Tune in as Bailey explains what EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is, who can benefit from it and why she’s chosen to subject herself to this intense therapy. Additionally, she goes into detail on how each session works including the preparations, tools and how her therapist walks her through each session. You’ll gain a unique perspective to the EMDR therapy process that will hopefully help you better understand what’s to gain when choosing to do this work alongside a therapist.
Author Archives: Bailey Reber
India Trip: Day 7 – Traveling by Train to Vadodara, Gujarat, India (March 20th, 2022)
Today is finally the day that I will travel to Monish’s childhood home and spend time in the place where he grew up. But first, we’ve got to take a 5-hour train ride from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India to Vadodara, Gujarat, India.
S4. Episode 10: Bipolar Disorder & Hypersexuality – Show Notes
In this episode, Bailey discusses the research she’s found on the connection between Bipolar Disorder and Hypersexuality. You’ll learn more about what hypersexuality actually is and how it can impact the lives of those with bipolar disorder. Additionally, Bailey takes the time to talk about her own personal experiences with hypersexuality and how it affected her life. She hopes that by tuning in, you’ll be able to better understand this often-overlooked side of bipolar disorder, you’ll hear stories that resonate with you or you’ll leave this episode with a kinder, more compassionate heart. (OR – all three!)
S4. Episode 9: Anxiety, Please Leave. You’re Not Welcome Here – Show Notes
In this episode, Bailey takes the time to discuss a recent diagnosis that has been taking over her life lately – anxiety disorder. She discusses her research findings on what anxiety disorder is along with its symptoms. Additionally, she takes the time to openly talk about her own experiences with anxiety and panic attacks and how they’ve been disrupting her life. She hopes that by tuning in, you’ll be able to better understand anxiety disorder and/or choose to seek help for yourself if necessary.
India Trip: Day 6 – A Mumbai Adventure (March 19th, 2022)
This morning began by saying goodbye to Mom and Dad as they are heading back to Vadodara to prepare for us to come stay with them. After sending them off to the train station, Moni and I ventured out to purchase fabric for me to take home! I’ve been looking forward to this moment for months now because as an aspiring fashion designer, I know that India manufactures large quantities of textiles and that I will be able to purchase good quality fabrics at a lower cost while here. Moni and I hopped into an auto and made our way to Tirumala Shopping Centre – let the fun begin!
S4. Episode 8: Mother Dearest – Show Notes
In this episode, Bailey discusses what her relationship with her mother was like while growing up along with what it’s like today. She takes the time to go into detail about why she made the difficult decision to “take a break” from her parents. Additionally, she opens up about how other people have reacted when she’s been asked about her parents and how their reactions have made her feel. She hopes to enlighten you with a new perspective and equip you with better ways to react if someone were to open up to you about a similar scenario.
India Trip: Day 5 – Celebrating Holi (March 18th, 2022)
We woke up pretty late this morning after getting some well-deserved rest following all of the travel and adventure surrounding our recent trip to The Taj Mahal. As I was slowly coming-to, I noticed a sound coming from below that was much different than I’d heard on previous mornings in Mumbai… Moni promptly reminded me that today is Holi! Excitement began to fill my body as I realized that today is the day that I finally get to play Holi – and in India, for that matter!
Episode 4: A “Bipolar Girl” in a Lonely High School World – Show Notes
What was it like to be a high school kid who has just been diagnosed with bipolar disorder back in 2010? Bailey discusses her experience telling her friends and her boyfriend at the time about her recent diagnosis and how things seemed to suddenly change for her. Learn better ways to approach opening up to your friends and loved ones about your struggles so that you can skip the heartache and pain that Bailey dealt with. Plus, discover alternative reactions to consider using if a friend or loved one opens up to you about their struggles.
How to Make Melted Crayon Canvas Art: Lion King Edition
I’m a huge Disney fan and during the pandemic I had a lot of free time on my hands, so I decided to bring a long-time idea of mine to life! Melted crayon art is very easy and super fun to create. Plus, it’s relatively cheap (minus the canvas unless you are able to score one on sale or at a local art thrift store, such as Texas Art Asylum) as Crayola crayons run from $1 – $1.50 for 8, 16 or 24-packs. Continue reading to find all of the instructions on how to recreate this masterpiece for yourself!
S4. Episode 7: Self Discovery #2 – My Body Talks to Me – Show Notes
Tune in as Bailey discusses why she’s been absent from podcasting these past few weeks along with her theory as to what’s caused this.. Additionally, she explains how her self awareness has enabled her to take cues from her body to better understand what she’s feeling. You’ll leave this episode feeling inspired and ready to learn more about YOUR OWN body and mind.