Episode description

Join Shaley Hoogendoorn in this powerful episode of 'This is Bipolar' as she opens her heart and shares her journey living with Bipolar 2 disorder. With warmth and sincerity, Shaley discusses the impact of sharing personal stories in breaking stigma and fostering understanding around mental health. She highlights the value of storytelling and community in healing individually and collectively.

In this episode, Shaley engages in an insightful conversation with special guest Jade Rose, a fellow mental health advocate and author. Jade shares her experience navigating life with bipolar disorder, discussing the journey to diagnosis, the challenges of living unmedicated, and the relief found through treatment. The dialogue dives deep into the manic experiences, sensory sensitivities, and the nuances of having a bipolar mind.

Listen as both Shaley and Jade shed light on the importance of connection, understanding, and shared experiences in managing mental health. They explore creative expressions through words and podcasts as a means of reaching others, all while addressing the complexities of motherhood and maintaining balance in life with bipolar disorder.

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Thank you from the bottom of my heart for listening. If this episode or podcast means something to you, I would be forever grateful if you would follow/subscribe the ‘this is bipolar’ podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts so you stay up to date. It would also mean the world to me if you gave a 5 ⭐️ star review- this helps the podcast reach those who need to hear it most. 

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ABOUT JADE:

Writer, Podcaster and Mental Health Advocate.  With background in Philosophy and Psychology I am passionate about using stories of lived experience to challenge stereotypes, break stigma and create cultural change. I share my experience living with bipolar 2 and navigating neurodiversity on my page @jade.rose.writes, you can also find me @theneurodiariespodcast and stay tuned for my novel Hearts of Glass (currently querying!).