Live Well Bipolar ™

Embracing Breaks for Growth and New Beginnings In this episode, Paris shares significant personal and professional updates, announcing a one-year break from alcohol, social media, and the podcast. The decision is driven by health, fitness, and a desire to focus on new goals, including a big project being announced soon. Reflecting on her experiences, she discusses the importance of taking breaks t...

Taking a Break: Exciting Changes and Upcoming Adventures In 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 will shift, featuring more solo episodes alongs...

Kate Simonet's Inspiring Journey as a Speaker and Author In 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 her public speaking career, the fears s...

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, and building a supportive routine. He also discuss...

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, hesitations to publish following the...

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 an adult. The host emphasizes the importance of s...

A Bipolar Warrior's Journey: Major General Gregg F. Martin's Story In 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 of troops to the depths of depression. He...

Overcoming Stigma: Kateri's Journey With Bipolar Disorder Paris 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 with substance abuse, abusive relationships,...

John F. O'Donnell: Comedy, Bipolar Disorder, and Resilience In 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 his condition, and how integrating his ex...

Embracing Bipolar: Kelcie's Journey of Acceptance and Support Paris 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 bipolar, including experiencing psychosis, d...

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 scenes of NAMICon, review of all June things and...

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 living with bipolar disorder sin...

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, particularly running, and the importance o...

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 rotations. Despite initial hesitations due...

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 upcoming NAMICon in Denver. Paris also discusses her new...

Empowerment and Identity: Jesse Escalante's Journey with Bipolar Disorder This 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 disorder just before the pandemic in February 2020, the...

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 BroglieBox, a mental wellness care package company,...

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 electroconvulsive therapy in 2017. She dis...

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 and Margaret in St. Louis! Tune into the episod...

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 Support Alliance. With her personal e...

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, experiencing significant mood disruptions associated with ho...

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 pandemic, the challenges she faced being...

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, Alessandra continues to captivate audiences. I am e...

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 birthday and going away event for another close frie...

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 diagnosis at 29, describing how creating these he...