Lifting with Bipolar

Summary In this episode, Jonathan interviews Jessikah Kipf, a licensed therapist and PhD candidate in educational psychology, about the intersection of autoimmune diseases and mental health. Jessica shares her personal experience with autoimmune disease and discusses the impact of autoimmune diseases on mental health. She emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to managing autoimmune dise...

Summary In a compelling episode of the Lifting with Bipolar Podcast, host Jonathan Szarko engages with the inspirational Aridja Kawls. They delve into powerful themes such as self-belief, mindset for success, and overcoming challenges associated with bipolar disorder. Aridja shares her transformative journey from battling self-doubt and limiting beliefs to embracing a life filled with dreams and a...

Summary In this episode, Jonathan and Andrew have a free-flowing conversation about their experiences with bipolar disorder over the past few months. They discuss recent episodes, hospitalizations, medication management, and the importance of realistic expectations. They also talk about the support they receive from their workplaces and the benefits of boxing as an outlet for mental health. They e...

Summary Tyrone Hanson shares his journey from being dismissed from the basketball team to finding new opportunities at Jackson State and overseas. He reflects on the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned along the way. Tyrone offers advice to younger individuals pursuing their dreams and emphasizes the importance of staying focused and avoiding distractions. He also discusses his current...

Summary In this episode, Jonathan Szarko interviews Tyrone Hanson, a former NCAA Division I college basketball player. They discuss Tyrone's background, his college basketball experience, and his decision to play at the University of Nevada. They also touch on Tyrone's freshman year and his dismissal from the team after a tragic incident at a Halloween party. The conversation highlights the role o...

Summary In this episode, Jonathan interviews Bonnie Mosby, CEO of The Imperfect Human and a master's of social work student. They discuss Bonnie's transition from nutrition to psychology, her passion for jujitsu and self-discovery, the relationship between social and mental health, and the importance of balancing career, personal life, and training. Bonnie also shares her experiences in social wor...

Welcome to the Lifting with Bipolar podcast, where we explore the lives of individuals living with bipolar disorder and their journeys navigating the condition. In this episode, host Jonathan Szarko welcomes Missy Haze, the owner of Comfortable Silence, a brand that focuses on raising awareness about bipolar disorder and seeking to eliminate stigma surrounding the condition. Missy's personal histo...

On this episode, Jonathan Szarko welcomes Paris Scobie, a bipolar patient, author, and host of the Live Well Bipolar podcast. Paris shares her journey with bipolar disorder, discussing the motivation behind her podcast and book, Crooked Illness: Lessons from Inside and Outside Hospital Walls. Paris stresses the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues, encouraging individ...

In this episode of "Lifting with Bipolar," host Jonathan Szarko and guest Jas (the bipolar badass) delve into the complex journey of living with bipolar disorder. They share personal experiences and strategies for staying true to oneself amidst bipolar fluctuations and building a future despite the challenges. Jas, who shares her bipolar journey on Instagram as the_bipolar_badass, emphasizes the i...

Welcome to another episode of Lifting with Bipolar! Our guest for today is Polina, a psychiatric physician assistant who also has personal experience with bipolar disorder. Today, we are going to talk about managing bipolar disorder and how you can do it with acceptance, medication, exercise, and a supportive network. Polina shares her personal story of struggling with accepting her diagnosis init...

In this episode, Megan shares her mental health advocacy journey, explaining how she has leveraged her Instagram platform to raise awareness about mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, PTSD, and anxiety. She describes the therapeutic process of writing her forthcoming book, "Now, You Know," to both document her story and inspire others to come forward with their experiences. Her story showcas...

In this episode of "Lifting with Bipolar," host Jonathan Szarko interviews Krista, a fellow bipolar disorder advocate and host of her own podcast. Krista shares her personal journey with bipolar one, detailing her experience with hospitalization, medication, and the importance of physical fitness in managing her condition. Krista discusses how hot yoga has been a game-changer for her in terms of m...

Welcome to another episode of the Lifting with Bipolar podcast, where we aim to provide you with the resources and support you need to thrive in your mental health journey. Today, we are joined by Christina Mitchell, a mental health advocate and guardian who has cared for her mother and aunt for over two decades. She runs the Guardian Chronicles, a platform that connects like-minded individuals an...

Welcome back to "Lifting with Bipolar". I'm your host, Jonathan Szarko, and today's episode is going to be a special one. I'm joined by Nicole Fernandez, a 26-year-old English teacher who is going to be sharing her lived experience of bipolar disorder. Nicole has recently been struggling with frequent manic episodes, which have caused her to withdraw from public view and lose a lot of friends. Des...

Welcome to the Lifting with Bipolar podcast, where we explore the intersection between mental health and fitness. I'm your host, Jonathan Szarko, a certified personal trainer who believes in the healing power of exercise for those who struggle with bipolar disorder. Today, we have a special guest with us - Brett Scranton, a longevity coach who will talk to us about the importance of sleep for over...

Welcome to "Lifting with Bipolar," where we explore the intersection of physical fitness and mental health. Today's guest is Vilma Arauz, a certified yoga instructor, and social work student, specializing in trauma-informed yoga. Vilma shares her expertise on how trauma-informed yoga can benefit individuals managing bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. As someone who copes with PTS...

Welcome to Lifting With Bipolar, a podcast that empowers individuals to take charge of their mental health and wellness. Today, we are privileged to have Steve Hedrick as our guest, a mental health professional who is an expert in suicide prevention and works primarily with Native American and veteran populations. Steve began the conversation by discussing the unique challenges that these populati...

In this episode, Jonathan Szarko speaks with his guest Sydney, a 26-year-old healthcare worker living in Seattle, Washington, about her journey with bipolar disorder. Sydney was diagnosed with bipolar disorder two years ago and has since been navigating the ups and downs of living with this mental illness. The conversation between Jonathan and Sydney is a raw and honest reflection on what it's lik...

Welcome to the Lifting with Bipolar Podcast with your host, Jonathan Szarko. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Andrew, who shares his journey of overcoming mental health hospitalization. Both Jonathan and Andrew share their experiences and insights on mental health, sobriety, growth, and positivity. Andrew shares his story of being diagnosed with bipolar one with psychotic tendencies, P...

Welcome to "Lifting with Bipolar"! In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Brett Scranton, an expert in longevity tactics, as our guest. Brett shares his knowledge and expertise on how to become "Harder to Kill" through simple lifestyle changes that promote optimal health and well-being. One of the topics we discuss in detail is the practice of earthing and its potential benefits. Brett explai...

Welcome to "Lifting with Bipolar," the podcast that explores how physical fitness and mental wellness intersect. In this episode, Jonathan Szarko invites special guest Waylon Marvin to share his personal experience of mental health challenges while being a member of a motorcycle club and shed light on issues related to mental health within the motorcycle community that need to be addressed more ef...

Show Description: In this episode of Lifting with Bipolar, we dive deep into the personal journey of our guest, Heather Lange, as she shares her experience being diagnosed with the wrong mental illness. After years of struggling with her mental health, Heather was finally diagnosed with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Heather opens up about...

Welcome to another episode of Lifting with Bipolar, where we explore the intersection of mental health and physical fitness. Today, our host Jonathan Szarko is joined by strongman Jeremy Byrnes to discuss the world of strongman lifting. On the podcast, Jeremy shares his journey into strongman lifting, from his initial interest in powerlifting to his eventual transition to strongman. He highlights...

In this episode of the Lifting With Bipolar podcast, host Jonathan Szarko sits down with health and wellness expert Colin Klein to discuss the importance and advantages of body composition testing. Klein explains how body composition testing can help individuals obtain a more accurate picture of their body fat percentage, muscle mass, and over 30 other metrics. The conversation then turns to the t...