The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to Wellness
Living with bipolar disorder sucks! Each week Michelle Reittinger and her guests explore tools and resources that help you learn how to live well with your bipolar. If you are tired of suffering and want to live a healthy, balanced, productive life with your bipolar, this podcast was designed with you in mind.
Episodes
51 episodes
EP 50: I Moved Without Getting Manic!
I’m so excited to share that I conquered my final trigger for mood swings: moving! In this reflective episode I share:My previous experiences with moves triggering mood swings,How my Mood Cycle Survival Gui...
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37:27
EP 49: Transformative Healing Through Story with NYT Bestselling Author Bridget Cook-Burch and International Bestselling Author Hannah Lyons
In this captivating episode NYT Bestselling Author Bridget Cook-Burch and International Bestselling Author Hannah Lyons share:Their stories that led them to becoming authors, storytellers and mentors,What l...
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1:16:48
EP 48: Three Keys to Resilience with Author, Speaker and Combat-Wounded Veteran Brian Fleming
In this extraordinary episode author, speaker and combat-wounded veteran Brian Fleming shares:His extraordinary story of being wounded by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan,Why it’s so important to not allow t...
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59:33
EP 47: Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse, Insights and Strategies with Therapist and Author Marcia Williams
In this empowering episode therapist and author Marcia Williams shares:Her story of how she ended up married to a narcissist,The definition of narcissistic personality disorder and two of the most common ty...
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1:02:06
EP 46: Improving Relationships Through Self-Accountability with Relationship Mentor Emma DeSouza
In this insightful episode relationship mentor Emma DeSouza shares:Her early diagnosis with depression in high school that led to her bipolar diagnosis,Her experience with IVF and bipolar,Th...
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58:25
EP 45: Discovering Emotional Freedom with EFT Practitioner Dawn Norton
In this empowering episode Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner Dawn Norton shares:Her incredible story of trauma in childhood which motivated her to seek healing as an adult,What Emotional Freedom Tech...
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1:06:19
EP 44: Straight Talk About Psychiatric Drugs with Professor Joanna Moncrieff
In this illuminating episode Professor Joanna Moncrieff shares:What led her to question and begin researching how psychotropic drugs actually work,The difference between the disease-centered model versus th...
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1:00:55
EP 43: The Healing Power of Breathwork with author Anastasis Tzanis
In this empowering episode author Anastasis Tzanis shares:His incredible story that led him to healing through breathwork,How breath practice can help you heal and improve your mental, emotional, and physic...
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1:07:00
EP 42: Healthy Boundaries for Caregivers with the Self-Caregiver Jeannette Yates
In this insightful episode Jeanette Yate “The Self-Caregiver” shares:Her powerful personal story as a life-long caregiver (beginning at age 8) who was suffering because she didn’t know how to care for herself, to empowered...
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1:12:00
EP 41: From Addiction to Holistic Recovery Expert with John Giordano (TRIGGER WARNING)
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discussed trauma and addiction.In this extraordinary episode holistic addiction recovery expert John Giordano shares:His extraordinary story of trauma and addiction that finally ...
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1:13:25
EP 40: Food for Thought with Urban Farm Founder Greg Peterson
In this compelling episode Urban Farm founder Greg Peterson shares:His story of how he developed a passion for “urban farming” and why he feels compelled to share his knowledge,Why our current food supply s...
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57:17
EP 39: Insights into Healing with Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist Justin Martin
In this meaningful episode Certified IFS Therapist Justin Martin shares:His story that led him to become an Internal Family Systems (IFS therapist),What IFS therapy is,How identifying your “parts” helps you...
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51:22
EP 38: Cultivating Mindful Connection with Your Body with Trifecta Pilates Creator Beth Sandlin
In this engaging episode Beth Sandlin, founder of Trifecta Pilates, shares:Her story that led her to become a pilates instructor and make pilates more accessible,What pilates is and how it can help with car...
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54:01
EP 37: Empowered to Heal Through Proactive, Personalized Trauma Treatment with EMDR Clinician and Author Megan Salar
In this insightful episode MDR Clinician, Trainer and Author Megan Salar shares:Her story that led her to become a therapist,The transformative experience she had with EMDR that helped her see it’s value as...
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52:52
EP 36: Choosing to Thrive, Not Just Survive with Mindset Coach Jon Katz
NOTE: There were some technical issues with the recording in this episode, we apologize for the sound quality.In this empowering episode mindset coach Jon Katz shares:His story journeying from wanting to end...
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58:05
EP 35: Healing the Mind, Heart and Soul with PhD Trained Psychotherapist Luella Jonk
In this enlightening episode Dr. Luella Jonk shares:Her path to becoming a PhD trained psychotherapist,The important distinction between the brain and mind,The importance of looking at the w...
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56:28
Episode 34: A Blueprint for Overcoming Suicidal Ideation with Bestselling Author Wendy Beth Cozzens
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode has discussion of suicide.In this empowering episode author Wendy Beth Cozzens shares:What led her to write her book and share her story,The importance of seeking...
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1:00:54
Episode 33: Discovering Your Power to Heal with Dr. Jennifer Giordano
In this enlightening episode Dr. Jennifer Giordano shares:Her background in holistic psychiatry, What she learned in her experience as a traditional psychiatrist,The difference between ...
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1:04:14
EP 32: Choosing Hope Through Kindness with Tom Ballard "The Heart Rock Guy"
In this uplifting and encouraging episode Tom Ballard “The Heart Rock Guy” shares:His incredible story beginning to help others by sharing “heart rocks”,The beautiful, uplifting ideas he shares with student...
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47:43
EP 31: Trauma Resolution through Rapid Resolution Therapy with Dr. Jon Connelly
In this incredibly enlightening episode Rapid Resolution Therapy founder Dr. Jon Connelly shares:The experiences with trauma survivors that led him to question the generally accepted approaches to trauma healing,<...
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1:15:05
EP 30: The Mindset Shift to Heal Bipolar
In this mindset shifting episode I share:How three of the top beliefs about bipolar disorder are actually myths,The truth about what causes bipolar symptoms to occur, and The integrated...
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44:53
EP 29: Healthy Boundaries for Bipolar Caregivers with Suzanne Catlett
In this insightful conversation Suzanne Catlett, the mother and caregiver of a daughter with bipolar, shares:Her story of her daughter’s symptom onset and diagnosis with bipolar,How therapy helped her under...
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50:53
EP 28: Understanding Trauma and How to Heal with Therapist Julie Sickles
In this powerfully enlightening conversation therapist Julie Sickles shares:How understanding how the unconscious mind works facilitates change and healing,The way trauma memory works and how it continues t...
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