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.
Category Archives: Season 1 Show Notes
Episode 2. Bipolar Disorder… What exactly is that? – Show Notes
I’ve heard of bipolar disorder, but what exactly is it? And how does it affect people? Join host, Bailey Reber, as she breaks down the details of bipolar disorder while encouraging those who are considering seeking help to do so. Learn what type of bipolar disorder Bailey was diagnosed with and options for success when choosing a psychiatrist for the first time.
Episode 1: Who, What, When, Where & Why – Show Notes
Who in the world is this Bailey girl? What is this podcast actually about? And why should I take the time to listen to it?? Well, hit PLAY to find out for yourself! Join us as we learn all about our host, Bailey Reber, the motivate behind starting a podcast focused on Bipolar Disorder + Mental Health Awareness and how it can help you transform your own life!
Episode 3: The Diagnosis. What Compelled Bailey to Seek Help? – Show Notes
Bailey recounts what it was like to be a scared, young high school kid who just wanted to feel “normal”. She knew something wasn’t right and worked up the courage to tell her parents that she wanted to seek professional help. Learn what it was like for her to see a mental health professional for the very first time, how she felt before, during and after and how her bipolar disorder diagnosis changed her life from there on out. Plus, you’ll learn valuable tips on how to help someone in your life who may be currently going through something similar.
Episode 22. “Uhm, Happy Holidays?” – Show Notes
Tune in as Bailey discusses her issues with the holidays in the past and why they’ve not always been very “merry and bright”. Listen as she encourages you to break-free of any miserable holiday traditions that you’ve been painfully enduring for far too long. Your mental health matters and should be put first, always.
Episode 21. “What The Hell Is Going On?!” – Show Notes
Tune in as host, Bailey Reber, gets real and personal on the darker side of bipolar disorder. Listen to her perspective to understand what it’s like to live with bipolar 2 disorder…or just to hear the voice of someone who struggles in life sometimes, just like everyone does.
Episode 20. “Why Are Routines Important?” – Show Notes
In this episode, listen to Bailey discuss the importance of having a regular routine and why it’s especially important for those of us who have bipolar disorder to participate in one on a daily basis. You’ll hear a bunch of wonderful, healthy options of items to add into a routine when first starting out, as well as the best way to get your very first routine put into practice.
Episode 19: “What No One Ever Told You About Bipolar Disorder” – Show Notes
Go ahead and hit that “play” button to hear our host, Bailey Reber, speak some wonderful truths about bipolar disorder that you’ve likely never heard before.
Episode 18. “Red Flags in Romantic & Family Relationships” – Show Notes
Join our host, Bailey Reber, as she reviews the warning signs that often occur when you’re in the midst of a toxic relationship – whether that be romantic or your relationship with your family. Hear her discuss some real-life examples to help you learn when it’s time to free yourself from negativity and walk away.
Episode 17. Red Flags in Friendships – Show Notes
Do you know have some “friends” who don’t treat you right? Or any who try to take advantage of your generosity on a regular basis? Tune into this episode to hear real-life examples of “friends” who weren’t actually friends to Bailey. Learn when to start paying closer attention to people’s hidden agendas based upon their actions and when it’s time for you to walk away.