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December 20, 2022 CONVERSATIONS ABOUT- The Matcha App
In this Episode, mental illness advocates and creators, Shaley Hoogendoorn and Mik B talk about an exciting new health app called Matcha that is launching in January. We are both so excited about it and hope you will be too.
Matcha is creating the social media app for health, a place where both personal and professional content can be shared to bring people together. A place where anyone can talk, share ask questions and learn about health. Our platform will help build health communities and people can connect, find relatable creators, and access health services & resources. Health information should be easy to find and safe to watch, and Matcha is providing creator support to do just that!
If you want to hear more about the app follow Matcha's social media handles or email Mik at [email protected].
Matcha TT: @matcha.healthMatch IG: @matcha.health
Matcha would also love your input, you can take the simple survey here: https://t.maze.co/131172777. Matcha wants everyone's opinions included so would love too hear from you!
This is bipolar... and Matcha

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38 min
December 13, 2022 CONVERSATIONS WITH- Dr. Ellen Northcott
In this episode on 'Conversations With", mental illness advocate Shaley Hoogendoorn talks to author and psychologist Dr. Ellen Northcott. Dr. Northcott lives with Bipolar Disorder and speaks and writes about her experience in raw and honest way. Her memoir ‘The Chaos of My Mind: A Bipolar Memoir’ gives deep insight into what bipolar depression and mania can look and feel like. She has a unique perspective being a psychologist living with bipolar disorder. Dr. Northcott tells the truth about deep depression, suicidal ideation, suicidal plans and her attempt in order to end stigma around bipolar. I’m so grateful for her work and her willingness to talk about her battle with bipolar disorder. Dr. Northcott's story is one of perseverance and I know will give others the hope and courage to seek help.
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TW: Talk of suicidal ideations, thoughts and an attempt. Please take care of yourselves.
If you enjoyed this episode or if this podcast means something to you would you consider pressing the follow or subscribe button. If you really loved it feel free to buy me a coffee. I am forever grateful that I get to do this work.

Meet Ellen:
I am a Clinical Neuropsychologist with bipolar 1 disorder, which I have been navigating for 25 years, only 10 of those medicated. I live in Australia with my husband and 2 beautiful children. I am a published author, at least if you count my bipolar memoir ‘The Chaos of My Mind: A Bipolar Memoir’ and a few scientific papers about epilepsy. I also have an instagram account @bipolar.psychologist where I share informational content about bipolar disorder from the point of view as a medical professional and someone with lived experience.

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1 hr 2 min
November 25, 2022 CONVERSATIONS WITH- Holli Sperti
In this episode of 'Conversations With', Shaley Hoogendoorn talks with Holli Sperti. Holli bravely shares for the first time publicly on the podcast about her experiences living with bipolar disorder. Shaley talks to Holli about ALL the things-from symptoms, getting help, her miscarriage, divorce, church hurt, medication and stigma. Holli shares invaluable insight into her mental health journey. Holli’s story is one of perseverance and inspiration that offers help and hope to others walking a similar path. I feel honoured that she trusted us with her story.
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If you enjoyed this episode or if this podcast means something to you would you consider pressing the follow or subscribe button. If you really loved it feel free to buy me a coffee. I am forever grateful that I get to do this work.
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59 min
November 25, 2022 CONVERSATIONS WITH Holli Sperti
In this episode of 'Conversations With', Shaley Hoogendoorn talks with Holli Sperti. Holli bravely shares for the first time publicly on the podcast about her experiences living with bipolar disorder. Shaley talks to Holli about ALL the things-from symptoms, getting help, her miscarriage, divorce, church hurt, medication and stigma. Holli shares invaluable insight into her mental health journey. Holli’s story is one of perseverance and inspiration that offers help and hope to others walking a similar path. I feel honoured that she trusted us with her story.
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About Holli:Holli is a wife, a Mom, and an entreprenuer, she calls herself a “Creativeprenuer”. her company is called Artisan Creative, Co and she creates content for social media, blogs, emails, copywriting, websites, etc. Holli is a writer, a musician, a coffee lover and is wild about books, pens, and really great journals! Holli loves to READ. She also loves the outdoors, a good run, a game of tennis, or a hike in the mountains of NC. Equally, she also loves a quaint coffee shop, one on one conversations, and deep friendships. Holli is definitely an introvert with the occasional extroverted moment. In her life, Holli wants to love well and make sure the people around her know how grateful she is for them. She is a learner and it’s important to her to grow, change, and continue to learn in life. Holli was diagnosed almost 2 years ago with Bipolar 2 and she's been in a process of learning more about herself, managing her life and symptoms better. Living with bipolar disorder is a journey and Holli is grateful for each day. Follow Holli on instagram @hollisperti

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November 14, 2022 CONVERSATIONS WITH- Mik B
In this episode of 'Conversations With', Shaley Hoogendoorn talks with fellow mental illness advocate, Mik B. Mik shares openly about their experiences living with bipolar disorder and adhd. They give us a glimpse into what it looks like to experience suicidal thoughts and ideation from a young age. Mik talks about early and ongoing bipolar and adhd symptoms and the difference between suicidal ideation, thoughts and plans. Mik is a suicide survivor using her story to educate and encourage others with similar thoughts, feeling and experiences. Mik was such a delight to chat with, they have a sense of humour about it all because sometimes joking and laughing is all you can do when you talk about the messy parts mental illnesses. We are so grateful for Mik’s unique voice and mental health advocacy in real life and especially on social media. We feel honoured that they shared their story with us, Mik’s story is not over yet.
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*Actuvation warning- as always we talk about hard things. If they activate or trigger you in anyway, please take care out yourself.
Meet Mik:
@mikbitme goes by Any/All Pronouns. They live with Bipolar 1, ADHD and Anxiety. Mik is a fierce mental advocate on and off line. They are the Social Media Director for Matcha, a health platform. I’m addition Mik os a Full-Time Grad Student in Public Health: Health Education and Promotion with a B.S. in Public Health and a minor in Substance Use Treatment. Be sure to follow her advocacy on line on her Insta and TikTok @mikb_itme
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1 hr 8 min
November 08, 2022 CONVERSATIONS- WITH Rudy Caseres
In this episode of 'Conversations With', Shaley Hoogendoorn talks with fellow advocate, Rudy Caseres. Rudy shares openly about his experiences living with bipolar disorder- from symptoms, getting help, stigma and medication to the how becoming a mental health advocate has been a huge part of his healing journey. Rudy also gives advice and words of encouragement to those walking a similar path. His story is one of perseverance and inspiration. We are so grateful for Rudy's voice and his mental health advocacy work. We feel honoured that he shared his story with us, Rudy’s story is not over yet. This is bipolar...
If you enjoyed this episode or if this podcast means something to you would you consider pressing the follow or subscribe button. If you really loved it feel free to buy me a coffee. I am forever grateful that I get to do this work.
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Meet Rudy: Rudy Caseres is an award-winning mental health advocate, public speaker, and storytelling event host/producer. He has traveled the country delivering keynote presentations, worked with organizations such as the American Association of Suicidology, This is My Brave, Mental Health America, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and has hosted various storytelling events in the Los Angeles area. He has hosted live-streams for The Mighty and other organizations since 2016. In 2017, he was named one of The Mighty’s Mental Health Heroes and NAMI California’s Outstanding Peer of the Year. You can connect with him on social media where he is @RudyCaseres.

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54 min
November 08, 2022 CONVERSATIONS- WITH Rudy Caseres
In this episode of 'Conversations With', Shaley Hoogendoorn talks with fellow advocate, Rudy Caseres. Rudy shares openly about his experiences living with bipolar disorder- from symptoms, getting help, stigma and medication to the how becoming a mental health advocate has been a huge part of his healing journey. Rudy also gives advice and words of encouragement to those walking a similar path. His story is one of perseverance and inspiration. We are so grateful for Rudy's voice and his mental health advocacy work. We feel honoured that he trusted us with his story. Rudy’s story is not over yet.
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IG @this.is.bipolar

Meet Rudy: Rudy Caseres is an award-winning mental health advocate, public speaker, and storytelling event host/producer. He has traveled the country delivering keynote presentations, worked with organizations such as the American Association of Suicidology, This is My Brave, Mental Health America, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and has hosted various storytelling events in the Los Angeles area. He has hosted live-streams for The Mighty and other organizations since 2016. In 2017, he was named one of The Mighty’s Mental Health Heroes and NAMI California’s Outstanding Peer of the Year. You can connect with him on social media where he is @RudyCaseres.

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54 min
October 13, 2022 CONVERSATIONS with Maria Fernandez | checking in & catching up
We have one of our favourite mental health advocates is back on the pod! Maria Fernandez was our very first ‘conversations with’ guest. Shaley talks with Maria about her ups and downs in her journey with bipolar 2 disorder since last year. Maria vulnerably shares about dual diagnoses and comorbidity and how she experiences these in her everyday life. Maria's story is one of perseverance and inspiration. She offers help and hope to those waling a similar path. We feel honoured that she returned to the podcast to update us on her experiences.
You will also find out how our podcast team is growing!
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Meet Maria:
Maria is a dreamer, the kind of woman who’s imagination delights in museum tours, Broadway productions and salsa dance classes. She is a lover of creativity in all its forms and she finds these pursuits to be her greatest adventures, truest joys and most beloved passions. In addition to these, she is also an advocate for mental illness who has spoken about the realities of her diagnoses at Wraparound Conventions, on the Catholic Radio Network station and at various youth groups. She is a certified Peer Mentor and has been one of the leaders in the DBT mentoring program at Compass Behavioral Health. Maria is passionate about fighting stigma and creating a world of compassion, understanding and love. You can connect with her on her Instagram @maria_bp2_fernandez

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1 hr 1 min
September 27, 2022 PART 2- CONVERSATIONS WITH- Hailey Rose and Shaley Hoogendoorn
This is PART 2 of 'Conversations With' episode with mental illness advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Hailey Rose for this episode of 'Conversations With'. In part 1 Hailey spoke about what living with bipolar I disorder, psychosis and adhd. In Hailey also has a diagnosis of body dysmorphia. In this episode she describes the disorder and shares an in-depth look at what BDM looks and feels like in her everyday life. You will also learn how and why Hailey started her mental illness activism online through her @mind.over.mood instagram and TikTok accounts. Hailey describes her experiences and her work online and what it means to her. Shaley and Hailey talk about how social media platforms further stigmatize mental illness. Hailey uses her story of deep pain and struggle to encourage those with mental health disorders, as well as to educate neurotypical folks about her lived experiences. The way Hailey uses humour through her videos to educate is brave and powerful. Go and follow Hailey and you will see how inspiring and wonderful she is.
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Meet Hailey:
Hailey Rose is an advocate for the mental illness community. Hailey lives with bipolar disorder, psychosis, and adhd. She is on a mission to both change society’s understanding of mental illness and provide a welcoming space for others who suffer to let them know they are not alone. Find Hailey @mind.over.mood (backup: @mind.overmood) where she creates powerful, educational and often funny videos describing her experience with mental illness. Her videos can also be found on TikTok @mind.over.mood.

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57 min
September 24, 2022 PART 2 CONVERSATIONS WITH -Sarah Fox and Paris Prynkiewicz
This is PART 2 of 'Conversations With' episode with mental health advocates Paris Prynkiewicz and Sarah Fox. Shaley continues her conversation with Paris and Sarah and their experiences living with bipolar I disorder. They share about how they started sharing, advocating, podcasting and more. They give insight into the helpful things that they have done and continue to do to help them manage their bipolar disorder. You will hear how they use their story of pain and struggle to encourage and help others navigating mental illness. We are so encouraged by the way both Paris and Sarah show up in their lives and online. We think you will be too. Go and follow these women and listen to their podcasts!
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Paris Prynkiewicz is podcast host of “Master Your Mental,” professional speaker for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and best-selling author of her memoir, “Crooked Illness: Lessons From Inside & Outside Hospital Walls.” Paris received her BA in Psychology from the University of Arizona and her MBA in Healthcare Administration from Western Governors University. Paris has made it her mission to use her story to teach others how to SHATTER the mental health stigma and OVERCOME their obstacles in order to begin to CRAFT the life they have always wanted to live! Paris can be reached best via Instagram @masteryourmental.

Sarah Fox is a Christian woman with a desire to encourage others to stay pure and hopeful in a world that says otherwise. She’s a graduate of The King’s College with a B.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. She also works as an Assistant Community Manager at Rose Community Management. She loves journaling, performing spoken word, and reading comic books (Deadpool, T’Challa, and Batman are her boys). She is the host of a mental health podcast called Rough Edges, where she shares about her faith and mental health journey. For more information and updates, you can follow her podcast on Instagram (@rough.edges.podcast). She also has a blog where she writes encouraging messages about womanhood, relationships, and justice.

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41 min

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Unfiltered & authentic - a real-life glimpse of bipolar disorder. Join mental health advocate, Shaley Hoogendoorn as she passionately share her bipolar journey and holds space for the stories…