Life can be messy. Sometimes very messy. Mental illness, addiction, failed relationships, job loss, work failure, health problems...all of them can leave your life totally and completely discombobulated. So, let's talk about ways to rebuild and recombobulate.
About the Host:
Matt MacLean is dedicated to helping people on their path to rebuild their lives after mistakes, failures, or mental illness, so they can come out from the shadows to find, follow, and fulfill their purpose. Matt’s core belief is that everyone has something powerful to contribute, especially those with difficulties, mistakes, or failures in their past.
It took over 15 years after his symptoms first emerged during law school for Matt to learn his diagnosis: bipolar disorder. This extended period time had points of confusion, isolation, and mania-induced decisions, including going from law firm partner to jailhouse inmate. After losing his reputation, identity, and causing unimaginable loss for the people he loves the most, Matt navigated the trial-and-errors of treating mental illness and then began to rebuild his life.
His greatest hope is to share what he has learned to ensure people don’t feel alone or lost after mistakes, failures, or mental illness diagnosis. With big heart, humor, a gifted ability to connect with people, and most powerfully, his personal experience, Matt helps others see their strengths and find hope.
Thank you again for listening to The Recombobulated Life. As a reminder, we are not mental health or healthcare providers. The opinions expressed on the podcast are just opinions and are not medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this podcast.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or call 911 immediately.
If you are considering suicide or have a plan to take your own life, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
For more information about Bipolar Disorder, or other mental illnesses, a great resource is the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
