Bipolar Bicoastal
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Hi! Welcome to Bipolar Bicoastal, a show featuring Anna and Maria, twins keeping in touch while navigating their bipolar lives.
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33. Bipolar in the Workplace
November 04, 2020 20:30 - 50 minutes - 49 MBDue to capitalism, we all have to work even when unwell. Being bipolar really complicates that and today we respond to a listener question about working while bipolar with some advice gained from our times faking it at work while manic or depressed. Also, we announce our secret community page! Secret group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bipolarbicoastalsecret For exclusive content, subscribe to patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal Find us: facebook.com/bipolarbicoastal instagram.com/bip...
32. Rest In Power Walter Wallace Jr: Father, Twin, Bipolar
October 30, 2020 15:39 - 17 minutes - 17 MBReflections on the life and death of Walter Wallace Jr. Walter's music Article on efficacy of tasers CW: Police brutality
31. Who's Afraid of Bipolar Disorder? (Sometimes We Are!)
October 28, 2020 19:30 - 48 minutes - 47.5 MBWe get spooky for Halloween and sit down to discuss our biggest fears (mostly related to having bipolar disorder but a few bonus just life fears). And it gets dark very fast. Also, why is our first instinct when someone tells us a huge fear to tell them they shouldn’t worry about that. What is that? Rest in Power Walter Wallace Jr CW: Mentions of suicide, miscarriage, sexual assault Secret Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bipolarbicoastalsecret
31. Fear
October 28, 2020 19:30 - 48 minutes - 47.5 MBWe get spooky for Halloween and sit down to discuss our biggest fears (mostly related to having bipolar disorder but a few bonus just life fears). And it gets dark very fast. Also, why is our first instinct when someone tells us a huge fear to tell them they shouldn’t worry about that. What is that? Rest in Power Walter Wallace Jr CW: Mentions of suicide, miscarriage, sexual assault Secret Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bipolarbicoastalsecret
31. Fear
October 28, 2020 19:30 - 48 minutes - 47.5 MBWe get spooky for Halloween and sit down to discuss our biggest fears (mostly related to having bipolar disorder but a few bonus just life fears). And it gets dark very fast. Also, why is our first instinct when someone tells us a huge fear to tell them they shouldn’t worry about that. What is that? Rest in Power Walter Wallace Jr CW: Mentions of suicide, miscarriage, sexual assault Secret Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bipolarbicoastalsecret
30. Relationships, Secrets and OCD w/Rosie Hammack
October 21, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBTo continue our OCD Awareness Month Content, Rosie Hammack talks about how OCD has affected her relationships (both romantic and platonic), how she's worked to undo her shame around OCD and how throwing herself into school work kept her intrusive thoughts at bay. Plus, Rosie makes us cry laughing. Enjoy! P.S. Listen all the way to the end for a surprise! To see more of Rosie, find her on Instagram @ringaroundthe_ Find us at patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal [email protected] ...
29. Motherhood, Religion, and OCD w/ Maddy Agar
October 14, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBOCD Month continues! This week, we brought back one of our most popular guests, Maddy Agar. We get personal, going into how OCD affects her views on motherhood and religion, plus talk about medication side effects, and Maddy's choice to stay on them during pregnancy. We are very lucky that Maddy agreed to be so open with us, if you want to know more about her journey with OCD, you can listen to episodes 18 & 20 or read her writing: https://doubtlessmotherhood.wordpress.com/ Jeff's Podcast:...
28. Creativity, Stigma and OCD w/ Mia Thuro
October 07, 2020 19:30 - 51 minutes - 50.2 MBHappy OCD Awareness Month! To kick things off, we have an interview with Mia Thuro, an artist, environmentalist and amazing human being. We discuss what it was like publicly disclosing her OCD diagnosis, some of her most endearing intrusive thoughts and her favorite birds. Also, we start beef with the Kardashians #khlocd. Enjoy! Mia's Instagram: @smallsquirrel_art Note: We will be moving the WAP episode to our patreon (patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal) this Friday. Recommendations; @Ob...
27. Finding Balance in Bipolar w/ Ellen Forney
September 30, 2020 19:34 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBIn the finale of our Rock Steady series, we interview the author herself: Ellen Forney! Ellen Forney is the author of the graphic memoir Marbles: Mania, Michelangelo and Me and the graphic self-help book Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice from My Bipolar Life. She is also one of our personal icons, a bisexual, bipolar creative who is also hilarious. Ellen talks about her decision to write Rock Steady, her accidentally disclosure to her partner and answers all of our listener questions! She also p...
26. Anna + Maria Find Stability: Rock Steady Part 2
September 23, 2020 19:30 - 39 minutes - 38.7 MBWe continue following the rules laid out in Ellen Forney's self- help book for bipolar people, Rock Steady, and have some surprising (and not so surprising) revelations! Anna cries during a meditation practice, Maria gets an out of the blue text and we both have trouble sticking the landing on routines. PLUS, next week we interview Ellen Forney, the author of Rock Steady! Please send us any questions you have for her, whether it be about living with bipolar disorder, questions about her book...
25. Anna and Maria Help Themselves: Rock Steady Part 1 (plus HUGE Announcement!)
September 16, 2020 19:30 - 34 minutes - 34.1 MBThis week is the first part of our 3 part series where we follow Ellen Forney's Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice from My Bipolar Life and the SMEDMERTS process of managing bipolar disorder she created. Maria practices mindfulness and a new breathing exercise, Anna tries (and fails) at going to sleep early but gets herself out of a funk. Plus A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT about the finale of this series!
24. Quarantine Catch Up + Tips
September 09, 2020 19:30 - 44 minutes - 43.2 MBHey, how are you doing? We're doing...fine. After 6 months of self-isolating, we thought we'd do a little check in and share what has (and hasn't) been working to keep the depression at bay. References: https://yogawithadriene.com/ Rock Steady by Ellen Forney Emergency Session: Weight Shaming Aztec Clay Mask patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal facebook.com/bipolarbicoastal instagram.com/bipolarbicoastal
23. Stop Locking Us Up
September 02, 2020 19:30 - 59 minutes - 56.9 MBAbolition, a concept that has been popularized by the BLM movement, has far reaching consequences, even for those outside of the prison system. How does it relate to the mentally ill? What are the goals of the movement? Why did Anna have to cut her camping trip short last weekend? We answer all these questions and more! Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6313241/ https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/deinstitutionalization-people-mental-illness-causes-and-con...
Rebroadcast - Anna's Diagnosis Story
August 26, 2020 19:30 - 54 minutes - 52.3 MBWe're rebroadcasting one of our most popular episodes this week, "Anna's Diagnosis Story," with a new intro explaining why we're replaying this episode and prepping you for our episode next week on abolition and de-instituionalization (aka getting people out of psych wards and into community care). We know we have some new listeners so if you're looking for more context as to why we started this podcast as well as honestly a really juicy story, this will be a start! CW: police violence
22. Queerness, Mental Health, and Memes (w/ Emi Petrillo & Gwen Kokes)
August 19, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBCome eavesdrop on Gwen Kokes, Emi Petrillo and us talking about queerness, mental illness, therapy and Emi's meme page (@realhousedyke)! There's a Bipolar Bicoastal exclusive, Gwen talks about how becoming a better person has helped her relationship and Emi and I breakdown our friendship. Subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal) to hear us play two fun game shows, break down the woman screaming/cat meme (picture in comments) and discuss reality shows' social responsiblity! Su...
22. Queerness, Mental Health, and Memes (w/Gwen Kokes & Emi)
August 19, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBCome eavesdrop on Gwen Kokes, Emi and us talking about queerness, mental illness, therapy and Emi's meme page! There's a Bipolar Bicoastal exclusive, Gwen talks about how becoming a better person has helped her relationship and Emi and I breakdown our friendship. Subscribe to our Patreon (patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal) to hear us play two fun game shows, break down the woman screaming/cat meme (picture in comments) and discuss reality shows' social responsibility!
21. W.A.P.
August 12, 2020 19:30 - 21 minutes - 22.7 MBHI all! This week is a mini episode and we reveal shocking news; Maria has never heard W.A.P before. Our parents may want to skip this one. NSFW: it's possible to squirt up to two cups of fluid.
20. Being Honest About OCD Part II (w/ Maddy Agar)
August 05, 2020 19:30 - 29 minutes - 30 MBThe end of the conversation with Maddy! We talk about how hard it is parsing out your personality from your mental illness, Maddy's decision to start writing about her OCD and, of course, Zac Efron. Also, her biggest OCD pet peeves (we're looking at you "I'm so OCD!") Book Recommendation: Turtles All the Way Down- John Green
19. Let's Talk About Kanye
August 04, 2020 19:30 - 28 minutes - 28.9 MBAnna and Maria discuss the controversy surrounding Kanye, whether it's okay to use your mental illness as an excuse and why they've been avoiding this episode. Plus, a very exciting announcement! patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal Articles: https://tinyurl.com/ycht2ubb https://tinyurl.com/y37quqkw
18. Forget Everything You Know About OCD (w/ Maddy Agar)
July 29, 2020 19:30 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBAnna and Maria branch into exploring another commonly misunderstood mental illness, OCD, by interviewing their best friend from high school and OCD icon Maddy Agar, and have all of their misconceptions about the disorder shattered. Turns out, it's not all washing your hands and touching door knobs! Instead, Maddy takes us on the harrowing journey of losing control over your thoughts, to the point where you don't know whether or not you murdered someone. Content Warning: Suicidal Ideation Ma...
17. Favorite Bipolar Books and Movies
July 08, 2020 19:41 - 1 hour - 65 MBListen to Anna and Maria discuss their favorite bipolar books and movies, as well as compare DC to LA. Luckily, they have a podcast in which to dump all their opinions! Books/Movies Recommended The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath An Unquiet Mind by Kay Jamison Marbles by Ellen Forney Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So by Mark Vonnegut Mental by Jaime Lowe Three Identical Strangers Silver Linings Playbook
16. Boundaries (w/ Elena Morrissey)
July 01, 2020 20:45 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThis week, Anna and Maria sit down with Elena Morrissey , one of our best friends who was there during the worst bits of both of our mental health crises, to talk about boundaries. Elena's currently in grad school to get her Masters of Social Work and is even more so qualified to speak because she had two very needy best friends (the hosts). Enjoy! Media recommended: https://www.hilariousworld.org/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hardcore-self-help-podcast-with-duff-the-psyc...
15. Dave: Madness in the Media
June 24, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 42.2 MBIn the second installment of their Madness in the Media series, Anna and Maria delve into Season 1, Episode 5 "Hype Man" of Dave and its portrayal of bipolar disorder. They also bicker about laundry for the first five minutes so if twin snipping makes you uncomfortable, skip ahead to 5:15. If you want some tips on getting out stains, start at 0:00. You've been warned.
15. Dave
June 24, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 42.2 MBIn the second installment of their Madness in the Media series, Anna and Maria delve into Season 1, Episode 5 "Hype Man" of Dave and its portrayal of bipolar disorder. They also bicker about laundry for the first five minutes so if twin snipping makes you uncomfortable, skip ahead to 5:15. If you want some tips on getting out stains, start at 0:00. You've been warned.
14. A Look Back At 26 Years Together / Our Birthday Bonanza
June 17, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBAnna and Maria record an episode the night of their 26th birthday, going through things they've learned in their 26 years and also going through their worst birthday s(being on opposite sides of the world during a pandemic doesn't even make the top 3). They also talk about what they think will get them cancelled and Kimi's (Anna's cat's) big week!
13. Accepting the Diagnosis (w/Maggie Foust)
June 10, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 50.2 MBJoin us and renowned bipolar queen/mountain goats superfan/all-around good egg Maggie Foust to discuss her thoughts on medication (necessary but hard), voluntary hospitalization (also hard) and moms (saints). Plus, we delve into more music hot takes that no one wanted or asked for. Enjoy!
Accepting the Diagnosis (w/Maggie Foust)
June 10, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 50.2 MBJoin us and renowned bipolar queen/mountain goats superfan/all-around good egg Maggie Foust to discuss her thoughts on medication (necessary but hard), voluntary hospitalization (also hard) and moms (saints). Plus, we delve into more music hot takes that no one wanted or asked for. Enjoy!
13. Accepting the Diagnosis (w/ Maggie Foust)
June 10, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 50.2 MBJoin us and renowned bipolar queen/mountain goats superfan/all-around good egg Maggie Foust to discuss her thoughts on medication (necessary but hard), voluntary hospitalization (also hard) and moms (saints). Plus, we delve into more music hot takes that no one wanted or asked for. Enjoy!
13. Wild Medication Side Effects & Being Hospitalized is Bad with Maggie Foust
June 10, 2020 19:00 - 51 minutes - 50.2 MBJoin us and renowned bipolar queen/mountain goats superfan/all-around good egg Maggie Foust to discuss her thoughts on medication (necessary but hard), voluntary hospitalization (also hard) and moms (saints). Plus, we delve into more music hot takes that no one wanted or asked for. Enjoy!
12. Shame
May 27, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 40.3 MBThis episode Maria and Anna delve into shame. Tune in to hear the things they most regret having done, how they're overcoming the shame around being bipolar, and to see if they've forgiven each other for the things they said and did while going through an episode. Bipolar Support Groups: https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/find-a-support-group/
11. Our Wildest Bipolar Stories
May 20, 2020 19:30 - 37 minutes - 36.8 MBIf you’re nosy and love the twin banter, this is the episode for you! It’s a whole episode of Anna and Maria doing their best to crack each other up by sharing their “bipolar probs” aka the highly universal stories they have as a result of being bipolar. For example, who hasn’t almost joined a sex cult? This episode is messy, cringe-y and hilarious. Secondhand embarrassment guaranteed. Poison Control: (800) 222-1222
10. Interview w/ Our Mom (Carol Burns)
May 13, 2020 16:00 - 51 minutes - 49.8 MBnterview with Our Mom (@Carol Burns) or Raising Bipolar Twins In the highly anticipated first interview of the podcast, we have the pleasure of talking with the woman who knew us first, Carol Anne Burns! Surprisingly, she fails to see the humor in ushering two of her daughters through mental health crises in a year but it can’t be as bad as 2009, aka the year all three of her daughters were in high school at once. Content Warning: Maternal Tears. Bipolar Support Groups: https://www.dbsa...
9. Maria Gets Diagnosed
May 06, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 44.7 MBMaria is at her most vulnerable yet by taking us through the zany twists and turns of her 4 month manic spree, hospitalization (not for the reasons you’d think!) and 3 month depressive kick. Come for the manic easter egg hunt, stay for the crippling depression! Plus, Anna does laundry for the first time in months. Next week, an interview with our very own Carol Burns aka our Mother! Bipolar Support Groups: https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/find-a-suppo...
9. Maria Gets Diagnosed
May 06, 2020 16:00 - 45 minutes - 44.7 MBMaria is at her most vulnerable yet by taking us through the zany twists and turns of her 4 month manic spree, hospitalization (not for the reasons you’d think!) and 3 month depressive kick. Come for the manic easter egg hunt, stay for the crippling depression! Plus, Anna does laundry for the first time in months. Next week, an interview with our very own Carol Burns aka our Mother! Bipolar Support Groups: https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/find-a-suppo...
8. Anna Gets Diagnosed
April 29, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 50.7 MBAnna gives a brutal retelling of her path to being diagnosed as bipolar, starting with chronic depression and escalating into her involuntary hospitalization. Buckle up, y’all, this one’s a doozy. Content Warning: Police Violence, Manic MariKondo’ing Anyone looking for support after today’s episode can read out to: NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) available via hotline M-F from 10 AM - 6 PM or via their crisis text line by texting NAMI to 741741. The National Suicide Prev...
7. How to Support Bipolar Friends & Family and Your Other Questions Answered! (Part 2/2)
April 16, 2020 20:51 - 30 minutes - 30.2 MBAnna and Maria answer your questions! In honor of 500 listens on this podcast, you all asked us anything and we answered! Topics range from the silver linings of being bipolar to how to support your bipolar friends and families. Part 2/2
6. Drug and Alcohol Use While Bipolar and Your Other Questions Answered!
April 15, 2020 08:14 - 32 minutes - 32.6 MBAnna and Maria answer your questions! In honor of 500 listens on this podcast, you all asked us anything and we answered! Topics range from Bravolebrities to changes in our relationship to alcohol & drugs since being diagnosed as bipolar. Part 1/2
Ask Us Anything!
April 11, 2020 21:46 - 1 minute - 4.01 MBBipolar Bicoastal has officially reached 550 listens! To celebrate, Anna + Maria will be recording a Listener Q&A on Sunday, April 4th. Send ALL your questions to [email protected], dm us on Instagram or Facebook @bipolarbicoastal or leave a comment in a review below! We'll keep everyone completely anonymous and no question is off limits. Thank you so much for listening! Patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal Facebook.com/groups/bipolarbicoastalsecret Find us on Facebook and Instagram b...
5. Emergency Session: Weight Shaming
April 07, 2020 22:10 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBAnna calls an Emergency Session to discuss her psychiatrist telling her to go on a diet. She and Maria discuss their own complicated feelings with medication’s side effects and mostly just get really angry. For extra support: National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) : 1-800-950-NAMI or text NAMI to 741741. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat...
4. Rapid Cycling: A Modern Love Story feat. Anne Hathaway
April 01, 2020 17:43 - 29 minutes - 29.7 MBIn their new Madness in the Media series, Anna and Maria deliver their much anticipated review of Modern Love Episode 3 aka The Bipolar Episode. They discuss rapid cycling, dating while bipolar and whether or not being depressed makes you mean (spoiler: it doesn’t!). Resources: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) : 1-800-950-NAMI or text NAMI to 741741. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ https://www.psychologytod...
4. Modern Love: Madness in the Media
April 01, 2020 17:43 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBIn their new Madness in the Media series, Anna and Maria deliver their much anticipated review of Modern Love Episode 3 aka The Bipolar Episode. They discuss rapid cycling, dating while bipolar and whether or not being depressed makes you mean (spoiler: it doesn’t!). Resources: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) : 1-800-950-NAMI or text NAMI to 741741. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ https://www.psychologytod...
3. Bipolar in the Time of Corona
March 23, 2020 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBAnna and Maria delve into the unique challenges of being bipolar while social distancing, and discuss their personal troubles prepping for COVID-19. Resources: NAMI via their crisis text line by texting NAMI to 741741. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255 or at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ For therapists: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us & https://www.goodtherapy.org/ To find a mobile crisis center: google “mobile crisis” + "county nam...
2.Disclosing
March 13, 2020 02:55 - 46 minutes - 37.6 MBAnna and Maria get into the who, what, where, when, and why of disclosing your bipolar diagnosis, with a brief detour into some not so hot Janis Joplin takes. Anyone looking for support after today’s episode can reach out to: NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) available via hotline M-F from 10 AM - 6 PM at 800-950-NAMI or via their crisis text line by texting NAMI to 741741. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: a free, 24/7 resource that you can call at 1-800-273-8255 ...
1.Intro
March 13, 2020 02:55 - 2 minutes - 2.92 MBHi! Welcome to Bipolar Bicoastal, a show featuring Anna and Maria Duke, twins talking about navigating life while bipolar. Patreon.com/bipolarbicoastal Facebook.com/groups/bipolarbicoastalsecret Find us on Facebook and Instagram by searching "Bipolar Bicoastal"