Inside Bipolar

Gabe Howard & Dr. Nicole Washington

139 - When Joy Goes Missing: Understanding Anhedonia in Bipolar Disorder

Join Gabe, who lives with bipolar, and Dr. Nicole, a board certified psychiatrist, as they explore the spectrum of this misunderstood illness. They tackle bipolar disorder using real world examples, the latest research, and just enough funny to keep you intrigued. Signal Award Gold Winner, 2024. Signal Award Listener's Choice Winner, 2024. Webby Honoree two years in a row -- 2024 & 2025!

139 - When Joy Goes Missing: Understanding Anhedonia in Bipolar Disorder

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Inside Bipolar

Episodes

When Joy Goes Missing: Understanding Anhedonia in Bipolar Disorder

Can I Stop My Bipolar Meds? Cold Turkey vs Tapering

BONUS: Headlines of Horror: Schizophrenia Portrayals in News Media

Solo Parenting with Bipolar: Staying Stable as a Single Parent

Getting to Work with Bipolar: Excel at the Job and Live Better

Physical Health and Bipolar: How to Live Better and Longer

When Emotions Are Mistaken for Bipolar Symptoms

Paranoia in Bipolar: Anxiety vs. Psychosis

The ‘Inside Bipolar’ Experiment: Why This Wasn’t Supposed to Work

Bipolar Advocacy 101: From Political Change to Family Boundaries

From Panic to Peace: Self-Calming Tactics for Bipolar Disorder

Traveling with Bipolar: Tips That Actually Work

Addressing Racial & Ethnic Groups in Bipolar Care: Stigma and Misdiagnosis Exposed

Parenthood, Choice, and Bipolar: Reproductive Justice Explain

How to Find Hope When Bipolar Steals It Away

Fish Oil and Bipolar: Hype or Helpful?

Unpacking the Binge Eating Disorder and Bipolar Connection

Hypochondria (aka Illness Anxiety Disorder) in Bipolar Disorder Examined

Beyond Pills: Proven, Science-Based Approaches to Bipolar Management

Firing Your Mental Health Provider: Ending Gracefully, Safely, and Professionally

Do You Feel Taken Advantage Of Due to Bipolar?

Why Can’t You See It? Understanding 'Lack of Insight' in Bipolar Disorder

New Diagnosis or Managing for Years? Learn to Live Well with Bipolar (Part 2 of 2)

New Bipolar Diagnosis? All the Basics Unlocked (Part 1 of 2)

Breaking Stigma in Women’s Mental Health with Kit Wallis

The Bipolar Hack I Ignored for Years: Our Host’s Personal Walking Story

Frozen Truths: Catatonia in Bipolar Disorder

Never Surrender! Staying Committed to Bipolar Treatment

Schizoaffective & Bipolar: What’s the Connection?

OCD & Bipolar: Unraveling Potential Intersections

When Trauma and Bipolar Collide

Struggles of Low Sex Drive (Hyposexuality) in Bipolar Disorder

ECT: Medical Torture or Effective Treatment? (Electroconvulsive Therapy)

Unpacking Bipolar Rage: What’s Real and What’s Not

ADHD and Bipolar: Untangling the Overlap

When Friends Wish Mania Would Return

How to Talk with Your Psychiatrist: Bridging the Communication Gap

Love or Mania? Understanding the Differences with Bipolar Disorder

Doomscrolling and Bipolar: How to Break Free

Is Hypomania Controllable? Myths, Realities, and Risks

Bipolar Relapse: Personal Journey of Warning Signs, Support, and Recovery

Understanding Cyclothymia and Exploring ‘Bipolar Tendencies’

Managing Cluttered, Racing, and Disordered Thoughts

Turning Stress into Strength: Bipolar Management Strategies

Thriving at Work with Bipolar: Handling Symptoms and Setting Boundaries

Treatment-Resistant Bipolar: Myth, Misunderstanding, or Medical Fact?

When Bipolar Treatment Is Refused: What Can Loved Ones Do?

Keto for Bipolar: Cure or Craze?

Beyond Spa Days: Self-Care and the 8 Dimensions of Wellness

Top 10 Most Common Bipolar Questions Answered