" What characteristics do people with high levels of happiness possess? What qualities do people who manage their troubles effectively have? What strengths do these people possess? If we learn what differentiates happy and resilient people from unhappy and emotionally vulnerable people, then perhaps we can use this knowledge to increase happiness and boost the resilience of others." - A. Grieme Grieme is a radio host and author of several books including the H.O.L.D.F.A.S.T Book Series- 8 Steps to Ride Out LIFE With Bipolar Disorder, 2020, Paging Dr. Freedman, 2019, "Dear Prudence" 2009 (the inspiration behind Paging Dr. Freedman) and Motherhood Made ME Get Over MYSELF: A Metamorphosis, 2014. Grieme chooses writing, coaching, teaching and radio as her creative, cathartic mediums to help others. A. Grieme's harrowing experience with bipolar disorder allows her the opportunity to help, not hide from the stigmatized mental illness. She offers invaluable life advice, braided with eclectic music, and honest, open, logical discussion for all schools of thought. Tune in! Awareness is key! Find her work at www.agriemebooks.com
"After many years as a patient, I was introduced to Positive Psychology (PosPsy), a scientific methodology that investigates human behavior focusing on a patient's strengths, rather than weaknesses. I found that if I moved my thinking out of my cluttered mind and slid approximately 18”down into my heart space, I was far more comfortable in my own skin. It took practice, but it was there that I found clarity; I felt content with discontentment." - A. Grieme
As part of a capstone project I am completing for an MA in Profossional and Digital Media Writing, I have created a blog, http://www.wabisabiformentalwellness.com entitled Content with Discontentment: Positive Psychology and Wabi Sabi for Mental Wellness. It features a running bibliography of sources and recommended reading for visitors to further their research. Each article, inspired by personal experience and influenced by academic writing, Japanese teachings and special interest psychology articles will include a workable exercise to further your experience.Every article will be featured as a blog post and will be presented as a radio blog episode here on H.O.L.D.F.A.S.T. Radio: Ride Out Life with bipolar disorder. Tune in!
"Dipping your foot into the watery situation and gently splashing with the cold unknown will not make the entrance any easier. We've got to face the unknown HEAD ON! Just dive in, and trust; it is the excitement you are feeling for the unknown, not anxiousness. This Knowledge ALONE will change everything for you. Embrace fear. You WILL overcome." - A.Grieme
"...and what about the less-than-perfect moments? What do you do when you are triggered by something, ANYTHING, when it just isn't a good day? It happens. Shit happens. Life just is... and when you are dealing with mental illness, whether your own or anothers, sometimes the tiniest match head can be ignited by the most unlikely spark. Irrational anger is inevitable. It is the way we deal with it that matters; not the anger itself." - A. Grieme Tune in to explore this and more on H.O.L.F.A.S.T. Radio. Also, please check out the GREEN COMET Book Sale on www.agriemebooks.com :)
"To explore your mental health and understand it, you must open a dialogue with someone or group of people who can empathize...outside of your inner circle. Then, look to your heart; it is a place of honesty. You will find strength there and see things with clarity. It is being." - A. Grieme
"Transparency IS the key to understanding mental illness... yours or your loved ones. It is a universal truth... one that I couldn't comprehend fully until I was well advanced into bipolar disorder and much damage had already been done: physically, emotionally and psychologically. H is for Honesty... in all facets of life. It is really tough, but you can do it." - A. Grieme
"What is in your lifeboat? We all need one at one time or another in life. Please join me as I explore Chapter 3 of 'Loving Yourself and Others with Mental Illness' on HOLDFAST Radio. A special thanks to one of my Lifeboats... ESU and Co." - A Grieme
"Everyone has a backstory; mental illness doesn't discriminate and manifests itself differently at different stages in life. But your backstory is just that... a back story. It does not define you, but is just a tiny piece that makes up the beautiful being that is YOU." - A. GriemeTune in to DAY 2 of Loving Yourself and Others with Mental Illness, based on the interactive workbook by A. Grieme available at https://www.agriemebooks.com - Dive into a methodology that will help you navigate this funky world. H.O.L.D.F.A.S.T. methodology will allow you to take pause... and steer unpredictable behavior in yourself that may otherwise potentially cause conflict, harm or agitation.
"Today, remember that you are not alone; there is HOPE. Every mental illness is as unique as each person with it! There are symptoms and behaviors that are indicative of certain facets of the disorder; how you deal, varies." - A. GriemeTune in to DAY 1 of Loving Yourself and Others with Mental Illness, based on the interactive workbook by A. Grieme available at https://www.agriemebooks.com - Dive into a methodology that will help you navigate this funky world. H.O.L.D.F.A.S.T. methodology will allow you to take pause... and steer unpredictable behavior in yourself that may otherwise potentially cause conflict, harm or agitation.
So the last 2 and 1/2 (and then some) years have been... well... trying for the majority of humanity. Collectively, individually it has been a s*&$ show (for lack of a better description). Today I delve into the many facets of my experience with a spiritual awakening that may very well be misconstrued by many as, perhaps, a psychotic episode. As empathic beings, how do we decipher between the two and how do we cope? Let's open this pandora's box... sans psych meds, and see what we can find! Please join me!
Michelle Gray is a Spiritual Practitioner, Psychic Medium, Magic Mama, Blogger and Public Speaker. Michelle is very empathetic, and was a target for bullies as a child and young adult. Her connection to the Spirit world was something she knew existed but she kept much of it within her family and close friends. In 2004 after the birth of one of her children, she was diagnosed with a hereditary disease called SpinoCerebellar Ataxia type 6. She was told that her health would continue to fail and that she would digress over her adult life...eventually unable to talk or walk as a result. By 2011, Michelle had been hospitalized several times with pain and illness, and was highly addicted to opiates as a result of being prescribed a deadly dosage for a lengthy time. A Letter to God, A guide named Erik Medhus, and a poignant question from her daughter changed EVERYTHING! Michelle started a road to recovery, trying to rebuild and focus on better days ahead. She now Lives HER TRUTH and will help you to do the same! Don't miss this beautiful interview with an extraordinary woman with special guest Erik Medhus... from the other side. Please contact her, TODAY! Find her and all of her many gifts HERE! https://thehealingh-art.com/
Today, I will explore several audience questions about my upcoming online course, 'Loving Your Bipolar Kin: A Six Week Interactive Study.' It is an invaluable course for caretakers, loved-ones and family members of those with bipolar disorder. Sign up for the course today: https://holdfastbooks.samcart.com/products/six-week-interactive-course -How to coexist peacefully with your bipolar kin. Enter Coupon Code 50%OFFAlso, Tune in Tomorrow for Special Guest Dennis Berry, Amazing Host of Mental Health News Radio | Funky Brain Podcast, 1PM EST! Links to Current Promotions and Goodies that may interest you and yours :)LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandagrieme/MENTALHEALTHRADIO: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ourshows/holdfast-radio/FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/agriemeauthor/AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/Amanda-Grieme/WEBSITE: http://www.amandagriemeauthor.comLATEST PUBLICATIONS: https://holdfastbooks.samcart.com/products/spring-into-healinghttps://holdfastbooks.samcart.com/products/six-week-interactive-coursehttps://holdfastbooks.samcart.com/products/loving-your-bipolar-kin-workbookhttps://holdfastbooks.samcart.com/products/signed-copy-of-paging-dr-freedman
"Today on H.O.L.D.F.A.S.T Radio we will explore medical marijuana for bipolar induced anxiety disorder (or the like). I will share my experience with you and yours! Also, an exciting new announcement about a 6 week course I am offering entitled "Loving Your Bipolar Kin," based on a new interactive workbook I have created, written and produced. Check it out! Available at https://holdfastbooks.samcart.com/dashboards/productsWAIT! Not so fast.. before you go, I am also seeking interviews! Please write me at agriemeauthor@gmail.com with ideas, your story, et cetera. WE... COLLECTIVELY WILL HELP and Entertain!" - A. Grieme
Today we celebrate Carolyn Reinach Wolf, an executive partner in the law firm of Abrams Fensterman, and director of the firm's mental health law practice. Profiled by the NY Times and a regular contributor to Psychology Today, Carolyn shares her passion and dedication to helping the mentally ill and their loved ones. You may email inquiries directly to Ms. Reinach Wolf at the following email: CWolf@abramslaw.com
The Holidays have snapped, crackled and popped... the New Year (HALLELUJAH) is upon us... and we feel, well, uninspired. Call it creepy covid overload, call it WTF is going on with our world, call it whatever you wish! The bottom line is this; the unknown, braided with lack of sunlight and chemical imbalance is a recipe for emotional shutdown, whether mentally ill or not! Today, join me in the 2020 waiting room (a nod to Fugazi). We WILL get through this! - A. Grieme
Examine the what-ifs and acknowledge them. Then, Move FORWARD! Focusing on the worry aspect of anything is truly counterproductive! The bottom line is this: The what-ifs only matter when you don't try. Give it your ALL. You must experience the discomfort and move through the challenge.Please check out my DECEMBER PROMOTION! Signed copy and two FREE gifts... from ME!https://holdfastbooks.samcart.com/products/holdfast---ride-out-life-with-bipolar-disorder---your-lifeboat-in-8-steps-
Featured on today's episode... "In order to trust yourself, you must trust the process. In order to trust anything, you must approach it with clarity. It is essential that we are present when dealing with our friends and loved ones. If we react to them from a place of non-love, the outcome can be detrimental. We can trust our heart space, because only truth and love reside there." - A. Grieme
Todays episode will explore the 7th step in the HOLDFAST METHOD! "Let everything happen to you - Beaty and Terror - Just Keep Going - No Feeling is Final" - Rainer Maria Rilke "To avoid avoidance behaviors and step up to the challenges of life, you must practice. Move your thinking and decision making from your headspace to your heart space; that is where truth resides, and that is where your strength to step up will come from." A. Griemea.grieme
"Embracing fear can be a much less harrowing journey. With practice and reframing of ideas, it will become something that you can safely anticipate, embrace and experience to grow. You WILL overcome." - A. Grieme TUNE IN!