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this is bipolar

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Unfiltered & authentic - a real-life glimpse of bipolar disorder. Join mental health advocate, Shaley Hoogendoorn as she passionately share her bipolar journey and holds space for the stories others. It is her greatest hope that these raw and real stories will give insight, shatter stigma, and offer hope. This is bipolar...

Episodes

BONUS EPISODE Advocacy: anytime and anywhere

Join mental health advocates Messy Beauty with Shaley and Julie Kraft (together in person!) as they discuss ALL things advocacy. With ten years of combined experience- sharing their bipolar II journeys on stages, paper, social media, even street corners -hear them talk about why and how they came forward. What were the reactions of those around them? Did they share too much, too soon? Do they have regrets? And what advice would Shaley and Julie give to anyone with the burning desire to come forw...

Jun 15, 202047 minEp. 4

BONUS Episode COVID-19: coping and keeping calm

Join mental health advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft as they discuss the impact of Covid-19 on their lives and the world around them. What were their initial reactions? Has having bipolar disorder helped or hindered their ability to cope and keep calm? Have silver linings been found in the midst of such unimaginable circumstances? Although we're all weathering the same storm, we are in different boats- our feelings should never be compared to anyone else's. It is Julie and Shaley's gr...

May 20, 202034 minEp. 3

this is bipolar TRAILER

TRAILER Unfiltered & authentic - a real-life glimpse of bipolar disorder. Mental health advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft passionately share their bipolar II journeys. It is their greatest hope that their honesty will give insight, shatter stigma, and offer hope. This is bipolar... @this.is.bipolar

May 08, 20203 minEp. 2

Episode 1 CHILDHOOD: breakups and breakdowns

In this very first episode of 'this is bipolar', mental health advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft introduce themselves and reveal the passion and purpose behind their show. They then dive head first into their pasts- sharing their experiences as children, teens, and young adults. Were there any signs that set them apart? Any symptoms that foreshadowed their decades-later bipolar diagnoses? Nothing is off limits as they both share about emotional reactions, big heartbreaks, and defining...

May 08, 202057 minEp. 1