The Bipolar Disorder Moment

Interview About Bipolar Disorder at Okotoks United Church

In 2018, my good friend, Pastor Julia Kimmet, interviewed me at her church so that I could share my knowledge and experience with bipolar disorder with her congregation. This week, I am sharing the audio from that interview on my podcast.

Discussing Peer Support Training With ”Prairies to Peaks Consulting” Owner Beth Henry

Beth Henry, owner of "Prairies to Peaks Consulting", discusses the training her company provides for individuals who want to do peer support work. She talks about why she started her company and the value of peer support.

An Explanation of Accelerated Resolution Therapy by Registered Social Worker Lisa Thoreson

Lisa Thoreson is a registered social worker who uses Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) as part of her practice. In this podcast we talk about trauma and how ART can offer relief to people who suffer because they have experienced trauma in their lives. 

Interview: Family Doctor Dr. Andre Pickersgill Discusses Mental Health Issues and Chronic Pain

In this informative podcast interview, Dr. Andre Pickersgill talks about the high prevalence of mental health issues he sees in his family practice as well as the connection of mental health to chronic pain.

Interview: Lindsay Rawding, Prospect Human Services Peer Coordinator, Discusses Employment Services and Peer Support Program

If you have had challenges finding and keeping employment because of your mental illness Prospect Human Services can help.  Lindsay Rawding, Prospect Peer Coordinator, talks about her role at Prospect and the services they provide. 

The Mystic Cave - Brain Betrayal: Mental Health Advocate Allan Cooper on Finding a New Life With Bipolar Disorder

My good friend Brian Pearson invited me on to his podcast, The Mystic Cave,  to discuss resiliency in the face of adversity and my yet to be published book, Brain Betrayal: The Allan They Never Met.

Brian is a talented blogger, musician, author and speaker and you can learn more about him, read his blog and get access to his other podcasts on his site, The Mystic Cave.

Loving Someone Who Has Bipolar Disorder

Award winning author Jessica Waite describes herself as someone who has lived with and loved people who have bipolar disorder. In this episode, she discusses her relationship with her late husband and shares some of the details of her soon to be released memoir.