Ever wondered what it's like to live with Bipolar Disorder 1? Well tune in to this riveting candid convo with Filmmaker, Gemmar McFarlane.   

What Is Bipolar I Disorder?  Bipolar I disorder (pronounced "bipolar one" and also known as manic-depressive disorder or manic depression) is a form of mental illness. A person affected by bipolar I disorder has had at least one manic episode in their life. A manic episode is a period of abnormally elevated or irritable mood and high energy, accompanied by abnormal behavior that disrupts life.  Most people with bipolar I disorder also suffer from episodes of depression. Often, there is a pattern of cycling between mania and depression. This is where the term "manic depression" comes from. In between episodes of mania and depression, many people with bipolar I disorder can live normal lives.   

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I'm Kimberly Leckie, Entrepreneur, Mental Health Advocate and Marketing Professional.  My life’s work is also dedicated to helping fellow youths to live a mentally healthy and balanced life.   Feel free to listen to the Candid Convos podcast, read the blog and watch LIVE shows.  

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It can be tricky to know how to get a mental health diagnosis in Jamaica. I know I had a hard time finding accurate info back when I was trying to get mine. Here's a candid account of my experiences and some additional info that I wish I knew back then. 

Anxiety doesn't have to rule your life. Try this hack to put all your anxious thoughts at rest. Trust me, I've tried it and it works. 

Things have been really heavy lately and if we don’t protect our emotional health we might become completely overwhelmed by it all. That’s why I couldn’t think of a better time to get candid with Author, CEO of The WellFit Club, Mom✨@iamkamilamcdonald✨on how to use food, mindset and exercise to thrive in the midst of hardship.

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Here's my interview with Reach Inspire Ignite Jamaica (@riijamaica) on Anxiety to Advocate: Redefining the Story of Mental Health 

"It was a lot to be around me, it was a lot to be me" said KimberlyWe had a very insightful and candid convo with Kimberly Leckie about her journey from anxiety to advocate. Kimberly Leckie is a Mental Health Advocate, founder and host of @CandidConvos_ Podcast. She lives by the mantra, "there is no health without mental health". This has helped her to gain and maintain a happy and healthy life while living with Bipolar Two Disorder.

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Conquering Depression (Part 2) | A Candid Convo with Jeffrey Azan

Conquering Depression (Part 1) | A Candid Convo with Jeffrey Azan

We've been going through it nonstop. A lot of us are experiencing heavy emotions on a growing scale and we need someone who's been through it, to help us get through it too. So with that said, the #CandidConvos team has brought back this powerful discussion we had with Author, Motivational Speaker and Entrepreneur, Jeffrey Azan! I know this episode left a huge impact on many because we're still getting messages that confirm it to be so.💪 So sit back and let's learn how to manage our anxiety, fears and depression to thrive during these challenging times.

It feels like the world has changed overnight due to COVID-19. In this episode of Candid Convos with Kim, Host Kimberly Leckie and guests Joshua Burgess, Alexander Taylor and Jenelle Morgan explore the impact of Working from Home on the Mental Health as well as the role that Quarantine plays in the sudden spike in Divorce in China, UK and Turkey. 

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