My guest this week is Mzwa. He shares his story of being bipolar and living in South Africa. He is quite candid and tells a good story. Give him a listen! Thanks @bipolar_black_bear

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Kyle began his professional career as an adult-child therapist. He discusses how being a therapist didn't prepare him for receiving his own life-changing diagnosis. Throughout his journey, he has learned to find peace through mental wellness. Today, he is a mindset coach who helps others find their path to happiness. Thank you @kmatic311 for your inspiring story.

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On this episode, I chat with Melanie who has been diagnosed as bipolar 1. She discusses how her family history with bipolar disorder offers her a unique support system. She also reveals the difficulties she faced to conceive and give birth to her son and daughter. She gets fo' real fo' reals at the end.

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IN ART THERE IS A MOMENT OF ECSTASY AND CLARITY, FOLLOWED

BY FRUSTRATION AND INSANITY - Elana Daem

Elana stopped painting 17 years ago when she experienced a lengthy depressive episode. Today, she finds solace in mixed media art billing herself as a Bipolar Artist. On this episode, Elana shares the effect art has had on her mental health journey. Thanks @daemelana for your contribution.

For examples of her work, visit @elanadaemart

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Patrick is an American raising his family in Paris. He was recently diagnosed as Bipolar 2. On this episode, we discuss what music has represented along our mental health journeys.

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David joins me to discuss Borderline Personality Disorder and its treatment in Scotland. He shares what led to his BPD diagnosis, as well as what his childhood was like growing up in a traditional Scottish family. Please be aware that David candidly discusses his attempts at suicide. Thank you @bpd_david_ for being open and honest about your life with a personality disorder.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please call the national suicide hotline number 988 (U.S. only) for immediate assistance.

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Sarah, who hosts the Rough Edges podcast, discusses how family, friends, and faith have positively impacted her mental health journey.

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Growing up, Asha had no idea that her father had received a bipolar disorder diagnosis. Diagnosed in 2017, Asha shares how she was forced to relocate from New Orleans to Houston where she had a strong family support system who, due to her father's bipolar, uniquely understood her needs. And her dog Whiskey helped, too.

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Scott has Borderline Personality Disorder. He discusses what his journey has been like since his diagnosis. We also talk about the stigmas associated with BPD in men.

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Zhu was born in China. She was immediately taken away from her mother and sent to an orphange. Today, she wonders whether her early lack of maternal bond impacted her BPD diagnosis. Please listen to Zhu share how BPD has influenced her relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Thanks to @zuzube013 for being a great guest!

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