Award-winning weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in an accessible way. Listen as our host Gabe Howard speaks candidly with experts, celebrities, and other notables to break down complex topics into simpler terms.
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Join Gabe, who lives with bipolar, and Dr. Nicole, a board certified psychiatrist, as they explore the spectrum of this misunderstood illness. They tackle bipolar disorder using real world examples, the latest research, and just enough funny to keep you intrigued. Signal Award Gold Winner, 2024. Signal Award Listener's Choice Winner, 2024. Webby Honoree, 2024.
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Medical News Today’s In Conversation podcast engages with expert voices across various fields. Conversations roam from the latest science news to the deepest scientific conundrums.
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Featuring engaging conversations and insightful interviews covering a wide range of topics including caregiving, family dynamics, and getting help for schizophrenia. Hosted by Rachel Star Withers, who lives with schizophrenia. Inside Schizophrenia brings firsthand experiences from individuals with schizophrenia, family members, caregivers, and medical experts, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of schizophrenia, shed light on its impact, and develop strategies for managing this serious ...
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How to Talk with Your Psychiatrist: Bridging the Communication Gap
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37:45Does your psychiatrist really understand what you're going through? Navigating conversations with your psychiatrist and other professionals helping you manage your mental health can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, Gabe Howard and Dr. Nicole Washington tackle the communication disconnect between patients and mental health pr…
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Understanding Codependency: Are You Too Invested in Others?
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29:27Do you often feel exhausted, resentful, or underappreciated in your relationships? In this episode, Gabe Howard and licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole explore the complexities of codependency, including its less-talked-about form: “high functioning codependency.” Terri shares practical tools like the “resentment inventory” to identify unhealthy re…
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Love or Mania? Understanding the Differences with Bipolar Disorder
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34:14Love can be exhilarating, but for people with bipolar disorder, it can sometimes blur the lines between infatuation and mania. In this candid episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board certified psychiatrist, dive into the complexities of new romance through the lens of bipolar disorder. How can you te…
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Doomscrolling and Bipolar: How to Break Free
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45:55Doomscrolling can be especially harmful for people with bipolar disorder, amplifying mood changes and fueling anxiety or depression. In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board certified psychiatrist, dive into the dark world of doomscrolling and why it’s particularly damaging for people living …
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Children's Mental Health: What Are The Warning Signs? With NAMI's Dr. Christine Crawford
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27:16Is your child moody — or is it something more serious? Dr. Christine Crawford, associate medical director at NAMI, joins Gabe Howard to break down the subtle signs of mental health struggles in kids and teens. Learn how to spot red flags, approach tough conversations, and take action without overreacting. From understanding brain development to nav…
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Is Hypomania Controllable? Myths, Realities, and Risks
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39:20Is hypomania something you can use to your advantage, or is that a dangerous game to try? In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board certified psychiatrist, take a deep dive into the nuances of hypomania, its diagnostic criteria, and the widespread belief that it can be harnessed for productivi…
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Schizophrenia in Young Adulthood: Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Strength
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44:48The average age of onset for schizophrenia is in early adulthood, late teens to early 30s. This is an intense stage of life for anyone — graduating high school, first time living on your own, entering the workforce, attending college, and figuring out what you want to do with your life and who you want to be. Now add experiencing psychosis for the …
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Bipolar Relapse: Personal Journey of Warning Signs, Support, and Recovery
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39:43What happens when someone with bipolar disorder relapses after years of stability? In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Nicole Washington interviews Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, about his recent mood episode and relapse. Together, they uncover the subtle warning signs Gabe overlooked, the crucial role loved ones—and even strangers—…
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Trauma-Informed Care and Suicide Prevention: A New Approach
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28:57How does trauma-informed mental health care save lives and improve long-term recovery? Dr. Jasleen Chhatwal, psychiatrist and suicide prevention advocate, joins Gabe Howard to explain this vital yet often overlooked approach. With compassion and clarity, Dr. Chhatwal shares her personal story of losing her father to suicide, highlighting the ripple…
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Understanding Cyclothymia and Exploring ‘Bipolar Tendencies’
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36:27Confused about what medically constitutes “bipolar tendencies” or “bipolar adjacent symptoms”? Do you want to understand more about the diagnosis of cyclothymia? You're not alone! In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board certified psychiatrist, tackle the murky waters of “not quite bipolar, b…
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Managing Cluttered, Racing, and Disordered Thoughts
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39:27Do cluttered, racing, or disordered thoughts disrupt your daily life? Do you understand the differences between them? In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board certified psychiatrist, unravel what these terms mean, how they differ, and discuss why they’re not exclusive to bipolar disorder. Usi…
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Freak-Outs and FARTs: Helping Kids Manage Big Emotions
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27:42Why do kids freak out, and how can adults guide them through it without just saying, "Stop it?” Dr. Carla Naumburg, clinical social worker and author of How to Stop Losing Your Shit with Your Kids, joins Gabe Howard to unpack the science of emotional outbursts. Learn the surprising reasons behind freak-outs, how to manage them with humor (learn abo…
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Brain health, sleep, diet: 3 health resolutions for 2025
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31:13In this episode, editors and co-hosts Yasemin Nicola Sakay and Maria Cohut discuss some of the most significant studies of 2024 related to improving brain, heart, and metabolic health, focusing on sleep, diet, and exercise habits. They list the biggest takeaways from these findings and share three actionable resolutions that can help people improve…
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Turning Stress into Strength: Bipolar Management Strategies
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44:16Stress-free living is a myth, but stress-proofing your life? That’s a game-changer. In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board certified psychiatrist, share practical strategies to build a "foundation" strong enough to handle the stress that comes with managing bipolar disorder. Whether it’s na…
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Approximately one-fifth of the U.S. population lives in a rural area, and about one-fifth of those living in rural areas, or about 6.5 million individuals, have a mental illness. People living in rural areas have a more difficult time getting proper diagnoses and treatment for serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia. This is due to multiple fac…
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Thriving at Work with Bipolar: Handling Symptoms and Setting Boundaries
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45:36Balancing a career while managing bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming, especially when symptoms like anxiety, depression, or hypomania strike during work hours. What do you do when you’re at your desk and suddenly feel frozen or out of control? In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board cert…
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Post-Traumatic Growth: Can Pain Fuel Transformation and Purpose?
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26:24What if trauma didn’t just break us but could also shape us in powerful ways? In this thought-provoking episode, Krista St-Germain and Gabe Howard dive into the complex world of post-traumatic growth — exploring how some people emerge from life’s darkest moments with deeper purpose, stronger connections, and realigned values. This concept, however,…
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Treatment-Resistant Bipolar: Myth, Misunderstanding, or Medical Fact?
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30:37Is treatment-resistant bipolar disorder a real diagnosis, just a concept, or entirely made up? It may surprise you, but depending on your perspective, an argument can be made for all three. Join Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board certified psychiatrist, as they demystify what “treatment-resistant” bipol…
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When Bipolar Treatment Is Refused: What Can Loved Ones Do?
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41:59When someone with bipolar disorder refuses treatment, it can leave loved ones feeling helpless and overwhelmed. How can you support them without enabling their denial? In this episode, Gabe Howard and Dr. Nicole Washington offer actionable advice for navigating this emotional minefield. Learn how to foster meaningful conversations, set healthy boun…
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Diagnosing Politicians? Why Mental Health Experts Refuse
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27:08Why won’t mental health professionals share with the public when they suspect a presidential candidate has mental illness? As election cycles intensify, the public often seeks expert opinions on candidates’ mental health, but there’s a reason psychiatrists stay silent. In today’s episode, host Gabe Howard and guest Rachael Beairsto dive into the hi…
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Can following a keto diet help people with bipolar disorder reduce or even eliminate medication? While keto is often promoted as a potential game-changer for mental health, there’s a crucial question: Can it really help manage bipolar symptoms? In this episode, Dr. Nicole Washington shares insights from clinical experience, balancing keto’s possibl…
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Cognitive deficits are a core feature of schizophrenia and account for much of the impaired functioning associated with this disorder. What are the cognitive deficits associated with schizophrenia? When do they start? Do they ever stop? And does cognitive decline continue throughout our lives? And most importantly, how do we treat these cognitive d…
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Beyond Spa Days: Self-Care and the 8 Dimensions of Wellness
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47:10Self-care for bipolar disorder is more than relaxation — it's about nurturing every part of your life, from physical health to emotional resilience. This episode dives deep into the “8 Dimensions of Wellness,” providing useful, practical ways to meet your unique needs and stay balanced. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at self-care advice, this epis…
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Countdown to Death: How Embracing Time Helps Us Live Fully
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29:09Today’s guest is a self-described “Grim Reaper’s cheerleader” and author of You Only Die Once. In this episode, we explore a fascinating approach to breaking out of autopilot: counting how many Mondays you have left to live. With a blend of humor and urgency, Jodi Wellman challenges us to think differently about mortality and how it impacts our cho…
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In Conversation: 5 things everyone should know about menopause
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27:46This episode discusses some of the most important information everyone should have about perimenopause and menopause, in a world where, until recently, these key stages of life have received insufficient attention. Our special guest is Prof. Kate Clancy, professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois, a human reproductive ecologist who spe…
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Top 10 Most Common Bipolar Questions Answered
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43:37Bipolar disorder can feel overwhelming, and you're not alone if you don’t understand what it’s all about. In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and board certified psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington tackle the top ten questions about living with and managing bipolar. From explaining the difference between bipolar I and bipo…
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Dodging Bipolar Relapse in January: Beating Holiday Havoc
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38:50As the holiday season begins, we start feeling the pull to enjoy every treat, party, and late night that November and December has to offer. But for those managing bipolar disorder, the holiday frenzy can lead to more than just leftover fruitcake in January. Join Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington as they dive i…
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When Healers Need Healing: Burnout in Mental Healthcare Workers
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28:17Mental health professionals often provide support, but what happens when they need help themselves? In this episode, Dr. Jessi Gold and Gabe Howard explore burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the unique challenges doctors and therapists face. Using humor and honesty, they discuss the stigmas around mental health care providers seeking treatment them…
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Love & Marriage: Tackling Relationship Challenges with Bipolar Disorder
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36:10Navigating marriage is hard enough — but when bipolar disorder is in the mix, things can get even more complicated. In this episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington, a board certified psychiatrist, dive into the complexities of marriage when one partner lives with bipolar disorder. Gabe shares candid stories …
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Self-Sabotage and Bipolar: Breaking the Cycle
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39:34Dive into the intricate dance between self-sabotage and bipolar disorder in this eye-opening episode. Join Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar, and Dr. Nicole Washington as they explore the often unrecognized ways that bipolar symptoms can lead to unconscious self-sabotaging behaviors. Discover how to identify patterns of self-sabotage and why unde…
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Schizophrenia & Survival: A Marvel Stuntwoman’s Journey with Rachel Star Withers
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28:48How does a woman with schizophrenia manage life as an entertainer, stuntwoman, and podcast host all while managing a severe mental illness? In this episode, Rachel Star Withers shares her intense and often shocking journey—from growing up in the Bible Belt believing her hallucinations were demons, to undergoing an exorcism before finally receiving …
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Finding Hope with a Schizophrenia Diagnosis
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53:01Hope is a crucial element that can significantly influence recovery for people with schizophrenia. It offers a pathway to resilience, empowerment, and a fulfilling life. However, schizophrenia is a disabling psychiatric condition that impacts 1% of people worldwide and ranks among the top ten global causes of disability. It can be difficult to rema…
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