In this episode, I get real about what bipolar disorder actually is—and what it’s not. Too often people throw the word around without understanding it. This isn’t just about mood swings or being “dramatic.” Bipolar is a brain disease that changes how your mind regulates mood, energy, and thought patterns.

I walk through the different types (Bipolar I, II, Cyclothymia), the specifiers doctors use, why it’s often misdiagnosed, and what’s actually happening in the brain during mania and depression. I also share parts of my own story—how Prozac sent me into my first manic episode, how it felt to live through it, and why getting the right diagnosis matters so much.

If you’ve been diagnosed, this will help you put language to your experience. If you love someone with bipolar disorder, it will give you a better understanding of what they’re up against.

Bipolar disorder is real. It’s a disease. But it’s not a death sentence.

This is the very first episode of The Bipolar Bro Podcast. I share my story of surviving bipolar disorder, addiction, and suicide attempts, and why I believe I’m still here today. You’ll hear about faith, science, and raw honesty—without fake positivity or influencer garbage. This podcast is about what it really feels like to live with bipolar disorder and what helps me keep going.