What does it mean to live well with bipolar disorder—on your own terms?
In this deeply insightful episode of The F.E.E.L Podcast, host Melissa Crook welcomes back Paris Scobie (formerly known as Paris Prynkiewicz), a passionate bipolar wellness coach and mental health advocate who’s rewriting the narrative around bipolar disorder.
Paris shares her personal journey of growth, resilience, and how she’s learning to live well—not by society’s rules, but by her own expectations. She speaks vulnerably about healing from sexual abuse, navigating mental health stigma, and carving out mindful moments in a world full of noise.
This episode contains mentions of sexual abuse, suicidal ideation, and mental health crises. Listener discretion is advised.
How Paris reframed her bipolar diagnosis into empowerment
What it looks like to live well—without perfection
The power of mindfulness and reclaiming your time
How trauma shaped her path and purpose
Ways to be more present, even in everyday moments
Next time you're about to scroll through your phone out of habit, try pausing. Instead, breathe deeply, journal a quick thought, or simply notice the moment you're in. Small mindful practices can shift your whole day—and your relationship with your mind.
Paris is a bipolar wellness coach, author, speaker, and fierce mental health advocate working to change how people view and talk about bipolar disorder. Follow her journey and offerings on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livewellbipolar/ Get Her Book - Crooked Illness: Lessons from Inside & Outside Hospital WallsListen to her Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-well-bipolar/id1497723824
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Blog Excerpt: [Paris] has been on our podcast before as Paris Prynkiewicz, sharing her journey as a Bipolar wellness coach, changing the way that people see and hear the word Bipolar. Paris is a resilient, passionate, and driven community builder, overcoming any obstacle that may present itself.
Ways to Engage: Think of ways you can incorporate more time for yourself throughout the day. If you would normally be scrolling on your phone while waiting in line or before bed, take the time to do something mindfully. You’ll start to feel the difference between the days that your mind is constantly busy and the days you take some extra time to be in the present moment.
Timestamps:
Prioritizing Self Care - ( 2:51 )
Confidently Setting Boundaries - ( 6:23 )
Taking Care of Your Emotional Health as much as Your Physical Health - ( 18:55 )
Support self & other women unapologetically - ( 34:57 )
Coming Back to Your WHY and Your VALUES - ( 44:48 )
Living Out of Your Own Expectations - ( 49:19 )
Accepting the Layered Aspects of Yourself - ( 1:00:44 )
Living out FEEL, how does it affect your relationships - ( 1:00:55 )
5 Activities That Nourish You - ( 1:05:52 )
5 Words for How You Want to Feel in the Next Six Months - ( 1:07:31 )
Original Music by Rio & Valencia Saint-Louis
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