In this episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, Travis White sits down with Steve Wilson to discuss his lifelong journey of managing bipolar disorder. Diagnosed in the 1970s after years of misdiagnosis, Steve shares how trauma, depression, and hypomania shaped his mental health journey. Through treatment, trauma therapy, and decades of perseverance, he has learned valuable lessons about resilience and support.

Today, Steve not only continues managing bipolar disorder, but also facilitates support groups and advocates for mental health awareness. His story is one of pain, persistence, and ultimately hope—reminding us that recovery is possible and support makes all the difference.

What We Discuss

• Steve Wilson’s early life and the impact of childhood trauma
• The challenges of misdiagnosis and finally being diagnosed with bipolar disorder
• What it means to live with bipolar II disorder and hypomania
• How trauma therapy helped him stop blaming himself and start healing
• The high cost of therapy and the challenges within the mental health system
• His work facilitating mental health support groups and helping others manage bipolar disorder
• Insights from his book Teetering on a Tightrope: My Bipolar Journey
• What family members can do to better support loved ones living with mental illness
• Breaking stigma and spreading awareness about bipolar disorder

Learn More About Steve

• Visit Steve Wilson’s website and support groups: movingforward.group
• Read Steve’s book Teetering on a Tightrope: My Bipolar Journey on Amazon

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