Two of Me

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness affecting over 20 million people in the United States alone. Women have this disorder more often than men.Bipolar disorder causes severe mood swings of manic or hyper maniac and depressive episodes. It is however commonly misunderstood mental disorder and under diagnosed. It is important to be able to identify the signs of bipolarism and know how to help the individual. Let’s tune in to get sneak peak to the life of a bipolar person. The host Eva Lewis talks about own experiences of living with bipolar disorder and battling with this disorder for a very long time. She aims to break down the stigma around the condition by raising awareness.We hope in after listening this podcast, you are better able to manage your bipolar disorder. The important thing is to make sure that you get the right help for people affected by this condition.  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the links below.More links:  My Mental Health & Wellbeing Blog - The Multitasking Woman Get your free Brain Dump printable here -> My Free Mental Health Resources Grab my eBook - Mental Health Matters Grab my Printable Affirmation Cards Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Pinterest Edited and managed by Rashi vasishth

Have you ever panicked when there’s a lot going on in your brain? The confusion arises when cluttered thoughts blur our vision of achieving goals. It’s important to ease this mental overwhelm. In this episode, the host, Eva Lewis, reveals her personal tricks and tips to get some mental clarity and focus in life. Can Brain dumping be considered as self-care? “Brain dumping is like clearing cache of your computer” Eva suggests. You sort your thoughts and priorities them. Stay tuned to get to how these simple practices can help you release stress and anxiety. Checkout Eva’s website themultitaskingwoman.com for brain dumping worksheets and may your brain dumping journey prove to be useful in better cognitive function, memory and healthy mindset.More links:  My Mental Health & Wellbeing Blog - The Multitasking Woman Get your free Brain Dump printable here -> My Free Mental Health Resources Grab my eBook - Mental Health Matters Grab my Printable Affirmation Cards Follow me on Facebook Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Pinterest Edited and managed by Rashi vasishth

Self-limiting beliefs stop us from growing and moving further. When Self-limiting beliefs take over our minds, they can be seriously damaging. In this episode, the host Eva Lewis talks about how self-limiting beliefs trap us in restricting mindset and stuck us from moving forward. She further discusses that ego and negative self-talk are the main cause of limiting beliefs about not having enough money, talent, experience, and many more. She suggests "Practice catching self-limiting beliefs and swap them with positive ones". There's a lot more to it. Stay tuned to know the tips and practices to overcome these. She says "Correct mindset turn around self-limiting beliefs". Also, get connected to know the in-depth answers to these- How to identify these self-limiting thoughts? How to deal with these self-limiting thoughts? I hope after listening to this episode you put things into action and give good thoughts to your new beliefs.More links:My Mental Health & Wellbeing Blog - The Multitasking WomanGet your free Brain Dump printable here -> My Free Mental Health ResourcesGrab my eBook - Mental Health MattersGrab my Printable Affirmation CardsFollow me on FacebookFollow me on InstagramFollow me on PinterestEdited and managed by Rashi Vasishth

Living with bipolar disorder is a rollercoaster ride. From the manic highs to the depressing lows, it has a way of seeping into every aspect of life. I know from my experience, bipolar disorder and friendships can also be tough to balance. In Episode 7 of the Two of Me Podcast, I share tips for those with bipolar and other mental illnesses and tips for those who have a friend or family member with bipolar.  I hope these tips will open you to the possibilities of genuine, long-lasting friendships without bipolar being a barrier. More links:My Mental Health & Wellbeing Blog - The Multitasking WomanGet your free Brain Dump printable here -> My Free Mental Health ResourcesGrab my eBook - Mental Health MattersGrab my Printable Affirmation CardsFollow me on FacebookFollow me on InstagramFollow me on Pinterest

Episode #6 - There's so much more to self-care than lattes and lazing on the couch. In this episode, I talk about the scientific reasons we need self-care and it'll change your mind the next time you think about skipping your self-care day. When I learnt this information from a counsellor, self-care finally made sense to me! More links:My Mental Health & Wellbeing Blog - The Multitasking WomanGet your free Brain Dump printable here -> My Free Mental Health ResourcesGrab my eBook - Mental Health MattersGrab my Printable Affirmation CardsFollow me on FacebookFollow me on InstagramFollow me on Pinterest

A lot of the time anxiety can rear its ugly head without any triggers whatsoever, but what about when anxiety is triggered by something, what can we do? In this episode, Eva discusses a number of anxiety triggers, how they affect anxiety and ways to ditch them, or at least get some control over them instead of the other way around.  And don't worry, there may be 17 triggers, but you don't have to ditch all of them! Slowly does it. 

Episode #4 - Have you ever experienced mental overload? When your mind simply cannot take on even the smallest of information otherwise it triggers you into a state of stress, anxiety, burnout etc? You start forgetting things, your stress and anxiety peak, it's bad for mental health. Mental overload is certainly one of my triggers, one which I try my best to avoid. In this podcast episode, I share some of the things that work for me.  What works for you?More links:My Mental Health & Wellbeing Blog - The Multitasking WomanGet your free Brain Dump printable here -> My Free Mental Health ResourcesGrab my eBook - Mental Health MattersGrab my Printable Affirmation CardsFollow me on FacebookFollow me on InstagramFollow me on Pinterest

Episode #3 - I share how it's possible to see a mental illness in a positive light by sharing the positives I experience with my bipolar. I talk about how considering the positives of a mental illness can improve our acceptance of it. More links:My Mental Health & Wellbeing Blog - The Multitasking WomanHow To Develop A Positive MindsetMy Free Mental Health ResourcesGrab my eBook - Mental Health MattersGrab my Printable Affirmation CardsFollow me on FacebookFollow me on InstagramFollow me on Pinterest

Join me as I talk about my journey of ditching alcohol and becoming alcohol-free for two years. I share why I did it, how I did it, how it helped me and how I have stayed alcohol-free.More links:My Mental Health & Wellbeing Blog - The Multitasking WomanMy Free Mental Health ResourcesGrab my eBook - Mental Health MattersGrab my Printable Affirmation CardsFollow me on FacebookFollow me on InstagramFollow me on Pinterest

This is Episode 1! Join me as I share the reasons behind the name of the podcast and why showing consideration and respect to my two personalities is essential in the management of my Bipolar Disorder. More links:My Mental Health & Wellbeing Blog - The Multitasking WomanMy Free Mental Health ResourcesGrab my eBook - Mental Health MattersGrab my Printable Affirmation CardsFollow me on FacebookFollow me on InstagramFollow me on Pinterest

Welcome to the Two of Me podcast!  Join me, Eva Lewis, a wife, mother, business owner, blogger and woman with Bipolar Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. It's here I discuss the highs and lows of juggling life with a mental illness. This is the introductory episode where I share a bit about what the Two of Me podcast is all about and where I talk about my journey with Bipolar Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder.  I hope that by listening to this intro episode you can get to know me before listening to new episodes.**Trigger warning. Please note, this episode contains content that may be confronting.More links: My Mental Health & Wellbeing Blog - The Multitasking WomanMy Free Mental Health ResourcesGrab my eBook - Mental Health MattersGrab my Printable Affirmation CardsFollow me on FacebookFollow me on InstagramFollow me on Pinterest