Bipolar Recorder

We pulled the audio from one of our Twitter / X Space conversations for this installment of the podcast. A couple of followers of the project and I were talking about psychosis and spirituality. One guest, Sharaiz, hails from Pakistan and brings his unique cultural perspective to the table. Later, guest MC Front Run, joins as well to add to the conversation. There are no major content advisories f...

Hunter Keegan appeared at Penn State University for some bipolar outreach. Hunter Keegan is on Twitter ("X") @HHKeegan Bipolar Recorder is on Twitter ("X") @BipolarRecorder We're also on Instagram and Mastodon @BipolarRecorder Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/bipolarrecorder Thanks for listening! Remember to tell people about this show! www.bipolarrecorder.com

On October 20th Hunter Keegan will be appearing at Penn State University (PSU) to deliver some presentations about bipolar disorder and substance abuse recovery. This installment of the podcast provides background and context about why Hunter has been invited to do this and what he hopes to accomplish via this outreach. This installment also includes a reading from Hunter's upcoming memoir, Happy...

Hunter Keegan is joined by certified recovery support specialist, Rachel Kaplan. Rachel discusses the journey that led to her being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and how it informs the work that she currently does. She also talks about some of her creative projects, including a self-help book! Content note: This conversation mentions suicide a couple of times. Nothing graphic. Rachel Kaplan is o...

Amaan Shabir joins Hunter Keegan for a second time! He discusses living with bipolar and his upcoming book, Unveiled Concealment. In this wide spanning conversation we touch on everything from creative writing, to mania, to social stigma. Amaan Shabir can be found on instagram @AmaanShabirOffical Amaan's first book, Scarred Visions, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Scarred-Visions-Disorde...

22-year-old Bryce joins Hunter Keegan for a discussion about mania, hospitals, drugs, and religious awakenings. Bryce is on Instagram and Twitch @ThatBryce Hunter Keegan is on Twitter @HHKeegan Bipolar Recorder is on Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads @BipolarRecorder Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/bipolarrecorder Remember to tell your friends about the show! Thanks for listening! www...

Hunter Keegan is joined by psychologist, Dr. David Wimer. Dr. Wimer is a professor of psychology at Penn State University, which is where Hunter met him in 2014. Dr. Wimer and Hunter have stayed in touch over the years and this is his second appearance on Bipolar Recorder. In the first half of this installment, we discuss Dr. Wimer's professional background and current research he conducts. In the...

Hunter Keegan is joined by indie author, Jamey Boelhower, to chat about fatherhood, living as an educator with mental illness, and incorporating creativity into self-care. Content Warnings: General (not graphic) conversation about suicide/suicidality and childhood emotional abuse. Link to Jamey's favorite work: https://www.amazon.com/April-2020-Capsule-Writing-Pandemic/dp/B0897749N5/ref=sr_1_1?cri...

Dalena returns to discuss how she's been doing since her first appearance on the show (back in March of 2022). We discuss a range of topics but primarily focus on dysphoric mania and hypersexuality. Bipolar Recorder is on twitter @BipolarRecorder Hunter Keegan is on twitter @HHKeegan Visit bipolarrecorder.com or patreon.com to support the show! Thanks for listening!

An artist and mental health advocate known as "ManicNFTS" joined Hunter Keegan to discuss his experiences with mania and extended stays at psych hospitals. ManicNFTS can be found on Twitter @ManicNFTS Check out all of his projects at linktr.ee/MaNiCNFTS Hunter Keegan is on Twitter @HHKeegan Bipolar Recorder is on Twitter @BipolarRecorder Bipolar Recorder is also on Mastodon, Instagram, and Wisdom....

Jana Stern joins Hunter Keegan for an enlightening conversation about mental health, spirituality and ... yes ... psilocybin mushrooms. Jana is a woman who wears many hats. She is a meditation guide, psychic, astrologer, energy healer, public speaker, counselor, writer and artist. It was a pleasure having her on the show! Content warning: This installment includes a brief conversation about suicid...

Hunter Keegan is joined by a woman named Heather. Heather works as a registered nurse and was recently diagnosed as Bipolar Type II following a hypomanic episode she experienced. Heather can be found on TikTok, Twitter and Facebook @Twinflame318 Hunter Keegan can be found on Twitter @HHKeegan Bipolar Recorder is on Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, and Wisdom @BipolarRecorder Support the show on Patre...

Hunter Keegan is joined by his friend and fellow Twitter Space host, Palina. Palina recently experienced a severe bipolar episode that resulted in a suicide attempt. On this installment of the show she shares about her experience. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://simplypsychology.org/maslow.html 988 Suicide And Crisis Lifeline main website: https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-a...

Hunter Keegan returns with updates about his mental health and self-care after decreasing the dosage of the antipsychotic medication he takes. Hunter Keegan is on Twitter @HHKeegan Bipolar Recorder is on Twitter @BipolarRecorder Remember to rate, review, and tell your friends about the show! www.bipolarrecorder.com

Hunter Keegan checks in to give some updates on the state of his mental health, recent medication adjustments, and self-care strategies. Bipolar Recorder is on Twitter @BipolarRecorder Hunter Keegan is on Twitter @hhkeegan Follow us on Instagram and Mastodon as well! Thanks for listening! www.bipolarrecorder.com

Brooke is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) from Pennsylvania. She and Hunter Keegan attended college together and in this installment Brooke discusses treating trauma and knowing Hunter during his wild college days. Bipolar Recorder is on Twitter @BipolarRecorder Hunter Keegan is on Twitter @HHKeegan Remember to tell your friends about this show! www.bipolarrecorder.com

Hunter is joined by Brittany, a woman from Houston, TX who lives with bipolar disorder. In this installment of the series, Hunter and Brittany discuss suicidal ideation and attempts, inpatient treatment, and more. Content Warning: Extensive discussion about suicide and suicidal ideation. Brittany can be found on Twitter @Orphanmoon21 Hunter Keegan can be found on Twitter @HHKeegan Bipolar Recorder...

Rowan Hart joins Bipolar Recorder for a third time. Rowan discusses what her work relationships and romantic relationships are like as a person living with serious mental illness. Hunter discusses what his life disruptions have been like up until the time of recording (this installment was recorded in early November 2022 shortly before his bipolar crisis incident) and unwittingly foreshadows his c...

Hunter Keegan explains the Bipolar Recorder project in 60 seconds. Share this podcast link on social media to spread the word: Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/2z2xp8TYMUUfpgz72n53Dx?si=48a6e098802147d3 Follow Hunter Keegan on Twitter @HHKeegan Follow Bipolar Recorder on Twitter @BipolarRecorder Visit www.bipolarrecorder.com for more info or to make a donation to keep this project runni...

Hunter Keegan is Joined by A.R. , a person living with Bipolar Type 1 with Psychotic Features. A.R. was studying in a PhD program prior to encountering severe bipolar symptoms that led to her deciding to take a step away from the program. In this installment, Hunter and A.R. talk extensively about their experiences with inpatient hospitalization and psychosis (specifically when it comes to delusio...

Hunter Keegan checks in after a couple weeks of silence with some hardcore and sobering news and a recent story from his own wild bipolar life. See below for Hunter's super dope projects that he mentions throughout this podcast installment: Hunter's Hypomanic Presentation For Hollywood Bigshots: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiXOkz6aRd8&t=21s Hunter's Latest Solo Album, Midnight Dazzle Of The Fireflies:...

Dr. Aimee Daramus (she prefers to just go by "Aimee") is a psychologist based out of Chicago. On this installment of the podcast series, Aimee joins Hunter Keegan to talk about psychology -- namely, trauma recovery and how bipolar disorder comes into play with family dynamics. Aimee has a new book on OCD and relationships coming out in Early 2023. Be sure to check out her website for more details....

Dr. David Wimer is a professor at Penn State University (PSU), where he teaches Advanced Abnormal Psychology. Hunter Keegan took a class with Dr. Wimer at Penn State in 2014 shortly before heading out on the doomed roadtripped detailed in his memoir, My Brain Is Trying To Kill Me. Dr. Wimer's information can be found on Penn State's official psychology program's website: https://psych.la.psu.edu/d...

Bipolar Recorder is back! For this installment, Megan Morin joins Hunter Keegan for an extended conversation about psychotic episodes and maintaining stability in the aftermath. Megan's book, Undiagnosed: Inside a Psychotic Mind is currently available for purchase on Amazon! Her music is available on Spotify, just search "Megan Morin." Megan can be found on twitter at @nutmegmorin Hunter Keegan ca...

In this very special episode of Bipolar Recorder, Hunter Keegan speaks with Paul, a man who went to Penn State University during the time Hunter was working there as a Resident Assistant ("RA") in the campus dorms. Paul knew Hunter well during that time, and helps refresh his memory about some of those dark days of debauchery, irresponsibility, and academia. He also shares about some of his own st...