Bipolar Talk

We welcome Dr. Steven Chau 🩺, a renowned psychiatrist and director of Melbourne Mental Health in "Bipolar Talk" 🎙️. Dr. Chau shares his expert perspective on the profound connection between sport, identity, and mental wellness.  Together, we explore the crucial role of physical activity as a cornerstone of mental health, especially for those living with bipolar disorder. Dr. Chau introduces his f...

We welcome Dr. Zola Chihombori Quao 👩‍⚕️, a psychiatrist with unique training in addiction, family medicine in the podcast Bipolar Talks 🎤. Dr. Zola joins us to explore the critical intersection of bipolar disorder, addiction, and underserved care. Together, we delve into the complex world of addiction, exploring its roots in the brain's reward system 🧬 and why individuals with bipolar disorder...

We welcome Dr. Alina Soto ✨, a doctor of neuropathic medicine and trauma specialist, who shares their unique approach to breaking cycles and creating new life-changing patterns in this episode of Bipolar Talk 🎤. Dr. Soto introduces us to the complex and essential world of FMPI (focal neurocognitive and physio-emotional integration) 🧭, a framework they passionately advocates for to help people m...

We welcome Katrina, a mother of twins and a powerful mental-health advocate for new parents. In this episode of Bipolar Talk 🎙️ Katrina shares her unique and moving story of navigating a postpartum psychosis, bipolar episode after giving birth during the pandemic, which ultimately led to a bipolar diagnosis. Together, we explore the complex and often misunderstood world of perinatal mental illness...

We welcome Neil Cole 🎭, a former member of parliament, award-winning playwright, and mental health advocate in the podcast "Bipolar Talk" 🎤. He shares his profound journey of living with bipolar disorder and how it has shaped his life, from the halls of parliament to the world of theatre 🏛️. Together, we explore the multiple facets of this condition, a powerful force that can fuel imme...

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Mark Cross is a psychiatrist with over three decades of experience — and one of the most compassionate voices in modern mental health care. With a personal and professional journey across three continents, he shares how we can build a more inclusive, empathetic, and human-centered mental health system ❤️‍🩹. 🎙️ Welcome to Bipolar Talk , the podcast where we explore how to transform our b...

⚕️ Dr. Karen Tanavirus is a psychiatrist, political communicator, and someone who personally lives with bipolarity. Her story is anything but linear — from earning a PhD in political science to finding her true calling in psychiatry after her own diagnosis. 🎧 Bipolar Talk is a podcast where we explore real stories and expert insights to better understand bipolarity — from psychiatry to personal e...

🧠 Professor Paul Fitzgerald , one of Australia’s leading psychiatrists and world experts on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) , joins us to share his deep insight into this groundbreaking treatment for depression and bipolarity. In this powerful conversation, Professor Fitzgerald demystifies how TMS works as a non-invasive brain stimulation therapy , helping patients who can’t tolerate or d...

In this episode of "Bipolar Talk" 🎧, we have the immense privilege of welcoming Dr. Lars Paschburg ⚕️, a General Practitioner from Australia, who shares his experience on the front lines of mental health care. Lars takes us into the complex and essential world of the patient-GP relationship in the management of bipolar disorder 👤, a topic he is passionate about. Together, we explore the many fac...

🩺 Dr. Arjun Keira , consultant psychiatrist in Australia, shares a refreshingly open look at what really happens in psychiatric care — from your first appointment to building long-term trust with your doctor. He explains the real differences between psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists , so you can understand who to see and when. Dr. Keira also breaks down how to talk openly about side ef...