A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast is the first podcast by people with mental illness for people with mental illness. Each episode looks at life through the unique lens of people living with depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Hosted by Gabe Howard and Michelle Hammer. New episodes every week.
A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast
Loved Ones Distrust Us Due to Our Mental Illness
Loved Ones Distrust Us Due to Our Mental Illness from A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast “. . . nobody wants to walk through hell, come out the other side and [Have someone] say, Well, but you’re mentally ill. How garbage is that? It’s garbage.” Gabe Howard Recovery is hard to both achieve and maintain when it comes to mental illness. It’s a long journey and in its wake are mistakes, missteps, and relapse. But, once you come out the other side and start living the life you were meant to live, everyone gets on board with [...]
Handling Money with Mental Illness
Handling Money with Mental Illness from A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast “SO IT’S LIKE SPEND YOUR MONEY, HAVE LESS MONEY, GET ON MEDICARE OR HAVE MORE MONEY, HAVE NO HEALTH INSURANCE. . . IT DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE. YOU’RE STUCK IN AN ENDLESS CYCLE.” MICHELLE HAMMER Bipolar and schizophrenia can make handling finances challenging — to say the least. Even famous pop stars like Britney Spears have had well documented issues managing money. In this episode, our hosts discuss some common issues, ponder some solutions, and vent about the obstacles people living with mental illness [...]
2 Truths, 1 Bipolar, 1 Schizophrenic, and a Lie
2 Truths, 1 Bipolar, 1 Schizophrenic, and a Lie from A Bipolar, A Schizophrenic, and a Podcast “IT’S CALLED TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE. IT’S CALLED A BIPOLAR, A SCHIZOPHRENIC, AND A PODCAST. IT’S NOT CALLED BLOW SUNSHINE UP YOUR ASS AND MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER.” GABE HOWARD Season two episode one brings back fan-favorite Two truths and a lie where Gabe and Michelle each tell three stories about their experiences with mental illness and try to figure out which one is just made up. Plus, they announce a home version of the game for you to [...]
A Bipolar A Schizophrenic and a Podcast is Back
A Bipolar A Schizophrenic and a Podcast is Back A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast is the first podcast by people with mental illness for people with mental illness. Each episode looks at life through the unique lens of people living with depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. New episodes every week, Subscribe today! HOSTS Gabe Howard is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after speaker. In 2003, he was diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety disorders after being committed to a psychiatric hospital. Gabe hosts the weekly Inside Mental Health podcast for Healthline Media [...]
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Gabe Howard is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after speaker. In 2003, he was diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety disorders after being committed to a psychiatric hospital.
Gabe hosts the weekly Inside Mental Health podcast for Healthline Media and is the author of Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations. He has appeared in numerous publications, including bipolar magazine, WebMD, Healthline.com, and the Stanford Online Medical Journal. He’s been a guest on several podcasts, including The One You Feed, The Savvy Psychologist, and Out of Patients.
Michelle Hammer is a Schizophrenia Activist and spends her time passionately fighting stigma. She is an NYC native featured in the WebMD documentary Voices, which was nominated for a Tribeca X Award at the Tribeca Film Festival 2018. Michelle was diagnosed with schizophrenia at 22 after a misdiagnosis of bipolar at age 18. At 27, Michelle decided to use her artistic talents and fearless personality to do something that could benefit the mental health community. In May 2015, she founded a mental health-focused clothing brand. Schizophrenic.NYC is a clothing brand with the mission of reducing stigma by starting conversations about mental health. Michelle has also been featured in many publications such as Mashable, The Daily Mail, Stylist, and Buzzfeed.