I am Hope in the Chaos

About I am Hope in the Chaos

Navigating bipolar disorder (and other mental health struggles) one real moment at a time. Hosted by Jamie Kodra, this podcast brings honest stories, raw emotion, and real support for those living with bipolar—or loving someone who is. Because chaos doesn’t mean hopeless. You’re not alone.

Publisher

Jamie Kodra

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Apr 2025

Latest episode

3 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Apr 2026

   The Invisible Side of Cancer

   Need to chat? Send a text! Not all mental health struggles come from a mental health diagnosis. Sometimes… they come from life In this episode of I Am Hope in the Chaos, I sit down with Brian O’Sullivan as he shares what it’s like to walk through a cancer diagnosis—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. We talk about the side of illness that people don’t always see… the thoughts, the weight, the pressure to be strong, and the moments that feel overwhelming behind the scenes. This ...

2. 

   10 Mar 2026

   After the Storm - The Aftermath of a Bipolar Episode

   Need to chat? Send a text! What happens after a bipolar episode ends? When people talk about bipolar disorder, the focus is often on the episodes themselves — mania, depression, mood swings, and emotional chaos. But what’s rarely discussed is the aftermath. In this episode of I Am Hope in the Chaos, Jamie Kodra shares what the aftermath of a bipolar episode can really feel like. From the physical exhaustion that follows intense emotional storms, to the moment when clarity returns and memories...

3. 

   14 Feb 2026

   More Than a Mood Swing: The Truth About Bipolar, Mania & Psychosis

   Need to chat? Send a text! Bipolar disorder is more than mood swings. In this episode, Jamie Kodra breaks down the biggest myths about bipolar disorder, mania, psychosis, and medication — and replaces stigma with truth. What is bipolar disorder really? What does mania actually feel like? Is psychosis the same as violence? Do all people with bipolar experience the same symptoms? Does taking medication mean weakness? As someone diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 32 after years of misdiagnosis, ...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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