In this episode, I'm excited to bring back the podcast with a broader focus on mental health topics beyond bipolar disorder.

We dive into exploring what trauma truly is, why it’s important to understand, and the powerful impact it has on our bodies, minds, and relationships.

I also answer some of the most common questions around trauma, including how to recognize it, why some people develop PTSD while others don’t, and effective methods for healing.

FREE Trauma Signs Checklist

ACE Study Blog Post

Anna interviews Hagen, a surrealist artist living with bipolar. Learn more about the relationship between bipolar and creativity.

You can find Hagen on Instagram @rhrsurgener_art and on his website at www.rhr-surgener-art.com.

You can find out more about Anna on her website and Instagram @couragetohealtherapy

Anna interviews Jess Kanotz, a NAMI speaker and fellow bipolar warrior, about healing bipolar through lifestyle changes.

You can find Jess on Instagram and Facebook @ourbipolar. You can also check out her YouTube videos and read her blog. 

You can find out more about Anna on her website and Instagram @couragetohealtherapy

Join us as Anna and Sydney discuss what it's like to live with bipolar disorder type two. Hypomania to depression to suicidality, type two has its unique challenges. Find out how Sydney deals with each in this episode.

You can find Sydney on Instagram @bipolarandbougie and on TikTok @bipolarandbougie.

You can download the Safety Plan HERE.

You can find virtual support groups for bipolar HERE.

Consider following these Instagram accounts for bipolar support:

@livewellbipolar

@this.is.bipolar

@bipolar_2_life

@bipolarbabesclub

@bipolarexplained

@bipolarsupport.club

@intlbipolar

@havingbipolar

@realitybipolardisorder

@bipolarbear_art

Join us as Anna and Megan discuss what it's like to live with bipolar disorder type one. From mania to psychosis, type one has its unique challenges. Find out how Megan was able to find stability in this episode.

You can find Megan on Instagram @thisismegan_r and @handmadebymegan1.

Download the mania contract HERE.

You can find more about Anna on her website.

Anna and Hailey chat about what it's like to have bipolar and ADHD. You can find Hailey on Instagram @mind.over.mood and TikTok @mind.over.mood

You can find more about Anna at her website and on Instagram @couragetohealtherapy.

Anna and Michelle talk about how bipolar affects mothers and whether it's possible to have a healthy family with bipolar disorder. You can find Michelle at her website, My Upside of Down and on Instagram @myupsideofdown

You can find more about Anna at her website and on Instagram @couragetohealtherapy.

An interview about bipolar and trauma with Isabella. We will cover the effects of childhood and adulthood trauma on bipolar symptoms in this powerful conversation.

You can find more about Anna at her website and on Instagram @couragetohealtherapy

Listen as Anna interviews her husband about what it's like to love someone with bipolar. Grab the free guide for loved ones of people with bipolar HERE.

You can find more about Anna at her website and on Instagram @couragetohealtherapy

Anna delves into a detailed overview of bipolar disorder while sharing her own bipolar journey - from diagnosis to stability.

You can find more about Anna at her website and on Instagram @couragetohealtherapy

Bipolar Resources

1. International Bipolar Foundation
2. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Groups
3. Carenity forum
4. Bipolar Hope forum
5. My Support forum
6. Daily Strength forum

Bipolar Subreddits

1. General bipolar subreddit
2. Secondary bipolar subreddit
3. Bipolar type 1 subreddit
4. Bipolar Type 2 subreddit
5. Bipolar humor
6. Bipolar art