Distressed to Joyful; Bailey's Way

Tune in as Bailey gets vulnerable and talks all about what her bipolar disorder depressive episodes have felt like over the years. She goes into detail on behaviors that she would often (and still sometimes does) engage in while depressed as a way to help those who have never experienced depression to better understand it. It's also an opportunity for those currently dealing with depression or int...

Tune in as Bailey discusses a difficult book she's been reading about trauma and how she's been able to continue to do so without becoming triggered. The Body Keeps The Score by Dr. Bessel van Der Kolk is a fascinating book that helps the reader understand how trauma affects our brain, mind and body and how we can move forward with healing. This is NOT a book review episode and WARNING: it may be...

Tune in as Bailey discusses the nightmares she's been dealing with recently as well as the probable cause of them... She dives into the research that she's done on the topic of trauma and nightmares and she also takes some time to recount a few of her own nightmares. If you're also experiencing nightmares, this episode will help you to not feel alone in this struggle while encouraging you to seek...

Tune into this bonus episode to hear Bailey discuss her feelings surrounding college. You may or may not have experienced these same thoughts and feelings for yourself, but Bailey hopes that those feelings will begin to change in a positive way by the end of this bonus episode. WEBSITE: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/   INSTAGRAM:   https://www.instagram.com/distressedtojoyful_baileysway/ FACEBOO...

Tune in as Bailey gets vulnerable and deep about the things she wishes her parents would have done while she was growing up that would've been the support that she needed. As she has begun to open up about this topic more and more in recent times, she's learned that many other people have had similar situations with their parents…and she hopes that this episode will bring about awareness to parent...

Tune in as Bailey further discusses ways that she and her partner, Monish, find solutions to prevent future arguments or fights from reoccurring. All relationships take work, and when bipolar disorder is thrown into the mix, you sometimes have to incorporate new ideas and solutions to help keep the relationship thriving.  SHOW NOTES: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/2022/05/02/s3-episode-7-me-my-pa...

In this episode, Bailey discusses how/when she first told her partner about her bipolar disorder, what she asks of him to help her better manage it and what she does for him to help him better cope with it. She hopes that speaking openly about her relationship along what's helped them thrive as a couple will inspire others to be there for their significant other (bipolar disorder involved or not)...

Tune in as Bailey discusses the importance of not labeling yourself or others, but instead use People First Language when discussing your own or someone else's mental health status. She hopes that you not only take away valuable information from this episode, but that you'll also be inspired to break away from any labels that you or someone else has placed upon you. SHOW NOTES: https://whatisheyba...

Tune in as Bailey discusses how the weather affects her mood. You may (or may not) be surprised about how much you can relate to what she feels. You'll also hear important information that may be valuable to either yourself or someone you know. She hopes that if you've been feeling isolated around this topic, that you'll leave this episode feeling less alone. SHOW NOTES: https://whatisheybailsdoin...

In this episode, Bailey discusses the changing of the seasons - and we're not talking about the weather, here! Together, we'll learn more about the meaning of the theme-color of each season of this podcast. There's a "method to the madness" and by tuning in, you'll get all of the details! SHOW NOTES: http://whatisheybailsdoing.com/2022/03/07/s3-episode-3-the-changing-of-the-seasons-show-notes/   W...

In Part 2 of the two-part episode series, Bailey presents research-backed information addiction disorders as well as how addiction can affect those diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She gets vulnerable and discusses her relationship with addictions - how they negatively impacted her life and worsened her bipolar 2 disorder side effects. She hopes that you'll be able to learn from her mistakes and g...

In Part 1 of a two-part episode series, Bailey presents research-backed information on the negative impacts of alcohol as well as the combination of using alcohol while diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She gets vulnerable and discusses her relationship with alcohol - how its negatively impacted her life and worsened her bipolar 2 disorder side effects. She hopes that you'll be able to learn from h...

This episode is dedicated to YOU, my friend! Tune in as Bailey expresses her gratitude towards you and throws in an extra fun surprise. WEBSITE: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/distressedtojoyful_baileysway/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/distressedtojoyful.baileysway/

Tune into this episode as Bailey spills the beans on how practicing gratitude has changed her life and has helped with managing her bipolar disorder. She goes into details on the importance of this daily practice while giving thoughtful examples on how to make the most of this practice.  WEBSITE: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/ SHOW NOTES: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/2021/12/20/s2-episode-15-...

Tune in to learn about the "less popularly known" symptoms of bipolar disorder that many of those diagnosed deal with on a regular basis. Bailey will talk about her own experiences with them, plus she'll explain how an article along with changing a few of her behaviors has really strengthened her relationship with her life partner. Her ultimate wish in regards to this episode is to bring relief an...

In this episode, Bailey discusses what it means to fully "feel your feelings" and emotions as well as a few coping mechanisms that might be hindering your ability to do so. Those of us with bipolar disorder tend to feel things at a much stronger intensity, meaning this information is important. Adding in hilarious stories and laughter makes this tough topic a lot easier to digest. Bailey hopes tha...

Tune into this very insightful episode as Bailey discusses the correlation between bipolar disorder and spending sprees. She'll give you research-backed information found inside helpful articles as well as personal experiences that really help showcase the real issue here. You'll leave this episode with a better understanding of those working on managing their bipolar disorder as well as some ways...

Tune in as Bailey recounts how her bipolar 2 disorder affected her driving record for the majority of her licensed years. She doesn't hold back while discussing how the car accidents she caused had a much deeper issue than "just being a bad driver". You'll laugh, you'll gain some valuable insights and you'll leave this episode feeling hopeful for yourself and for the world around you. WEBSITE: htt...

Bailey takes a moment to spill the beans about how stress has taken over her life in recent weeks. Tune in as she talks extensively about the book, "Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle" by Emily & Amelia Nagoski, what she's learned from it that has helped her relieve stress and how this has helped with managing her bipolar disorder. She'll leave you with a small, simple challenge tha...

Tune in as Bailey discusses how to handle people in our lives who we are unable to allow into our personal spaces - both physical and mental. When diagnosed with a mental health disorder, such as bipolar disorder, it's so important to protect your mental health. Hear some real-life examples about people that Bailey has chosen to love from afar, how she does so without hurting the other person and...

Tune in as Bailey gives some examples from her personal life where things went sour while she didn't have the tools to set boundaries with loved ones. Learn from her mistakes along with helpful tips & resources that will help guide you in the direction of setting your own much-needed boundaries to protect your mental well-being. Setting boundaries is necessary for everyone, but is especially impor...

In this episode, Bailey tells you a story about how she learned that "healthy" is what we should all be striving for on a daily basis. Striving to become healthy has made managing her bipolar disorder a lot easier. She gives you a different perspective on descriptive words that we're all guilty of using and challenges you to open your eyes further by participating in two simple exercises.  WEBSITE...

Tune in as Bailey educates you on how not-okay certain commonly-used phrases are - some of which you might be using on a regular basis. These phrases are further stigmatizing bipolar disorder and other mental health disorders. Instead, you'll learn some great replacement phrases to use that will help make this world a better place for all.  WEBSITE: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/ SHOW NOTES: htt...

Bailey speaks straight from the heart as she talks about a recent road block she hit as she got burnt-out with life. Managing your bipolar disorder itself is exhausting, so adding too many tasks or events can be overwhelming. Tune in to learn from her mistakes so that you can hopefully avoid some of the pain she ended up dealing with. SOCIAL: https://www.instagram.com/distressedtojoyful_baileysway...

Tune in as our host, Bailey Reber, discusses what the Enneagram is, why it's important and how you can use it to help better yourself as well as those around you. She breaks it down in a simple way while encouraging you to do a little self-discovery. She found that learning about the enneagram really helped her along her journey of understanding herself and her bipolar disorder. WEBSITE: https://w...