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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Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
It's always good to recall happy memories from our past. Interestingly, many experiences that are happening to me in my life now bring up good memories from my childhood days that make me smile. It's as if God is reminding me to lighten up. I continue to pray about my decision in how best to move forward with my future plans. Happy listening!
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Take a journey with me as Chris and I slow down the pace of life and celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary aboard the Rail Runner Train to Santa Fe. There are lots of things to celebrate in life and for me, taking the time to slow down, relax and just breathe. Continue to be very important mile markers in my recovery process. But I know it's up to me to CHOOSE HOW I am going to slow down and WHEN I am going to slow down. Happy listening!
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
We continue this week with many helpful tools that may help you on your journey to both getting well and staying well. Some are lessons I learned from my parents while growing up and others I've learned as an adult going through this life. Perhaps there is one or several of these lessons that may apply to you. God bless.
Artist: Wynonna
Album: New Day Dawning
Song: Lost Without You
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
In today's podcast, I share my testimony, my story if you will, of what I experienced in order to rebuild my faith and trust in God. This is part 1 of 2. I hope you find it helpful and gives you the hope you need to continue your journey. God bless.
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Sometimes in life, we are unexpectedly knocked down. Sometimes we need time and space to heal from a dramatic event. I will get through it and will be returning next week. Hopefully better and a healed person. God Bless. Happy listening!
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
So, we all grow up physically, but did you also realize our souls grow up as well or they can if we take the time to let God show us how. I invite you to take a journey with me this week as we talk about waiting seasons and what God is doing in us. This is a short podcast but one definitely worth listening to. Happy listening!
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Thank you for supporting me and listening to my podcast this past year. 1000 downloads have brought us to this place, thanks to you. Keep up the good work listening and I'll do my best to keep recording meaningful messages.
Sometimes our lives go along just fine and sometimes not so much. I encourage you to listen to the link to Rascal Flatts song "I won't let go" which includes the lyrics as well as the scripture for each line of the song. Click on the link and it will take you to their song I Won't Let Go If you prefer to just listen to the song, it is included in the podcast. I hope it provided you comfort. And remember, I care.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Who here misses the 80's? I do more than you know. So much negativity has happened to our family in 2024 that I do not know where to begin. But going back to a simpler way of living and trustworthy friends would be a welcome change. I hope today's podcast gives you some InSite into ways to best lookout for yourself and your family and also new ways to cope. Please pray for us.
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Summertime is here and what better time than now to try a new activity to get you thinking outside of the box. Whether its heading to the library, checking out a local drive in or checking out a movie at your local theater. Any of these are good choices to branch out your summer viewing potential. For additional options, you can read magazines or even Christian books. Whatever your reading choice this summer, make sure to relax and have a glass of lemonade or iced tea. Happy listening!
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Happy Father's Day to all you Father's who are celebrating this special day Sunday. So many Father's do so many wonderful things for our families throughout the year. Isn't it nice to give back one day each year to honor all the men who give so much to us. We are thankful for all you do and for making our lives easier and more meaningful. We appreciate all you do on this day and throughout the year. 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.