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Unfiltered & authentic - a real-life glimpse of bipolar disorder. Join mental health advocate, Shaley Hoogendoorn as she passionately share her bipolar journey and holds space for the stories others. It is her greatest hope that these raw and real stories will give insight, shatter stigma, and offer hope. This is bipolar...
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Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Introducing the third interview (our first with a man!) in our series called 'Conversations With'! In this episode, Shaley Hoogendoorn talks with 'Louder Now' podcast host and fellow advocate, Jared Diehl. Jared shares openly about his experiences living with bipolar disorder- from symptoms, getting help, stigma and medication, to the role his faith has played in his journey -all from the male perspective! Jared also gives advice and words of encouragement to those walking a similar path. His story is one of perseverance and inspiration. We feel honoured that Jared trusted us with his story. Jared's story is not over yet. This is bipolar...
*trigger warning - suicide attempt
Meet Jared: Jared is 36 and lives in La Verne, California. He is a regular patient at Tri-City Mental Health services and gives back to the community by sharing his testimony and struggles with mental illness. He participates in a program called Courageous Minds. Jared also works with the National Alliance of Mental Illness sharing his story with In Our Own Voice and Ending the Silence. He also hosts his own podcast called Louder Now. Jared also likes to write poetry, play hockey, run, watch movies, and make videos related to helping people with their mental health. He also loves his church in downtown Pomona and serves regularly.
instagram - @loudernowmh www.jareddiehl.com
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SHALEY HOOGENDOORN @messybeautywithshaley
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Join mental health advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft as they explore the topic of how to support a friend or loved one living with bipolar disorder or a mental health struggle. In this follow-up episode (be sure to watch ep 13 for the flip side), they explore healthy & helpful ways of 'showing up'. Saying and doing certain things can make all the difference in the world. Shaley and Julie talk about their own experiences of being encouraged by others, as well as share valuable feedback from our listeners. It is Julie and Shaley's greatest hope that this episode will offer insight and offer practical ways of supporting others. This is bipolar.....
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SHALEY HOOGENDOORN @messybeautywithshaley
JULIE KRAFT @julie.kraft.author www.juliekraft.com
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Just for fun… a rousing round of 'This or That?' !! In this special bonus episode, Messy Beauty with Shaley & Julie Kraft candidly share about their favourite Fall things! Would they rather stroll through the city with a pumpkin spice latte in hand? OR pick apples in an orchard, dressed in flannel? Would they opt for a spooky halloween night or a cozy movie marathon by the fire? Tune in to find out their answers and so much more!
This is bipolar...
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Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Trigger warning - self harm, suicidal ideation
Mental Health Advocate Shaley Hoogendoorn talks with Tatyana Frost about her experience living with bipolar disorder. In this episode, Tatyana shares her story, including an honest and insightful look at how & when her bipolar symptoms first surfaced. She also details seeking help, receiving a diagnosis, and what she has discovered about herself (and bipolar) since. Tatyana's story is one of struggle but also one of incredible strength and inspiration. We feel honoured that she trusted us with her story. Tatyana's story is not over yet. This is bipolar...
Tatyana Tatyana Frost is a mental health advocate and writer working on her first memoir, The Madness Effect. On her Insagram account, @bipolar_writes, she educates and empowers people who have or know someone who has bipolar.
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Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
*stay tuned for a follow-up episode which will explore the flip-side and offer some of the best ways to 'show up' for others!
If you enjoyed this episode or if this podcast means something to you would you consider pressing the follow or subscribe button. If you really loved it feel free to buy me a coffee. I am forever grateful that I get continue on with this work. xo Shaley
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Friday Sep 03, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
If you enjoyed this episode or if this podcast means something to you would you consider pressing the follow or subscribe button. If you really loved it feel free to buy me a coffee. I am forever grateful that I get to do this work.
museum tours, Broadway productions and salsa dance classes. She is a
lover of creativity in all its forms and she finds these pursuits to
be her greatest adventures, truest joys and most beloved passions. In
addition to these, she is also an advocate for mental illness who has
spoken about the realities of her diagnoses at Wraparound Conventions,
on the Catholic Radio Network station and at various youth groups. She
is a certified Peer Mentor and has been one of the leaders in the DBT
mentoring program at Compass Behavioral Health. Maria is passionate
about fighting stigma and creating a world of compassion,
understanding and love. You can connect with her through email at
mariaelizabethfernandez94@gmail.com
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Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
In this episode, mental health advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft discuss hypomania. For them, hypomania has two sides- the bright but also the dark. In this follow-up to episode 11, they share what it feels like in their minds and bodies when the destructive side of hypomania rears its head. What are the problems & pitfalls? In what ways are their lives, and the lives of those around them, affected the most? Listen in as Shaley and Julie also share about how they spot warning signs and now manage the messy parts of hypomania. It is their greatest hope that this episode gives a real-life glimpse into the rocky side of the rollercoaster that is hypomania. This is bipolar...
If you enjoyed this episode or if this podcast means something to you would you consider pressing the follow or subscribe button. If you really loved it feel free to buy me a coffee. I am forever grateful that I get to do this work.
*Note: Hypomania is a lesser form of mania and a symptom of Bipolar 2 Disorder. Neither Julie nor Shaley have had a full-blown manic episode and cannot speak to that experience. Mania and Hypomania have a shadow side and in no way do they want to glorify it. Please know that we take hypomania very seriously and are committed to their treatment plans, which for them includes medication.
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Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
In this episode, mental health advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft discuss how it feels to experience hypomania. Hypomania has two sides the really really good and the terrible. Shaley and Julie tell all! They share what it feels like in their minds and bodies as well as share some wacky thoughts and behaviours. They are so excited to share some big creative projects they have done (with the extra rocket fuel) over the years. Listen in as Shaley and Julie share how they have learned to harness their excess energy and enthusiasm to create beautiful things. It is their greatest hope that this episode gives a real-life glimpse into the rollercoaster that is hypomania! This is bipolar...
If you enjoyed this episode or if this podcast means something to you would you consider pressing the follow or subscribe button. If you really loved it feel free to buy me a coffee. I am forever grateful that I get to do this work.
*Note: Hypomania is a lesser form of mania and a symptom of Bipolar 2 Disorder. Neither Julie or Shaley have had a full-blown manic episode and cannot speak to that experience. Mania and Hypomania do have a shadow side and in no way do they want to glorify it. We talk about the really hard and messy parts of hypomania in an upcoming episode. Please know that we take hypomania very seriously and are committed to our treatment plans, which for us includes medication. @this.is.bipolar #thisisbipolar #thisisbipolarvlog #thisisbipolarpodcast
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
In this episode, mental health advocates Shaley Hoogendoorn and Julie Kraft discuss how stigma is affected by media & modern culture. Do movies and tv shows portray mental illness in an accurate light? Do characters give a realistic glimpse? And what happens if and when they don’t? This episode also explores what responsibility, if any, the media has when reporting about 'people in the public eye' & their mental health struggles. Listen in as Shaley and Julie weigh in on specific shows, interviews, and even the paparazzi. It is their greatest hope that this episode brings awareness to the powerful impact the entertainment world has on our perceptions of mental health!
If you enjoyed this episode or if this podcast means something to you would you consider pressing the follow or subscribe button. If you really loved it feel free to buy me a coffee. I am forever grateful that I get continue on with this work. xo Shaley
*media mentioned in this episode:
-Framing Britney Spears - Hulu (2021)
-Modern Love - “Take me as I am, whoever I am”
- HBO (2019) -Interview with Charlie Sheen - ABC NEWS (Feb 2011)
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