Bipolar Bicoastal

Hey, how are you doing? We're doing...fine. After 6 months of self-isolating, we thought we'd do a little check in and share what has (and hasn't) been working to keep the depression at bay.    References: https://yogawithadriene.com/ Rock Steady by Ellen Forney Emergency Session: Weight Shaming Aztec Clay Mask patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal facebook.com/bipolarbicoastal instagram.com/bipolarbicoast...

Abolition, a concept that has been popularized by the BLM movement, has far reaching consequences, even for those outside of the prison system. How does it relate to the mentally ill? What are the goals of the movement? Why did Anna have to cut her camping trip short last weekend? We answer all these questions and more! Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6313241/ https://journal...

We're rebroadcasting one of our most popular episodes this week, "Anna's Diagnosis Story," with a new intro explaining why we're replaying this episode and prepping you for our episode next week on abolition and de-instituionalization (aka getting people out of psych wards and into community care). We know we have some new listeners so if you're looking for more context as to why we started this p...

Come eavesdrop on Gwen Kokes, Emi and us talking about queerness, mental illness, therapy and Emi's meme page! There's a Bipolar Bicoastal exclusive, Gwen talks about how becoming a better person has helped her relationship and Emi and I breakdown our friendship. Subscribe to our Patreon ( patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal ) to hear us play two fun game shows, break down the woman screaming/cat meme (p...

The end of the conversation with Maddy! We talk about how hard it is parsing out your personality from your mental illness, Maddy's decision to start writing about her OCD and, of course, Zac Efron. Also, her biggest OCD pet peeves (we're looking at you "I'm so OCD!")   Book Recommendation:  Turtles All the Way Down- John Green

Anna and Maria discuss the controversy surrounding Kanye, whether it's okay to use your mental illness as an excuse and why they've been avoiding this episode. Plus, a very exciting announcement! patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal  Articles: https://tinyurl.com/ycht2ubb https://tinyurl.com/y37quqkw

Anna and Maria branch into exploring another commonly misunderstood mental illness, OCD, by interviewing their best friend from high school and OCD icon Maddy Agar, and have all of their misconceptions about the disorder shattered. Turns out, it's not all washing your hands and touching door knobs! Instead, Maddy takes us on the harrowing journey of losing control over your thoughts, to the point...

Listen to Anna and Maria discuss their favorite bipolar books and movies, as well as compare DC to LA. Luckily, they have a podcast in which to dump all their opinions! Books/Movies Recommended The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath An Unquiet Mind by Kay Jamison Marbles by Ellen Forney Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So by Mark Vonnegut Mental by Jaime Lowe Three Identical Strangers Silv...

This week, Anna and Maria sit down with Elena Morrissey , one of our best friends who was there during the worst bits of both of our mental health crises, to talk about boundaries. Elena's currently in grad school to get her Masters of Social Work and is even more so qualified to speak because she had two very needy best friends (the hosts). Enjoy! Media recommended: https://www.hilariousworld.org...

In the second installment of their Madness in the Media series, Anna and Maria delve into Season 1, Episode 5 "Hype Man" of Dave  and its portrayal of bipolar disorder. They also bicker about laundry for the first five minutes so if twin snipping makes you uncomfortable, skip ahead to 5:15. If you want some tips on getting out stains, start at 0:00. You've been warned.

Anna and Maria record an episode the night of their 26th birthday, going through things they've learned in their 26 years and also going through their worst birthday s(being on opposite sides of the world during a pandemic doesn't even make the top 3). They also talk about what they think will get them cancelled and Kimi's (Anna's cat's) big week!

Join us and renowned bipolar queen/mountain goats superfan/all-around good egg Maggie Foust to discuss her thoughts on medication (necessary but hard), voluntary hospitalization (also hard) and moms (saints). Plus, we delve into more music hot takes that no one wanted or asked for. Enjoy!

This episode Maria and Anna delve into shame. Tune in to hear the things they most regret having done, how they're overcoming the shame around being bipolar, and to see if they've forgiven each other for the things they said and did while going through an episode. Bipolar Support Groups: https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/find-a-support-group/

If you’re nosy and love the twin banter, this is the episode for you! It’s a whole episode of Anna and Maria doing their best to crack each other up by sharing their “bipolar probs” aka the highly universal stories they have as a result of being bipolar. For example, who hasn’t almost joined a sex cult? This episode is messy, cringe-y and hilarious. Secondhand embarrassment guaranteed. Poison Cont...

nterview with Our Mom (@Carol Burns) or Raising Bipolar Twins In the highly anticipated first interview of the podcast, we have the pleasure of talking with the woman who knew us first, Carol Anne Burns! Surprisingly, she fails to see the humor in ushering two of her daughters through mental health crises in a year but it can’t be as bad as 2009, aka the year all three of her daughters were in hig...

Maria is at her most vulnerable yet by taking us through the zany twists and turns of her 4 month manic spree, hospitalization (not for the reasons you’d think!) and 3 month depressive kick. Come for the manic easter egg hunt, stay for the crippling depression! Plus, Anna does laundry for the first time in months.  Next week, an interview with our very own Carol Burns aka our Mother!   Bipolar Sup...

Anna gives a brutal retelling of her path to being diagnosed as bipolar, starting with chronic depression and escalating into her involuntary hospitalization. Buckle up, y’all, this one’s a doozy. Content Warning: Police Violence, Manic MariKondo’ing Anyone looking for support after today’s episode can read out to: NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) available via hotline M-F from 10 AM...

Anna and Maria answer your questions! In honor of 500 listens on this podcast, you all asked us anything and we answered! Topics range from the silver linings of being bipolar to how to support your bipolar friends and families. Part 2/2

Anna and Maria answer your questions! In honor of 500 listens on this podcast, you all asked us anything and we answered! Topics range from Bravolebrities to changes in our relationship to alcohol & drugs since being diagnosed as bipolar. Part 1/2

Bipolar Bicoastal has officially reached 550 listens! To celebrate, Anna + Maria will be recording a Listener Q&A on Sunday, April 4th. Send ALL your questions to bipolarbicoastal@gmail.com , dm us on Instagram or Facebook @bipolarbicoastal or leave a comment in a review below! We'll keep everyone completely anonymous and no question is off limits. Thank you so much for listening! Patreon.com/bipo...

Anna calls an Emergency Session to discuss her psychiatrist telling her to go on a diet. She and Maria discuss their own complicated feelings with medication’s side effects and mostly just get really angry. For extra support: National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) : 1-800-950-NAMI or text NAMI to 741741. National S...

In their new Madness in the Media series, Anna and Maria deliver their much anticipated review of Modern Love Episode 3 aka The Bipolar Episode. They discuss rapid cycling, dating while bipolar and whether or not being depressed makes you mean (spoiler: it doesn’t!). Resources: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) : 1-800-950-NAMI or text NAMI to 741741. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:...

Anna and Maria delve into the unique challenges of being bipolar while social distancing, and discuss their personal troubles prepping for COVID-19. Resources: NAMI via their crisis text line by texting NAMI to 741741. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255 or at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ For therapists: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us & https://www.g...

Anna and Maria get into the who, what, where, when, and why of disclosing your bipolar diagnosis, with a brief detour into some not so hot Janis Joplin takes. Anyone looking for support after today’s episode can reach out to: NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) available via hotline M-F from 10 AM - 6 PM at 800-950-NAMI or via their crisis text line by texting NAMI to 741741. The Nation...

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