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Inside Bipolar

Gabe Howard & Dr. Nicole Washington

Join Gabe, who lives with bipolar, and Dr. Nicole, a board certified psychiatrist, as they explore the spectrum of this misunderstood illness.

They tackle bipolar disorder using real world examples, the latest research, and just enough funny to keep you intrigued. Signal Award Gold Winner, 2024. Signal Award Listener's Choice Winner, 2024 & 2025! Webby Honoree two years in a row -- 2024 & 2025!

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150 episodes

  1. Overstimulation With Bipolar: Are They Related and How to Cope 47:49
  2. Grieving the Identity You Lose After Bipolar Diagnosis 40:04
  3. What Is Happiness When You Live With Bipolar Disorder? 37:33
  4. Is the Mental Health System Broken? What Bipolar Patients Need to Know 42:25
  5. Stopping Obsessive Thoughts with Bipolar Disorder 42:22
  6. Trusting AI with Your Bipolar Care: What You Should Know 41:58
  7. Misdiagnosis: What If You Suspect You Don’t Have Bipolar Disorder? 39:05
  8. Bipolar Hacks to Live Better and Thrive 47:12
  9. Coping Skills to Stop Impulsive Behaviors 44:29
  10. Self-Esteem in Bipolar: The Hidden Issue No One Talks About 42:41
  11. Hypomania: The Mood State Few People Fear—But Should 35:54
  12. Navigating the ‘Fear of Fear’ Cycle of Panic Attacks with Bipolar 46:47
  13. Is it Anxiety, Bipolar, or Both? (And How to Tell the Difference) 47:59
  14. When Joy Goes Missing: Understanding Anhedonia in Bipolar Disorder 37:49
  15. Can I Stop My Bipolar Meds? Cold Turkey vs Tapering 45:02
  16. BONUS: Headlines of Horror: Schizophrenia Portrayals in News Media 40:04
  17. Solo Parenting with Bipolar: Staying Stable as a Single Parent 42:08
  18. Getting to Work with Bipolar: Excel at the Job and Live Better 43:18
  19. Physical Health and Bipolar: How to Live Better and Longer 42:52
  20. When Emotions Are Mistaken for Bipolar Symptoms 36:21
  21. Paranoia in Bipolar: Anxiety vs. Psychosis 41:26
  22. The ‘Inside Bipolar’ Experiment: Why This Wasn’t Supposed to Work 45:26
  23. Bipolar Advocacy 101: From Political Change to Family Boundaries 47:47
  24. From Panic to Peace: Self-Calming Tactics for Bipolar Disorder 39:31
  25. Traveling with Bipolar: Tips That Actually Work 44:00
  26. Addressing Racial & Ethnic Groups in Bipolar Care: Stigma and Misdiagnosis Exposed 32:22
  27. Parenthood, Choice, and Bipolar: Reproductive Justice Explain 38:59
  28. How to Find Hope When Bipolar Steals It Away 46:16
  29. Fish Oil and Bipolar: Hype or Helpful? 43:33
  30. Unpacking the Binge Eating Disorder and Bipolar Connection 40:58
  31. Hypochondria (aka Illness Anxiety Disorder) in Bipolar Disorder Examined 35:28
  32. Beyond Pills: Proven, Science-Based Approaches to Bipolar Management 45:04
  33. Firing Your Mental Health Provider: Ending Gracefully, Safely, and Professionally 41:18
  34. Do You Feel Taken Advantage Of Due to Bipolar? 40:17
  35. Why Can’t You See It? Understanding 'Lack of Insight' in Bipolar Disorder 37:45
  36. New Diagnosis or Managing for Years? Learn to Live Well with Bipolar (Part 2 of 2) 38:26
  37. New Bipolar Diagnosis? All the Basics Unlocked (Part 1 of 2) 40:36
  38. Breaking Stigma in Women’s Mental Health with Kit Wallis 45:20
  39. The Bipolar Hack I Ignored for Years: Our Host’s Personal Walking Story 43:45
  40. Frozen Truths: Catatonia in Bipolar Disorder 38:28
  41. Never Surrender! Staying Committed to Bipolar Treatment 38:05
  42. Schizoaffective & Bipolar: What’s the Connection? 40:02
  43. OCD & Bipolar: Unraveling Potential Intersections 45:17
  44. When Trauma and Bipolar Collide 29:17
  45. Struggles of Low Sex Drive (Hyposexuality) in Bipolar Disorder 35:12
  46. ECT: Medical Torture or Effective Treatment? (Electroconvulsive Therapy) 38:36
  47. Unpacking Bipolar Rage: What’s Real and What’s Not 45:05
  48. ADHD and Bipolar: Untangling the Overlap 45:12
  49. When Friends Wish Mania Would Return 42:28
  50. How to Talk with Your Psychiatrist: Bridging the Communication Gap 36:45