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The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 74: Faith And Bipolar RecoverySend us a message!I share how faith and action led from despair and repeated hospital stays to a practical path for recovery. The story moves from early experiences of God’s love to a step-by-step survival guide, therapy, micronutrients, and an open invitation to choose agency today.• the role of faith as a source of hope and direction• the moment a clear thought interrupted suicidal despair• why healing came through steps, not an instant cure• building a mood cycle survival guide• response team, early warnings, power priorities, system reboot• boundaries tha...
2025-12-1936 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 73: From Labels to Healing: How Diagnosis Can Block RecoverySend us a message!I challenge the idea that a bipolar diagnosis explains your life and show how labels can block curiosity, fuel victimhood, and fuse to identity. I explore the layered tools that helped me heal: micronutrients, trauma work, mindfulness, and a Mood Cycle Survival Guide.• diagnosis as observation, not explanation• relief and fear at first diagnosis• victimhood mindset and its costs• when labels become identity• accountability after harm and repair work• layered healing: micronutrients, therapy, mindfulness• the fire alarm versus the fire• incentives in pharma and training• s...
2025-12-1138 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 72: Micronutrients, Medication Tapers, And Real Recovery with David Stephan, VP of TruehopeSend us a message!In this engaging third conversation with David Stephan, we unpack why symptom spikes during micronutrient use often signal overmedication, not relapse, and how to time reductions for smoother tapers. We share stories, protocols, and tools that make withdrawal safer while building real, durable stability.• intake essentials and complete disclosure of meds and supplements• medication potentiation explained and how to spot it• custom reductions for SSRIs, benzos, stimulants, antipsychotics• tracking patterns and using plateaus to time cuts• med releases from stress or intense exercise and safe responses• why to avoid...
2025-11-191h 35The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 71: How Micronutrients Rewire Your Brain with David Stephen, VP of TruehopeSend us a message!What if the brain isn’t broken—but under-supplied? This episode continues the conversation with David Stephan, VP of Truehope, as we dive into the specifics of how vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and omegas provided in bioavailable, balanced forms, help the brain recover. In this conversation we talk about:The difference between the function of drugs and micronutrients on the brainHow micronutrients actually help resolve bipolar symptoms, including serious symptoms like psychosis.Why eating healthy is not enough to resolve bipolar symptoms and why micronutrient supplementation is necessary.The role that genetics play...
2025-11-101h 11The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 70: From Tragedy to Triumph: Micronutrients Heal Bipolar with David Stephan, VP of TruehopeSend us a message!Join me as I speak with Truehope Vice President David Stephan as we trace how a family’s tragedy led to a nutrient-based approach for mental health, why absorption and balance matter more than labels, and how research and real lives converged. The science behind serotonin and dopamine pathways shows why broad-spectrum micronutrients can restore function where drugs often fall short.• origin of Truehope and early family outcomes• why chelation, ratios, and particle size drive results• building a single consistent 36-ingredient formula• regulatory roadblocks and court validation• serotonin an...
2025-11-031h 25The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 69: When Labels Replace Lives: Reclaiming Choice, Curiosity, and Consent with Jenn Schmitz, MS, LPCSend us a message!We challenge the reflex to medicate and the vacuum around de-prescribing by tracing Jen’s 25-year story with SSRIs, from teenage labels and muted emotions to neonatal withdrawal, metabolic fallout, and a hard-won hyperbolic taper. We share tools for safer tapering, building a support tribe, and reclaiming informed consent and agency.• prescribers trained to start meds, not de-prescribe• teen SSRIs without context of eating disorder or stress• labels and DSM coding shaping identity and care• pregnancy decisions without full informed consent• neonatal withdrawal and long-term family impact• season...
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The Gaslit Truth PodcastBipolar Disorder: Shattering Myths with Michelle ReittingerSend us a text"Does that mean I'm broken?" This question haunted Michelle Reittinger after her bipolar disorder diagnosis in 1998. Like countless others, she believed the psychiatric narrative that her condition was incurable, neurodegenerative, and would require lifelong medication management. What followed was a harrowing decade-plus journey through the mental health system that nearly cost her everything.Michelle's raw, unflinching account takes us through the escalating cycles of medication failures, four psychiatric hospitalizations, 12 rounds of electroconvulsive therapy, and multiple suicide attempts. The poignant moment that finally anchored her to life came while watching her four-year-old...
2025-10-141h 02The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 68: Beyond the Medication Merry-Go-Round with Dr. Teralyn SellSend us a message!We challenge the “gold standard” of therapy plus meds and show how nutrition, sleep, and curiosity reveal root causes that the psychiatric labels miss. Dr. Teralyn Sell shares her journey from traditional psychotherapy to functional brain health, and why feeding the brain changes everything.• how siloed systems block simple solutions like omega‑3s• the cost of medication‑first care on memory, mood and agency• subjectivity in diagnosis and the loss of curiosity• thyroid, UTIs, inflammation and blood sugar as symptom drivers• amino acids and micronutrients to support neurotransmitters
2025-10-071h 11The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 67: Beyond Labels: How Your Story Holds the Key to RecoverySend us a message!Understanding the true source of bipolar symptoms requires becoming a detective in your own life rather than accepting diagnosis as the final answer. Approaching symptoms with curiosity instead of judgment allows us to identify what's really happening beneath the surface and find effective paths to healing.• Diagnoses are observations of symptom clusters, not explanations for why you have symptoms• Breaking symptoms into specific experiences rather than broad categories reveals important clues• Looking at circumstances surrounding symptom onset helps identify potential triggers and causes• Coping mechanisms like binge-watching or substanc...
2025-09-2930 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 66: Beyond the Label: Rethinking Bipolar DisorderSend us a message!Michelle shares her transformative realization that bipolar disorder isn't a disease but a cluster of symptoms, and how this understanding freed her from decades of believing she had an incurable condition.• The bipolar diagnosis ends curiosity about why symptoms occur because people believe they've been given a complete answer• Being told bipolar disorder is lifelong and incurable creates helplessness and a victim mindset• The chemical imbalance theory of mental illness has been thoroughly debunked by research• Psychiatric medications cause chemical imbalances rather than correcting them• Common sources of bipolar...
2025-09-1536 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 65: When You Choose Joy Over SufferingSend us a message!Michelle shares why she took a hiatus from her podcast to fully experience planning her daughter's wedding and supporting her son through his senior year of high school.• Decided to pause her podcast, blog, and social media when life became overwhelming with a job change, moves, planning a wedding, and senior year activities.• Realized the purpose of healing from bipolar was to be present for these family milestones• Planning her daughter's wedding became a beautiful healing experience for their relationship• Practiced mindfulness throughout the wedding day to fully experien...
2025-09-0930 min
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Title: The Upside of Bipolar
Author: Michelle Reittinger
Narrator: Michelle Shupe, Judy Blue
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
Release date: 06-16-25
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Genres: Alternative & Complementary Medicine
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"Mom, I'm so scared! I think my brain is breaking!" When Michelle Reittinger was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at twenty-four, she eagerly sought psychiatric help, only to find herself on a harrowing rollercoaster of erratic mood swings, multiple psychiatrists, and a cocktail of psychiatric drugs. Her struggles led to a devastating breakdown, numerous hospitalizations, and suicide attempts...
2025-06-164h 57
The Happy Sensory CornerHealing Bipolar from the Inside Out: Support, Self-care and Sensory Enrichment - Michelle ReittingerParents of neurodivergent kids often put their own well-being last—but what happens when that leads to burnout? In this episode, Michelle Reittinger, a mentor and advocate for a personalized approach to mental health, shares how parents can proactively manage their emotional resources before they reach a breaking point.We discuss:Turning symptoms into signals – Why anxiety and depression aren’t personal failures, but messages from your brain that something needs attention.Building a real support system – Why most people’s offers of help fall flat and how to create a network that actually makes a difference.L...
2025-03-1854 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 64: The Serotonin Myth: Rethinking Mental Health with Dr. Joanna MoncrieffSend us a message!In her new book "Chemically Imbalanced: The Making and Unmaking of the Serotonin Myth" Professor Joanna Moncrieff exposes how millions have been misled to believe they have brain chemical imbalances requiring drug treatments when no evidence supports this view.• Depression is a normal human emotional response to life difficulties, not a brain disease• The "drug-centered" model recognizes psychiatric medications as mind-altering substances that temporarily mask symptoms rather than targeting disease processes • Disease awareness campaigns funded by pharmaceutical companies deliberately changed public perception of distress as medical conditions• Scientific studies s...
2025-03-171h 02The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 63: Small Steps, Big Impact: Building Sustainable Recovery Habits with Dr. Sheri JohnsonSend us a message!Dr. Sheri Johnson shares groundbreaking research on how circadian rhythms and reward sensitivity affect bipolar symptoms, offering practical approaches to wellness through lifestyle interventions. Her work at UC Berkeley's CALM program explores how time-restricted eating and Mediterranean diet patterns can strengthen body rhythms and improve mood stability.• Bipolar symptoms affect circadian rhythms, with genetic factors influencing clock genes throughout the body• Time-restricted eating (consuming food within a consistent 10-hour window) helps reset disrupted body clocks• The Mediterranean diet provides essential nutrients for brain health without rigid restrictions• Blue light fr...
2025-03-1054 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 62: Resilience in Marriage: Sue Best on Supporting a Partner with Bipolar DisorderSend us a message!Episode Highlight: After years of navigating the complex intersection of marriage and mental health, Sue Best shares her deeply personal journey of supporting her husband, Travis, through his bipolar disorder recovery. In this heartfelt conversation, Sue opens up about the emotional challenges, pivotal moments of growth, and the resilience required to maintain stability in the face of adversity. This episode offers practical insights and hope for those navigating similar struggles, emphasizing the importance of community, communication, and self-care.Topics Covered in This Episode:Balancing...
2025-01-271h 01
The Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic NutritionTriumph Over Bipolar: Rediscovering Hope w/ Michelle ReittingerIn this heartfelt episode of the Health Detective Podcast by Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, host Evan Transue, AKA Detective Ev, welcomes Michelle Reittinger, a passionate public speaker, author, and mentor who has completely recovered from bipolar disorder. Michelle shares her harrowing 12-year battle with the condition, culminating in a transformative integrative approach that changed her life. From the depths of manic and depressive episodes, suicide attempts, and countless medications, Michelle found a path to true healing through micronutrition, personal responsibility, and addressing root causes. This episode also explores the importance of setting healthy boundaries, supporting loved ones with mental health...
2025-01-201h 15The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 61: Love, Resilience, and Bipolar Disorder: Travis and Sue Best’s Journey of Healing and HopeSend us a message!Don't miss this episode! Travis Best, a member of the Upsiders' Tribe recovery program, and his wife Sue share their journey navigating the challenges of bipolar disorder within their marriage. They highlight the profound impact of community, communication, and therapeutic resources. With candid reflections on symptoms, medication struggles, and the importance of mutual support, they emphasize that while healing is challenging, it is possible to find hope and rebuild relationships.• Travis’s experience with bipolar diagnosis and childhood trauma• Experience transitioning from medications to micronutrients• Recognizing and managing delusions (one of Tr...
2025-01-131h 28The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 60: Reframing Core Wounds for Lasting Transformation with Empowerment Strategist JJ FlizanesSend us a message!This episode explores the concept of core wounds—deeply embedded beliefs formed during childhood that shape our emotional lives. Through practical tools and rich discussions, we guide listeners in identifying their core wounds, understanding their impact, and taking actionable steps toward healing. • Introduction to core wounds and their significance • Understanding the formative experiences that create core wounds • Personal stories and examples illustrating core wounds in action • Tools for identifying and processing emotional responses • The journey of healing and self-acceptance • Encouragement to embrace curiosity and accountability in the healing pr...
2025-01-021h 19The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 59: Healing Through Marathon Training: Victor Vizcaíno on Mental Resilience and Holistic WellnessSend us a message!This episode dives deep into the transformative power of running as a means to improve mental health and overall well-being. Victor Vizcaíno shares his journey from disliking running to using it as a therapeutic tool, revealing how mindfulness and gratitude can create lasting change.• Transforming personal struggles into opportunities for growth • Understanding the connection between mental and physical health • The role of mindfulness and gratitude in running • Coaching philosophies that combine holistic approaches • The importance of community support in running • Starting small and the significance of gradual pr...
2024-12-301h 04The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 58: Exploring Holistic Healing for Mental Wellness with Reed Davis, HHP, CNTSend us a message!This episode explores the interconnectedness of holistic health and bipolar disorder, emphasizing the importance of understanding underlying factors over simply alleviating symptoms. Reed Davis discusses his journey and methodologies that highlight the relationship between stress, diet, and gut health, advocating for a comprehensive approach to wellness that empowers individuals to take charge of their health.• Examining the limitations of relief care versus root cause research • Introducing Reed Davis and his holistic health approach • The importance of comprehensive health diagnostics • DRESS protocol: Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress Reduction, Supplementation • The role o...
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Spirit, Purpose & EnergyEp. 462: Breaking Free from Psychological Labels and Diagnosis Applications open for Date Your Body January 2025- 3 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/dateyourbody Applications open for The Inner Circle Power of 8- 4 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/powerof8 Applications open for Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns- 2 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/apply When Michelle Reittinger was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at twenty-four, she eagerly sought psychiatric help, only to find herself on a harrowing rollercoaster of erratic mood swings, multiple psychiatrists, and a cocktail of psychiatric drugs. Her struggles led to...
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Nutrition & Alternative MedicineEp. 374: Breaking Free from Psychological Labels and Diagnosis Applications open for Date Your Body January 2025- 3 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/dateyourbody Applications open for The Inner Circle Power of 8- 3 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/powerof8 Applications open for Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns- 2 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/apply When Michelle Reittinger was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at twenty-four, she eagerly sought psychiatric help, only to find herself on a harrowing rollercoaster of erratic mood swings, multiple psychiatrists, and a cocktail of psychiatric drugs. Her stru...
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Women, Men & RelationshipsEp. 431: Breaking Free from Psychological Labels and Diagnosis Applications open for Date Your Body January 2025- 3 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/dateyourbody Applications open for The Inner Circle Power of 8- 4 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/powerof8 Applications open for Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns- 2 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/apply When Michelle Reittinger was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at twenty-four, she eagerly sought psychiatric help, only to find herself on a harrowing rollercoaster of erratic mood swings, multiple psychiatrists, and a cocktail of psychiatric drugs. Her struggles led to...
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Fit 2 Love Podcast with JJ FlizanesEp. 739: Breaking Free from Psychological Labels and Diagnosis Applications open for Date Your Body January 2025- 3 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/dateyourbody Applications open for The Inner Circle Power of 8- 4 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/powerof8 Applications open for Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns- 2 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/apply When Michelle Reittinger was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at twenty-four, she eagerly sought psychiatric help, only to find herself on a harrowing rollercoaster of erratic mood swings, multiple psychiatrists, and a cocktail of psychiatric drugs. Her struggles led to...
2024-12-1959 min
Health & WealthEp. 244: Breaking Free from Psychological Labels and Diagnosis Applications open for Date Your Body January 2025- 3 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/dateyourbody Applications open for The Inner Circle Power of 8- 4 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/powerof8 Applications open for Rewiring Your Core Wound Patterns- 2 spots left! http://jjflizanes.com/apply When Michelle Reittinger was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at twenty-four, she eagerly sought psychiatric help, only to find herself on a harrowing rollercoaster of erratic mood swings, multiple psychiatrists, and a cocktail of psychiatric drugs. Her stru...
2024-12-191h 00The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 57: Empowering Teens to Heal: Core Values and Tools for Lasting Change with Austin DavisSend us a message!Episode Shownotes:In this transformative episode, we sit down with Austin Davis, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and founder/CEO of Clearfork Academy, to explore how core values can empower teens to overcome mental health challenges and find lasting healing. Austin shares his journey, the mission of Clearfork Academy, and the strategies they use to help teens create meaningful change in their lives.Episode Highlights:🌟 Austin’s Journey: The experiences that led him to focus on helping teens with mental health and emotional challenges and h...
2024-12-1150 min
Diary of a ADHD Strategist PodcastS3 EP12: The Upside of Bipolar: A Therapist's Guide to Reclaiming Your Life with Michelle ReittingerJoin hostEli Dervonte and guest Michelle Reittinger, therapist and author, as they explore the complex world of bipolar disorder, going beyond the diagnosis to uncover the root causes of its symptoms and empower listeners to reclaim their lives. Michelle, who herself received a bipolar diagnosis as a young adult, shares her personal journey of misdiagnosis, medication struggles, breakdowns, and ultimately, her 14-year path to healing.This episode offers a deeply personal and insightful perspective on bipolar disorder, challenging the traditional medical model that often focuses solely on symptom management. Drawing on her own...
2024-11-271h 10The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 56: Healing Through the Heartache: Dr. Tonya Cunningham on Processing GriefSend us a message!Episode Highlights:In this powerful and enlightening conversation, Dr. Tonya Cunningham shares her personal and professional insights into navigating and processing grief. Her candid storytelling and expert advice provide a roadmap for understanding grief’s impact and embracing healing.What to expect in this episode:Dr. Cunningham’s personal story and transformative realizations about griefThe impact of spiritual bypassing on emotional healthWhat grief is, how it manifests, and its effects on mental healthDifferences between type A and type B traumaThe iceberg analogy of grief’s hidden...
2024-11-2656 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 55: Healing Through the 12 Steps with Coach and Speaker Barb NangleSend us a message!Episode Highlights:In this insightful episode, boundaries coach and recovery advocate Barb Nangle shares her expertise and personal experiences with 12-step programs, offering valuable guidance for anyone on a healing journey.What you’ll discover:Barb’s powerful story of transformation through 12-step programsA clear explanation of ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) and CoDA (Codependents Anonymous)How 12-step programs have evolved and why they remain impactfulThe concept of “info, not ammo” and its role in facilitating recoveryWhat it truly means to “work the steps” in a 12-step programThe i...
2024-11-151h 14The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 54: Healing the Brain Through Sensory Enrichment Therapy: A Conversation with Claudie Gordon-Pomares, M.S.Ed & Kim PomaresSend us a message!In this eye-opening episode, Claudie Gordon-Pomares, M.S.Ed, and Kim Pomares share groundbreaking insights on:The inspiration behind Claudie’s development of Sensory Enrichment TherapyHow Sensory Enrichment Therapy activates the brain’s natural self-healing abilitiesThe remarkable impact of simple Sensory Enrichment Therapy exercisesThe process behind creating the Sensory Enrichment Therapy activitiesHow these straightforward activities cultivate an environment that promotes brain growthWebsite: www.mendability.comYouTube:
2024-11-081h 17
BizBlendFinding the Upside: A Journey Through Bipolar Disorder with Michelle ReittingerEpisode Summary:
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Michelle Reittinger, the author of The Upside of Bipolar, who shares her personal journey with bipolar disorder and the transformative path she took towards healing. Michelle discusses the decade of struggles following her diagnosis and reveals the research-based approach she discovered that shifted her perspective on managing the condition. Through her insights, she emphasizes the power of self-help, self-awareness, and the possibility of recovery, inviting listeners to explore a more integrated approach to treatment.
About the Guest:
Michelle Reittinger is an author, advocate, and mental...
2024-11-0125 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 53: Transforming Trauma: Healing Attachment Wounds with DNMS Specialist Karen Gardner, LCSWSend us a message!In this thought-provoking episode, DNMS specialist Karen Gardner, LCSW, unveils:How she became a Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS) practitioner,Why DNMS is such an effective treatment modality for childhood neglect and trauma,What attachment wounds are and how they are addressed through DNMS,How many diagnosed with bipolar and schizophrenia are actually suffering from untreated trauma,The importance of establishing “resourcing” prior to beginning trauma therapy of any kind,How it is possible to resolve trauma that has been...
2024-10-311h 02
Bringing Intimacy BackEpisode 215: Bipolar Healing & Relationship Recovery w/ Michelle ReittingerIn this episode of the Bringing Intimacy Back podcast, we’re joined by Michelle Reittinger to discuss the powerful topic of Bipolar Healing & Relationship Recovery. Michelle shares her personal journey of navigating the challenges of bipolar disorder and how it has affected her relationships. Together, we explore the importance of mental health awareness, the healing process, and rebuilding intimate connections after emotional turmoil.
Whether you're living with bipolar disorder or supporting a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights on managing relationships, fostering communication, and finding balance in the face of mental health struggles....
2024-10-2540 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 52: Transforming Through Reparenting and Boundaries with Coach and Speaker Barb NangleSend us a message!In this engaging conversation boundaries coach Barb Nangle reveals:Her journey through recovery,What led her to become a boundaries coach,Why boundaries are so difficult for trauma survivors,Why codependency frequently develops out of trauma,Understanding the concept of 'info not ammo' and its significance in the recovery process, The concept of “reparenting”—what it is, how it functions, and its role in healing,What “boundaries of self-containment” are and their value in healing,The importa...
2024-10-211h 08The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 51: Healing Through Humor with Author and Comedian Dave MowrySend us a message!In this engaging episode author and comic Dave Mowry shares:His story of beginning to use humor to help him deal with his trauma and bipolar symptoms,How he began writing for bphope.com which led to his first book OMG That’s Me!,What helped him grieve his “lost fourteen years”,The daily activities that have helped him to “get out of his head”,Why humor is so powerful in helping to overcome trauma and the suffering...
2024-10-071h 08The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 50: I Moved Without Getting Manic!Send us a message!I’m so excited to share that I conquered my final trigger for mood swings: moving! In this reflective episode I share:My previous experiences with moves triggering mood swings,How my Mood Cycle Survival Guide enabled me to anticipate and proactively manage mood swings caused by moving,A breakdown of how applying my Mood Cycle Survival Guide in my most recent move helped me avoid symptoms,How writing my book helped to solidify my healing and recovery, The importance of vie...
2024-09-2737 min
Bringing Intimacy Back with Dr. AprilBipolar Healing & Relationship Recovery w/ Michelle Reittinger
In this episode of the Bringing Intimacy Back podcast, we’re joined by Michelle Reittinger to discuss the powerful topic of Bipolar Healing & Relationship Recovery. Michelle shares her personal journey of navigating the challenges of bipolar disorder and how it has affected her relationships. Together, we explore the importance of mental health awareness, the healing process, and rebuilding intimate connections after emotional turmoil.
Whether you're living with bipolar disorder or supporting a loved one, this episode offers valuable insights on managing relationships, fostering communication, and finding balance in the face of mental health struggles.
Tune in for a heartfelt co...
2024-09-1940 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 49: Transformative Healing Through Story with NYT Bestselling Author Bridget Cook-Burch and International Bestselling Author Hannah LyonsSend us a message!In this captivating episode NYT Bestselling Author Bridget Cook-Burch and International Bestselling Author Hannah Lyons share:Their stories that led them to becoming authors, storytellers and mentors,What led Bridget to become a “book whisperer”,How Hannah evolved into an exceptional copy editor,How Bridget helps people uncover their “ikigai” and “elixir of life”,Hannah’s remarkable approach to creating characters that reflect pieces of herself,Bridget’s game-changing tip for kickstarting your writing journey,Hannah’s journey to becomin...
2024-09-161h 16The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 48: Three Keys to Resilience with Author, Speaker and Combat-Wounded Veteran Brian FlemingSend us a message!In this extraordinary episode author, speaker and combat-wounded veteran Brian Fleming shares:His extraordinary story of being wounded by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan,Why it’s so important to not allow the diagnosis to define you,How he discovered the power of sharing his story with others,Why discovering meaning in your suffering is critical to your healing journey,His three keys to resilience that enabled him to recover and then thrive after trauma,The importance of not be...
2024-09-0759 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 47: Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse, Insights and Strategies with Therapist and Author Marcia WilliamsSend us a message!In this empowering episode therapist and author Marcia Williams shares:Her story of how she ended up married to a narcissist,The definition of narcissistic personality disorder and two of the most common types of narcissists,How narcissists often target vulnerable people,Why it is so challenging to recognize you are in a narcissistic, abusive relationship,Her therapeutic journey,How to identify if you’re experiencing narcissistic abuse,Why and how personal healing is...
2024-08-241h 02The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 46: Improving Relationships Through Self-Accountability with Relationship Mentor Emma DeSouzaSend us a message!In this insightful episode relationship mentor Emma DeSouza shares:Her early diagnosis with depression in high school that led to her bipolar diagnosis,Her experience with IVF and bipolar,The power in acknowledging challenges and having healthy, open communication with your partner,How proactive therapy has helped her accept responsibility for herself and improved her relationship,What led her to become certified in mindfulness meditation and yoga,How mindfulness can look different for each person and how to learn...
2024-08-1958 min
Health and Wellness TrailblazersHolistic Healing for Bipolar Disorder with Michelle Reittinger
Welcome to the Health & Wellness Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we dive into holistic approaches that address the root causes of bipolar symptoms and pave the way for lasting recovery.
Having been diagnosed with bipolar in 1998, Michelle spent the next 12 years on a roller coaster of manic and depressive episodes with therapists, doctors, psychotropic meds, hospitalizations, and suicide attempts. She was at her wit's end and felt humiliated, hopeless and lost. In particular, she was devastated by the toll it took on her family-her husband and small children.
2024-07-1719 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 45: Discovering Emotional Freedom with EFT Practitioner Dawn NortonSend us a message!In this empowering episode Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner Dawn Norton shares:Her incredible story of trauma in childhood which motivated her to seek healing as an adult,What Emotional Freedom Technique is and how it works and impacts your mind and body,The impact of stress on our bodies and how EFT can help,How “stuck” emotions and trauma can cause physical pain and illness,That emotions are not good or bad, they are just information and EFT helps you process them...
2024-07-021h 06The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 44: Straight Talk About Psychiatric Drugs with Professor Joanna MoncrieffSend us a message!In this illuminating episode Professor Joanna Moncrieff shares:What led her to question and begin researching how psychotropic drugs actually work,The difference between the disease-centered model versus the drug-centered model of treatment and why this distinction matters,How the disease-centered model is preventing curiosity about what is actually causing the symptoms of mental illness and leading to worsening long-term outcomes,The conditions that led to the current condition of the psychiatric industry,How the beliefs that are promoted about psychiatric...
2024-06-081h 00The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 43: The Healing Power of Breathwork with author Anastasis TzanisSend us a message!In this empowering episode author Anastasis Tzanis shares:His incredible story that led him to healing through breathwork,How breath practice can help you heal and improve your mental, emotional, and physical health,What a healthy breath pattern and CO2 levels are,What “box breathing” is and how to practice it,How you can learn how to use breath to calm down (be a better swimmer if you fall out of the boat), but even more important to increase your threshold and...
2024-05-251h 07The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 42: Healthy Boundaries for Caregivers with the Self-Caregiver Jeannette YatesSend us a message!In this insightful episode Jeanette Yate “The Self-Caregiver” shares:Her powerful personal story as a life-long caregiver (beginning at age 8) who was suffering because she didn’t know how to care for herself, to empowered self-caregiver and coach,The therapy modalities that helped her to identify, understand and heal her trauma,How learning how to listen to the signals your body is giving you that you need care and healthy boundaries,Ways to identify, develop and implement healthy boundaries,The importance of tak...
2024-05-171h 12
Neff Inspiration470 Michelle Reittinger: Healing and Recovery from Bipolar DisorderHaving been diagnosed with bipolar in 1998, Michelle Reittinger spent the next 12 years on a roller coaster of manic and depressive episodes with therapists, doctors, psychotropic meds, hospitalizations, and suicide attempts. She was at her wit's end and felt humiliated, hopeless and lost. In particular, she was devastated by the toll it took on her family-her husband and small children. Finally, she and her psychiatrist found a solution that became a turning point in her story. She began the process of developing an integrated method for understanding this devastating disorder and successfully treating it. Michelle advocates for a radical...
2024-05-0158 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 41: From Addiction to Holistic Recovery Expert with John Giordano (TRIGGER WARNING)Send us a message!TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discussed trauma and addiction.In this extraordinary episode holistic addiction recovery expert John Giordano shares:His extraordinary story of trauma and addiction that finally led to his work in addiction recovery,How he discovered and developed holistic treatment options for addiction recovery,What motivated him to do the work to recover from his addictions,The modified EMDR modality he uses to help people process trauma,The importance of treating the whole person and...
2024-04-281h 13The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 40: Food for Thought with Urban Farm Founder Greg PetersonSend us a message!In this compelling episode Urban Farm founder Greg Peterson shares:His story of how he developed a passion for “urban farming” and why he feels compelled to share his knowledge,Why our current food supply system is so lacking in nutrition,How to simplify your approach to begin gardening so you can have success quickly,How he gradually transitioned his small yard in Phoenix, Arizona from basic yard to an “old growth food forest” including 80 different fruit trees (backyard orchard culture),Where so...
2024-04-1757 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 39: Insights into Healing with Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist Justin MartinSend us a message!In this meaningful episode Certified IFS Therapist Justin Martin shares:His story that led him to become an Internal Family Systems (IFS therapist),What IFS therapy is,How identifying your “parts” helps you understand your mind and find healing,Why you may fear of having compassion for your different parts and why compassion is important to the healing journey,How the movie “Inside Out” helps give incredible insight into IFS,That you are not trying to “beat” the parts of yourself but learn how to listen and understand what is motivating t...
2024-04-1351 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 39: Insights into Healing with Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist Justin MartinIn this meaningful episode Certified IFS Therapist Justin Martin shares:His story that led her to become an Internal Family Systems (IFS therapist),What IFS therapy is,How identifying your “parts” helps you understand your mind and find healing,Why you may fear of having compassion for your different parts and why compassion is important to the healing journey,How the movie “Inside Out” helps give incredible insight into IFS,That you are not trying to “beat” the parts of yourself but learn how to listen and u...
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Neelu Gurung PodcastMental Health Matters: The Importance of Destigmatizing Bipolar Disorder (ft. Michelle Reittinger)Through her own experiences, Michelle sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals living with bipolar disorder and emphasizes the importance of open conversations and support. Join us as we explore the impact of destigmatizing mental health issues. Together, let's work towards a world where mental health matters and no one feels ashamed to seek help. 🎧 Guest Speaker: Michelle Reittinger #MentalHealthMatters #BreakingTheStigma #BipolarDisorder #MichelleReittinger
2024-04-0931 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 38: Cultivating Mindful Connection with Your Body with Trifecta Pilates Creator Beth SandlinSend us a message!In this engaging episode Beth Sandlin, founder of Trifecta Pilates, shares:Her story that led her to become a pilates instructor and make pilates more accessible,What pilates is and how it can help with caring for physical and mental health,The importance of listening to your body and providing what it needs for nurturing physical and mental health,How pilates can help with regulating your nervous system,How to choose the best way to meet your body/mind’s needs wi...
2024-04-0654 minThe Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 37: Empowered to Heal Through Proactive, Personalized Trauma Treatment with EMDR Clinician and Author Megan SalarSend us a message!In this insightful episode MDR Clinician, Trainer and Author Megan Salar shares:Her story that led her to become a therapist,The transformative experience she had with EMDR that helped her see it’s value as a trauma modality,How EMDR is a client centered treatment modality,The EMDR workbook that she developed to empower people to take ownership of their trauma healing,That most therapist are not educated in treating trauma,Misconceptions about how trauma is stored in ou...
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