Tyler Kania shares a raw bipolar disorder story involving mania, depression, suicide attempts, rugby, community, treatment, and rebuilding purpose.

In this episode of Overcome with Travis White, the conversation brings the topic into real life with honesty, practical insight, and a reminder that healing and growth are possible.

What We Discussed

•  Tyler’s rise as a rugby player and success in cybersecurity 
•  The rare injury that triggered his first manic episode 
•  Living with undiagnosed bipolar disorder 
•  Mania, paranoia, and losing control of reality 
•  Walking away from a $250K career and hitting rock bottom 
•  Suicide attempts and what that experience really feels like 
•  The loneliness and isolation of mental illness 
•  How rugby helped him rediscover purpose and identity 
•  Coaching, leadership, and rebuilding confidence 
•  Losing $450K in crypto during a manic episode 
•  Mental health hospital experiences (inpatient vs outpatient) 
•  The importance of community, goals, and medication 
•  Finding the right treatment and accepting help 
•  Turning pain into purpose through writing and his book 
•  Breaking the stigma around mental health and bipolar disorder

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https://www.tylerkania.com

Visit Tyler's website to learn more about his memoir, "The Maniac with No Knees" and order your copy today.

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Travis White shares his personal story of seizures, epilepsy, PNES, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, chronic illness, and fighting back.

In this episode of Overcome with Travis White, the conversation brings the topic into real life with honesty, practical insight, and a reminder that healing and growth are possible.

What We Discussed

•  Travis’s first seizure and how it changed everything 
•  The frustration of not having answers from doctors 
•  How seizures led to depression, anxiety, and isolation 
•  Fear, embarrassment, and losing independence 
•  Suicidal thoughts and reaching a breaking point 
•  The impact on relationships, work, and identity 
•  PNES diagnosis and the connection between trauma and health 
•  Finding help through therapy and support systems 
•  Why speaking up can save your life 
•  Introduction to the FAITH framework (Foundation, Attitude, Integrity, Trust, Humility)

Get Travis White's coloring book here: https://a.co/d/05Bl6CQR

Visit Blog:

https://overcomepod.com

Workbook:

https://overcome68.gumroad.com/l/you-are-not-broken-workbook

Shop Merch:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/OvercomeMentalHealth

Follow Overcome - a Mental Health Podcast

• Instagram: @overcomepod
• Youtube:  @overcomepod

Listen to us

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Want to have a real conversation about your mental health? Fill out this form!