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I am Hope in the ChaosTriggers and LandminesNeed to chat? Send a text!Triggers can feel like emotional landmines—unexpected, explosive, and capable of knocking you off your feet before you even know what happened.In this episode, I’m breaking down what triggers really are, how they bypass logic and throw us straight into fight, flight, freeze… or even the fawn response. I’ll share a personal story about one of my own triggers, the wounds it reopens, and why these moments can feel so devastatingly out of our control—especially for those of us living with bipolar disorder.We’ll...2025-07-3129 minI am Hope in the ChaosWhen It Rains It PoursNeed to chat? Send a text!Sometimes, life doesn’t just hand you a storm—it opens the floodgates.I’m opening up about why this one is coming to you later than planned. From medical emergencies to emotional overwhelm, it’s been a season of life where it feels like everything hit at once.You’ll hear how I’ve been navigating the physical and emotional toll of the past few weeks—and how even in the chaos, I’m finding my way back to hope.We’ll talk about what happens when your...2025-07-2219 minI am Hope in the ChaosMessage In The BottleNeed to chat? Send a text!Ever felt like you were sending out silent signals—hoping someone would finally notice you’re not okay?In this episode, Jamie opens up about those invisible messages we send when we’re overwhelmed, misunderstood, or just trying to survive. Woven through her story is Hope, the girl at the center of her upcoming children’s book, and a powerful reflection of all the feelings we didn’t have words for growing up.This isn’t just about bipolar disorder—it’s about what it means to be human. To lon...2025-06-2417 minI am Hope in the ChaosThe Gate Was Meant To Be ClosedNeed to chat? Send a text!Sometimes the worst days have a way of guiding us exactly where we need to be.In this episode, Jamie shares a story of heartbreak, unexpected grace, and gentle signs of guidance hidden within life's toughest moments. A Father's Day rockhounding trip takes a disappointing turn, only to reveal itself later as a profound blessing in disguise when Jamie and her family experience the sudden loss of their beloved dog, Oliver.Through raw honesty and vulnerability, Jamie invites us to see our struggles and setbacks differently—to fi...2025-06-1814 minI am Hope in the ChaosWhen the Darkness Lingers — Finding Hope in the Hardest MomentsNeed to chat? Send a text!This episode dives into one of the hardest, most important conversations we can have—about the experience of suicidal thoughts, ideation, and attempts. Jamie opens up about her personal journey with bipolar disorder, survival, and the moments that nearly took her under—but didn’t.With compassion and honesty, this episode explores what it feels like to wake up in the depths of mental illness, how to create a personal safety plan, how to hold space for others in crisis, and how to turn survival into transformation. Whether you’re strug...2025-06-1122 minI am Hope in the ChaosUnearthed - What Rockhounding Has Taught Me About HealingNeed to chat? Send a text!What do digging for gemstones and navigating bipolar disorder have in common?In this raw and reflective episode, Jamie takes you deep into the heart of nature—and the heart of healing. From unearthing fluorite in a mine to unearthing emotional breakthroughs in therapy, this episode draws powerful parallels between rockhounding and the mental health journey.Jamie shares five ways this hobby has taught her life-changing lessons about trauma, resilience, and rediscovering who we are beneath the layers. She opens up about how grounding in nature, connecting wi...2025-06-0417 minI am Hope in the ChaosMy Diagnosis Wasn’t a Sentence—It Was a MapNeed to chat? Send a text!In this deeply personal episode, Jamie opens up about her journey to finally receiving a diagnosis of bipolar II—and how it changed everything. What once felt like a sentence became a map—a guide to understanding herself, her symptoms, her needs, and ultimately her healing.She shares honest stories of misdiagnosis, emotional chaos, moments of clarity, and how her diagnosis helped her rebuild her identity and reconnect with her dreams. Jamie offers practical tools and powerful mindset shifts to help others use their diagnosis—whether bipolar or otherwise—as a pat...2025-05-2817 minI am Hope in the ChaosThe Trail We Didn’t Plan ForNeed to chat? Send a text!What started as a short family hike turned into a 7-mile climb through steep trails, missed turns, and pouring rain. In this episode, Jamie shares the story—and the powerful metaphor it became for navigating life with bipolar disorder, parenting through uncertainty, and finding joy even in the storm.This one’s for anyone who’s ever ended up on a harder path than they planned.Support the show2025-05-2010 minI am Hope in the ChaosOxygen Masks & MisunderstandingsNeed to chat? Send a text!In this deeply personal episode, Jamie shares how an airplane safety message unexpectedly mirrored her journey with bipolar disorder—and what it truly means to “put on your own oxygen mask first.”She also unpacks a powerful moment from a TV show that exposed the pain of being seen only through the lens of a diagnosis. This episode is a reminder that we are not our worst moments, and healing begins when we reclaim our breath and our identity.For anyone living with bipolar—or loving someone who is—t...2025-05-1306 minI am Hope in the ChaosThe Nighttime Spiral – Why Bipolar Feels Worse at NightNeed to chat? Send a text!Why does everything feel heavier after dark?In this raw and deeply relatable episode, Jamie unpacks the emotional and physiological chaos that often hits at night for those living with bipolar disorder—especially bipolar II. She shares what her own nighttime spirals look like, how hypomania sneaks in when the world goes quiet, and the guilt that follows when sleep doesn’t come.But this isn’t just about struggle—it’s also about strategy. Jamie shares the coping tools that help her calm her mind, soothe her...2025-05-0609 minI am Hope in the ChaosSuccess, Struggle, and Starting Again with Bipolar IINeed to chat? Send a text!Have you ever looked around at everyone else and wondered, “Why does it seem so easy for them?” In this episode, Jamie opens up about the quiet grief that comes from living with bipolar II—the missed opportunities, the countless restarts, and the lingering shame of not having the right tools early on.Through honest storytelling and reflection, Jamie explores how bipolar has shaped her path—and how everything began to shift once she was finally diagnosed and equipped with the tools she needed to cope.This episode...2025-04-2907 minI am Hope in the ChaosThe Diagnosis That Changed EverythingNeed to chat? Send a text!In this debut episode, I open up about my personal journey with bipolar disorder—how I was misdiagnosed for most of my life, the roller coaster of emotions I couldn’t explain, and the breaking point that finally led to answers.This podcast was born out of years of feeling invisible, misunderstood, and alone. My hope is that by sharing my truth, others will feel seen and supported in their own chaos.Whether you’re navigating your own diagnosis, still searching for answers, or loving someone with bipola...2025-04-2202 min