Steph Liz Cuthbert, writer, editor, sensitivity reader and artist

Differently Brained

In this episode, Jacinta and Lachlan interview Steph Cuthbert. Steph opens up about all things bipolar, alcoholism, routine, hypersexuality, sobriety and having more conversations.

About our guest

Steph Cuthbert is a writer, freelance editor, sensitivity reader, artist, wife and mother. She has bipolar disorder and is a co-facilitator of the Blue Mountains Bipolar Support Group. In her spare time Steph is an avid reader and volunteers at an art gallery.

Content warning

In this episode of Differently Brained we discuss bipolar disorder, depression, alcohol misuse and addiction and suicidal ideation. Please feel free to skip this episode or reach out to medical professionals if it has brought anything up for you.

Representations & resources

• Alone With You in the Ether by Olivia Blake
• Silver Linings Playbook film
• The Bloodlines series by Richelle Mead (We've only linked Book 1 but you can find them all on Booktopia)
• Modern Love, Season 1, Episode 3: Take Me As I Am, Whoever I Am

You can purchase all of these book titles and more from your local independent bookseller or Booktopia. Please note by purchasing through these Booktopia partner links we are provided a small commission which allows us to continue to provide the podcast at no cost to our audience.

About the podcast

Differently Brained shares the opinions of individuals and does not consider your personal circumstances. Differently Brained exists purely for information purposes and should not be relied on as health or medical advice. Because no brain is the same, please consult your healthcare professional for your personal medical needs.

The Differently Brained team acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we record, edit and stream this podcast. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples and their Elders part, present and emerging. We extend that respect to all First Nations cultures and their ongoing connection to the lands, waterways and communities.