What is Bipolar Disorder? Understanding Symptoms, Types and Treatment

What is Bipolar Disorder? Understanding Symptoms, Types and Treatment

This episode offers a clinical yet compassionate framework for understanding the lived experience of bipolar disorder.  Whether you are navigating a new diagnosis or supporting a loved one, Brett and Karin provide the tools to replace confusion with compassion and empower you with practical management strategies. Tune in to Discover * The Clinical Reality: The difference between Bipolar I, Bipolar II, and hypomania (and why "I'm so bipolar" is an inaccurate phrase) * The "Speedometer" Problem: What Anasognosia is and why the brain sometimes loses the ability to recognize it is in a manic state * A 10-Day Snapshot: A step-by-step look at how a hypomanic cycle builds—from early morning productivity to the eventual "crash" * The Management Toolkit: Why "living by the clock" and prioritizing sleep, nutrition, and mood stabilizers are the keys to stability Resources * Sagent Behavioral Health: Bipolar Disorder Care [https://sagentbh.com/specialty-areas/bipolar-disorder/] * Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com Subscribe & Review If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to Everyday Therapy and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com [Podcast@SagentBH.com]   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nystromcounseling/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nystromcounseling] * Nystrom & Associates [https://www.nystromcounseling.com/]

How to Set Boundaries for Better Work-Life Balance

Whether you are struggling with "constant availability" or the guilt of leaving tasks unfinished, this conversation provides a realistic roadmap for reclaiming your mental space. TUNE IN TO DISCOVER * The Identity of Boundaries: Why boundaries are like the walls of an office—essential for knowing where you begin and where work ends. * The Lumberjack Principle: Why taking intentional breaks actually makes you more productive and sharpens your axe for the tasks ahead. * Red Flags of Porous Boundaries: How to recognize the signs, from logging back in late at night to feeling resentment when a notification pops up. * Concrete Skills for "No": How to use assertive communication and "delayed yeses" to honor your capacity without damaging your professional reputation. PRACTICAL TIPS FOR YOUR WORK-LIFE SEPARATION * Post-Work Rituals: Create a physical transition, such as changing out of work clothes immediately or shutting down your laptop completely rather than just locking the screen. * The "Supervisor Strategy": If you struggle to say no to a boss, try: "I'd be happy to help with this. Can you show me how to prioritize this with my current workload?" * Embrace the Discomfort: Understand that setting a new boundary will feel anxious at first. Growth and change often come with short-term discomfort for a long-term payoff. RESOURCES * Sagent Behavioral Health [https://sagentbh.com/] * Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to Everyday Therapy and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com [Podcast@SagentBH.com]   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nystromcounseling/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nystromcounseling] * Nystrom & Associates [https://www.nystromcounseling.com/]

Stress vs. Burnout: From Overwhelmed to Over It

The hosts move beyond the workplace to discuss how burnout affects parents, caregivers, and community leaders. They offer a compassionate look at why we get stuck in "paralysis by analysis" and provide a roadmap for refueling when your internal gas tank is completely empty. Tune in to Discover: * The Clinical Definition: How the World Health Organization defines burnout and why it’s more than just a bad mood. * Stress vs. Burnout: A side-by-side comparison of symptoms—from the "urgency" of stress to the "apathy" of burnout. * The "A-Words": Why our culture reinforces burnout through accolades, adoration, and approval. * Refueling Strategies: Practical ways to move from "speeding up" to "restoring," including assertive communication and joy-based self-care. Resources * Sagent Stress Management Support [https://sagentbh.com/specialty-areas/stress-management/] * Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com Subscribe & Review If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to Everyday Therapy and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com [Podcast@SagentBH.com]   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nystromcounseling/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nystromcounseling] * Nystrom & Associates [https://www.nystromcounseling.com/]

Stress vs. Anxiety: Knowing the Difference

The hosts explore the mind-body connection, identifying how external demands trigger stress and how internal "time travel" leads to anxiety. This conversation offers a practical framework for recognizing your physical triggers and a reminder that you have the power to calm your internal alarm system. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com [Podcast@SagentBH.com]   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nystromcounseling/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nystromcounseling] * Nystrom & Associates [https://www.nystromcounseling.com/]

Postpartum Anxiety Part 2: Baby Blues and What Every New Parent Should Know

This conversation offers validation and practical insight into how postpartum anxiety differs from “baby blues,” why intrusive thoughts don’t mean you’re a bad parent, and what recovery can look like with the right support. Tune in to Discover: * What postpartum anxiety can feel like (and why it’s often misunderstood) * How sleep deprivation can intensify anxiety, panic, and intrusive thoughts * The difference between baby blues, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum depression * How a Mother-Baby Program can help those facing postpartum anxiety * Practical advice for new parents: advocating for needs, finding community, and getting outside daily Resources * Sagent Behavioral Health Mother-Baby Program [https://sagentbh.com/our-services/mother-baby-program/] * Contact the podcast: Podcast@SagentBH.com Subscribe & Review If you found this episode helpful, please consider subscribing to Everyday Therapy and leaving us a review. It helps others discover the podcast and take the next step toward meaningful mental health support. Do you have feedback or topic requests? Email us at Podcast@SagentBH.com [Podcast@SagentBH.com]   We'd love to hear from you!   Follow along: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nystromcounseling/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nystromcounseling] * Nystrom & Associates [https://www.nystromcounseling.com/]