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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Nov 30, 2023
Nov 30, 2023
29 min
On this day, not only do we give thanks for all our many blessings, its also an opportunity to give thanks for the people and things in our lives as well as the opportunity to give thanks to others when able. Join me on this journey as we explore how these things play out in our lives on a daily basis. Happy listening!
Nov 15, 2023
Nov 15, 2023
34 min
With the onset of the holiday season, I bring to you some ideas to help relieve your stress. Of course, you can use these practices throughout the year but what better time than now to start implementing them? Take good care of yourself. You only have one you. Happy Listening!
Nov 8, 2023
Nov 8, 2023
29 min
Have you seen "When Calls the Heart"? If so, then perhaps you know how great it would be sometimes to go back in time. I know I would. Again, this podcast is in 3 sections and I encourage you to listen to all 3 and perhaps there will be something that speaks to your heart. Happy listening!
Nov 1, 2023
Nov 1, 2023
29 min
Join me today on my 50th birthday as I share 3 different aspects that will hopefully give you some ideas about how we look at life.
If you are interested in adopting a dog, we have one available that we are currently fostering. Be sure to tune into that part of the podcast for more information.
Happy listening!
Oct 25, 2023
Oct 25, 2023
23 min
Imagine if we lived in a world were peace surrounded us day and night. I think John Lennon had it right with his song titled "Imagine". May this podcast bring peace into your life.
John Lennon Remastered 2010
Imagine
Oct 18, 2023
Oct 18, 2023
22 min
Join me as I share various examples of what its like to come together and be as one. We all have a purpose here and if we take the time to acknowledge what our gifts are, we will all have the opportunity to become stronger. I encourage you to listen to Wynonna's song at the end of the podcast to inspire you on your journey.
Happy Fall, y'all!
Wynonna New Day Dawning
"I Can't Wait To Meet You"
Oct 11, 2023
Oct 11, 2023
16 min
Just as the leaf colors change in the fall, so to our thoughts and emotions can change over time. If we take the time to embrace and realize that these changes are happening, it can lead to positive growth and the chance to make changes in our lives. Embrace new colors and opportunities in your life and see what happens!
Sep 27, 2023
Sep 27, 2023
22 min
Have you ever wondered how God is working in your life? I have a few ideas to share with you that may answer your questions. I appreciate everyone following along to my podcast and for your continued support. Please note that we will be out of town next week and will be resuming the weekly podcast on October 11th. I look forward to another great topic to share!
Sep 20, 2023
Sep 20, 2023
26 min
We all have anniversaries. Follow along as Michelle illustrates how these can sometimes affect our mental health. We all have special days that we celebrate and remember. Join Michelle as she shares some of these anniversaries and what they have meant to her.
Sep 13, 2023
Sep 13, 2023
9 min
Have you ever experienced Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? If so, join me on my journey as I encounter another fall season living with this form of depression. May my suggestions help you or loved ones cope with this.
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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.