talkBD Bipolar Disorder Podcast

Psychiatrist Dr. Manuel Sánchez de Carmona (Anahuac University, Mexico City), and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell discuss and answer your questions on psychosis and bipolar disorder, drawing from their lived and clinical experiences. Hosted by Dr. Emma Morton.  Dr. Manuel Sánchez de Carmona is a member of the ISBD Board of Directors and works as an associate professor of Clinical Psyc...

Award-winning Professor of Nutritional Psychiatry Professor Felice Jacka (Deakin University, Australia) and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell discuss the importance of nutrition for mental health, provide practical tips on how to improve nutrition, and answer questions on food and mood. Hosted by Dr. Emma Morton .  Felice Jacka OAM is Professor of Nutritional Psychiatry, Director of the...

Director of the UBC Centre for Gambling Research Dr. Luke Clark (University of British Columbia) and clinical psychologist Dr. Thomas Richardson discuss the relationship between mental health and risk from gambling, research into bipolar disorder and impulsivity, and useful management strategies. Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak .    Dr. Luke Clark ’s research focuses on the psychology and ne...

CIHR Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Emma Morton (University of British Columbia, Vancouver) and peer researcher Amir share tips for managing bipolar disorder. They’ll discuss mood monitoring and planning, and specific strategies for responding to mania and depression. Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak . Dr. Emma Morton is a CIHR Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at UBC Psychiatry. She completed her Ph. D. an...

CIHR Banting Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Emma Morton (University of British Columbia, Vancouver) and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell provide an overview of bipolar disorder, explain the different diagnoses/symptoms, the mood episode triggers and warning signs to look out for, and ways to stay well.  Hosted by Dr. Steven Barnes.   Dr. Emma Morton is a CIHR Banting Postdoctoral Fellow...

Consultant psychiatrist Dr. Nigila Ravichandran (Institute of Mental Health, Singapore), and award-winning mental health educator and performer Victoria Maxwell discuss medications used for bipolar disorder, including side effects, information on specific medications, and how medications manage bipolar disorder symptoms like mania, depression, and psychosis. Hosted by Dr. Emma Morton .   Dr....

Psychiatrist and psychedelics and bipolar researcher Dr. Josh Woolley (University of California San Francisco), and peer researcher Amir speak on psilocybin, ketamine, and psychedelics and their links with bipolar disorder, and what the science says about psychedelics as treatment.  Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak.   Dr. Josh Woolley is currently the principal investigator and director of UC...

Award-winning educator Dr. Steven Barnes (University of British Columbia, Vancouver) and Kaleidoscope President Tracy Windsor discuss various tips on how to do well as a student with mental health challenges.  Hosted by Dr. Emma Morton .   Dr. Steven J. Barnes is well-regarded for his work related to online learning technologies, student mental health and wellbeing, and bipolar diso...

Sleep expert and clinical psychologist Prof. Greg Murray (Swinburne University of Technology, Australia) and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell , discuss sleep-wake rhythms, and how routine in your life can stabilize your moods and symptoms of bipolar disorder. Hosted by Dr. Emma Morton . Professor Greg Murray is the Director of the Centre for Mental Health at Swinburne University in Melbourn...

Genetic counsellor Dr. Catriona Hippman (University of British Columbia, Vancouver), and mother of twins Keri Guelke discuss managing mental health during pregnancy/postpartum period, protective factors, and how pregnancy can affect bipolar disorder. Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak . Dr. Catriona Hippman is a mother of two boys, a certified genetic counsellor specializing in mental health, and a resea...

Professor of Psychiatry and and founder of men's mental health project HeadsUpGuys Dr. John Ogrodniczuk (University of British Columbia), and Marek R., CREST.BD peer researcher, discuss mental health problems in men, the reasons why men chose not to get the help they need, and what can be done.  Hosted by Dr. Emma Morton .  Dr. John Ogrodniczuk is a Professor and Director of the Psychoth...

Mental health advocates Don Kattler and Victoria Maxwell explore how to take care of your home while living well with bipolar disorder. They discuss how the ability to care for your home can serve as warning signs for mood episodes and how depression, mania and hypomania can affect our homes in specific ways. Hosted by Dr. Emma Morton .  Don Kattler is currently Policy Analyst with the BC Min...

Actress and host of the EmotionAL podcast Alessandra Torresani and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell discuss topics of resiliency and living with bipolar disorder, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. They talk about peer support, creating boundaries and practicing self-care.  Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak .  Alessandra Torresani is an actress, podcast host, and mental health adv...

Dr. Ivan Torres and Dr. Trisha Chakrabarty , professors in Psychiatry (University of British Columbia), and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell discuss how bipolar disorder may affect cognitive processes such as learning, thinking, focus and memory. They delve into topics like how bipolar symptoms can affect cognition, and how to integrate self-management strategies into your toolkit.  Ho...

Child-adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Benjamin Goldstein (University of Toronto), and patient collaborator Tera Armel discuss how exercise can be used as medicine in the treatment of bipolar disorder for youth..  Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak.  Dr. Ben Goldstein is a child-adolescent psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto. He holds the RBC Invest...

Clinical Psychologist Dr. Thomas Richardson , and mental health educator and performer Victoria Maxwell discuss the topic of money in relation to bipolar disorder. They speak on how bipolar disorder can affect a person’s finances and ways to plan for and manage these events.  Hosted by Dr. Emma Morton .  Dr. Thomas Richardson is a Clinical Psychologist working as an Associate Professor o...

Dr. Elizabeth Tyler , a clinical psychologist and research fellow from Lancaster University, and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell discuss the aging well with bipolar disorder, including themes such as loss, transition, symptom changes, and relationships.  Hosted by Dr. Emma Morton .  Dr. Elizabeth Tyler is a National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) fellow and lecturer in menta...

Dr. Lisa O’Donnell (Wayne State University) and mental health educator, speaker, and performer Victoria Maxwell discuss various topics around work and bipolar disorder. This includes returning to work after COVID-19, working from home, and establishing a work-life balance.  Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak .  Lisa O’Donnell joined Wayne State University’s School of Social Work in 2017 as an A...

Mental health educator Victoria Maxwell speaks on depression in bipolar disorder and how to manage it during COVID-19 lockdown and isolation - including ways to disrupt depressive episodes through behavioural activation techniques. Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak and Dr. Emma Morton . Since being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, psychosis, and anxiety, Victoria Maxwell has become one of North America’...

Professor. Greg Murray , co-director of CREST.BD and professor of Psychological Sciences at the Swinburne University, and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell discuss how bipolar disorder affects sleep, how altered sleep is a risk factor for mood episodes, and how you can maintain your sleep when schedules have been significantly adjusted. They discuss cognitive behavioural therapy, ways to mai...

Clinical psychologist and co-director of the Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research Professor Steven Jones (Lancaster University) and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell discuss substance abuse and bipolar disorder. They highlight the importance of accessing resources and services, recognizing triggers, and practicing self acceptance. Hosted by Dr. Emma Morton . Prof. Steven Jones ' primar...

Professor of Clinical Psychology Professor Fiona Lobban (Lancaster University) and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell discuss managing family relationships and bipolar disorder, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic - including how to cultivate a positive emotional atmosphere in the home, how to maintain healthy routines and how to make the most of social supports.  Hosted by Dr. Erin...

Psychiatrist Dr. Rob Tarzwell (University of British Columbia) and mental health educator Victoria Maxwell discuss how to manage anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. They provide management strategies such as acknowledging your anxiety, engaging in physical activities, and creating a schedule for your day.  Hosted by Dr. Erin Michalak Dr. Rob Tarzwell is certified in both psychiatry and nucl...

Award-winning mental health educator Victoria Maxwell , Dr. Emma Morton, and Dr. Erin Michalak share evidence-based strategies to help manage anxiety and mood, and support your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic.   Since being diagnosed with BD, psychosis, and anxiety, Victoria Maxwell has become one of North America’s top speakers and educators on the lived experience of mental il...