of options, Lucia escapes in the only way she can: she murders her new husband and descends into madness. But how do we understand her crimes and hallucinations? And what can Lucia teach us about how we diagnose and treat mental health conditions today? Host Rhiannon Giddens and her guests dive into the history of women and madness, as well as the story of a woman living with bipolar disorder today. Soprano Natalie Dessay had a thriving career as a coloratura soprano before cashing in her opera chips and turning her talents to theater and jazz. When she sang the role of Lucia at the Met in 2011, she approached it a bit like a circus performer, adding physical challenges to match the vocal ones. Dr. Mary Ann Smart is a professor of music at UC Berkeley. As a grad student, she wrote her dissertation on mad scenes in 19th century opera, and she has since authored multiple books, including Siren Songs: Representations of Gender and Sexuality in Opera. One of the things that she finds most poignant about Lucia's Mad Scene is the fact that Donizetti spent the end of his life being treated for physical and mental illness.  Activist and writer Dr. Phyllis Chesler has written more than 20 books, including the seminal work, Women and Madness. Her work deals with freedom of speech and freedom of thought. Her recent books include Requiem for a Female Serial Killer, and her memoir An American Bride in Kabul. She believes writing is most definitely a form of madness. Author and attorney Melody Moezzi wrote Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life in order to capture her experiences as an Iranian-American Muslim woman with bipolar disorder, and to help others with this condition feel less alone. She is an advocate for destigmatizing mental health conditions, and she believes that sometimes, what looks like madness can actually be a rational response to an irrational world.

HIV/AIDS, mental illness, and activism. Three topics rooted in stigma that become more complex when they intersect with another taboo topic – women. Not many dare to step into these challenging arenas, but for two prolific activists, Dawn Averitt and Melody Moezzi, fighting for better care for women has been their life’s work. In this episode, Dawn and Melody share their parallel journeys into activism. What started as a small flame at an early age ignited into full-blown passion for advocacy after they received life-changing diagnoses. Dawn was diagnosed with AIDS. Melody with Bipolar disorder. Both didn’t have access to the proper care they needed and were forced to fight for it, turning their rage into action, developing needed programs, and raising awareness that has helped transform the lives of countless women living with HIV/AIDS and mental illness. Together, they discuss the importance of destigmatizing activism. They talk about how activism does not require big, heroic actions, but rather small steps that can create a ripple of change across our shared humanity.

Seema Yasmin, the Emmy Award–winning health reporter, epidemiologist, and medical doctor who is also director of the Stanford Center for Health Communication and a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University School of Medicine! Now she's the author Viral BS where she dissects the biggest medical myths and pseudoscience and explores how misinformation can spread faster than microbes.“Brilliant, hilarious, infuriating, and illuminating, Viral BS is essential reading for anyone with a brain and internet access.” (Melody Moezzi, author of The Rumi Prescription: How an Ancient Mystic Poet Changed My Modern Manic Life)Dr. Yasmin asks why bad science is sometimes more believable and contagious than the facts. Each easy-to-read chapter covers a specific myth, whether it has endured for many years or hit the headlines more recently. Can your zip code predict when you will die? Will testosterone supplements boost your libido? Should you space out childhood vaccines? Does talcum powder cause cancer? Why do some doctors recommend e-cigarettes while other doctors recommend you stay away from them?http://seemayasmin.com/A native of Pittsburgh Bob began in radio career in 1972 and worked all over the western US, several times in the L-A market. He's currently a news anchor at CBS Radio LA; KNX 1070 News Radio. Bob has won multiple broadcast awards including an Edward R. Murrow Award.Bob made his mark with the UPI Radio Network and later became a UPI National Correspondent and Bureau Chief. He has interviewed presidents, covered Super Bowls and Hollywood as well as major news stories.He lives in L-A. He has survived earthquakes and a beating during the 1992 L-A riots while covering the story, which was recorded on audio tape. Bob has an excellent voice and has done many voice overs, radio spots, and starred in television commercials. Bob authored several books, one of which was honored by the LA Press Club. A graduate of Career Academy School of Broadcasting, he also studied at "Keep It Reel School of Acting" and UCLA Ext. IMDB: (Bob Brill III) (SAG-AFTRA)Bob Founded and ran, then sold the newsletter "Brilliant Idea's, The Brill Report."http://bobbrillbooks.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Seema Yasmin, the Emmy Award–winning health reporter, epidemiologist, and medical doctor who is also director of the Stanford Center for Health Communication and a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University School of Medicine! Now she's the author Viral BS where she dissects the biggest medical myths and pseudoscience and explores how misinformation can spread faster than microbes.“Brilliant, hilarious, infuriating, and illuminating, Viral BS is essential reading for anyone with a brain and internet access.” (Melody Moezzi, author of The Rumi Prescription: How an Ancient Mystic Poet Changed My Modern Manic Life)Dr. Yasmin asks why bad science is sometimes more believable and contagious than the facts. Each easy-to-read chapter covers a specific myth, whether it has endured for many years or hit the headlines more recently. Can your zip code predict when you will die? Will testosterone supplements boost your libido? Should you space out childhood vaccines? Does talcum powder cause cancer? Why do some doctors recommend e-cigarettes while other doctors recommend you stay away from them?http://seemayasmin.com/A native of Pittsburgh Bob began in radio career in 1972 and worked all over the western US, several times in the L-A market. He's currently a news anchor at CBS Radio LA; KNX 1070 News Radio. Bob has won multiple broadcast awards including an Edward R. Murrow Award.Bob made his mark with the UPI Radio Network and later became a UPI National Correspondent and Bureau Chief. He has interviewed presidents, covered Super Bowls and Hollywood as well as major news stories.He lives in L-A. He has survived earthquakes and a beating during the 1992 L-A riots while covering the story, which was recorded on audio tape. Bob has an excellent voice and has done many voice overs, radio spots, and starred in television commercials. Bob authored several books, one of which was honored by the LA Press Club. A graduate of Career Academy School of Broadcasting, he also studied at "Keep It Reel School of Acting" and UCLA Ext. IMDB: (Bob Brill III) (SAG-AFTRA)Bob Founded and ran, then sold the newsletter "Brilliant Idea's, The Brill Report."http://bobbrillbooks.comThe Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Amanda and Jenn discuss guides for being a sustainable consumer, books about mental illness, fantasy romance reads, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Feedback The Language of Hoofbeats by Catherine Ryan Hyde and The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (rec’d by Wynnde) The Incendiaries by R.O. Kwan (rec’d by Ilona) Seanan McGuire’s Wayward Children, Across the Green Grass Fields, and Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko (rec’d by Laura) Questions 1. I love your podcast and am in a pickle, I hope you can help. It’s my best friends Birthday, and she is turning 25 today! The past year has been terrible for her. She lost her dad to Covid and moved from coast to coast to be with her family. She (and I) have been feeling quite down and hopeless about love and feel that it is just not going to happen for us. I am trying to be as optimistic as possible but coming up short. She has taken strides towards making a better career for herself (in AAPI Mental health) going to grad school soon. Could you please recommend a book, fiction or non fiction, to lift up her spirits and help with the inevitable quarter life crisis? Something with preferably a happy/hopeful ending and not a lot of trauma. Look forward to your recommendation, Love, A lost Friend 2. I have a friend who I know likes reading and has a birthday coming up in April and I would love to get her a book she will enjoy.  She likes social justice issues, and recently enjoyed reading the Hate U Give. I would like another book similar that explores issues in an interesting way, we are in our early twenties so does not have to be YA. She does also enjoy fantasy so it also could be set in a different world. LGBTQI+ themes are very welcome.  Thanks, -Monica 3. Sorry for the last minute but …I recently grabbed Lawbreaking ladies by Erika Own and was wanting more anthologies about females. I love regency era and was wondering if there were any books like this about female rulers or female celebrities. Preferably nonfiction but I guess any female led anthologies would do. I have A Universe of Wishes that came out last December.  -Rianna 4. Hi! I am looking for books as either how to guides or inspiration on living a life that is less consumer focused. I’m interested in environmental sustainability as well as economic sustainability. I’m trying to retrain my brain from turning want into need and from thinking I need to spend money on all the things in order to be happy, but ignoring/avoiding all the marketing designed to make me think those things is hard to do. I’m currently reading “Braiding Sweetgrass” which is inspiring me to do more and be better, not just for my wallet and personal well-being, but for the planet as well. Any resources would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! -Bre 5. Hi there, I’m a 23-year old who has dealt with mental illness for the best part of a decade. In the last few months my depression has become a lot worse. I am still able to read and find it a good escapism from my mind particularly the fantasy genre which I delved into for the first time. However, I’d like to read some more books to help me understand or feel less alone with my condition. I’m open to all genres – fiction, memoir, etc. – though I’d prefer something not too academic/scientific. Also could you avoid Matt Haig (no hate but his books aren’t really for me). Thank you x -Kate 6. Hi, I’ve been listening to a lot of songs from The Beach Boys, they make me think of a relaxing island or beach town. Also, summer is coming!  I know it sounds weird but can you recommend me books that feel like a Beach Boys song. Bonus points if there’s surf involved.  Love from Barcelona, Spain!  -Meri 7. I am looking for adult fantasy romance/epic book recommendations. I became hooked with Sara J. Maas books, and I especially loved the COTAR series. I love the world building, strong female characters and hot heros. I am looking for something epic that’s not YA, with adventure, suspense and definitely a steamy romance, but with good writing! Thanks! -Heidi Books Discussed The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman Chemistry by Weike Wang Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett (tw: slavery) Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender (cw: transphobia) Women in Science by Rachel Ignotofsky Amazons, Abolitionists, and Activists by Mikki Kendall, illustrated by A. D’Amico A Life Less Throwaway by Tara Button The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard TheLife-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, transl. Cathy Hirano Haldol and Hyacinths by Melody Moezzi  (tw: suicide attempt) The Noonday Demon by Andrew Solomon How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune (cw: harm to children) Promise of Darkness by Bec McMaster Post: Fantasy Romance Books Empire of Sand (Books of Ambha #1) by Tasha Suri See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melody Moezzi is an Iranian-American Muslim author, attorney, activist, and visiting professor of creative nonfiction at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

It’s a special holiday edition of CoastLine with two original stories of the season. Zelda Lockhart is a Visiting Associate Professor in the Creative Writing Department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is the 2010 winner of the Piedmont Laureate for Literature. And she is the author of three novels, including Fifth Born and Fifth Born 2: The Hundredth Turtle . Fifth Born tells the story of Odessa Blackburn in St. Louis Missouri and rural Mississippi. She loses her grandmother when she is three. She suffers through sexual abuse perpetrated by her father, whom she saw kill his own brother. The next book, Fifth Born 2: The Hundredth Turtle, holds the story she reads on this edition. Melody Moezzi is a Visiting Associate Professor of Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. She is an attorney, and she’s the author of The Rumi Prescription – which we discussed on this show in April 2020 – in the dawn of the pandemic. The Rumi Prescription

“Quit being a drop. Make yourself an ocean.” Rumi’s inspiring and deceptively simple poems have been called ecstatic, mystical, and devotional. For writer and activist Melody Moezzi, they became her lifeline. Melody’s latest book, The Rumi Prescription, follows her path of discovery as she translates Rumi’s works for herself, gaining wisdom and insight in the face of a creative and spiritual roadblock. In this episode, Professor and Co-Chair of CIIS’ Expressive Arts Therapy Program Shoshana Simons talks with Melody about her life and how the wisdom she found exploring Rumi can help us make sense of our modern lives. This episode contains explicit language. It was recorded during a live online event on May 20, 2020.

This week we’re joined by Melody Moezzi, author of the new book The Rumi Prescription: How an Ancient Mystic Poet Changed My Modern Manic Life. She talks with us about Rumi, her experiences with a bipolar diagnosis, the challenges between faith & mental healthcare, and how to fight injustice with love instead of anger. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about end-of-the-school year traditions.

This week we’re joined by Melody Moezzi, author of the new book The Rumi Prescription: How an Ancient Mystic Poet Changed My Modern Manic Life. She talks with us about Rumi, her experiences with a bipolar diagnosis, the challenges between faith & mental healthcare, and how to fight injustice with love instead of anger. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about end-of-the-school year traditions.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Melody’s other books- Rumi: Past and Present, East and West: The Life, Teachings and Poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi by Franklin LewisConnect with Melody on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Buy The Rumi Prescription or Melody’s other books on Amazon.Quotes:- “Wherever you’re wounded, it calls the Beloved to you.” (tweet)- “There’s such a conflict between the mental health community and the faith community because one wants to be right. And they think to be right, the other has to be wrong. They don’t realize that they could possibly both be right.” (tweet)- “We have suspended love, and we want medals for it.” (tweet)- “Somebody else’s racism isn’t about me, it’s about pain that they have.” (tweet)- “Love is our most powerful weapon against injustice, not anger.” (tweet)Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Listen to the Cxmhunity Spotify playlist here- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down’ by Rivers & Robots.

Melody Moezzi describes herself first as Iranian-American. She is then Muslim. After that, she’s an author, attorney, and activist. She is also a Visiting Professor of Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Hello Everyone! Welcome to Episode 4 of Spilling Chai coming to you live from Washington, DC on yet another sunny and stunning Spring day. I cannot believe we are already on the FOURTH episode of this podcast. Thank you guys for making me feel so welcome in this new space and for spilling chai with us! So when I first decided that I was going to do a podcast, one thing I was sure of before I even knew how to work a podcast app was that I wanted this show to feature the voices of really strong women of color— our perspectives, our expertise, our stories, our lives, and our work. Today's guest not only epitomizes what I mean when I say a “strong woman of color,” but she is also someone who when I came across her work early in my career made a huge impact on me: I am talking about Melody Moezzi.

It's never, ever too late. Just ask the guy given 30 days to live ... 30 years ago. Or the lifelong film buff who found a present and future in the films of the past. Or the woman who's changing the face and attitudes toward mental illness. Or the woman behind one of the biggest hits of the 1980s who keeps finding new ways to reinvent herself.

Guest: Melody Moezzi Charlie talks to author Melody Moezzi about the experiences that led her to write the book Haldol and Hyacinths. Host: Charlie Bennett

An Iranian-American Muslim, born in 1979, the year of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Melody Moezzi's life reads like a novel. She describes the displacement of her family–how the 1980 Iranian Hostage Crisis forced her family to leave the United States but the Iran-Iraq War also meant they could not stay in Iran. In this interview, Melody Moezzi, a 32-year old award-winning author and attorney with Bipolar I, describes her worst experience with anti-bipolar stigma. She also talks about Islamophobia and myths people believe about Muslims. Her ability to laugh in the face of pain is intriguing; her success despite stigma is uplifting. Interested in learning more about Moezzi? Then, check out her website, www.melodymoezzi.com, or look at her book, War on Error: Real Stories of American Muslims, published in 2007. Your Thoughts?: Have you ever experienced mental health stigma like Melody did during her hospitalization? Do you know someone who might be encouraged by hearing Melody's story?

In Part 1 of Melody's Story, we met Melody Moezzi, a 32-year old Iranian-American Muslim who has Bipolar I. Melody is a successful attorney, author, and advocate. She's been a commentator on NPR and CNN. She blogs for the Huffington Post, Ms. Magazine, and bp magazine (aka bipolar magazine). Her first book, War on Error: Real Stories of American Muslims, was published in 2007. (To learn more about Melody's work, visit her website at www.melodymoezzi.com.) In the previous podcast, Melody described her worst experience with anti-bipolar stigma and harmful stereotypes society has of Muslims. In this podcast, Part 2, Melody tells us how she does it all. How does she manage to be so successful despite bipolar disorder? Can a person actually use her mental illness to become successful? Your Thoughts?: Were you encouraged by Melody's success? Has having bipolar disorder actually helped you pursue goals?

We hear Melody and Matt's story! Melody has Bipolar I. Can two friends become lovers? Can love tested by mental illness survive? You'll hear A) tips on loving someone with a mental illness and B) tips on being in a relationship when you have a mental illness. Melody Moezzi is a blogger for bp magazine (bipolar magazine). She is currently writing her second book, which is on bipolar disorder. Visit her website at www.melodymoezzi.com! Featured: Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. ♪ ♫ Your Thoughts? Can you use these tips (listen, educate yourself & others, attend support network meetings together, etc.)? Can you share this podcast with someone else (like a partner)?

Millions of people with bipolar are misdiagnosed with unipolar depression. The young woman in this podcast, Melody Moezzi, is one of those people...who was misdiagnosed for 10 years! Rather than being discouraged, Melody rallied and became an advocate for people with bipolar disorder. In addition to being a published author, Melody is an attorney. Melody explains to us how her misdiagnosis happened and what you can do to prevent this kind of misdiagnosis from happening to you or someone you love. (Hint: it involves mood charts. For a link to sample mood charts, instructions on how to use them, and blank charts, just click here at http://www.psychiatry24x7.com/bgdisplay.jhtml?itemname=mooddiary). Your Thoughts?: Have you or someone you know ever been misdiagnosed? Can mood charts help you?

has battled mental illness for over 20 years. She shares her journey as an Iranian-American-Muslim activist coping with her bipolar disorder with host Stacey Gualandi, and says she's been able to help a lot of people see that they are not alone with mental illness. Because she feels she was misdiagnosed for years, she says it's important for the medical community to be more proactive. Melody discusses her manic episodes, the undying support she got from her husband, and the importance of treating it early. She believes that people stay sick because they stay silent.  About The Women's Eye Radio: with host Stacey Gualandi is a show from , an Online Magazine which features news and interviews with women who want to make the world a better place. From newsmakers, changemakers, entrepreneurs, best-selling authors, cancer survivors, adventurers, and experts on leadership, stress and health, to kids helping kids, global grandmothers improving children's lives, and women who fight for equal rights,"It's the world as we see it." The Women's Eye Radio Show broadcasts on in Phoenix, live-streams on 1480KPHX.com, and is available as on-demand talk radio on iTunes and at . Learn more about The Women's Eye at

Kay Redfield Jamison, in her class book about depression, The Unquiet Mind, says that "manic-depression distorts moods and thoughts, incites dreadful behaviors, destroys the basis of rational thought, and too often erodes the desire and will to live. It is an illness that is biological in its origins, yet one that feels psychological in the experience of it, an illness that is unique in conferring advantage and pleasure, yet one that brings in its wake almost unendurable suffering."  But imagine if no one knows what your illness is, or if it is mistreated by the medical community.  How much worse is it, when treatment is possible, but it is prevented or delayed  by ignorance.That's the story that Melody Moezzi tells in Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar LifeMy conversation with Melody Moezzi: