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The only podcast where you will hear stories on what it means to Live Well Bipolar every Monday! Tune in as Paris Scobie, Speaker and Best-Selling Author of "Crooked Illness," and guests get into what works, what doesn't and how the reality of living with bipolar looks different for everyone! Each episode will teach you how to shatter the stigma and conquer those obstacles we so often face with bipolar.
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Berisi tentang kehidupan gue sehari-hari tentang dealing with bipolar, and please be kind :)
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I am a woman, mom, wife, sister, aunt, daughter and friend living with bipolar hypomania for the past 27 years. I have seen my fair share of doctors, psychiatrists, therapists and have experimented with medications for the past 10 years. I have done alot of research and i am in no way a doctor or medical professional but i will be real. I will be raw. I will speak about the highs and the lows and the darkness and the light. My truths are mine but many times i find i have much more in common ...
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Taking a Break: Exciting Changes and Upcoming AdventuresIn this heartfelt episode, Paris announces a rare break from the podcast due to an overseas trip, a keynote speaking engagement in Virginia and more explained here. Starting on August 26th, she will be away until September 30th, when she will return with a solo episode. The podcast's format wi…
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217: From Hidden Battles to Helping on Public Stages
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Kate Simonet's Inspiring Journey as a Speaker and AuthorIn this episode of 'Live Well, Bipolar,' the host reunites with Kate Simonet, a returning guest and a personal inspiration. Kate is an author, mental health advocate, and public speaker who shares her journey navigating life with bipolar to help others. They discuss her experiences starting he…
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216: Navigating Bipolar Challenges in Entrepreneurship
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Mike McDonnell joins me from Essex, UK, to share his inspiring journey navigating entrepreneurship and bipolar. Mike talks about his first experience with psychosis in 2019, the challenges he faced, and the changes he implemented to prioritize his mental health. He opens up about the impacts of focusing on sleep, reducing alcohol and cannabis use, …
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In this week's episode of 'Live Well, Bipolar,' the host welcomes back Birdie, a mental health advocate, published author, and speaker with NAMI. Birdie, who lives with bipolar II disorder, shares her why behind publishing her book, I Am Her She Is Me. The conversation covers the inception of her book during a period of journaling to process grief,…
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In this solo episode, the host delves into their personal experience with depression and bipolar disorder. They discuss the variability of depression among individuals with bipolar disorder and share insights from their own life, including the onset of symptoms at age 14, a misdiagnosis of depression, and the challenges of managing mental health as…
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A Bipolar Warrior's Journey: Major General Gregg F. Martin's StoryIn this episode, the host is joined by Major General Gregg F. Martin, a retired U.S. Army two-star general with an extensive military career and a passionate mental health advocate. Gregg discusses his lifetime battle with bipolar disorder, sharing his journey from leading thousands …
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Overcoming Stigma: Kateri's Journey With Bipolar DisorderParis talks with Kateri, the Vice President of NAMI Western Massachusetts, about her journey living with bipolar. They discuss Kateri's initial diagnosis at 18, struggles with self-stigma, and the crucial role of family support. Kateri shares her personal experiences, including her battle wit…
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211: Stand-Up For Mental Health: A Bipolar Comedian's Story
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John F. O'Donnell: Comedy, Bipolar Disorder, and ResilienceIn this episode of Live Well, Bipolar, Paris is joined by John F. O'Donnell, a national headlining comedian and mental health advocate, who shares his journey of living with bipolar disorder while thriving in his comedy career. John discusses his early diagnosis, the challenges of managing …
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210: A Teacher's Tale Breaking Free of Bipolar Denial
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Embracing Bipolar: Kelcie's Journey of Acceptance and SupportParis welcomes Kelcie, a mental health advocate and toddler teacher, to share her journey living with bipolar disorder. Kelcie discusses her diagnosis in 2020, overcoming denial, and the vital support from her family, especially her mother. She opens up about the challenges of living with…
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Since it is the last Monday of the month you know what that means.... time to break down all things June. I asked (on a story on my paris.scobie Instagram account) what topic you wanted me to review most and the winner was... the first month working full time in my speaking business! I cover this along with the other top 3 you voted for: behind the…
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208: Surviving Sexual Assault to Thriving in Love & Business
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Steve Wilson's Journey of Resilience, Surviving Sexual Assault at 9 and Advocacy. In this episode of the 'Live Well Bipolar' podcast, host Paris welcomes Steve Wilson, a 75-year-old author from Scottsdale, Arizona. Steve shares his powerful journey as detailed in his book 'Teetering on a Tight Rope: My Bipolar Journey,' discussing his experience li…
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207: Mind & Miles - A Triathlete's Bipolar Journey
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In this episode of the 'Live Well, Bipolar Podcast,' Paris introduces Sam, a Virginia Beach native and mental health advocate. Sam shares his journey living with bipolar disorder, detailing his initial denial, the impact of the pandemic on his mental health, and his first manic episode leading to hospitalization. He discusses the role of exercise, …
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206: Overcoming Failed Treatments with Amen Clinics Psychiatrist
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Unraveling the Mystery of Mental Health: Integrative Psychiatry and Brain Scans In this episode of 'Live Well Bipolar,' we sit down with Dr. Lisa Parsons, an integrative psychiatrist at the Amen Clinics in Arizona. Dr. Parsons shares her unique journey into psychiatry, driven by both personal and professional revelations during her medical school r…
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May 2024 Recap and New Beginnings In this solo episode, Paris Scobie discusses her decision to resign from her professional career to pursue her speaking business for mental health advocacy full-time. She provides a month-in-review for May 2024, sharing her experiences speaking at the Mental Health America of Arizona Seeds Conference and the upcomi…
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204: A Social Worker's Story Choreographing Bipolar
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Empowerment and Identity: Jesse Escalante's Journey with Bipolar DisorderThis episode of 'Live Well Bipolar' features an insightful conversation with Jesse Escalante, a 28-year-old queer, Latin social worker and professional dancer from San Francisco. Jesse shares his personal and professional journey, including being diagnosed with bipolar disorde…
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203: Unboxing Mental Resilience with BroglieBox
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Transforming Lives Through Mental Health Advocacy: Julia Belt's Story Julia Belt is a mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and co-founder of BroglieBox and Mindly. She joins me to share her personal journey navigating mental health challenges before and after the tragic loss of her brother, Justin, to suicide. She discusses the inception of Brogli…
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The Journey of Finding Yourself: Ginelle Testa's Story This episode of 'Live Well, Bipolar' features a conversation with Ginelle Testa, an upcoming author. She's a queer, sober, bipolar gal living in Boston. Ginelle shares her story, from receiving a tentative diagnosis at 16 to facing her darkest moments with multiple hospitalizations and electroc…
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As I enter the last year of my 20s, the biggest thing I hope for is more connection. This month consisted of a lot of that... travel, new opportunities, stepping more into my purpose and starting my audiobook!! It was so much fun to explore NYC for my birthday, PA for my brother-in-law's birthday and end my trip reconnecting with my friends Kevin a…
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200: A Clinical Psychologist's Takeaways Living With Bipolar
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Episode 200: Navigating Bipolar Disorder & Focusing on The Role of Culture with Dr. Lauren Yang In this special 200th episode of 'Live Well, Bipolar,' the host celebrates this milestone by interviewing Dr. Lauren Yang, a clinical psychologist and Associate Board President and past Vice Chair of the Young Adult Council for the Depression and Bipolar…
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199: Navigating Hormonal Shifts Living with Bipolar
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Navigating Hormonal Changes in Women Living with Bipolar Disorder In this episode, Paris welcomes back Melissa Howard, a mental health advocate and writer, to discuss the intricate relationship between hormonal changes and bipolar disorder in women. Melissa shares her personal journey, including her diagnosis with bipolar disorder at 19, experienci…
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Navigating Life with Bipolar Disorder, Breast Cancer, and Parkinson’s Disease: Ann’s Inspiring Journey In this episode of 'Live Well, Bipolar,' the host welcomes Ann, an almost 11-year breast cancer survivor who at 55 was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and Bipolar I disorder. Ann shares her journey, focusing on her late diagnosis during the pan…
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197: Momming with Bipolar: Alessandra's Way
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Navigating Motherhood and Bipolar Disorder with Alessandra Torresani Alessandra Torresani is a multifaceted artist known for her captivating performances in film, television and theater. From her early roles in hit TV shows like Malcolm in the Middle and 'The Big Bang Theory' to her life changing work as host of the EmotionAL support pod, Alessandr…
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The last Monday of every month I always love to share something with you that I am navigating as it relates to living with bipolar. March was a really fun and really busy month for me. Many of you know that I was out of the country celebrating my first wedding anniversary 3/2-3/11. My baby sister, Milan, turned 21 along with another friend's birthd…
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195: Saving Lives One Heart Rock at a Time
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Spreading Kindness Through Hand-Carved Heart Rocks: Tom Ballard's Journey with Bipolar Disorder Tom Ballard, known as the Heart Rock Guy, has distributed over 210,000 hand-carved, heart-shaped rocks to spread kindness and love. So far, he has learned that 106 lives have been saved as a result. Tom shares his journey before and after his bipolar dia…
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194: A Social Worker's Story on Silencing Shame
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This beautiful person connected with me on Instagram and ever since she has become someone I am grateful to call a friend. Katie is a therapist and the woman behind the Instagram page @katie.theBipolarTherapist. She received her Bachelors Honors Degree in Psychology in 2007 and, following being diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type 1 with psychosis,…
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193: My Husband on Navigating Love & Bipolar
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Joining us today is the one, the only... the love of my life, Dan Scobie! In this candid and intimate podcast episode, we reflect on our relationship journey, beginning from the first time we crossed paths at BLK Live 5.5 years ago to our current life together. The episode delves into personal aspects of our lives, including the challenges and triu…
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192: Lessons Learned From One Year of Marriage
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Reflections on My First Year of Marriage: Living with Bipolar You guys.... in exactly one week, I will be celebrating my first ever wedding anniversary... something I used to think would never be possible for me. Tune in to hear me share my experiences during my first year of marriage. I will reveal: 1. How Dan's support helped me recognize the val…
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191: What it Means to Coexist with Bipolar
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I had the pleasure of meeting this amazing guest in person because she also lives in AZ! I first met her where I meet so many of you guys... via Instagram. After she saw my post about episode 183, she reached out to me and I got her connected with NAMI so she can share her story with others! As someone who lives with bipolar type 2, ADHD & Anxiety …
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This episode is dedicated to you. You making the time to listen to this podcast, whether you are a long time, weekly listener living with bipolar like me or someone who does work in the field to help others navigate bipolar… I want to say thank you for showing up. Whether you are showing up here to do the work for yourself or someone you love… you …
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189: Unveiling Realities of Silent Success Living with Bipolar
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Why is it that we do not hear from more people who have achieved success when it comes to living with bipolar? Success does not look the same for everyone. But what does success look like when navigating life with bipolar? In this episode, I get into a deep conversation about these topics with Gabe Howard, a well-known figure in the mental health a…
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188: Getting Beneath the Surface of My Health Issues
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For almost 2 months, I have been dealing with some health issues and it reminds me of how I felt when I was trying to learn how to navigate receiving my bipolar diagnosis almost 10 years ago. It wasn't until 3 weeks ago that it started to impact me a lot more.... not able to make it through a work out, very low energy, disrupted sleep, abdominal pa…
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187: Giving the Gift of Therapy with Hope Gives
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Overcoming Trauma to Becoming Support: An Empowering Conversation with Jen Hilderbrand Jen Hilderbrand shares her personal journey overcoming traumas from childhood and how she did not realize the ways in which these events would impact her life as an adult. She shares how the trials she faced eventually led her to therapy which saved her life when…
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Navigating Bipolar Through Music: A Heartfelt Conversation with B. Russ Brandon (B. Russ) is a rapper and content creator who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2017. He discusses the pivotal moments that led to his diagnosis along with one of his biggest saviors besides music - community. B. Russ utilizes his social media platforms to promote …
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185: Surviving the Storm to Birth Comfortable Silence
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Conversation with Missy Haze, Creator of 'Comfortable Silence' Listen until the end for a special gift for you from Missy... Missy was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 at 16, only a year after surviving the most powerful tornado that destroyed her high school in Enterprise, Alabama and took the lives of 8 of her classmates. The day of the tornado, Missy de…
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Understanding the Slower Mornings Approach with Minna Khounlo-Sithep. Make sure to grab your free slower mornings approach guide down below! Paris discusses the importance of having a slower morning routine with business expert and creator of the 'Slower Mornings' approach, Minna Khounlo-Sithep. Minna is the host of Cue the Clarity Podcast, creator…
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Do you want to get paid to share your story living with mental illness? Listen to this entire episode to learn how I can help you make it happen! If you have ever felt alone in your struggles with mental health this podcast episode highlights how we can combat that feeling of isolation and empower each other through shared experiences. Join me as w…
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From the UK to Arizona: Speaking with Aridja Kals Aridja Kals is a content creator, public speaker and host of her own podcast, the 'Aridja Kals Show' where she interviews emerging creatives and entrepreneurs. She is an advocate for having and nurturing positive mindsets to help overcome mental health challenges. Aridja recounts her experience rece…
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181: Surviving a Jump Off the Golden Gate Bridge to Saving Lives w/ Kevin Hines
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A Journey From Despair To Hope: Speaking with Kevin Hines Shout-out to my friend & podcast guest, Brandi Benson, for helping bring Kevin and I together. Brandi shared her story with me back on episode 60 and shares her story again inside the powerful pages of Kevin's latest book, The Art of Being Broken: How Storytelling Saves Lives. In this episod…
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Get ready for a wonderful returning guest of mine who I spoke with last back on episode 115 in March of 2022 here. Sarah Fox returns to the podcast to answer the question "what does it look like when we are learning how to heal through past mistakes, both pre diagnosis and during our manic states?" Sarah is a Christian woman, alumna of The King’s C…
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After living almost 10 years diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I wanted to share a resource that has helped me gain so much awareness. Can I tell you a secret? I put my FREE Bipolar Wellness Workbook together first… for myself. But, after continuously going back to it …I realized how helpful it has been in navigating the many highs and lows we all f…
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178: Pillars to Finding Your Way Out of The Darkness
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I have never met anyone who also lives with bipolar that I have had this much in common with. Kate Simonet is an inspirational speaker and best selling author of her memior, Out of the Darkness. She is a mental health and suicide prevention advocate for teens and young adults. Kate joins me this week to share her story and a few things we have in c…
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177: Managing Depression Relapse & Life Changes
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I am so excited to bring back a former guest of mine I interviewed one year ago here. We have Jean Kim returning to the podcast to talk about a very important topic so many of us have found ourselves in at one point or another... relapse of depression. This is something I struggled with a lot in April of this year and Jean breaks down the onset and…
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This is the episode for you if you are a man living with bipolar or you love/care for a man who is. I am joined by Lee Formella, host of Benefits of Bipolar on YouTube, writer for the International Bipolar Foundation + NAMI newsletter & speaker for NAMI. Lee opens up about his experience going about asking for help and the challenges he has faced i…
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The 3 biggest lies that I told myself both prior to and after my bipolar diagnosis were these: 1. You will never find a partner who will truly love and accept you 2. You will never be successful in any type of job or career 3. You must keep this a secret and never tell people you live with bipolar There are many other things I held onto both due to…
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174: Practicing Radical Belief in Oneself
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I am so happy to bring back a wonderful guest, Bonnie Mosby, who I brought to the podcast for you guys over a year ago. Bonnie is the CEO of The Imperfect Human, LLC, a mental health and performance coach at The Imperfect Human, LLC, a Brazilian jiujitsu blue belt, and a master social worker in training. Bonnie is back to expand on the lesson she s…
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173: A Story on Culture's Role in Bipolar
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This week we are joined by a psychiatrist who took the time to create a story on bipolar for us. Elizabeth Nguyen, MD is a multidimensional psychiatrist, writer, and author of the recently published novel, Aloha Vietnam. She was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her parents were refugees from Vietnam who arrived in Honolulu in 1975 at the end of…
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172: My Sister Vienna on Mixed Episodes + Navigating Post-College
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This is the first time I have ever interviewed someone in-person and it is one of my favorite people if you could not tell from the title.... my little sister, Vienna Prynkiewicz! Vienna was diagnosed with bipolar disorder type 2 & ADHD in summer of 2022, is a filmmaker, recent graduate of Northern Arizona University, and currently pursuing creativ…
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Jonathan Szarko was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder, spent 9 months in jail and was dead set on not becoming "another statistic in the criminal justice system." Standing in handcuffs in front of a judge at 30 years old, Jonathan was given a choice. He could either spend 5 years in jail or 5 years on probation. After living through past struggles …
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I open up about why I published my book, Crooked Illness: Lessons From Inside & Outside Hospital Walls, and what vulnerability has done for my healing journey. There were a number of things I had to change in order to even get to a stable place before Live Well Bipolar ™ could be born. Part of these changes came with stripping away the stigma I att…
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This week we are joined by Mequell Buck- Author, Public Speaker, Mother of 3 and Suicide Survivor. She founded the organization Mental Illness Warrior and co-hosts the podcast "Thriving With Mental Illness" with her husband Adam. Mequell dives into what it was like to be misdiagnosed early on in her life, survive a suicide attempt and discover a to…
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