Live Well Bipolar ™

216: Navigating Bipolar Challenges in Entrepreneurship


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Mike McDonnell joins me from Essex, UK, to share his inspiring journey navigating entrepreneurship and bipolar. Mike talks about his first experience with psychosis in 2019, the challenges he faced, and the changes he implemented to prioritize his mental health.


He opens up about the impacts of focusing on sleep, reducing alcohol and cannabis use, and building a supportive routine. He also discusses his entrepreneurial path, transitioning from corporate life to successful ventures in web design, personal training, and digital marketing.


This episode dives into the strategies Mike employed to lead a fulfilling life, and illustrates the powerful shift in perspective that transformed his experience with bipolar disorder into a source of strength and creativity.


Connect with Mike here!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:16 Mike's Background and Initial Connection
02:03 Mike's First Experience with Bipolar Disorder
05:49 Hospitalization and Recovery Journey
09:04 Lifestyle Changes and Sobriety
22:07 Entrepreneurship and Career Evolution
30:18 Living Well with Bipolar
33:14 Conclusion and Contact Information

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