S2. Episode 13: Feel Your Feelings – Show Notes

Also found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. In this episode, I discuss what it means to fully “feel your feelings” as well as a few coping mechanisms that might be hindering your ability to do so. The topic of emotions and feelings typically sends people running, but combining this important information with hilarious stories and laughter makes itContinue reading “S2. Episode 13: Feel Your Feelings – Show Notes”

S2. Episode 12: Manic Spending Sprees – Show Notes

Tune into this very insightful episode as Bailey discusses the correlation between bipolar disorder and spending sprees. She’ll give you research-backed information found inside helpful articles as well as personal experiences that really help showcase the real issue here. You’ll leave this episode with a better understanding of those working on managing their bipolar disorder as well as some ways you can help.

6 Amazing Books for Healing

If you’ve tuned into my podcast, Distressed to Joyful; Bailey’s Way, you’re probably fully aware that I am no stranger to trauma as well as the work it takes to be able to heal from it. Alongside working with my therapist, I’ve read many books to help me better understand the things that I’ve beenContinue reading “6 Amazing Books for Healing”

S2. Episode 11: Reckless Driving + My Bipolar Disorder – Show Notes

Also found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Tune in as I recount how my bipolar 2 disorder affected my driving record for the majority of my licensed years. Beware, I don’t hold back while discussing how the car accidents that I caused had a much deeper issue than me “just being a bad driver”. You’ll laugh, you’ll gainContinue reading “S2. Episode 11: Reckless Driving + My Bipolar Disorder – Show Notes”

S2. Episode 9: I Love You…From Afar – Show Notes

Also found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Tune in as I discuss how to handle people in our lives who we are unable to allow into our personal spaces – both physical and mental. Hear me speak about some real-life examples about people that I have chosen to love from afar, how I handle these situations without hurtingContinue reading “S2. Episode 9: I Love You…From Afar – Show Notes”

S2. Episode 8: Difficult Conversations with Loved Ones – Show Notes

Also found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Tune in as I give some examples from my personal life where things went sour while I didn’t have the tools to set boundaries with loved ones. Learn from my mistakes along with some helpful tips & resources that will help guide you in the direction of setting your own much-neededContinue reading “S2. Episode 8: Difficult Conversations with Loved Ones – Show Notes”

S2. Episode 4: What Is The Enneagram? – Show Notes

Tune into this episode as Bailey discusses what the Enneagram is, why it’s important and how you can use it to help better yourself as well as those around you. She’ll break it down in an easy, simple explanation while encouraging you to do a little self-discovery and type yourself.

S2. Episode 2: Anger Management; Bailey’s Way – Show Notes

Also found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Tune into this week’s episode as I spill the beans on my past problems with anger. In this episode I discuss how feeling angry is natural although how you handle your anger is really important. I leave you with tips and tricks on how to manage yourContinue reading “S2. Episode 2: Anger Management; Bailey’s Way – Show Notes”

S2. Episode 1: Well… THAT Didn’t Go As Planned… – Show Notes

Welcome to Season TWO of Distressed to Joyful; Bailey’s Way! In this episode, Bailey is so pleased to share all of the new, exciting things to come in this season. She’s also going to share what the year 2020 was and what it wasn’t for her, while also leaving you with a little challenge for you to complete on your own time.

The Bedtime Routine That Regulates My Sleep

The problems with my nonexistent sleep routine really started to interfere with my life when I accepted a full time position that allowed me to drop my second job. I was free from working late into the evenings, although now I was often required to be at my desk by 7:30am. At first, that was a NIGHTMARE for me as I typically didn’t go to bed until after midnight. But once 2019 rolled around, I decided that enough was enough and it was time to get my act together! I did some research and found that I needed to put together a bedtime routine in order to be able to go to sleep on time which then makes waking up so much easier.