I Married Bipolar

About I Married Bipolar

"I Married Bipolar" is an insightful podcast hosted by Temple Leffingwell, born from the intimate and supportive discussions of a former Clubhouse room dedicated to those navigating the complexities of bipolar marriages. Over the years, Temple and her community have gone deep into the real struggles, victories, and everyday challenges faced by couples where one or both partners are living with bipolar. This podcast brings those discussions into a new light, offering a blend of personal stories, peer advice, and practical strategies to help listeners foster understanding, resilience, and love in their relationships. Temple, leveraging her experience as the leader of this supportive space, aims to extend the room's camaraderie and wisdom to a wider audience, providing solace, support, and empowerment to those who are married to bipolar, affirming that they are not alone in their journey.

Publisher

Temple Leffingwell

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Feb 2024

Latest episode

26 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jan 2026

   Advocates: Fighting for the Ones We Love Through Bipolar

   Do you wish you had someone to understand what you're going through or have been through? *This is a re-release of an episode If no one’s told you this lately: you are your loved one’s best shot at survival — and maybe yours, too. In this episode of I Married Bipolar, I talk about what it really means to advocate for someone with bipolar disorder, especially when no one else seems to listen. I’ll take you inside the ER, inside my grief, and inside the moments when I had to go to war for...

2. 

   26 Jan 2026

   Who Cares About the Care Team? Advocating When No One Listens

   Do you wish you had someone to understand what you're going through or have been through? *This is a re-release of an episode. If you’ve ever walked into a psychiatrist’s office with your bipolar partner, watched them say “everything’s fine,” and wanted to scream — this episode is for you. I’ve been there too many times, where the truth of what’s happening at home never makes it to the treatment team. In this episode, we unpack the critical (and broken) connection between the care team ...

3. 

   26 Jan 2026

   What Is Safety? How I Set Boundaries with My Bipolar Spouse

   Do you wish you had someone to understand what you're going through or have been through? *This is a re-release of an episode Let’s talk about safety — real, emotional, everyday safety when you're married to someone with bipolar disorder. I know what it’s like to live in a home where you’re constantly checking for signs, trying to keep the peace, and wondering if your boundaries will ever be respected. In this episode, I share what I’ve learned over the years about defining safety for y...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

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