Unfiltered & authentic - a real-life glimpse of bipolar disorder. Join mental health advocate, Shaley Hoogendoorn as she passionately share her bipolar journey and holds space for the stories others. It is her greatest hope that these raw and real stories will give insight, shatter stigma, and offer hope. This is bipolar...
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Unfiltered & authentic - a real-life glimpse of bipolar disorder. Join mental health advocate, Shaley Hoogendoorn as she passionately share her bipolar journey and holds space for the stories others. It is her greatest hope that these raw and real stories will give insight, shatter stigma, and offer hope. This is bipolar...
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Recent Episodes
May 29, 2026
(BEST OF) EPISODE 19 | SUPPORTING A LOVED ONE -advice for those living alongside
Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft share practical advice for supporting loved ones with bipolar disorder, offering insights on boundaries and emotional safety.
April 28, 2026
CONVERSATIONS ABOUT Mania & Psychosis- Mel's Story
In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, Shaley sits down with mental health advocate, author, and peer mentor Mel to share her lived experience with bipolar disorder. Mel opens up about her early struggles, being misdiagnosed, and what it was like to experience severe depression, mania, and psychosis. She shares the reality of a nine-month depressive psychotic episode, the impact of medication, and the complexity of navigating bipolar disorder alongside physical illness, trauma, and motherhood. This episode also explores topics that are often misunderstood or left unspoken — including hypersexuality, eating disorders, stigma within families, and the challenges of accepting a lifelong diagnosis. Mel’s story is raw, real, and ultimately hopeful — a reminder that stability, purpose, and connection are possible. In this episode, we talk about: Early signs of mental health struggles in childhood Depression, misdiagnosis, and SSRI-induced psychosis What manic and psychotic episodes actually feel like A 9-month depressive psychotic episode Eating disorders and bipolar disorder Hypersexuality and shame Medication, stigma, and acceptance Pregnancy, postpartum mental health, and bipolar Writing a memoir and healing through storytelling KEY MOMENTS: (00:32:15) SSRI-triggered depressive psychosis begins(00:35:40) Feeling like people are imposters / losing reality(00:38:10) Nine-month isolation and disconnection(00:44:55) Shift from depression into mania(00:47:20) Grand delusions (believing she could become a doctor instantly)(00:50:30) Hallucinations and suicidal psychosis About Mel: Melissa Pang Howard is the author of the memoir Mental(ish) A Memior of Insanity and the Search for Stability. A blogger for the International Bipolar Foundation and a frequent panelist for the Reddit Bipolar AMA, she focuses on navigating Bipolar 1, c-PTSD, and the path from surviving to thriving. Through her writing and advocacy, Melissa explores the intersections of trauma, identity, and resilience to support others on their journey toward stability. Purchase Mel's Memoir here: Mental(ish): A Memoir of Insanity and the Search for Stability Connect with Mel:Instagram: @mindful_movement_for_mania Connect with Shaley: www.thisisbipolar.comInstagram: @this.is.bipolar Do you have a Bipolar Peer Support Group? Shaley private Instagram subscriber group is a safe, supportive space for people living with bipolar disorder. It’s a place to be seen, heard, and understood — where you can share openly, connect with others who truly get it, and find support on both the hard days and the good ones. Members also have access to monthly Zoom meetups for deeper connection and conversation. How to join:Go to @this.is.bipolar on Instagram and tap “Subscribe” to access the private chat and community.
March 27, 2026
From Memoir to Movie: A Story of Bipolar, Science & Hope
What if the story of bipolar disorder was told not just through textbooks—but through real people, real lives, and real hope? In this deeply moving and insightful episode, Shaley sits down with author Sarah Schley and filmmaker Bonnie Weltch to talk about Brainstorm, a powerful new documentary that brings together lived experience and cutting-edge science to reshape how we understand bipolar disorder. Sarah shares her personal journey—what it was like to live for 25 years without the correct diagnosis of bipolar II, the toll that took, and what finally changed. She opens up about turning decades of pain, confusion, and stigma into her memoir, and ultimately into a film designed to reach people all over the world. Bonnie takes us behind the scenes of creating a documentary from the ground up—what it takes to commit years to one story, how they found and chose the individuals featured in the film, and why it was so important to weave together both human stories and scientific research. The result is a film that doesn’t just inform—it connects, validates, and inspires. Together, they explore the realities of bipolar II, including why it’s so often misunderstood or misdiagnosed, and why it is not a “lesser” form of bipolar disorder. They also dive into fascinating, evidence-based science featured in the film—from genetics and brain function to circadian rhythms—and how this research can actually translate into practical, everyday strategies for staying well. This conversation also highlights something many people living with bipolar struggle with: the ongoing nature of the illness. Even when things look “together” on the outside, there is often continuous effort behind the scenes—protecting sleep, maintaining routines, advocating for needs, and staying aware of early warning signs. Sarah and Shaley speak candidly about what it really takes to live well, and why self-advocacy is not selfish—it’s essential. Most importantly, this episode is filled with hope. Through storytelling, community, and science, it reminds us that while bipolar disorder is complex and lifelong, it is also manageable—and a full, meaningful life is possible. Whether you live with bipolar, love someone who does, or simply want to better understand it, this episode will leave you feeling more informed, more connected, and less alone. YOU can watch Brainstorm on World Bipolar Day 🌍 Get your ticket here (there is a sliding scale to make is accessible to all) Brainstorm World Bipolar Day Screening Chapter Markers: (00:06:12) Meet the Voices Behind BrainstormSarah and Bonnie share how a memoir turned into a global documentary project (00:11:48) 25 Years to Diagnosis: The Reality of Bipolar IIWhy bipolar II is often missed—and the cost of getting it wrong (00:18:55) From Book to Film: Taking the Story WorldwideThe leap from personal story to powerful, large-scale impact (00:26:40) Blending Science + Lived ExperienceWhy this film weaves real stories with research—and why that matters (00:34:22) The Science That Changes EverythingCircadian rhythms, brain function, and what we can actually do to stay well (00:44:05) Living Well with Bipolar: Boundaries, Routine & HopePractical strategies, self-advocacy, and a reminder you’re not alone Bonnie Waltch is the director, producer, and writer of BrainStorm, a feature-length documentary film about the bipolar spectrum. She is the award-winning senior producer and writer of the one-hour PBS and international broadcast documentary, Earth Emergency, and series of five short films, Climate Emergency: Feedback Loops, narrated by Richard Gere. She has worked on a variety of science series for PBS and the Discovery Channel, and has produced, directed, and written short films for museums around the U.S. Sara Schley is the author of the memoir BrainStorm: From Broken to Blessed on the Bipolar Spectrum which inspired BrainStorm the documentary. Her mission in both the book and the film is to end stigma, sa
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