Caitlin Clark electrified NCAA and WNBA sports globally. This first bonus episode of BPG Artwork of Purpose discusses why the TIME article missed the mark and the moment. Caitlin is the realization of a dream built by those who paved the way - yes mostly Black women and that's super exciting. More important, the basketball court is the one place where our city and jersey trumps ALL and provides a place for gladiators to FIGHT and triumph! A shot to the Aja Wilson, one of the daughters who built the foundation for success and Caitlin Clark who lit the fire.

Song: Fancy Like By Walker Hayes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fancy-like/1595927679?i=1595928077

Photo: Sebastien Myles McDow

Medium Journalist and Blogger Dr. Christina is no stranger to BPG land. In fact, she has been behind the scenes talking Stephen through Rebecca's challenges with medication. Now she sits to tell her story of being adopted, manic sex, and attempted suicide. Most importantly she is an OVERCOMER!

Please connect with Dr. Christina: https://medium.com/@TheChristinaChronicles

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 Co-Staring 

Rebecca J. McDow

Aimee Daramus, Psy. D. LCP: https://www.audeotherapy.com

Stephen R. McDow II

 Rolling Weekly Credits

All show music was composed by Stephen R. McDow II and Rebecca J. McDow

 Intro Voiceover: Dr. Aimee Daramus, Stephen R. McDow II, and Rebecca J. McDow

Cultural song of the week! 

Wind Me Up Chuck / Hooch Coochie Man By Chuck Brown https://music.apple.com/us/album/wind-me-up-chuck-hoochie-coochie-man/175108709?i=175108711

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Returning to the show Chloe Ras, joins the team to with newcomer Dr. Christina Colp-Hans to discuss recent trauma and triggers and how they manage through them having bi-polar.

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Rebecca J. McDow

Aimee Daramus, Psy. D. LCP: https://www.audeotherapy.com

Stephen R. McDow II

Rolling Weekly Credits

All show music was composed by Stephen R. McDow II and Rebecca J. McDow

Intro Voiceover: Dr. Aimee Daramus, Stephen R. McDow II, and Rebecca J. McDow

Cultural song of the week! 

Two Moons By BoyWithUke (Replay) -- https://music.apple.com/us/album/two-moons/1566323688?i=1566323692

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Michael VanZetta owner of PiZetta Media discusses his journey from locking himself in the bathroom to call-to-action. This is a story of discovery, journey, heartbreak, and reward!

About PiZetta -- PiZetta Media: Content with a Cause tells impactful stories about front-line heroes, nonprofits, and mental health journeys. They help businesses share their voices through video marketing, connecting with audiences on streaming TV, cable, digital news, podcasts, and a YouTube channel with over 50K subscribers.

Connect with Michael VanZetta: https://pizettamedia.com/

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Rebecca J. McDow

Aimee Daramus, Psy. D. LCP: https://www.audeotherapy.com

Stephen R. McDow II

Rolling Weekly Credits

All show music was composed by Stephen R. McDow II and Rebecca J. McDow

Intro Voiceover: Dr. Alexander Niculescu, Dr. Aimee Daramus, Stephen R. McDow II, and Rebecca J. McDow

Cultural song of the week! 

Text Go Green By Drake --https://music.apple.com/us/album/texts-go-green/1630230040?i=1630230431

Rebecca travels to Florida to care for her mom, Aimee is at an event; leaving Stephen to interview Adam by himself. Great conversation!

Adam trained as a constellation facilitator in 2022, with teachers from the US and Europe, and have facilitated Constellations and workshops around the US (primarily in Colorado and Northern California); and in Puerto Rico, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, and France. He founded Awakening Ancestry in 2023 to support people in their deepest transformations of life and death, and to help people become the Ancestors of the more beautiful world they want to see.

Connect with Adam: https://www.awakeningancestry.com

Adam is promoting his event: https://www.facebook.com/events/491213920734515

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Co-Staring 

Rebecca J. McDow

Aimee Daramus, Psy. D. LCP: https://www.audeotherapy.com

Stephen R. McDow II

Rolling Weekly Credits

All show music was composed by Stephen R. McDow II and Rebecca J. McDow

Intro Voiceover: Dr. Aimee Daramus, Stephen R. McDow II, and Rebecca J. McDow

Cultural song of the week! 

Black Leaves By Kirby:

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David Woods is a 59, divorced, man living in YUMA, Arizona. His Bi-Polar exploded when he was 33, at the suicide of his only brother (he was 36). David's baby sister died by suicide at age 16, when he was 20. His mother, who raised five kids, after his father was killed in NAM, was shortly after his death diagnosed Paranoid Schizophrenic. David was ten years old. As for hobbies, David has several books in the works which are action adventure.

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Rebecca J. McDow

Aimee Daramus, Psy. D. LCP: https://www.audeotherapy.com

Stephen R. McDow II

Rolling Weekly Credits

All show music was composed by Stephen R. McDow II and Rebecca J. McDow

Intro Voiceover: Dr. Alexander Niculescu, Dr. Aimee Daramus, Stephen R. McDow II, and Rebecca J. McDow

Cultural song of the week! 

Black Leaves By Kirby --https://open.spotify.com/artist/5lcDGoJUr5WY5bCFAfYbCU

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Jeff Brown was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in college at 21. The diagnosis made so much sense that he chose to live “out” as bipolar. Jeff had the full range of madness and brilliance and he has seen life at the peaks and depths of this condition. He also graduated college, have had a successful career in tech and became a patented inventor. Now Jeff is building this advocacy to help people who haven’t made it.

Connect with Jeff Brown: https://www.bipolarist.com

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bipolargirlpodcast/

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 Co-Staring 

Rebecca J. McDow

Aimee Daramus, Psy. D. LCP: https://www.audeotherapy.com

Stephen R. McDow II

 Rolling Weekly Credits

All show music was composed by Stephen R. McDow II and Rebecca J. McDow

Intro Voiceover: Dr. Aimee Daramus, Stephen R. McDow II, and Rebecca J. McDow

Cultural song of the week! 

The Mountain Song By TopHouse -- https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-mountain-song-single/1721772130

Aimee returns after not making the opening show to discuss video games use in treatment, and Rebecca and Stephen talk about being a parent of a high school student.

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 Co-Staring 

Rebecca J. McDow

Aimee Daramus, Psy. D. LCP: https://www.audeotherapy.com

Stephen R. McDow II

 Rolling Weekly Credits

All show music was composed by Stephen R. McDow II and Rebecca J. McDow

 Intro Voiceover: Dr. Aimee Daramus, Stephen R. McDow II, and Rebecca J. McDow

Welcome BACK BPG Gang! Our first guest is Tamara McClintock Greenberg, Psy.D., M.S., a clinical psychologist in private practice in San Francisco, CA, where she specializes in treating adults with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and those who are coping with medical illness, either as a patient or affected family member. Her new book is: The Complex PTSD Coping Skills Workbook: An Evidence-Based Approach to Manage Fear and Anger, Build Confidence, and Reclaim Your Identity. Connect with Dr. Greenberg at https://www.tamara-greenberg.com/about/.

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Song of the Week: Pink Skies by Zach Bryan -- https://music.apple.com/us/album/pink-skies/1747842758?i=1747842759

Cleoni Crawford is no stranger to BPG as she has been a guest since the third season. Cleoni is now a published author, podcast host that combines faith and mental health care to practice what she preaches. She is a mental health advocate and speaker with lived experience and education in the field of addictions and mental health. With a profound commitment to destigmatizing mental health issues, Cleoni Crawford brings a unique blend of academic rigor and personal insight to their work.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bipolargirlpodcast/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bipolargirlpod

Co-Staring 

Rebecca J. McDow

Aimee Daramus, Psy. D. LCP: https://www.audeotherapy.com

Stephen R. McDow II

Rolling Weekly Credits

All show music was composed by Stephen R. McDow II and Rebecca J. McDow

Intro Voiceover: Dr. Aimee Daramus, Stephen R. McDow II, and Rebecca J. McDow

Cultural song of the week! 

War Cry By Social Club --https://music.apple.com/us/album/war-cry-feat-tauren-wells/1440887320?i=1440887424