Live Well Bipolar ™

Have you ever considered photography to be therapeutic or healing? What about capturing images of your experience or the experience of someone else to illustrate what living with bipolar is like? Photography is a great way to showcase different moments of bipolar,  whether it be the lows, highs or day-to-day routine....  it is a  beautiful tool that captures vulnerability.   Joining me this week is the amazing Kimberly Kizzia, professional photographer and mental health advocate living with bipolar 1 disorder. Tune in to hear the work Kimberly does using her photography to help herself and others. Kimberly speaks all about her experience being diagnosed at 18 and the journey to wellness,  advocacy and what has and has not worked along the way. For more Kimberly: Instagram-  @tippingthetightrope Twitter- @KimberlyKizzia  https://www.kdkphotography.com/

Exercise has been one of the biggest solutions for me when it comes to bipolar..... why? It has been a game changer in helping me get back into this passion of treating my body with love! I lost that passion in all the years I struggled most and neglected to put myself first.  Exercise helps me stay consistent in reaching my goals while enjoying getting outside for a walk, run or hike. It helps me clear my mind and focus on building strength.  Have you tried  getting back into an exercise routine? Does it make an impact for you? How do you feel when you honor  your body this way? For more: connect with me on Instagram @masteryourmental Read my story: Crooked Illness available on Amazon 

Do you know what you would consider "triggers" to be when it comes to your experience with bipolar disorder? Have you ever felt off, down, low or uncomfortable and haven't been able to pinpoint the cause? This is the episode for you where I share what comes up for me with different triggers and how I navigate it related to bipolar. I can't wait to share how becoming aware of these things has enabled me to take the power back in situations I once felt so powerless and hopeless. Sleep issues, too much drinking, arguments/fights, conflicting relationships, big life changes and so much more.... I will be sharing how I have learned to face and develop useful plans to stop letting these situations cause me to feel lost when it comes to bipolar disorder. Love you all! 

Have you ever struggled with bipolar disorder or know a family member or loved one who is or has? Have you ever wanted to learn if it is possible to overcome those feelings of isolation and overwhelm with accessing unique solutions?  I am very excited to share this next chapter of the Master Your Mental podcast with you. Tune into this and all future episodes to leave with 1 unique solution every single Monday.  For those who are new, my name is Paris and I was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder 8 years ago during a hospitalization. I felt alone, terrified and unsure if I would ever share my story and experiences with bipolar. After going back a few years later and working at the exact same facility where I was a patient at, I saw more patterns that needed to be addressed. I decided to make changes and break my silence to help others shatter the stigma, overcome their obstacles and start to create the future they only dreamed of living.  Each episode will feature a tip or solution related to bipolar disorder from myself or a guest of mine. All guests will share one solution and the value it has brought to their life to help with bipolar personally or for a loved one they know. Love you all and let's keep featuring more solutions to keep smashing that stigma and staying on the path of forward momentum! 

What role does trauma play in our lives? How do we go about shattering the stigma surrounding it? I am bringing on my wonderful friend, best-selling author of Monsters in my house and speaker Walter McKinley to share his powerful story and tips today. Walter will share the ways in which he conquered his past traumas and how we all can work on this daily. 

Really looking forward to introducing you  all to my  wonderful guest this week, Aya Allison! Aya is a personal optimization coach who offers a variety of services such as one-on-one coaching, hypnosis and microdosing q&a sessions. I am excited to have Aya here to share the benefits of microdosing, dive deeper into what it is and what it can do for our mental health. Tune in for all the tips and ways you can enhance your life through this topic.

Today we are diving into this topic of radical self-acceptance. Joining me to break this down is my amazing guest, Jem Fuller. Jem is a conscious communication coach and author of What Matters Most & The Art of Conscious Communication: A Series. Tune in to hear the ways in which our ego can be doing us harm and how to overcome this roadblock! For more of Jem: https://www.instagram.com/jemfuller/

Have you ever had times where you felt like you needed to be LESS of who you truly are? Have you ever been made to feel that you need to dim your light in order to fit in or be loved? Well I am here to tell you that you do not need to dim your light.... today, now or ever... let it shine ALWAYS! I have struggled with feeling like I need to dim my light for years and even still struggle with it to this day. I get into why I started to struggle with this, what struggling with this taught me and a powerful exercise designed just for you. Tune in because  you do not want to miss the impact this exercise will provide you with always recognizing your value, worth and power! I love you all so much and hope you enjoy the episode!

I am joined by David Navarrete today who is the owner of Moneta De Sine, a Branding Media agency that helps businesses find their grand image and stand out through story driven videos. I cannot wait for you to hear David’s story today with helpful tips to get out of your head, which is something we all struggle with from time to time.    How do I quiet negative thoughts I am experiencing?  Is it possible to rewire old beliefs about our own potential?  What are simple ways to prioritize mental health?   All of these questions will be answered within David's story today.  To connect with David further visit: https://www.monetadesine.com/ or on Instagram: @monetadesine

I am bringing on a special guest to not only share his personal story as it relates to this topic but the lessons that helped him grow to add value for you. Paul Henderson is the Dean of Students at a private school in Richmond, VA, author of “Slave No More: Conquering the Master Within,” and creator of the blog “Fatherhood on the fly,” where he shares inspiration to fathers on a variety of important topics.    How to take the power back in your life after you feel you've lost it?  Can you turn the most painful life experience into a  beautiful one?  What can you do to keep getting better with each passing day?   All these questions will be answered in this episode.    To connect further with Paul, visit: "https://paulanthonyhenderson.com/"

I am very excited to bring you yet another eye-opening conversation on a topic that has transformed the life of my special guest. I am bringing on the wonderful Tricia Nelson who is an Emotional Eating Expert who lost over 50 lbs. along with being a best selling author of “Heal your Hunger,” podcast host of the “Heal Your Hunger Show,” TEDx speaker and highly regarded coach. I can’t wait for you guys to hear Tricia’s powerful story, journey and helpful tips today.   What is emotional eating?  How does it  impact our mental health?  Where to start in order to heal what is at the root of it?   All of these questions will be answered today!  To connect further with Tricia visit "www.healyourhunger.com"

I am bringing on Robyn Graham today, a special friend, wife, mother of 3, host of the Robyn Graham Show, author of “You, Me and Anxiety,” and personal brand and business coach. Robyn will be sharing valuable tips for managing anxiety that have helped her along with how you can incorporate these tips into your everyday life! If you struggle with anxiety or know someone who does, this is the perfect episode to tune into. Love you guys, hope you enjoy Robyn's powerful story and tips this week. For more Robyn, check her out here: https://therobyngraham.com/

I am very excited to dive into the meaning behind today's topic today with special guest, Susan Johnson. Since her diagnosis of Bipolar 1 in 1995, Susan's true passion in life is to help break the stigma surrounding mental illness and bring hope to those living with one. Susan is the author of “Some Dreams Are Worth Keeping A Memoir Of My Bipolar Journey.” She is also an accomplished inspirational speaker and guest blogger for the mental health magazine, BP Hope along with being a Tedx speaker. Susan will be sharing tips on how she prioritizes her mental health daily and how we can all make this happen in our days.

We are going to be diving into the story, mission and vision behind an awesome podcast called…. Just Grow. I am bringing on the creator of the podcast, Nick Arapkiles, to not only share his inspirational story surrounding the birth of the podcast but the unique way in which the podcast is changing lives. Nick is a fellow entrepreneur with extensive experience in the field of marketing, photography, videography and travel. This podcast is hosted and recorded live to help you up-level mentally, physically, financially and spiritually.   Check it out: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-grow/id1579443844

This week on the podcast is all about  “The Power of EFT Tapping.” I am bringing you my awesome guest, Lauren Fonvielle, to dive into this. Lauren is an Integrative Energy Practitioner, specializing in EFT/ Tapping for stress, anxiety, and trauma. She guides her clients on a journey of self healing breaking through obstacles - physical, mental, or emotional - that are keeping them feeling stuck and in pain. I am excited to have Lauren here with us today to explore this topic and the benefits it provides for our mental and emotional health.

Today’s topic is all about emotional eating and the ways in which it relates to our mental health! I am brining on my awesome guest Jonathan McLernon to dive into this topic who is an expert emotional eating coach who has lost and kept off 100 lbs! He is passionate about behavioral psychology and brain-driven weight loss which he teaches his clients. Tune in to hear John's story of how he came to conquer the traumas that led to his struggles with emotional eating and the steps he took to rewire his habits!

Today is all about the role the subconscious plays related to mental health and how we can rewire our subconscious to take the best possible care of our mental health! I am joined by the wonderful Sharon Coleman today who is a keynote speaker, leadership expert and transformation coach. Sharon utilizes clear cut strategies to guide her clients toward conquering self-limiting beliefs and becoming crystal clear on the vision of life. Learn how to destroy limiting beliefs and tap into strategies for developing a stronger subconscious outlook!

What are "complex traumas" and how do they have an impact on our mental health? This question is answered in detail with examples and helpful tips by my wonderful guest, Andrea Hanson. Andrea is a complex trauma expert and a neurobiological breakthrough expert specializing in addiction and reshaping the psychiatric and mental health stigmas. Tune in to hear Andrea share how complex traumas can be understood in the process of healing and moving forward!

Today we are going to be getting into all things ADHD related and a fresh perspective on the topic with my special guest. Joining me today is Aaron Huey! Aaron is the Founder of Fire Mountain Programs,  a residential treatment center in Colorado helping troubled teens overcome many challenges. Aaron also hosts the “Beyond Risk and Back” podcast and has 20 years experience working with Parents of teens that struggle, teens in recovery from trauma, and mental health challenges. Aaron drops tips for managing ADHD and the valuable lessons he has learned from struggling with it in the past!

Today we are going to be chatting all about the importance of prioritizing your mental health in mid life. We are talking how to have more self-compassion and less judgment for ourselves! I am joined to get some awesome tips on this subject by my wonderful guest, Dr. Ellen Albertson! Dr. Ellen is psychologist, author, wellness coach and professionally known as the midlife whisperer. Tune in as Dr. Ellen shares powerful lessons she has learned from her story so far!