The Bipolar Disorder Moment

Bipolar Disorder and Dinner Parties

Dinner Parties can present challenges for people with bipolar disorder particularly during depressive episodes. Tips on how to deal with this and how family and friends can help are discussed.

Discussing Stigma with Dr. Anonymous

This month's guest on The Bipolar Disorder Moment is Dr. Anonymous. She talks about why she chose to be anonymous for the interview and she shares her perspective on stigma on a personal level and as a social justice issue. 

Discussion the Value of Psychotherapy with Psychiatrist Dr. Heather Scott

In this episode, I interview psychiatrist Dr. Heather Scott. She explains the value of psychotherapy for people with bipolar disorder and for people who have experienced trauma.

Discussing Peer Support, Hypomania and Creativity with OBAD Executive Director Kaj Korvela

In this episode, I interview Kaj Korvela the Executive Director of OBAD, the Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorder. We discuss the value of peer support, hypomania and how creativity is experienced for people who have bipolar disorder.

Bipolar Disorder from the Perspective of a Friend

This month on my podcast I have a conversation with my friend Shadna on her experience of having friends who have bipolar disorder. The topic of suicidal ideation is covered in this blog. 

Discussing Mental Health Benefits of Acupuncture With Dr. Hong Yan

Registered Acupuncturist, Dr. Hong Yan, draws from her over twenty five years experience to explain how acupuncture can be used to treat ADHD, stress, anxiety and depression. 

OBAD Executive Director, Kaj Korvela, Discusses His Personal Experience with Mixed States

The Executive Director of OBAD (the Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorder) talks about his own experience of being in a bipolar mixed state. The topic of suicide is mentioned in this episode. 

Discussing ADHD and Bipolar Disorder with ADHD Coach Laura Godfrey

This podcast is an interview with Canlearn Society ADHD Coach Laura Godfrey. Laura explains ADHD in detail and we discuss some of the challenges that people who have ADHD and bipolar disorder may face. 

Reading 1 From Brain Betrayal: The Allan They Never Met

This episode is the first of 12 episodes where I will be reading from my yet to be published book, Brain Betrayal: The Allan They Never Met and I provide commentary that explains why I wrote the book and a little bit of information about myself. 

Reading 2 from Brain Betrayal: The Allan They Never Met

This is the second  of twelve readings I will doing from my yet to be published book, Brain Betrayal: The Allan They Never Met.