Turning Stress into Strength: Bipolar Managem...

Are you no longer experiencing pleasure or joy in day-to-day life? If you are living with bipolar disorder, you know the crushing weight of the “nothingness” — that specific, hollow moment where the things that used to define happiness suddenly feel like chores. This may not be a ...  Show more

"Do I have to take these meds forever?" It’s the most common question psychiatrists hear, but the answer is rarely a simple yes or no. In this episode, hosts Gabe Howard (living with bipolar) and Dr. Nicole Washington (board-certified psychiatrist) dive into the risks, the realit ...  Show more

What if the sudden mood changes, crushing fatigue, or unexpected anxiety you’re experiencing aren’t just stress or part of getting older, but signs of depression linked to perimenopause? In this episode, ADAA member expert and psychiatrist Dr. Crystal Clark joins host Gabe Howard ...  Show more

In this episode, our host interviews Dr. David Burns about his methods for overcoming negative thoughts and promoting joy using CBT techniques. Dr. Burns discusses various techniques and introduces his new digital tool, the Feeling Great app, which tracks personal feelings to fac ...  Show more

Why does bipolar disorder exist? And what if bipolar disorder isn’t just an illness, but also an evolutionary adaptation? Dr. Holly Swartz reveals the evolutionary secrets of bipolar disorder - from flexible circadian rhythms that once helped our ancestors survive, to the creativ ...  Show more

"Forget prescription meds for anxiety... there are other tools that are FAR SUPERIOR! Today on HOLDFAST Radio, learn about simple techniques that quell the creeping crud called anxiety: breathing exercises, sensory exercises, thc, cbd, magnesium... and LOVE are the cure." - A. Gr ...  Show more