Bluntly Bipolar

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  Lindsay Clancy: A Strong Opinion, Loosely Held in Nonjudgment 24.09.2026 25min

  The Lindsay Clancy case has created a lot of strong emotions, and rightly so, because three children were murdered. However, sometimes emotions are not signaling correct information to us. Not only that, but we may not necessarily understand what information we don't have. In this episode, I explore how this is an ideal scenario for practicing Stoic nonjudgment to improve your own peace of mind and mental well-being. I will caution you that I discuss self-harm and suicide regarding cutting in a more blunt way than I normally would. You may find it triggering if you struggle with self-harm. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenLindsay Clancy Medical Malpractice Lawsuit (READ THIS)In-Depth Breakdown of the Clancy CaseA Doctor Explains the Body Temperature TimelineCollection of Clancy Crime Scene PhotosLindsay Clancy Phone Records SearchesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  Five Reasons to Not Kill Yourself This Suicide Prevention Month 17.09.2026 12min

  It's that time of year again! A holly, jolly Suicide Prevention Month. In this episode, I'm going to give you five reasons to not kill yourself this Suicide Prevention Month!Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenSuicide and Crisis Hotlines | WikipediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  Are You A Bipolar Artist Afraid of Losing Your Spark? 10.09.2026 16min

  There's a common fear in mental health communities that treatment will take away your spark. Yes, that can happen. However, what isn't talked about nearly as much are the ways in which treatment can benefit your art. In this episode, I discuss the benefits and affects treatment had on my writing. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  Vote: It's Literally A Matter of Life and Death 03.09.2026 19min

  As we approach this mid-term season, I would like to make a stark statement - vote, because it's a matter of life and death. The fact of the matter is that most money that goes into mental health care comes from the government and charity. I was one such recipient. I would likely be dead today without a block grant from the government that paid for my initial diagnosis and treatment. In this episode, I talk about this more in-depth, as well as exploring other reasons why we should vote, even if you think your vote doesn't matter. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenBlack Women Are Educated and Underpaid Compared to White MenArrival of the First Africans in 1619 (U.S. National Park Service)Wealthy Disparity Between Black and White FamiliesRNC Funding for 2023-2024DNC Funding for 2023-2024Green Party Funding for 2023-2024Pennhurst AbuseThe federal and state role in mental health | Mental Health AmericaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  Are You Afraid of Bipolar Disorder? 27.08.2026 16min

  Are you afraid of Bipolar Disorder? That's understandable. When you're first diagnosed, you're stepping into a world that's large and hard to understand. However, that fear gets smaller as you start learning how to captain your ship. Let me walk you through some of my strategies for doing exactly that. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  Unlocking the Power of Optimism, Gratitude, and Mindfulness 20.08.2026 22min

  "Joy is an act of resistance." Toi DerricotteThis phrase is largely used in social justice circles when it comes to dealing with oppressive forces, because an oppressive force wants you to be scared and broken down. Joy is a middle finger in the face of the oppressor. I identify with this, because my bipolar disorder has been trying to kill me for over 30 years now. My mental illness has oppressed my ability to live the kind of life I wanted, to feel healthy emotions, to have things that I would not have lost if not for depression and bipolar disorder. In this episode, I want to share with you part of how I went from suicidally depressed and nihilistic to hopeful and optimistic, if not joyful from time-to-time. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenBox Breathing: How to, Benefits, and Tipsfrom “The Telly Cycle” by Toi Derricotte - Rattle: Poetry7 Ways Gratitude Rewires Your BrainTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  Lindsay Clancy: Monster or Victim? 13.08.2026 28min

  The Lindsay Clancy trial currently has social media in a grip. What's interesting about all of the discussion surrounding Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis is one understated detail. Lindsay Clancy had an undiagnosed bipolar disorder as far as back as 2020, three years before she killed her three children. In this episode, I discuss the medical malpractice lawsuit that Clancy filed against six mental health professionals and three facilities who put Lindsay on thirteen different meds in the span of about three months, and what that means for people with bipolar disorder. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenLindsay Clancy's Lawsuit DocumentTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  The Tragedy of Elisa Lam 06.08.2026 17min

  Do you remember Elisa Lam? Elisa went missing and was discovered in a cistern on top of a hotel back in 2013. Her disappearance made the rounds through mystery and true crime circles because of how strange it was. There was a video from an elevator that showed her acting strangely, fearfully, as though she were being followed by someone. Many people took that to mean that she was being stalked by someone. But did you know that Elisa Lam was also in treatment for Bipolar Disorder? Elisa Lam's death was ruled as an accidental drowning, likely as a result of a psychiatric emergency. In looking at her actions leading up to her death, they are a perfect storm of things you should not do when you have Bipolar Disorder. In this episode, I lay these things out clearly, so hopefully others can learn from it. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenWho Killed Elisa Lam?Elisa Lam's Personal BlogTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  What Voice Memo Guy Can Teach Us About Boundaries 30.07.2026 18min

  Did you hear about Voice Memo Guy? Essentially, he went on one date with a woman and expressed that early physical intimacy was important to him. She said she wasn't sure if that's what she wanted. Then, she invited him to her house for a second date. His response was to send a voice memo expressing that he didn't want to do that or continue on if it wasn't going to lead to sex. That woman's friend leaked it to the internet, and it went viral. I've found much of the discourse surrounding this event to be lacking. So, I've decided to use this event in this episode as an excellent learning device about consent, communication, and boundaries. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  5 Comforting Lies They Tell The Mentally Ill 23.07.2026 20min

  We mentally ill people are told a lot of comforting lies. I don't think it's out of maliciousness. I think that a lot of people just don't know anything better to say. I used to be a cynical and bitter person until I had ran my old mental health blog years ago. I would get message after message from the loved ones of the mentally ill, trying to figure out how to balance compassion with boundaries, and be helpful and understanding. In this episode are five things they tell us that aren't as helpful as you may think. In fact, they can be downright harmful. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  An Open Letter to Suicide Loss Survivors 16.07.2026 26min

  Suicide and the loss surrounding it is a far too common subject in the world of mental health. In this episode, I share the things I've learned about navigating suicide loss from my time in bereavement groups and my own acceptance of my family members, friends, and associates who have completed suicide. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenComplicated Grief | Fact Sheet - ABCT - Association for Behavioral and Cognitive TherapiesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  On Anger: Rebuilding with Intention, Brick by Brick 09.07.2026 14min

  In the previous episode, I discussed the simple process I used to take myself apart and better understand why I am who I am. In this episode, I describe how I took those bricks and put them back together with intention. The power of deconstruction is that you now have raw material to rebuild with. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  5 Reasons To Hope This Fourth of July (Bonus) 04.07.2026 16min

  America is not in a great place this 4th of July. It's hard to feel positive about this country with the current administration and environment that created it. In this bonus episode, I would like to share with you five reasons I am relentlessly optimistic about America's future. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenLetter from Birmingham Jail (King, Jr)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  On Anger: Taking Yourself Apart, Brick by Brick 02.07.2026 16min

  Deconstruction is a process of taking yourself apart to understand the "why" behind who you are. In this episode, I walk you through the simple process I used and still use to dismantle my perceptions, understand where my emotions are coming from, and separate mental illness from rational thinking. It's simple, but it's not easy. The main benefit is that it can help you identify unwellness before it gets going, among other things. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  On Anger: Deconstructing the "Man" in Straight White Man 25.06.2026 21min

  Deconstruction became an important part of defusing anger that fueled my depression and Bipolar Disorder, complicated by the autism. I had to identify the biases and perspectives I had picked up from society and the people around me to find a way to let them go. In this episode, I deconstruct the "man" in the label of "straight white man" as a working class guy from a blue collar background.Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  On Anger: Deconstructing the "White" in Straight White Man 18.06.2026 17min

  Identity is a fascinating thing. As a straight white man that grew up in a heavily conservative area, there's been a lot of social programming I was subjected to by society. Unwinding that, and the way it is weaponized against other people became an important part of creating peace with myself. In this episode, I unwrap myself regarding my whiteness.Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenAmerican Bar Association - The School to Prison PipelineMuslims in America After 9/11, Part II | National September 11 Memorial & MuseumAABA Statement on Race & Racism - AABATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  On Anger: Deconstructing the "Straight" in Straight White Man 11.06.2026 13min

  Deconstruction became an important part of defusing anger that fueled my depression and Bipolar Disorder, complicated by the autism. I had to identify the biases and perspectives I had picked up from society and the people around me to find a way to let them go. In this episode, I deconstruct the "straight" in the label of "straight white male" as a working class guy from a blue collar background.Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenAmerican Bar Association - Black Kids More Affected By Prison PipelineMuslims in America After 9/11, Part II | National September 11 Memorial & MuseumAABA Statement on Race & Racism - AABATikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  On Anger: What is Deconstruction? 04.06.2026 16min

  What is deconstruction? Well, it is the act of taking something apart to understand why it is the way it is, and why it functions the way it does. Deconstruction was an important part of my mental health journey. It helped me identify where a lot of my anger and depression was coming from. Understanding myself also smoothed out my Bipolar unwellness, because I was no longer dumping gasoline on those fires with my anger. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  On Anger: 5 Things I Wish I Knew As A 13 Year Old Straight White Boy 28.05.2026 13min

  Life is a complicated puzzle where many lessons have to be learned the hard way. However, knowing these five things when I was 13 years old, as a straight white boy, might have made that journey a whole lot easier. These are things that either did disrupt me, or would have disrupted me if I didn't know any better.Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.
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  On Anger: Where Does A Straight White Man Belong? 21.05.2026 15min

  I have come to believe that many of the messages of rugged independence aimed at white Americans are a tactic to fracture our communities. Isolation and alienation create anger, which helps to foster resentment that can be weaponized by malicious people. That, in turn, all fed into my own severe depression, Bipolar instability, and alienation due to my autism.Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.bluntlybipolar.com/listenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bluntlybipolarBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bluntlybipolar.bsky.socialEmail: [email protected] am not a mental health professional. I do not have any qualifications or certifications of any kind. I hope that by sharing my experiences, more mentally ill people will be empowered to step into the offices of clinicians to do the hard work that leads to mental wellness, peace, and happiness. Take everything I say with a grain of salt, as all I am is a mental patient with a microphone.