BipolarLines

Listener favorite- Ambiguous Grief! While hosts try to play catch up and take care of themselves and family, we thought it was a perfect opportunity to remind listeners about ambiguous grief. Join the Line Holders Club! For $4.99 you’ll get 2 bonus episodes every month and you get to hear more of the spicy and unhinged parts of our lives! The membership is exclusive to Spotify. Spotify for Creator...

In S2 E21 of BipolarLines, Brooke and Laura venture down the rabbit hole of silent sacrifices. This episode is a lot about choosing the right moments to speak up and knowing when speaking up is going to be triggering or just a bad freaking idea! Sometimes, holding back is a conscious decision to prevent further turmoil which is very different from walking on eggshells! Brooke is all over the place...

We are bringing back one of our most impactful conversations while we work on new content and deal with the realities of loving someone with Bipolar Disorder. Whether you are hearing it for the first time or revisiting it, we hope it resonates. Join the Line Holders Club! For $4.99 you’ll get 2 bonus episodes every month and you get to hear more of the spicy and unhinged parts of our lives! The me...

In S2 E20 of BipolarLines, Brooke & Laura explore the conversation about conditioned hypervigilance in partners and loved ones with bipolar disorder. Hosts share personal experiences, coping strategies, and the importance of understanding trauma-driven response and having honest conversations with your person when the timing is right. Stick around for another great conversation! Join the Line...

In S2 E19 of BipolarLines, Brooke & Laura talk through the importance of dealbreakers and the steps it can take to figure out what those look like for you. Also, hosts talk through what taking baby steps can look like so that you can have those uncomfortably honest conversations with yourself about what you want out of your life. Join the Line Holders Club! For $4.99 you’ll get 2 bonus episode...

In S2 E18 of BipolarLines, Brooke & Laura go in depth about those conversations that are never ending, never resolved- the ones that literally play on loop with your person. It’s the bipolar conversation in relationships- hosts give practical strategies to disengage and set boundaries. With insights from their personal experiences and expert advice, it aims to empower loved ones to navigate th...

In S2 E17 of BipolarLines, Brooke & Laura address the controversial chatter from S2 E16- A Magical Life. Hosts provide some clarifying information, talk about the nature of hypomanic episodes, and explain the importance of boundaries and treatment! They also address the misuse of the term discard and share their opinions of how it contributes to the stigma of BP. Join the Line Holders Club and...

In this episode, hosts Brooke and Laura explore the duality of loving someone with bipolar disorder, highlighting both the magical highs and how these moments create lasting memories and deep connections. Core memories are made and those connections and magical moments are something from a fairytale. Stick around for another great conversation! Join the Line Holders Club and get 2 bonus episodes a...

Today is 3/30/2026 and its World Bipolar Day! Today is an important day to spread awareness about bipolar disorder, we hope you enjoy this special episode!

This episode explores the day-to-day realities for Brooke and Laura. This episode covers some of the other sides of the conversations that aren't normally talked about. As always we appreciate your support! Join the Line holders club on Spotify! Spotify for Creators - The easiest way to make a podcast

In S2 E14 of BipolarLines, Brooke and Laura explore thenuanced experiences of loving someone with bipolar disorder outside of episodes, emphasizing emotional reactivity, self-regulation challenges, and the importance of understanding these complexities for better support and management. Stick around for another great conversation! Become a member of our Line Holders Club on Spotify andreceive two...

In this episode of Bipolar Lines, Brooke and Laura delve into the complexities of living with and loving someone with bipolar disorder, particularly focusing on depression. Brooke shares recent personal experiences, coping strategies, and the impact of mental health on family dynamics. The conversation highlights the importance of communication and understanding triggers. They also discuss crisis...

S2 E12 of BipolarLines, Brooke and Laura discuss their experiences of navigating blame from the family or loved ones. The conversation also touches on the challenges of navigating relationships and the significance of support systems for caregivers, especially when relationships are tense. Understanding that educating yourself about the illness changes everything can challenge your perspective abo...

In S2 E11, Brooke & Laura sit down with Zola (in recovery) for a fantastic conversation. Zola shares her inspiring journey of overcoming trauma and substance abuse, highlighting the importance of understanding mental illness, particularly bipolar disorder, in relationships. She discusses the challenges of being a partner of someone with BP1, the significance of setting boundaries, and the role...

In this episode of BipolarLines, Brooke and Laura discuss the emotional challenges faced by caregivers of individuals with bipolar disorder. They explore the importance of acknowledging caregiver emotions, effective communication strategies, and the necessity of setting boundaries in relationships. The conversation emphasizes the need for mutual responsibility and understanding in managing mental...

In this episode of BipolarLines, Brooke and Laura discuss the often-overlooked impact caregivers can have on the mental health of their loved ones with bipolar disorder. They explore the importance of setting boundaries, the necessity of self-care for caregivers, and the challenges of managing relationships during manic and depressive episodes. The conversation emphasizes the need for caregivers t...

This episode of the podcast features an in-depth conversation with Kate Rawlinson, founder of Colorado Mad Moms, a grassroots advocacy group for families and caregivers of people with severe mental illness. Host Laura discusses the challenges and stigma faced by families, the importance of education and support, and the legislative advocacy work being done at the Colorado state level. Kate shares...

Laura and Brooke took this week off, so stick around for a season 1 episode about Navigating the holidays. Thank you for your support and we will see you in 2 weeks.

S2 Episode 6 of BipolarLines introduces a new guest, Fernanda! This episode dives into the destruction of mania and psychosis and the personal experiences for all! Stick around for another great conversation!

In S2 E5 of BipolarLines, Laura is out & recovering from all the excitement of her daughter's 16th birthday & hosting a festival! Brooke invited her husband back to have a much needed conversation about meds & bipolar disorder. They emphasize the importance of understanding medication efficacy, self-advocacy, and the role of caregivers in supporting loved ones. The conversation exp...

In S1E4 of BipolarLines, hosts Brooke and Laura share their personal updates and experiences on navigating relationships with loved ones who have bipolar disorder. They discuss the importance of communication, timing, and emotional reconnection after a manic episode, emphasizing the need for patience and understanding. The hosts encourage listeners to share their own strategies and experiences in...

In S2 Episode 3 of BipolarLines, hosts Brooke and Laura share their personal experiences and insights on managing relationships with loved ones who have bipolar disorder. They discuss the importance of safety and crisis plans, the emotional challenges caregivers face, and practical strategies for implementing action plans. The conversation emphasizes the need for communication, understanding, and...

In Season 2, Episode 2 of BipolarLines, Brooke and Laura discuss recent milestones in their podcast journey, community growth, and overall excitement over the community reach they are getting! Laura shares an update on Cody's status and then the hosts dive into the updates on Brooke & Jeremy. T hey share insights on navigating mental health care along with the challenges inpatient stays an...

Season 2 has arrived! This episode is a heavy one, Brooke and Laura give an update about their spouses. Buckle up and trigger warning- discussion of unaliving and suicide are discussed at length. Loving our person is easy, loving the illness is not. Brooke and Laura can confidently say this isn't the way they wanted to start season 2, but also...this is real life.

In S1 Episode 26 of BipolarLines, Laura takes a special guest interview on solo! Unfortunately, Brooke is down with Covid and unable to record, but Laura has it covered! So grab a drink and a snack and stick around for another great conversation! Laura interviews Angelina whose husband has a BP1 diagnosis. Together, they discuss the challenges and experiences of living with and supporting loved on...