The last episode seemed to be really helpful for others so I am jumping on the mic again today to share some of the reflections I have taken regarding my journey into this bipolar diagnosis. As a mother, and as someone who is taking accountability for their behavior... I am finding enjoyment in the therapeutic process of being in this tiny house with time to heal & discover who I am. I hope by sharing my story, I help others.

This is the first episode of a series I am doing to document my recent discoveries and personal journey through healing after divorce as a single mom with cyclothymia/schizoaffective disorders. Was it planned? Nope. However, after struggling to create long-form video vlog content, I realize that podcasting the information I want to share with my audience is the most effective and efficient way to reach my goal for now. I explain in this episode why I have been struggling and spill the "tea" on myself. Please comment or reach out with feedback on what you want to hear more of, less of or ideas for future content you'd like to see from me. As always, thanks for listening and I hope to help bring us together by reducing stigma around mental illnesses by simply talking about our journeys.

Today's guest is a long time friend of mine, Elizabeth Ward who has bravely joined us to share her grief story in honor of her boyfriend Colton Davis. On the morning of September 24th 2022 Lizzy found Colton unresponsive in their home on the kitchen floor. On September 28th, Colten passed away after being in the ICU and on life support just 8 days after his 29th birthday. This sudden and tragic loss sent a shockwave through the fitness community in Evansville, Indiana but left Elizabeth feeling isolated in grief and coping with the complex trauma of his dying story. Her beautiful retelling of his life and her ability to use his life as a means of mourning is something we can all learn from.

Mike is a veteran and bodybuilder who went to Afghanistan 6 times, suffers from CPTSD in a few forms. And, struggled with years of substance abuse. He is ready to open up about his journey and talk about Ketamine therapy. He is on the road to recovery and his story could help veterans and others out there that can relate to his journey of confusion living in his phases of undiagnosed mania and depression. He trains animals know and runs his own K9 business. He has goals to get Ketamine therapy to veterans and hopefully pay it forward now that he is finally on the path to understanding his diagnosis.