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Embracing Self-Love with Bipolar- Hannah Blum, Author & Activist


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Join Shaley Hoogendoorn as she dives deep into conversations about living with Bipolar 2 disorder, focusing on self-love and acceptance. In this insightful episode, Shaley and is joined by author guest Hannah Blum. Hannah has written "The Truth About Broken: The Unfixed Version of Self-love and "Oh Mind Where Have You Gone". Together they explore the challenges of self-perception, the societal influences on self-worth, and strategies to overcome self-doubt.

Through personal stories and shared experiences, they discuss the importance of owning one's narrative and the transformative power of loving oneself as is. Hannah shares her journey of embracing her imperfections and finding beauty in authenticity, while Shaley expands on the collective healing that arises from sharing mental health journeys.

This episode encourages listeners to challenge societal norms around mental health, embrace their unique imperfections, and practice self-love as a continuous journey, rather than a destination. Inspirational and deeply personal, it aims to foster a community of understanding and break down the stigma surrounding bipolar disorder.

Chapter Markers:

(00:3:00) Understanding Self-Hate

(00:07:10) Redefining Self-Love

(00:09:26) Empowering Emotions

(00:13:47) The Power of Affirmations

My dear listeners,

As always, we talk about hard and messy mental illness topics. This episode could be activating so please take care of yourself. The episode is always here if you need to have breaks to take care of yourself.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening. If this episode or podcast means something to you, I would be forever grateful if you would follow/subscribe the ‘this is bipolar’ podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts so you stay up to date. It would also mean the world to me if you gave a 5 ⭐️ review- this helps the podcast reach those who need to hear it most. Much love, Shaley xo

You can purchase Hannah's books here

The Truth About Broken: The Unfixed Version of Self-love

Amazon US: https://a.co/d/33n6VYv

Amazon Canada: https://a.co/d/99SOWmn

Oh Mind, Where Have You Gone Today?

Amazon US: https://a.co/d/gE8Mgsx

Canada: https://a.co/d/iFirz0x

 

More about Hannah:

Hannah Blum, author of "Oh Mind, Where Have You Gone Today?" invites readers on a captivating journey through the uncharted territories of the human experience. This collection of poems and essays delves deep into themes of madness, mental health, mending, love, loss, patriotism, sensuality, and womanhood. Blum's unique writing style and evocative illustrations have garnered worldwide recognition, establishing her as a prominent figure in literary and mental health advocacy communities. Through her work, she aims to inspire change, encourage curiosity, and spark conversations about the intricate tapestry of humanity.

You can connect with Hannah at halfwaytohannah.com Follow and follow @hannahdblum on IG for insights and inspiration.

 

#bipolar #thisisbipolar #bipolardisorder #selflove #mentalhealthmatters

 

 

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