The Bipolar Bro

On April 18, 2026, a White House executive order pushed psychedelic treatments for serious mental illness toward faster approval and access. In this episode I work through what that order actually does, why the research is genuinely promising for depression, PTSD, and addiction, and why I’m still uneasy about where this is heading. I live with bipolar disorder, and people like me are usually scree...

I just published a new book: The Brain Under Pressure: How Sleep, Stress, Exercise, Nutrition, and Modern Life Shape Mental and Cognitive Health . The Kindle version is free May 16–20, 2026. This is not a book about bipolar disorder. It covers the biology behind mental health for anyone — what chronic sleep disruption, stress, blood sugar instability, inflammation, and sedentary behavior actually...

Before I was correctly diagnosed with bipolar I disorder, I was put on eight different antidepressants. Every single one made me worse. In this episode I break down why that happens, why bipolar disorder takes an average of ten years to diagnose correctly, and what to ask your doctor if treatment isn’t working. Topics covered: antidepressant-induced mood switching, the misdiagnosis pipeline from d...

I’ve been gone for a while. This episode is me explaining why — and announcing the book I spent the last year writing instead. Before I get into it — a word about who this is for. The obvious answer is people with bipolar disorder. But the honest answer is broader. If you love someone with a brain-based condition, if you’ve been trying to make sense of your own brain for years without a good answe...

Depression doesn’t shout. It whispers. It convinces you that your pain is too much, that your presence is a problem, that the people you love would be better off without you. None of that is true. In this episode, I talk about the most dangerous lie depression tells: “You’re a burden.” I share my own battles with that lie—from the night my dog saved my life to waking up in an ICU after a suicide a...

In 2012, my life looked unstoppable—double major, pre-med, powerlifter, driven. Then everything fell apart. What started as exhaustion spiraled into my first manic episode, a cross-country drive toward California, and my first stay in a psychiatric hospital. In this episode, I share what it’s really like to be diagnosed with bipolar I disorder —the confusion, the fear, the trial-and-error with med...

The language we use around bipolar disorder, suicide, and “mental illness” can either bury us in shame or pull us toward healing. In this episode, I share why phrases like “I’m bipolar” and “committed suicide” need to change—and how reframing our words can save lives. Follow The Bipolar Bro, share the episode, and check out my writing on Substack. Get full access to The Bipolar Bro at thebipolarbr...

In 2020, just weeks after a suicide attempt that put me in the ICU, I drove my first Uber ride at 4:45 a.m.—and picked up a suicidologist. What followed was a conversation that reframed suicide, reminded me of God’s mercy, and showed me survival isn’t random. If you’ve ever stood on the edge or love someone who has, this episode is for you. Get full access to The Bipolar Bro at thebipolarbro.subst...

This is a 15-minute guided non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) practice. If you’ve never heard that term before, think of it as structured relaxation — a modern take on ancient rest practices. Research shows NSDR can lower stress, restore energy, sharpen focus, and even improve sleep. It’s like giving your nervous system permission to reset. In this session, I’ll guide you through: * Physiological sighs —...

Suicide Prevention Month Special I almost didn’t make it in 2020. I overdosed on 12,000 milligrams of caffeine, ended up in the ICU with kidney failure, and somehow walked out alive. This episode is the one I wish I had back then. It’s for my cousin, who died by suicide in 2020. It’s for anyone who’s ever stood at the edge. And it’s for you—because if you’re listening, you’re still here, and that...

In this episode of The Bipolar Bro , I open up about one of the darkest seasons of my life—the suicide attempt that nearly killed me—and why I believe the Church can’t afford to stay silent about brain disease. Too often, Christians facing bipolar disorder, depression, or suicidal thoughts are told to “just pray more.” But prayer alone isn’t the whole answer. I’ll walk through what suicidal people...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and this episode kicks off a special series I’m calling Still Here —for anyone who’s wanted to leave but stayed. This first episode is raw and personal. I walk through each of my suicide attempts—from the bathtub, to the gun, to the caffeine overdose that nearly took me out—and share how I survived, what brought me back, and why I’m still here today....

In this episode, I get real about what bipolar disorder actually is—and what it’s not. Too often people throw the word around without understanding it. This isn’t just about mood swings or being “dramatic.” Bipolar is a brain disease that changes how your mind regulates mood, energy, and thought patterns. I walk through the different types (Bipolar I, II, Cyclothymia), the specifiers doctors use,...

This is the very first episode of The Bipolar Bro Podcast. I share my story of surviving bipolar disorder, addiction, and suicide attempts, and why I believe I’m still here today. You’ll hear about faith, science, and raw honesty—without fake positivity or influencer garbage. This podcast is about what it really feels like to live with bipolar disorder and what helps me keep going. Get full access...