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A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast

A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast

Gabe Howard and Michelle Hammer

Each episode looks at life through the unique lens of people living with depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The podcast is hosted by Gabe Howard and Michelle Hammer. A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast was one of the first podcasts by people with mental illness for people with mental illness.

28 - Navigating Gifts, Criticism, and Friendship While Managing Mental Illness
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  • 28 - Navigating Gifts, Criticism, and Friendship While Managing Mental Illness

    Today, Gabe and Michelle share their insecurities and lament that they do not feel more successful. They discuss navigating their challenges, the importance of support, and working to help others through their platform despite personal struggles. Encouraging each other and their audience, they emphasize self-acceptance, perseverance, and the significance of striving for improvement in mental health advocacy. Join us as Michelle and Gabe share some of the things that inspire them.

    Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 40min
  • 27 - Can schizophrenics and bipolars be good pet owners?

    In today’s episode, Gabe and Michelle talk about the positive impact their dogs, Peppy and Paisley, have on their mental health, debunking misconceptions that people with mental illness cannot be good pet owners.

    While Gabe's dog offers comfort during his bouts of loneliness, Michelle's dog provides a routine and socialization, though she faces criticism due to the stigma of schizophrenia. 

    Join us as we share more of the advantages of pet ownership on mental illness.

     

    Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 41min
  • 26 - Passively Suicidal: Are You Still in Recovery?

    Today, Gabe and Michelle explore the nuances of navigating passive suicidal ideation within the context of long-term mental illness recovery. They highlight that occasional fleeting thoughts of suicide don't necessarily signify a regression in recovery. However, they stress the importance of addressing any inclination towards developing a plan or taking action regarding suicide immediately. They urge listeners to reach out to their support networks and seek assistance. Additionally, Gabe and Michelle reassure listeners that experiencing transient suicidal thoughts shouldn't evoke shame or suggest a failure in their recovery journey.

    Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 45min
  • 25 - Women v Men: Who Has More Stigma From Mental Illness?

    Today's discussion explores the challenges men and women face in managing mental illness, examining societal expectations, medication, and support systems. What disparities exist? What similarities emerge? Who triumphs in the battle of the sexes?

    Michelle and Gabe also delve into the question of whether it truly matters who suffers more (spoiler alert: it doesn't) and why society perpetuates a competition of suffering. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation rooted in the timeless debate of men versus women. Listen Now!

    Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 47min
  • 24 - Challenging the Stupidity Stereotype in Mental Illness

    Can people with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia be intelligent, or are they dumb? Tune in as we navigate the intersections of intelligence, creativity, and mental health, challenging the stereotypes that people with mental illness are somehow less than other people. Our hosts also address the concepts of genius and the enigmatic "spark of madness."

    But that's not all – buckle up for a rollercoaster of tangents, including a deep dive into Mayim Bialik's role as a host on Jeopardy and the surprising misrepresentation of Albert Einstein as a quirky genius, possibly influenced by perceptions of mental illness.

    Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 49min
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