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
58 episodes
EP 57: Empowering Teens to Heal: Core Values and Tools for Lasting Change with Austin Davis
Episode Shownotes:In this transformative episode, we sit down with Austin Davis, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and founder/CEO of Clearfork Academy, to explore how core values can empower teens to overcome mental health ...
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EP 56: Healing Through the Heartache: Dr. Tonya Cunningham on Processing Grief
Episode Highlights:In this powerful and enlightening conversation, Dr. Tonya Cunningham shares her personal and professional insights into navigating and processing grief. Her candid storytelling and expert advice provide a roadmap for u...
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56:48
EP 55: Healing Through the 12 Steps with Coach and Speaker Barb Nangle
Episode Highlights:In this insightful episode, boundaries coach and recovery advocate Barb Nangle shares her expertise and personal experiences with 12-step programs, offering valuable guidance for anyone on a healing journey....
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1:14:58
EP 54: Healing the Brain Through Sensory Enrichment Therapy: A Conversation with Claudie Gordon-Pomares, M.S.Ed & Kim Pomares
In this eye-opening episode, Claudie Gordon-Pomares, M.S.Ed, and Kim Pomares share groundbreaking insights on:The inspiration behind Claudie’s development of Sensory Enrichment TherapyHow Sensory Enrichment...
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1:17:25
EP 53: Transforming Trauma: Healing Attachment Wounds with DNMS Specialist Karen Gardner, LCSW
In this thought-provoking episode, DNMS specialist Karen Gardner, LCSW, unveils:How she became a Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS) practitioner,Why DNMS is such an effective treatment modality for...
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EP 52: Transforming Through Reparenting and Boundaries with Coach and Speaker Barb Nangle
In this engaging conversation boundaries coach Barb Nangle reveals:Her journey through recovery,What led her to become a boundaries coach,Why boundaries are so difficult for trauma survivors...
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1:08:59
EP 51: Healing Through Humor with Author and Comedian Dave Mowry
In this engaging episode author and comic Dave Mowry shares:His story of beginning to use humor to help him deal with his trauma and bipolar symptoms,How he began writing for bphope.com which led to his fir...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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