The Bipolar Disorder Moment

This podcast is an interview with Canlearn Society ADHD Coach Laura Godfrey. Laura explains ADHD in detail and we discuss some of the challenges that people who have ADHD and bipolar disorder may face. 

The Executive Director of OBAD (the Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorder) talks about his own experience of being in a bipolar mixed state. The topic of suicide is mentioned in this episode. 

Registered Acupuncturist, Dr. Hong Yan, draws from her over twenty five years experience to explain how acupuncture can be used to treat ADHD, stress, anxiety and depression. 

This month on my podcast I have a conversation with my friend Shadna on her experience of having friends who have bipolar disorder. The topic of suicidal ideation is covered in this blog. 

In this episode, I interview Kaj Korvela the Executive Director of OBAD, the Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorder. We discuss the value of peer support, hypomania and how creativity is experienced for people who have bipolar disorder.

In this episode, I interview psychiatrist Dr. Heather Scott. She explains the value of psychotherapy for people with bipolar disorder and for people who have experienced trauma.

This month's guest on The Bipolar Disorder Moment is Dr. Anonymous. She talks about why she chose to be anonymous for the interview and she shares her perspective on stigma on a personal level and as a social justice issue. 

Dinner Parties can present challenges for people with bipolar disorder particularly during depressive episodes. Tips on how to deal with this and how family and friends can help are discussed.