On Episode 12, we welcome the one and only, Mike Wellington.

Mike is a professional golfer and still caddies at times on the pro tour.

Mike also has Bipolar Disorder.

And he’s not afraid to tell you about it.

Six years ago Mike started a foundation called “Birdies4Bipolar”, and he subsequently wrote an amazing book titled, “Birdies, Bogeys, and Bipolar Disorder”, which published in 2016, and details his journey with his disease in depth. I could not recommend this book more. It is an intriguing, gut-wrenching, and inspiring book, not just for folks that may suffer from Bipolar Disorder, but also those of us that do not suffer from it.

(I firmly believe it is critically important for us to learn about this disease… because it may be only a matter of time before we encounter someone we love who lives with this diagnosis or someone who has yet to be diagnosed but is, in fact, suffering from the disease. Also, educating ourselves about Bipolar Disorder will give us some perspective on depression, as well as give us some tools to battle our own demons.)

So. What does this have to do with addiction and recovery?

A lot, actually.

It’s mental health, y’all. Plain and simple.

We discuss his disease at length and dive into healthy ways to deal with it. None of which include “self-medicating”.

Mike’s episode is courage, compassion, and eagerness to help all balled up into one.

Speaking of balls…

Do you know my old man’s most famous golf joke?

“I played the other day… and the best two balls I hit were when I stepped on a rake.”

*Pause for laughter.

So, please, join us on episode 12 and learn about Bipolar disorder and depression and always remember if you, or someone that you know, suffers from either, that the light of hope is at the end of the tunnel.

Let us pray.

-CP

*If you’re interested in acquiring a copy of Mike’s book, “Birdies, Bogeys, and Bipolar Disorder”, you can find it on Amazon (link below) or shoot us an email anytime and we can help you find a copy.

https://www.amazon.com/Birdies-Bogeys-Bipolar-Disorder-against/dp/1632990644