Why do I feel so tired all the time? How do I manage all this stress and my anger? Why do all these terrible things keep happening to me? Does anyone else feel like this or is it just me? Is this something I can talk to my family and friends about?
Welcome to Distressed to Joyful; Bailey's Way! Twice a month, our host, Bailey Reber, will dive deep on topics surrounding bipolar disorder and mental health. She'll discuss research-backed ways to best control your emotions, how she's learned to effectively manage her bipolar disorder and all that she's learned which allows her to live a passionate and fulfilling life!
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3. Overwhelmed and Empty: How Hypomania Made Me Think I Could Do It All
In this episode, I open up about a month that completely drained me; a time when I tried to do everything and ended up feeling overwhelmed, empty, and burnt out. Looking back, I realized I was in a hypomanic phase of my bipolar II disorder; full of energy, ideas, and unrealistic goals that eventually crashed down on me.
I'm getting real about what hypomania can look like behind the scenes: the productivity highs, the sleepless nights, the emotional crash, and the toll it takes on mental health. If you've ever felt like you were running on fumes, chasing every goal at once, or struggling to find balance while living with bipolar disorder, this episode is for you.
We'll talk about learning to recognize hypomanic patterns, setting boundaries even when you feel unstoppable, and giving yourself grace when things fall apart.
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YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisheybailsdoing
22 Sept 2025
2. Bipolar Disorder and Exercise: How Daily Movement Supports Mood and Stability
In this encouraging episode of Distressed to Joyful; Bailey’s Way, Bailey opens up about how daily movement has become a gentle anchor in her life with bipolar disorder. She shares real wins, honest setbacks, and what finally made exercise feel supportive instead of stressful. 🧠💪
Bailey also bring the research she's done straight to you - what studies suggest about movement and mood for those of us with bipolar - translated into simple, take-action takeaways you can actually use.
Here’s what we’ll explore together:
Why consistency over intensity works for her, and how she course-corrected after pushing too hard
Simple, feel-good routines that actually fit a busy life
How tracking mood and sleep is vital when starting an exercise routine
Why avoiding over-exertion is necessary as it can tip into hypomania
The real-life benefits she’s noticed: fewer depressive dips, better sleep, clearer focus, and more confidence
If you’ve ever wanted exercise to feel doable, compassionate, and judgment-free, this conversation will help you build a routine that supports your mental health, right alongside therapy and medication.
✨ Tune in now to Bipolar Disorder and Exercise: How Daily Movement Supports Mood and Stability and discover how small, steady steps can make a big difference.
SHOW NOTES: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/bipolar-disorder-and-exercise-how-daily-movement-supports-mood-and-stability-s6-episode-2-show-notes/
WEBSITE: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/
SHOP: https://baileyswaydesigns.etsy.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/distressedtojoyful.baileysway/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/distressedtojoyful_baileysway/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisheybailsdoing
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1 Sept 2025
1. More Than a Place: Understanding the Feeling of Home
Hellooooooooo Season 6 🙌🏻
In this heartfelt episode of Distressed to Joyful; Bailey’s Way, I open up about my personal journey of never truly feeling at home: first in my childhood house, and later even in my very first one-bedroom apartment as an adult. 🌱
I share what I’ve discovered about the deeper meaning of “home”:
What it really feels like to be at home within yourself
Common feelings that are not part of a true sense of home
How I learned to cultivate that inner foundation of belonging and comfort
The ways this inner work helped me create a loving, shared home with my now-husband
If you’ve ever struggled with belonging, identity, or finding peace in your own space, this episode will help you reflect, heal, and start building a sense of home from the inside out.
✨ Tune in now to More Than a Place: Understanding the Feeling of Home and explore what “home” truly means beyond four walls.
SHOW NOTES: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/more-than-a-place-understanding-the-feeling-of-home-s6-episode-1-show-notes/
WEBSITE: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/
SHOP: https://baileyswaydesigns.etsy.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/distressedtojoyful.baileysway/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/distressedtojoyful_baileysway/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisheybailsdoing
WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/EO3hIc2u3UQ?si=Ra492Saz9kScGE4W
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