Hello everyone thank you for joining the second season of Black and Bipolar Podcast. To start the season off this is not a new year new you episode. I am very vulnerable in this episode. TW I do talk about the ideation of self-harm. I do not know how everyone else feels but sometimes I feel like I have a hard time trying to rest. This is not to say it is impossible but sometimes it is hard to rest. You have pressures at work or at home and you think you are doing the right thing but you can never really be sure. So join me as I talk about how I struggled with understanding how to rest for myse ..read more

Warning this episode does have *SW* discussions We all manage our Mental illnesses differently and that is ok. In this episode, we get to know Nieisha Deeds and her Journey. In this part one of the episode we really dive in what it is like to become diagnosed in this world as a Black womxn. We talk about harmful ways we express ourselves differently. Nieisha is the founder of Purespark which you can find on Instagram @yourpurespark  Twitter @Deednieisha she holds weekly wellness peer support groups that anyone can join through Eventbrite and on her website at linktr.ee/yourpurespark Liste ..read more

Warning this episode does have *SW* discussions We all manage our Mental illnesses differently and that is ok. In this episode, we get to know Nieisha Deeds and her Journey. In this part one of the episode we really dive in what it is like to become diagnosed in this world as a Black womxn. We talk about harmful ways we express ourselves differently. Nieisha is the founder of Purespark which you can find on Instagram @yourpurespark  Twitter @Deednieisha she holds weekly wellness peer support groups that anyone can join through Eventbrite and on her website at linktr.ee/yourpurespark Lis ..read more

Hey guys,  I really want this episode to give off how I was feeling. The importance of setting boundaries. I am not feeling the best that it may seem like a one-take but I did this episode several times haha. Just because I am mentally ill does not mean I cannot set boundaries or cross boundaries. Unlearning that we do not need to respect boundaries because they are family, friends, co-workers is an old habit and should be stopped.  PLease do not forget to like, subscribe and share.  We also now have a website at www.blackandbipolarpodcast.com  Make sure to follow me @bl ..read more

As a black person, I am so annoyed every time I have to explain that I am black to a non-black person. If I say I have had a racist experience or that I have to prove that I went through it. That I a black woman with mental illness has to prove that I have it. It grows tiring. I am tired of always explaining to non-black people that I am black and I go through this experience.  If this episode resonates with you please share this episode on your social media and tag us @blackandbipolarpodcast on Instagram so we can shout you out! We love everything you guys have shared so far so thank yo ..read more

This episode focuses on how we as Black femmes/women are treated as we cannot express any type of emotion just to be strong and happy. We don't lean into our emotions when we are sad we are sad. When we are mad we can be mad. Here I want Saskia to explain what that looks like. She also gets a chance to talk about what she does to help black femmes gain this understanding.  Trigger Warning **Suicide is discussed** Instragram:  @Theangryblacklifecoach Twitter: @ANGRYblkLIFEco --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support ..read more

Join myself and Melissa in talking about the exhausting trails we all have to face when going through the holidays. We talk about how it was for us growing up and how 2020 has given us some new insight. We have come so far in our journey with the holidays. We talk about our triggers and what has kept us going. Our unhealthy traits we give off to our family.  As always Black and Bipolar Podcast accepts donations for new equipment to keep going also for ongoing therapy Toni gets.  Donations:  Venmo: Toni-Wooden Paypal: Antoinettewooden --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor ..read more

In this episode, I get the privilege of talking to a Mental Health advocate that manages Bipolar type 1, PTSD, GAD and BPD. We also get to explore how the world views mental health through the complexities of gender identity in a masculine toxic world that we all know about or refuse to acknowledge. Join Sagardeep and me as we compare our worlds while dealing with Mental health disorders.  You can follow Sagardeep Singh on his Instagram page @from.a.bipolar.mind Follow @blackandbipolarpodcast for more updates on our episodes Resources: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml  --- This e ..read more

This episode was a tough on! Did you know quitting your job while having a mental disorder can cause panic attacks??? I did and I still did it. Was it selfish? Maybe. Do I regret it? Come and find out how I am dealing with leaving my job and my Bipolar type 2 with psychosis. Make sure to follow me for all my updates on Instagram @blackandbipolarpodcast Resources: https://www.nami.org/Home This podcast is 100% donation-based if you have please share!  Venmo: Toni-Wooden PayPal: Antoinettewooden --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.f ..read more

This episode me and partner open up about our personal relationship and how the up and downs you can still navigate a relationship with a mental illness.  It is not easy being open about being mentally ill but if you do find a partner or friend that can make it safe for you it makes it easier for you to do so. My partner Melissa Nieves Rivera opens up about our tests and trials.  Follow us on instagram: @Blackandbipolarpodcast  @nievesrivera_m Resources: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. http ..read more