Welcome back to my podcast! It’s been a while since the last episode, but don’t worry, this one was worth the wait! 

A common theme I’ve experienced throughout my mental health journey, and just with life in general, is feeling behind. It’s so frustrating to feel like you could be doing more, or feel like everyone else is able to do more than you because of your mental illnesses. Comparison is the thief of joy, but it’s so difficult to stop comparing yourself when you feel so behind in life. 

In this episode, I discuss feeling behind in life because of my mental illnesses, and the various treatments and therapies I have been through to help myself heal. Come with me, as I share what life is like for me, and why I feel so behind in a race that doesn’t exist. Life isn’t a “one-size fits all” journey, and learning to adjust to new paths is something I’m working on every day. We can do this, one day at a time. 

Potential triggers*

Broken Bones

Eating Disorder Treatment Program

Therapy

Panic Attacks

Depression

Bipolar II

Medication (not by name)

Residential Treatment

Suicidality

Anorexia Symptoms/Treatment

Anxiety

Social Media/Comparison

*this list is made up of what I believe might be triggering to someone, but it may not be a complete list, feel free to check the show transcription for your personal triggers before listening :)

Welcome Back! It’s your favorite podcast featuring new cover art!!! Ooooo Ahhhh! Don’t worry, George is still on there. This week it’s episode 5, and I had to switch up the title to fit with my thoughts. Join me on a journey through the journeys I’ve taken since being diagnosed with Bipolar 2 in 2022. 

Having a mental illness is difficult, especially one that relies on low stress and stability. So, naturally, travel will be difficult. But I love to travel. I love it! 

In this episode you get to come along on a journey (I’m really loving that word today) through 3 journeys (ok, maybe this is too much) or as they would better be described, trips/vacations, after I was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder. Come see what it was like for me to travel so early into learning what it was like to have this disorder. And I’ll even tell you what I learned from my 3 treacherous journeys (haha good word choice). 

Potential triggers*

Bipolar disorder

Depression

Eating Disorders

Unstable/dysregulated moods

Medication (not by name)

Medication side effect/allergic reaction

Planes/flights

Depression

Suicide

Hospitalization 

Residential Treatment

*This list is made up of what I believe might be triggering to someone, but it may not be a complete list, feel free to check the show transcription for your personal triggers before listening :)

Welcome to the long overdue episode 4 of What's Going On Up There? (a conversation between me & my mind)!!

Body Image... I have struggled with my body image almost my entire life. In this episode I discuss my relationship with my body, from childhood to college.

There's a lot of pain surrounding my negative body image, which still affects my everyday life. Sometimes it can feel debilitating, not sure how to move forward, feeling stuck in self-hatred. But I continue to work on this every day (well, most days, some days, occasionally...I'm trying my best here!)

Join me as I share experiences throughout my life that have led me to where I am now. And know, you're not alone :)

Potential triggers*

Body Image (negative/debilitating)

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Eating Disorder Treatment/Recovery

Restrictive Eating

Body Dysmorphia

Celiac Disease

Fatphobia 

Weight Stigma

Weight Gain

Weight Loss

“Freshman 15”

Intrusive Thoughts

 *This list is made up of what I believe might be triggering to someone, but it may not be a complete list, feel free to check the show transcription for your personal triggers before listening :)

Welcome to the 3rd episode of What's Going On Up There? (a conversation between me & my mind)! In this episode I discuss a very prominent topic in my life: loneliness and mental illness.

Struggling with mental health for most of my life, I've experienced years and years of loneliness (and still experience it every day). Through my anxiety, bipolar 2, and eating disorder, I share my journey with loneliness, and some tips I have to manage loneliness and your mental health.

Potential triggers*

Disabilities/accessibility

Anxiety

Depression

Hypomania

Bipolar 2

Rapid Cycling

Suicidality

Eating Disorders  

Mental Illness Treatment

 *This list is made up of what I believe might be triggering to someone, but it may not be a complete list, feel free to check the show transcription for your personal triggers before listening :)

Welcome to episode 2 of my podcast, What's Going On Up There? (a conversation between me & my mind)! Today's episode dives into the very real, very dangerous feeling of not feeling "sick enough" in your mental illness. Mental illnesses are tricky little buggers, and they often like to warp our minds in ways that make it difficult, if not impossible, for us to see our situation as it truly is. This is something I've struggled with my whole life, and still do struggle with daily. Join me as I talk about my journey with not feeling "sick enough" throughout my life, and offer some tips on how to control comparisons and other factors that might enhance these feelings. 

Potential triggers*

Eating Disorders

Hospitals/hospitalization

Comparison

Depression

Bipolar Disorder

Self Harm

Death/Suicide

Residential Treatment

Social Media

Weight Loss/Gain

Calories

*this list is made up of what I belive might be triggering to someone, but it may not be a complete list, feel free to check the show transcription for your personal triggers before listening :)

Welcome to the first episode of the What's Going On Up There? podcast! In this episode I answer some questions about myself, and give an overview of my mental health journey throughout my life. I discuss everything from music, black cats (George!), and aliens, to therapy, anxiety, and mental health treatment. Covering over a decade of my mental health, I hope that by hearing my story you feel less alone in your struggles. Listen in to hear really what's going on up there in my mind!

This episode gives a glimpse into my mental health, and touches on topics like anxiety, depression, bipolar II, and eating disorders. The episode does not dive super deep into any habits or symptoms of mental illness, but it does mention them and some of my experiences, below is a list of potential triggering topics that are mentioned, make sure to keep yourself safe!

Potential Triggers*

Therapy

Anxiety

Celiac Disease

Body Dismorphia

Panic Attacks

Depression

Bipolar II 

Medication (not by name)

Suicidality

Mental Illness treatment

Eating Disorder

*this list is made up of what I belive might be triggering to someone, but it may not be a complete list, feel free to check the show transcription for your personal triggers before listening :)

Welcome to my podcast! What's Going On Up There (a conversation between me & my mind) is my mental health focused podcast, where I share my journey and hope you come along for the ride. You are not alone in your struggles, the podcast and I are here for you, and I hope I can help you feel less alone, or at least provide some entertainment!