S5. Episode 1: The Importance of Learning to Be Flexible in Life & Embrace Change – Show Notes

Also found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Google Podcasts, and YouTube. Welcome to Season 5 of Distressed to Joyful; Bailey’s Way! Tune in to learn what this new season of the podcast will bring. Additionally, I discuss why it is important for us to learn to be flexible and embrace the changes that life may bring. AsContinue reading “S5. Episode 1: The Importance of Learning to Be Flexible in Life & Embrace Change – Show Notes”

S4. Episode 12: Self Discovery #3 – THIS is Why I’m so Brave – Show Notes

What a humble thing for Bailey to say, am I right? Well, when you think about it, it takes a LOT of courage for someone to consistently show up on a public platform and spill the good, bad and the ugly from their life… Vulnerability is a form of braveness, yet it’s not the only form there is. Tune in to hear an array of courageous things that Bailey has done throughout her life and why she thinks she’s been able to take all of the risks that she has. By tuning in, she hopes to inspire you to be brave and take a few risks because in the words of Brene Brown, “Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”

S4. Episode 11: My Personal Experiences with EMDR Therapy – Show Notes

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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!

S4. Episode 6: Write It Out – Show Notes

Bailey takes the time to discuss the importance of Brené Brown’s “Shitty First Drafts” and how writing out her feelings has been incredibly beneficial to her. Additionally, she explains how taking the time to write out what she wants to say to someone when conflict is in the midst has helped save important relationships. She hopes that you’ll leave this episode feeling inspired and ready to try something new!

Brené Brown’s Books Ranked In Order of Most Valuable

Before I get too ahead of myself, here’s my list of 14 books that I read throughout 2022. Nine of these fourteen books are considered part of the self-help genre. Three of these books are autobiographies and the remaining two books are fiction – one that I chose to read on my own and one that was part of a Reading Scholarship opportunity at my college. While autobiographies aren’t technically self-help, my opinion of that differs. We learn from the mistakes of others and reading someone’s life story with all of the ups and downs they experienced can benefit our own lives in many different ways.