Bipolar No More: The Recovery Journey
Welcome to my podcast. This is intended for individuals with Bipolar Disorder and/or Anxiety issues that are looking for ways to further their recovery process. Where ever you are in your recovery process is fine. This is an ongoing podcast that will air every Wednesday beginning on May 24, 2023. It will cover a variety of tools and examples that can be used to help achieve a healthy recovery: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Please come with an open mind and know that everyone is on their place on this journey. I bring with me 22 years of living in recovery from Bipolar I Disorder. Many of my thoughts and ideas come from years of personal experience. May they be helpful to you as well. I’ve written three books over the past several decades that may be of interest to you. The first is: ”Bipolar No More: A Memoir of Hope and Recovery” (2008); ”Meet My Bipolar Brain” (2011) a Children’s book available in English and Spanish; and ”Covid-19- The Mental Health Connection” (2021). All are available through contacting me at my e-mail address at: michelleholtby@gmail.com. The most important thing any of us can do on a daily basis is to show up. Pray and set the tone for your day. If you need help, reach out to support groups, pray and/or journal. Then relax and do the best you can. Trust that God will do the rest! And if you like what you heard today, please feel free to pass it along to other’s you know. I look forward to having you join me each week
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Jul 16, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
21 min
We've all heard the phrase "just go with the flow". But when have you heard the phrase "Go With The Fear"? Me neither. This statement is referring to, sharing our gifts we have from God with others. Some of us know the God gifts we are given from a young age. Others, may take us decades to figure out. Wherever you are in your journey, know that you have been blessed with certain things in your life that will help you and help others. Happy listening!
Jul 2, 2026
Jul 2, 2026
21 min
Have you ever wondered if their are angels among us? I've had this experience more so as I become older. I don't remember the exact time, place or event that brought them into my life. It was more a sense of comfort in knowing that I wasn't alone and I received the help I needed at that time. Sometimes it felt like a hug, sometimes advice and sometimes someone to listen to me and let me know I was not alone. We may experience this in our lives but not fully understand it, but for me it was like having a companion from heaven by my side. Happy listening!
Jun 18, 2026
Jun 18, 2026
23 min
Happy Father's Day to those celebrating this holiday. My Dad has been a role model in my life since I was born. One of the things he has taught me from a young age is how important it is to treat people the way you want to be treated. He has always been kind, fair, a good listener and understanding of some situations I've gone through. I am blessed with a Dad who knows how to be a good Christian. Happy listening!
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
29 min
May 24th, 2026 marks my 25th year anniversary of being diagnosed with Bipolar 1 Disorder. This unexpected journey has taken me to places mentally and physically that I have never anticipated seeing. Todays podcast is a chapter from my 1st book titled (Bipolar no more, A memoir of hope and recovery). The chapter is called "Diagnosis". For those with sensitive ears, be aware this podcast may hard to listen to at times.
Apr 7, 2026
Apr 7, 2026
5 min
I am taking the month of April off. Stay tuned for the next podcast which will be on May 10th. Happy listening!
Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
34 min
Are you overdue for a break? One longer than 30 minutes. You may want to consider going on a retreat. Not the kind that you pack up and go somewhere, but one that you take in your own home. I've done this several times. When money was a bit tight but I had the time. May the suggestions I mention in this podcast , give you some ideas to encourage you to take a much needed break in the upcoming months. Happy listening!
Mar 4, 2026
Mar 4, 2026
22 min
We all have the oppertunity to say that we hear someone speak. But how many of us choose to actively listen when someone speaks? Communication between people would be so much more effective if we took the time to slow down, look at the person and concentrate on what the person is saying. Happy listening!
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
13 min
This being valentines week, I wanted to take the opportunity to share some views I have about love. Three main areas I focus on in this podcast are make, show and grow and how each of these areas can lead you to making money if you wish. Happy Listening!
Feb 5, 2026
Feb 5, 2026
20 min
We are all here to hopefully live out a purposeful life. Not in one day but spanning over a course of our lifetime. These true examples I share hopefully will make you ponder what is it that "I" can do to make a difference in the time each of us has here. Happy listening!
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Bipolar No More: A Memoir of Hope and Recovery
Copyright 2008 Michelle J. Holtby
$19.95
This is my first published book written in 3 sections, Then, Now, and Always. Each section goes into detail about what my life was like before I was diagnosed, when I was hospitalized and what my recovery began to look like shortly thereafter. This book is written for anyone with a mental illness especially Bipolar I Disorder as well as family members, friends and those interested in learning more about mental illness.
A limited amount of this book is currently available in audio cd format. It has 6 cd's and the recording is done in Michelle's voice.
Copyright 2008 Michelle J. Holtby
$24.95
Meet My Bipolar Brain
Conoce Mi Cerebro Bipolar (avail. in Spanish)
2012 New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards Finalist
Copyright 2011 Michelle J.Holtby
$14.95
Meet Abby, a six year old who has Bipolar I Disorder. When I was very young, my parents took me to see a brain doctor (psychiatrist) who told me I had a mental illness that affects the way my brain works. He gave my parents my brain pills (psychiatric medications) that I need to take everyday to stay healthy. These pills are only for me and not to be shared. They make me well but can make other people very sick. They are like vitamins for my brain. That is what I call them so my brain will grow up like me, healthy and strong.
Take this journey with Abby as she goes through school with her classmates as well as activities she does throughout the week. This book is intended for families as well as classroom settings and is intended for those who have children with a mental illness especially Bipolar I Disorder.
Covid-19 and the Mental Health Connection
Copyright 2021 Michelle J. Holtby
$13.99
This memoir is written for anyone who has been touched by a mental illness and/or COVID-19 pandemic. It's a guide, a tool, a comforter, uses various coping techniques, and provides support and views from the secular and Christian world. Michelle invites you to take this one-of-a-kind journey to find hope, help and answers to your most asked questions. Her experiences living with Bipolar I Disorder for 22 years will bring you inner piece so that you, too, can find the answers you need for today, tomorrow and always.