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What happens when mania meets a casino - or a gambling app? Award-winning gambling researcher Dr. Luke Clark breaks down the science on why bipolar disorder and gambling are so closely linked, why gambling can feel completely rational during mania, and how modern gambling apps exploit the brain's reward system. Dr. Clark also identifies the highest-risk forms of gambling for people with bipolar disorder and shares evidence-based treatments, practical tools, and strategies to reduce gambling-related harm. (00:00) Why Is Bipolar Disorder Linked to Gambling? (04:03) Why Gambling Feels Rational During Mania (09:26) How Gambling Apps Hijack the Bipolar Brain (15:45) Top 3 Most Dangerous Forms of Gambling for Bipolar (21:32) Treatments for Bipolar Gambling Dr. Luke Clark is a global expert on the psychology of gambling. He joined UBC’s Department of Psychology as the inaugural Director of the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC (⁠https://cgr.psych.ubc.ca⁠) in 2014. Before moving to UBC, he held a tenured appointment in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. Dr. Clark’s research examines the cognitive and behavioural basis of gambling, and the relevance of these processes to gambling harm and behavioural addiction. His research is distinctive in considering both the personal risk factors for gambling problems, and the psychological effects of modern gambling products. His work combines in lab and online data collection, behavioural analysis, and measurement of psychophysiological responses, including brain imaging.He has published over 200 papers in leading peer-reviewed journals in addiction science, cognitive neuroscience, and mental health, and he has given keynote talks at conferences in Australia, Germany, UK, USA and Sweden. His contributions have been recognized by the Scientific Achievement Award from the International Center for Responsible Gaming (2015) and a UBC Killam Research Award (2021). He holds federal funding from NSERC. In 2023, he was appointed Co-Editor-in-Chief at the journal International Gambling Studies. - - - This episode is hosted by Dr. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Erin Michalak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and produced by Caden Poh. #talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast talkBD gathers researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts from around the world to discuss and answer the most important questions about living with bipolar disorder. Learn more about talkBD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bipolarpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us 🔗 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/crest.bd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/company/crestbd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/crest_bd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/crestbd⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAhvyiLNSa4g3RnTf3c

How does bipolar disorder actually accelerate aging? And what can you start doing today to slow the aging process down? Psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Paula Villela Nunes explores the rarely discussed science behind bipolar disorder and accelerated aging, including the role of stress, inflammation, lifestyle, cardiovascular health, telomeres, and increased risk for dementia. She breaks down the hopeful side of the research on how you can take to protect long-term brain health. (0:00) Does Bipolar Disorder Make You Age Faster? (0:38) Genetics vs Lifestyle Stress (1:08) The Science of Telomeres (2:09) How to Slow Bipolar Aging (2:47) Do Bipolar Medications Speed Up Aging? (3:18) Dementia & Lithium Relevant readings: "Telomere Length and Bipolar Disorder" study (2017): https://nature.com/articles/npp2017125''Does bipolar disorder accelerate cellular aging?" meta-analysis of telomere length (2025): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40803151"ISBD Guide for Older Adults with Bipolar Disorder" (2022): https://www.isbd.org/Files/Admin/Task...Bipolar Explained is a new #talkBD series spotlighting expert perspectives on the history, biology, and management of bipolar disorder. Dr. Paula Villela Nunes is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and researcher whose work focuses on bipolar disorder, aging, and mental health care across the lifespan. Originally from Brazil, she earned her MD and PhD from the University of São Paulo and has worked clinically and academically in both Brazil and Canada. She is currently based in Vancouver, where she works as a researcher at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Nunes has a special interest in aging and bipolar disorder, cognitive health, psychotherapy, and non-pharmacological approaches to recovery and wellness. She is a member of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) and serves as chair of the ISBD Older Age Bipolar Disorder Task Force . Her work also explores the role of families and care partners in supporting people living with bipolar disorder, alongside broader efforts to improve mental health awareness and reduce stigma in the community.

Why does bipolar disorder take years - sometimes decades - to diagnose accurately? And what if artificial intelligence could change that?AI researcher and mood disorder psychiatrist Dr. John-Jose Nunez breaks down the hidden challenges behind bipolar diagnosis and explains how AI could reshape the way we diagnose bipolar disorder. By uncovering new patterns, AI may help doctors see what’s been overlooked - earlier and more accurately than ever before. But how close are we to that reality, and what are the limits?(00:00) AI Is Changing How Doctors Diagnose Bipolar (03:16) How Accurate Is AI? Doctors vs AI(06:50) Human-in-the-loop(09:15) Will AI Replace Psychiatrists?Bipolar Explained is a new #talkBD series spotlighting expert perspectives on the history, biology, and management of bipolar disorder.---Dr. John-Jose Nunez is a psychiatrist and clinical researcher whose work bridges psychiatry and computer science, with a focus on using computational approaches including artificial intelligence, machine learning and natural language processing to improve mental health outcomes. He holds an MD and MSc in Computer Science from UBC, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (Psychiatry). Dr. Nunez is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, a member of the CREST.BD network, and serves as the Associate Medical Director of Supportive Care at BC Cancer.His research aims to use computational methods like artificial intelligence to help patients with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and depression, and patients experiencing both cancer and mental illness. His thesis work has led to two high-profile publications in JAMA Network Open and Communications Medicine, which garnered international media coverage. His work has been supported by the UBC Institute of Mental Health and the BC Cancer Foundation. More on Dr. Nunez: https://nunezlab.ca

Is it true that people with bipolar disorder have different sleep needs to maintain wellness? How many hours of sleep is optimal? Dr. Holly Swartz breaks down why sleep regularity is so essential for mood stability - and what the science actually tells us.Bipolar Explained is a new #talkBD series spotlighting expert perspectives on the history, biology, and management of bipolar disorder. -- Dr. Holly A. Swartz is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and President of the International Society of Bipolar Disorders (ISBD). She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard College, medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed her psychiatric residency training at New York Hospital / Cornell University School of Medicine. Dr. Swartz’s research focuses on understanding and optimizing treatments for mood disorders. She is well known for her work evaluating Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) as treatments for depression and bipolar disorder. Her research focuses on the role of IPSRT and pharmacotherapy in the management of bipolar II depression and IPT in the management of maternal depression. She is engaged in collaborative projects to develop computational frameworks to model dyadic interpersonal behaviors in relation to psychotherapy process and outcomes and to understand neural correlates of change in chronotherapeutic behavioral interventions. Her research has been funded by the National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation.

Why does bipolar disorder exist? And what if bipolar disorder isn’t just an illness, but also an evolutionary adaptation? Dr. Holly Swartz reveals the evolutionary secrets of bipolar disorder - from flexible circadian rhythms that once helped our ancestors survive, to the creativity and boldness often linked with mania. (0:00) Evolution (0:22) Circadian Control in Nature (1:43) Advantages of Flexible Biological Clocks (4:48) Risk-Taking & Creativity Bipolar Explained is a new talkBD series spotlighting expert perspectives on the history, biology, and management of bipolar disorder. --Dr. Holly A. Swartz is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and President of the International Society of Bipolar Disorders (ISBD). She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard College, medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed her psychiatric residency training at New York Hospital / Cornell University School of Medicine. Dr. Swartz’s research focuses on understanding and optimizing treatments for mood disorders. She is well known for her work evaluating Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) as treatments for depression and bipolar disorder. Her research focuses on the role of IPSRT and pharmacotherapy in the management of bipolar II depression and IPT in the management of maternal depression. She is engaged in collaborative projects to develop computational frameworks to model dyadic interpersonal behaviors in relation to psychotherapy process and outcomes and to understand neural correlates of change in chronotherapeutic behavioral interventions. Her research has been funded by the National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation.

Neuroscientist Dr. Adrienne Benediktsson opens up about her journey with bipolar disorder - from the terrifying moment of trying to jump out of a plane mid-air to retracing lost memories after a psychotic episode. Dr. Benediktsson shares how harrowing experiences with depression and mania led her to discover new ways of living - and thriving - with bipolar disorder, offering a powerful reminder that hope, healing, and a meaningful life are possible. (00:00) Introduction (02:11) Early Signs & School (06:22) What Triggered My Mania (12:07) Jumping Out of My Plane (22:13) Hospitalization & Diagnosis (28:55) Forgetting My Entire Life (34:01) Bill Clinton Induced Psychosis (38:35) Recovery & Getting My Life Back (44:05) Pregnancies & Relapses (51:49) My Supports Saved Me (54:43) You Must Love Yourself Again Dr. Adrienne Benediktsson is an Associate Professor of Biology at Mount Royal University in Calgary and a dedicated neuroscientist specializing in the study of brain cells called astrocytes. Diagnosed with bipolar I disorder during her graduate studies, Adrienne has spent nearly two decades blending her lived experience with rigorous scientific research. Her work aims to deepen understanding of bipolar disorder’s biology while breaking down stigma. Passionate about community support, she actively engages in peer advocacy and is committed to fostering acceptance and hope for others living with bipolar disorder. - - - This episode is hosted by Dr. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Erin Michalak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and produced by Caden Poh. #talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast talkBD gathers researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts from around the world to discuss and answer the most important questions about living with bipolar disorder. Learn more about talkBD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkBD.live⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us 🔗 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/crest.bd⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/company/crestbd⁠⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/crest_bd⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/crestbd⁠ WhatsApp: ⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAhvyiLNSa4g3RnTf3c

Mental health advocate Shaley Hoogendoorn shares a powerful journey of bipolar disorder, and the years spent hiding in plain sight with unexplained symptoms of mania, depression and psychosis. After a public breakdown in front of 700 people, Shaley disappeared in shame - that moment became the turning point in her bipolar disorder journey. (00:00) Introduction (01:34) Early Symptoms & Growing Up (07:32) First Depression "I Wanted to Disappear" (13:03) Endless Cycles of Mania & Depression (17:56) Motherhood Mania (22:21) Meltdown In Front of 700 People (27:12) Hospitalization "This Is My Chance" (37:00) Accepting My Bipolar Diagnosis (44:08) Starting ‪thisisbipolar‬ Podcast (47:28) Healing with Bipolar Stories Online (58:37) Thank Yous & Supporters (1:01:37) "Shame Breeds in Darkness" Shaley Hoogendoorn is a speaker, content creator and currently hosts the popular “this is bipolar” vlog and podcast. She lives with bipolar 2 disorder and shares her story and the stories of others to dismantle the stigma around mental illness. Shaley is passionate about educating and empowering others about bipolar disorder. She has contributed to publications for Sanctuary Ministries, Psych Central and BP Hope magazine. She hosted a series interviewing women living with mental illnesses at SheLoves Magazine in a series named "Sisters in Mental Illness." Shaley’s greatest hope is that creating safe spaces to connect will give hope and comfort those that struggle. Find episodes of “this is bipolar” on Apple, Spotify, Podbean, Prime or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Follow Shaley on Instagram: @this.is.bipolar - - - This episode is hosted by Dr. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Erin Michalak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and produced by Caden Poh. #talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast talkBD gathers researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts from around the world to discuss and answer the most important questions about living with bipolar disorder. Learn more about talkBD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkBD.live⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us 🔗 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/crest.bd⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/company/crestbd⁠⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/crest_bd⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/crestbd WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAhvyiLNSa4g3RnTf3c

Bipolar disorder expert Dr. Sheri Johnson and mental health advocate Robert Villanueva breaks down why what and when you eat is vital for people with bipolar disorder. They also dive into the science behind two emerging and promising approaches to eating for bipolar disorder: the Mediterranean Diet and Time-Restricted Eating. (00:00) About Sheri & Robert (03:40) Treating Bipolar with Metabolic Health (06:11) Mediterranean Diet (10:52) Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) (14:40) WHEN You Eat Matters for Bipolar (24:20) Fasting Damages Your Heart? (27:09) Keto & Carnivore Diets (31:07) The Research Study (Mediterranean vs TRE) (32:12) Prioritizing Bipolar Voices (37:03) Being Adaptable with Diets Dr. Sheri Johnson is a professor of psychology at the University of California Berkeley, where she directs the Calm Program. She has published over 300 manuscripts, including publications in leading journals such as the Journal of Abnormal Psychology and the American Journal of Psychiatry. She is co-editor or co-author of five books, including Emotion and Psychopathology and a best-selling textbook on Abnormal Psychology (Wiley Press). She is a fellow for Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), the Association for Behavioral Medicine Research and the American Psychological Society. Robert Villanueva is an international mental health advocate, speaker and mentor in arena of lived experience of bipolar disorder. His advocacy journey began over 25 years ago when he received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Robert collaborates with researchers, academics, and policymakers both in the United States and globally, providing insights drawn from his own journey and representing the often-overlooked voices of the “ordinary” population. He currently chairs the lived experience advisory board for the “Healthy Lifestyles with Bipolar Disorder” research study at the University of California, Berkeley. Robert's bipolar disorder story: https://talkbd.live/bipolar-in-the-bay/ - - - STUDY NOW OPEN INTERNATIONALLY Help to compare Mediterranean Diet vs. Time-Restricted Eating for bipolar disorder. The Healthy Lifestyles for Bipolar Disorder Research Study is an international online study comparing the benefits of two approaches to eating: Mediterranean and Time-Restricted Eating. Neither food plan is meant to be a diet or a treatment. In this study, you will be asked to consume the same amount of food that you normally would and to continue your regular medical care for bipolar disorder. Those who take part in the study will be paid at a rate of $25/hour for their time completing assessments. More details/sign up: https://calm.berkeley.edu/participate-in-psychology-researchold/healthy-lifestyles-bipolar-disorder - - - Special thanks to the Wellcome Trust. This episode is hosted by Dr. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Erin Michalak⁠⁠⁠⁠ and produced by Caden Poh. #talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast talkBD gathers researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts from around the world to discuss and answer the most important questions about living with bipolar disorder. Learn more about talkBD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkBD.live⁠⁠ Follow Us 🔗 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/crest.bd⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/company/crestbd⁠⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠⁠https://x.com/crest_bd⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/crestbd

Internationally renowned bipolar disorder expert Dr. Trisha Suppes unravels the latest science in bipolar disorder treatment by breaking down the proven and cutting-edge treatments available today - exploring traditional solutions such as Lithium and mood stabilizers alongside exciting new options like psilocybin, ketamine, and the Ketogenic diet. Dr. Suppes also navigates the complexities of mania and tackles the perennial question: is lifelong medication necessary to live well with bipolar disorder? (00:00) About Dr. Suppes Medication Treatments (03:00) Is Lithium the Gold Standard? (05:22) Atypical Antipsychotics (07:22) Dangers of Antidepressants? (09:17) Medications Lose Strength? Non-medication Treatments (10:47) Psychotherapy (12:54) Ketogenic Diet & Nutrition (13:28) Cannabis (14:20) Ketamine Brain Stimulation Therapies (15:18) rTMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) (16:01) VNS (Vagus Nerve Stimulation) (17:07) ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) Bipolar Disorder is Complex (18:52) Insight & Denying Bipolar Disorder (22:45) Bipolar I: Need Meds Forever? (23:44) Bipolar II: Need Meds Forever? (26:22) Hypomania Causes Misdiagnosis (28:16) Mixed States Psychedelics (29:28) Psilocybin & Magic Mushrooms (32:33) Microdosing & LSD (34:02) MDMA Closing (35:41) Keeping You "A Little Depressed" (37:55) Why Recovery Is Possible (39:06) Reflecting on Research Impact Dr. Trisha Suppes, M.D., Ph.D., is a distinguished expert on the biology and treatment of bipolar disorder, and mood disorders generally. Dr. Suppes is the Director of Exploratory Therapeutics and Professor at Stanford University in the School of Medicine. At the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, she is Director of the CSP NODES and is the Founder of the Bipolar and Depression Research Program. Her areas of expertise include long-term treatment strategies for bipolar disorder, identification and treatment of bipolar II disorder, treatment of those with bipolar disorders and co-morbid conditions and use of complementary medicine. She has recently launched a new initiative to explore the use of psychedelics for mood disorders and PTSD in Veterans. Dr. Suppes has been integrally involved in numerous initiatives to improve evidence-based treatment for bipolar disorders. Dr. Suppes participated as a member of the DSM-5 Mood Disorders committee on updating the APA DSM-5 criteria for Mood Disorders and was chair of the APA DSM-5 Bipolar Disorder subcommittee. She was the past President of the International Society of Bipolar Disorders (ISBD). Treatments Referenced 💊 Lithium, Lamotrigine, Clozapine, Depakote/Valproic Acid, Fluoxetine, Quetiapine, SSRIs, Mood Stabilizers, Antipsychotics, Psychotherapy, Psychoeducation, Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), Keto Diet, Marijuana, Ketamine, Neurostimulation, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Psilocybin, Psilocin, Microdosing, LSD, MDMA Learn more and share this episode: ⁠https://talkbd.live/bipolar-disorder-treatments Special thanks: Eileen Grace Fischer and Mary Miller. This episode is hosted by Dr. ⁠⁠⁠Erin Michalak⁠⁠⁠ and produced by Caden Poh. #talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast talkBD gathers researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts from around the world to discuss and answer the most important questions about living with bipolar disorder. Learn more about talkBD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkBD.live⁠ Follow Us 🔗 Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/crest.bd⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://linkedin.com/company/crestbd⁠ X/Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/crest_bd Facebook: https://facebook.com/crestbd

This is the powerful bipolar disorder story of "ordinary guy" Robert Villanueva. Robert "Coach V" Villanueva grew up in East Bay of San Francisco amidst undiagnosed bipolar disorder. Seeking a better life away from a dysfunctional home, Robert left home at 15 and became a wrestling coach and garbageman before experiencing his darkest moments with depression and mania. At the brink of despair, Robert found solace among other patients and a glimmer of hope that would change his life forever. Through self-discovery and support from his family and community, Robert discovered new ways to live well with bipolar disorder. Now a grandparent, international mental health advocate, and bipolar disorder researcher, Robert shares his story to offer hope to others on their journey to recovery. (00:00) Introduction (01:55) First Symptoms (06:01) Darkest Days: Leaving Home & Ending It (09:40) Hospital "First Time That I Was Ever Taken Care Of" (12:49) The Hardest Phone Call (15:55) Learning to Accept Bipolar Disorder (18:35) "I Don't Want to Live in Fear" (21:33) Telling My Story Through Advocacy (23:39) It Is Possible To Manage Bipolar Disorder (26:20) Thank Yous & Family (30:03) "They Believed in Me" Learn more and share this episode: http://bipolarinthebay.com This episode is hosted by Dr. ⁠⁠Erin Michalak⁠⁠ and produced by Caden Poh. #talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast talkBD gathers researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts from around the world to discuss and answer the most important questions about living with bipolar disorder. Learn more about talkBD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkBD.live Follow Us Instagram: https://instagram.com/crest.bd LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/crestbd X/Twitter: https://x.com/crest_bd

Award-winning researcher ⁠Dr. Holly Swartz⁠ breaks down the "bipolar clock", and proposes a fresh approach to take charge of your bipolar symptoms by timing your light exposure, temperature, body position, eating, and social contact. Dr. Swartz also discusses the science behind social rhythm therapy (SRT) and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), and presents a fresh approach to reset your biological body clock and take charge of your bipolar symptoms. (00:00) Introduction (00:13) About Dr. Holly Swartz (04:00) Circadian Rhythms Are Key for Bipolar Disorder (08:37) Advantages of Having a "Bipolar Clock"? (11:42) Light Disruptions, Season Changes, Blue Light (16:51) Create Consistent Routines (20:51) Time Your Eating, Body Position, Social Contact, Temperature (29:08) Track Your Social Rhythm Metric (SRM) (30:25) Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) (33:33) Social Rhythm Therapy Workbook for Bipolar Disorder (36:00) Strive for a Supranormal Routine Learn more and share this episode: ⁠https://bipolarclock.com⁠ Dr. Holly A. Swartz is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and President of the International Society of Bipolar Disorders (ISBD). She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard College, medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed her psychiatric residency training at New York Hospital / Cornell University School of Medicine. Dr. Swartz’s research focuses on understanding and optimizing treatments for mood disorders. She is well known for her work evaluating Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) as treatments for depression and bipolar disorder. Her research focuses on the role of IPSRT and pharmacotherapy in the management of bipolar II depression and IPT in the management of maternal depression. She is engaged in collaborative projects to develop computational frameworks to model dyadic interpersonal behaviors in relation to psychotherapy process and outcomes and to understand neural correlates of change in chronotherapeutic behavioral interventions. Her research has been funded by the National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. This episode is hosted by Dr. ⁠Erin Michalak⁠ and produced by Caden Poh. #talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast talkBD gathers researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts from around the world to discuss and answer the most important questions about living with bipolar disorder. Learn more about talkBD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkBD.live

Over 2,400 years ago, Greek physician Hippocrates first detailed symptoms of "opposite" mood states - what we now understand as mania and depression. Throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era, vivid descriptions of melancholy and euphoria continued to surface, drawing focus to a set of distinct symptoms that appeared to occur in cycles. In this special talkBD episode, psychiatrist Dr. Manuel Sánchez de Carmona dives through centuries of evidence to uncover the fascinating story of manic-depression - and how we've come to know the condition today as "bipolar disorder". (00:00) Introduction (01:54) Virginia Woolf Knew She Was Ill (03:58) Ancient Greece & Rome (09:22) 19th Century France & Germany (14:18) The Circular Pattern of Bipolar Disorder (18:52) The Modern Era (21:00) The Bipolar Spectrum (24:14) The DSM & History of Mixed Features (27:04) Today: Key Figures, Advocacy, World Bipolar Day (31:50) The Term "Bipolar Disorder" Is Inaccurate? (35:20) King George III & Life Charting (41:49) Learning from Your History People referenced Ancient & Classical: Hippocrates, Aristotle, Aretaeus of Cappadocia, Posidonius 19th Century: Jean-Pierre Falret, Jules Baillarger, Karl Kahlbaum, Emil Kraepelin, Vincent van Gogh, King George III Modern Era: Virginia Woolf, Karl Leonhard, Jules Angst, David Kupfer, Ellen Frank Today: Kurt Cobain, Carrie Fisher, Kanye West, Britney Spears Share this episode: http://bipolarhistory.com Dr. Manuel Sánchez de Carmona is a member of the ISBD Board of Directors and works as an associate professor of Clinical Psychiatry for the Anahuac University in Mexico City, Mexico. He began his involvement with ISBD in 2008 as the founder of the ISBD Mexican Chapter and since then in key leadership roles: first as ISBD Secretary Treasurer and then as ISBD President, serving for two consecutive terms from March 2014 to December 2017. He was able to actively promote the Society and generate local chapters in several countries of Latin America, Asia, and Europe. He is passionate about providing education on bipolar disorders and using the Society as a game-changer in public mental health services. Since World Bipolar Day’s inception, he has been involved in its global promotion and making connections with experts with the lived experience to generate community awareness and fight stigma. Dr. Sanchez de Carmona has more than 30 years of clinical experience treating mood disorders and is interested in diagnosis, early detection, and providing quality of life to patients. This episode is hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak and produced by Caden Poh. #talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast talkBD gathers researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts from around the world to discuss and answer the most important questions about living with bipolar disorder. Learn more about talkBD: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkBD.live

Psychiatrist Dr. Joanna Jarecki shares a powerful story of living with bipolar disorder - from spiralling into depression to being taken to hospital in handcuffs during mania. Dr. Jarecki reveals how her experience with bipolar I disorder turned her to psychiatry to help others in their recovery journey, and delivers a heartfelt message of hope that living well with bipolar disorder is possible. Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak. (00:00) Introduction (01:52) Growing Up & Early Signs (03:01) First Depressive Episode: "My World Was Ending" (08:14) Mania: Grandiosity & Delusions (10:52) Handcuffs & Hospitalization: "Fighting for My Life" (15:02) The Aftermath: Shame, Treatment & Rebuilding (21:49) Bipolar Disorder Made Me a Better Psychiatrist (26:43) Why Recovery Is Possible (30:58) What Psychiatrists Fail to Understand (37:57) "I Promise You, Things Will Get Better" (40:17) Thank Yous & Unconditional Acceptance Dr. Joanna Jarecki is a Psychiatrist with interests in Mood Disorders, ADHD, Maternal/Peri-natal mental health, and physician health, and an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. Her clinical approach has been influenced by her own lived experience with Bipolar Disorder, Type I, and her journey of recovery. Through this journey, and witnessing the recoveries of many patients, she has learned that people with bipolar disorder can flourish and live a full and meaningful life. She is passionate about sharing her story with the intention that it gives hope to others living with BD. More on this episode: https://talkBD.live/bipolar-psychiatrist #talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast talkBD gathers researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts from around the world to discuss and answer the most important questions about living with bipolar disorder. Learn more about talkBD: ⁠⁠⁠https://talkBD.live

A remarkable story of living with bipolar disorder: 36-year US Army retired combat veteran Maj. Gen. Gregg. F. Martin shares his experience of bipolar disorder after joining the army at 18, and how his symptoms remained hidden and undiagnosed despite alarming warning signs during multiple deployments and stages of his military career. Gregg Martin also details his route to recovery, bipolar disorder in his family, and his top strategies to live well with bipolar disorder. Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak. (00:00) Intro (00:52) Joining the Army & Early Years (06:51) The Iraq War & Paranoia (11:22) Depression - "The Crash" (13:27) "The Real Mania" (16:45) How My Bipolar Symptoms Were Hidden (19:31) My Diagnosis Was Exposed (24:23) Rebuilding Relationships (Family & Friends) (28:12) Two Sons Also Have Bipolar Disorder (29:02) Reflecting on Misdiagnosis (34:12) "You Will Pull Out of This" (35:21) Message to Maggie (Wife) (37:35) Daily Wellness Routine (40:21) Bipolar General - The Book Gregg F. Martin PhD, is a 36-year Army combat veteran, bipolar survivor and thriver, and retired two-star general. A former president of the National Defense University, he has lived most of his life on the Bipolar Spectrum, and is a qualified Airborne-Ranger-Engineer and strategist, who holds degrees from West Point and MIT. An author, speaker, and mental health advocate, he lives with his wife in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Gregg's new book: “Bipolar General: My Forever War with Mental Illness”_ is available on Amazon (Hardcover/Kindle). The book is published by the US Naval Institute Press and endorsed by the Association of the US Army. For more information, visit https://generalgreggmartin.com More on this episode: https://talkBD.live/bipolar-general #talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast talkBD gathers researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts from around the world to discuss and answer the most important questions about living with bipolar disorder. Learn more about talkBD: ⁠⁠https://talkBD.live

Author Sara Schley recounts her story of living with bipolar II disorder - from her first episode of depression in college, to publishing her memoir after keeping it a secret for over 40 years. Sara also breaks down why people with bipolar II disorder are commonly misdiagnosed, her upcoming film on bipolar disorder - BrainStorm, and the life lessons she practices to live well with bipolar disorder. Hosted by Dr. ⁠Erin Michalak⁠. (00:00) Intro (01:23) Depression and the Early Years (04:19) The "Family Disease" (06:05) Misdiagnosing Bipolar II - "Why Am I Still Depressed?" (12:05) Ways to Prevent Relapse (14:21) Practice "PECS" to Stay Well (21:26) 4 Ways to Support Someone with Bipolar Disorder (27:00) Telling My Story After 40 Years - "Melting Off the Shame" (30:11) Sara’s Memoir: BrainStorm (32:35) BrainStorm the Film Sara Schley is the author of the acclaimed memoir, BrainStorm: From Broken to Blessed on the Bipolar Spectrum. She is a business consultant, speaker, and author who has led organizational transformations at renowned companies around the world. Sara is a mother, grandmother, community leader, and has been married to a great guy for twenty-six years. She also has a Bipolar II brain, on the Bipolar Spectrum. Sara has kept this mostly a secret for four decades. Until now. She is choosing to tell her riveting story – from broken to blessed – to save lives, end stigma, and optimize healing for millions. Sara is also a writer and producer of BrainStorm – an upcoming film inspired by her memoir. More on this episode: ⁠https://talkBD.live/bipolar-ii-disorder⁠ #talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast talkBD gathers researchers, people with lived experience, healthcare providers, and top bipolar disorder experts from around the world to discuss and answer the most important questions about living with bipolar disorder. Learn more about talkBD: ⁠https://talkBD.live