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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May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024
26 min
Were you aware that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? If not, now is a good opportunity for you to listen about it and what this entails. It was 23 years ago that I was diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder and I cant believe that much time has gone by. I've done a lot of healing, a lot of helping others learn to accept there illness and ways to cope and would not trade it for anything. People were there for me in different phases of my recovery process and I've been able to be there for others. Truly a rewarding experience. Happy listening!
May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024
27 min
Happy Mother's Day to all of our many mother's who are celebrating this coming Sunday. This weeks podcast is about a movie we saw recently that had a theme of family and mother's. If you get the chance to see the movie, I highly recommend seeing it. It's a Christian based movie with a good message. Happy listening!
Apr 24, 2024
Apr 24, 2024
29 min
Everyone needs a fresh start in their lives from time to time. And what better time for change than spring. Join us as we adventure into gardening, spring cleaning and a start of a new book club. Whatever you choose to undertake this spring, make it worth your time and make it meaningful to you. Happy listening!
Apr 17, 2024
Apr 17, 2024
30 min
For all you dog lovers out there, this podcast is for you. Dog situations arise all the time and its up to us to chose how we are going to deal with them. I found that Joyce Meyer has some good topic on this subject in dealing with challenges in our lives.
As promised, included is the updated book club information. Would love to have you join us, starting May 3rd. Happy listening!
Baha Men
Who Let The Dogs Out
Apr 10, 2024
Apr 10, 2024
24 min
In addition to celebrating Francis 12th birthday, I have one other exciting bit of information to share with you, the listener. I will be hosting for the first time a book club in our home. Please stay tuned for the date and time of the first meeting in an upcoming podcast. This is the first time anything of this nature has been offered here and is sure to bring up lively discussions about mental health. Stay tuned for more information. Happy listening!
Apr 3, 2024
Apr 3, 2024
26 min
Sunday was the day we celebrate Jesus rising from the dead in order to bring us hope and eternal life. Whatever your plans were to celebrate this day, please remember that Jesus is the reason we are here and we have so much to be thankful for. Happy Easter everyone and may God's blessing be with you today and everyday forward. Happy listening!
Mar 27, 2024
Mar 27, 2024
28 min
Let us reflect this week as we remember the meaning of Palm Sunday. Many of us remember it is the week that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey just a week prior to his death. We remember that Jesus was here to save humans from sin and death. It is important to remember that Jesus was the only person who did not hold a grudge or make us pay for his sins. He was all about forgiveness, our salvation and eternal life. The key phrase to remember from this time is (do this in memory of me).
Mar 20, 2024
Mar 20, 2024
16 min
A young girls life was taken too soon. Samantha Keleher Bursum, age 14, died tragically on March 1st, 2024 in an automobile accident.
This podcast tribute is done to honor Samantha and her mom Lori. Samantha was a vibrant girl who had so much going for her. One of her biggest loves in life was blue butterflies. She also enjoyed poetry and was an extreme volleyball player. She had so much to offer the world and this is such a tragic loss for all who knew her.
For those who are interested, there will be a second memorial service in Las Cruces, NM on Thursday, March 21st at 2pm at The Cathedral of Immaculate Heart of Mary.
The address is: 1240 S. Espina
Let us remember Samantha in a positive light. Every time you see a blue butterfly, think of her. Think of the good times she brought to your life, the times she was there for you as a friend or loved one and remember that it is up to us to carry out her legacy by honoring her life in everything she accomplished here. She will be missed but she will never be forgotten.
Song: Gone Too Soon
Artist: Daughtry
Album: Break The Spell
Mar 13, 2024
Mar 13, 2024
23 min
Who doesn't love a good animal in our lives? You all know I am a dog lover, but there are lots of other animals that need loving too. I found this show on PBS by accident and I must say it was a happy accident. Chris and I have been binge watching this weekly program and we hope it may become a favorite of yours too. If this isn't your cup of tea, then we also enjoy watching "When Calls the Heart". Happy listening!
Mar 6, 2024
Mar 6, 2024
29 min
Spring has almost arrived. Are you ready? Don't worry? If not, you still have time to prepare for...change. Some of us like it and some of us don't. Which ever side of the fence your on, no worries. I've given lots of examples in this podcast to show you ways you can embrace and perhaps even like change. Happy listening!
Artist: The Four Seasons
Title of Song: December, 1963 (Oh what a night)
Album: Who Loves You
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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.