Best Mike Lardi Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 150 | NEW FUTURE 24:47

2y ago24:47

24:47

As we surpass 3 years of weekly podcasts, Mike takes a minute to share about the future of living in freedom as a person with bipolar disorder.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 149 | EMOTIONAL FITNESS 51:37

2y ago51:37

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Today’s very special guests Matthew and Chantal from 5th Place in South Africa share about the critical importance of emotional mastery for mental health. They’ve given with us a unique resource link at: 5th.place/bnp Discover emotional fitness classes and digital courses that take the principles from today’s show right into your everyday life, alo…

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Episode 148 | AT HOME, PT. 3 52:51

2y ago52:51

52:51

Today’s show concludes this series on the purpose of cultivating peace within ourselves, making peace with our diagnosis, and in handling inner conflicts.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 147 | AT HOME, PT. 2 52:08

2y ago52:08

52:08

This week we dive further into feeling comfortable with our diagnosis of bipolar when spending time with our families and significant others.By Mike Lardi and Matthew Bushell

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Episode 146 | AT HOME, PT. 1 33:00

2y ago33:00

33:00

In this three-week series we launch into the essential elements required to feel at home with something as uncomfortable as a bipolar diagnosis.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 145 | WRAP PLAN 49:40

2y ago49:40

49:40

On today’s show, Mike and Matt discuss the uses for and creation process of crafting a Wellness Recovery Action Plan that responds to life with mental illness.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 144 | WELLNESS 49:41

2y ago49:41

49:41

Seems like we hear this word all the time—“Wellness”. But what does it really mean? And can we still pursue it when there’s recurring mental illness?By Mike Lardi

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Episode 143 | OBSTACLES 1:03:56

2+ y ago1:03:56

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So many things get in the way of you moving forward, let alone when you live with mental illness. Mike and Matt dive into stories of getting around this.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 142 | THINK AGAIN 54:36

2+ y ago54:36

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Limiting beliefs go hand in hand with the ongoing experience of mental illness. That’s why building a bigger identity is paramount, as Mike and Matt explore today.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 141 | RESET 53:44

2+ y ago53:44

53:44

Sometimes we need to clean out the system junk piling up in our brains. Today Mike and Matt reboot the new year with fresh and exciting plans for the world of mental health.By Mike Lardi

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BONUS: A HEAVENLY FATHER 44:09

2+ y ago44:09

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Christmas is all about Jesus, but did you know His revolutionary life was powered by a Father who never wanted to be without you? Mike shares the story of the situation surrounding the Son of God at His birth as a parallel to our world today in search of restoration.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 140 | MED CHANGE 23:55

2+ y ago23:55

23:55

Medication switches are almost guaranteed to happen in your treatment of manic depression. Mike shares on how to prepare for the worst of it.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 139 | GOALS 38:46

2+ y ago38:46

38:46

Does your year seem like an impossible place to change course? Do you wish you could punch through the noise? On today’s show Mike shares on goal-crafting and action-taking for overcoming it all.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 138 | REFLECT 50:05

2+ y ago50:05

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Living with manic depression makes you want to forget the past like a bad dream. But as Mike shares today, reflection is the way forward to new freedoms.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 137 | WEIGHT 57:14

2+ y ago57:14

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Going up in waists and tastes is part of living with low mood and many treatments for manic depression. But there are practical tips for getting back to your favorite body.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 136 | WORK LIFE 48:20

2+ y ago48:20

48:20

Success is good for your brain. So what prevents you from doing the best work of your life? Mike tackles mental illness in the workplace on today’s episode.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 135 | STABLE 50:28

2+ y ago50:28

50:28

Do you love a good redemption story? Today Ashley shares how her bipolar journey has brought her to a better place, and given her a new outlook.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 134 | LOW 50:11

2+ y ago50:11

50:11

Depression is like an ongoing assault when you have bipolar disorder. But there is a simple way to live above the shame and to have a new future.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 133 | SOBER 49:16

2+ y ago49:16

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When alcohol takes over your life the results are brutal. But there’s joy in a life beyond addiction, as tribe leader James shares with us on today’s episode.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 132 | DATING 56:24

2+ y ago56:24

56:24

Do you ever feel like “damaged goods” when it comes to dating? Mike takes today to show you how to be naked and unashamed about your diagnosis.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 131 | PLAYBOOK 55:24

2+ y ago55:24

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Does it feel like you’re going in circles trying to deal with mental illness? On today’s episode, Mike shows you how to stop spinning so you can move forward.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 130 | CALLING 31:41

2+ y ago31:41

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If you ever find yourself avoiding a new path in life, it’s because it’s uncomfortable. But as Mike shares today, you’ll miss out on the joy of purpose.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 129 | NEW DAY 36:22

2+ y ago36:22

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Starting something new can be incredibly daunting, even if you’ve experienced hard work and great success before, as Joanne “Coach P” McCallie shares with us today.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 128 | WORRY 41:56

2+ y ago41:56

41:56

Sometimes it’s hard to know where worry ends and anxiety takes over, much less what to do about it as Mike shares on today’s episode of the show.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 127 | OPPORTUNITIES 47:03

2+ y ago47:03

47:03

Part of the fear of fresh opportunities is the fear of failure, especially when there’s a bipolar disorder. Mike shares some practical tips on pushing past this.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 126 | GET UP 49:10

2+ y ago49:10

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Ever find that your mornings are a wasted space? Today Mike shows you how to take back the time you need to get up and make it count.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 125 | BOUNDARIES 41:52

2+ y ago41:52

41:52

When someone makes you feel sick and tired or scared to confront them, it’s a problem with broken boundaries as Mike explains in today’s episode.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 124 | RELATIONSHIPS 43:46

2+ y ago43:46

43:46

Getting relationships right seems like an impossible task when mental illness is in the picture. Today you’ll learn that fighting for love causes the unexpected.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 123 | SAFETY 36:12

2+ y ago36:12

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There’s no getting around the need for safety when mental illness is in the picture. Mike shares how he built this critical social system on today’s show.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 122 | COMFORT 35:52

2+ y ago35:52

35:52

Bipolar disorder makes life uncomfortable, in more ways than one. So how do you reclaim space for yourself? Mike shares a few powerful ideas on today’s episode.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 121 | MID-YEAR GPS 39:12

3y ago39:12

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Sometimes even with the best intentions and hard work we can get ourselves off track. Today Mike shares how he does his mid-year tune-up on goals.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 120 | AFFIRM 40:53

3y ago40:53

40:53

What you believe about yourself is the key to quicker recoveries from mental illness, not to mention unlocking attractive new realities, as Mike shares today.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 119 | BELIEVABLE PT. 1 30:54

3y ago30:54

30:54

Maybe there’s nothing more frustrating than when your own closest friends and family don’t believe your mental health diagnosis, as Mike shares on today’s episode.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 118 | SUMMER MADNESS 51:19

3y ago51:19

51:19

Summer comes bundled with good vibes, good barbeque, and great concerts. But for people with bipolar disorders, it also gets packed with manic episodes.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 117 | A FULL LIFE 52:34

3y ago52:34

52:34

Many people feel cheated out of the life they want when they get a bipolar diagnosis. Today Mike shows off a practical exercise that can gain back lost time.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 116 | TEENS 38:01

3y ago38:01

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There’s no shortage of things to worry about when you’re a teenager! Mike and Lise share on some ways to support young adults in their mental health.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 115 | TIME OUT 37:22

3y ago37:22

37:22

If you’re exhausted by our always on, work-til-you-drop culture, then today’s episode will teach you how to claim back the space you need to truly relax.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 114 | HEALTHY 40:07

3y ago40:07

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If you have a brain-based disorder like bipolar, you might find your treatments lacking punch. Today Mike shares how the latest brain science is changing psychiatry.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 113 | VULNERABLE 44:23

3y ago44:23

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Few things are more important than having a rock-solid friend where there is true love and trust. Today, Mike shares a practical way to start your “Lifer” team.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 112 | DARK TIMES 27:40

3y ago27:40

27:40

Bad days are rarely as deep and frequent as those experienced by someone with mental illness. Today, Dwayne shares on what is getting him through it all.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 111 | PROTECT THE DREAM 44:51

3y ago44:51

44:51

When it comes to your plans and your life dreams, sometimes just keeping them alive becomes the hardest task. Today Mike and Francis talk about prioritizing.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 110 | SELF-HARM 33:11

3y ago33:11

33:11

*See note below before listening. This episode is rough. Self-harm is anything you do on purpose to injure yourself physically. Mike spends time today with this serious and delicate topic. Editor's note: the way I chose to approach this episode topic does not land well with some people, especially the end where I encourage the listener who wrote in…

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Episode 109 | DECIDE 43:52

3y ago43:52

43:52

Mental illness can make even the smallest decisions a nail-biting nightmare. So what about the big stuff? Today Mike shares a time-tested formula for peace of mind.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 108 | EMPATHY 31:31

3y ago31:31

31:31

Many people with bipolar disorder are dominated by their emotional brain. Which can be both beautiful and problematic, as Mike shares on today’s episode.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 107 | SHAME 36:42

3y ago36:42

36:42

Mental illness means loss of control, which makes it hard to shake off feelings of inferiority and regret. Today, Mike shares on how to counteract this.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 106 | ATTRIBUTES 41:16

3y ago41:16

41:16

The difference between skills and attributes is the difference between having a plan for mental health versus adapting quickly when it decks you in the face.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 105 | RACING 57:01

3y ago57:01

57:01

Ever been held hostage by your own thoughts? In bipolar disorder, this happens quite a lot. Join Mike today as he explains this phenomenon and what to do with it.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 104 | FOGGY 31:59

3y ago31:59

31:59

Bipolar disorder and medications for bipolar can leave you feeling empty and disoriented, otherwise known as “brain fog” as Mike shares on today’s show.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 103 | STABILITY 36:04

3y ago36:04

36:04

Very few things take importance over having a foundation built for your management of bipolar disorder. Today, Mike shares his design for success.By Mike Lardi

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Episode 102 | HABITS 45:03

3y ago45:03

45:03

When you get hit with bipolar depression, you will rise or fall to the level of your habits. Mike shares about developing a “playbook” of habits to deliver you.By Mike Lardi

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