We welcome Dr. Steven Chau 🩺, a renowned psychiatrist and director of Melbourne Mental Health in "Bipolar Talk" 🎙️. Dr. Chau shares his expert perspective on the profound connection between sport, identity, and mental wellness. 

Together, we explore the crucial role of physical activity as a cornerstone of mental health, especially for those living with bipolar disorder. Dr. Chau introduces his four pillars of health—eat, move, sleep, and structure—and explains how sport offers more than just exercise; it provides community, discipline, and builds self-confidence. He shares invaluable insights on overcoming the challenge of motivation, offering practical tips like "habit stacking," finding an accountability partner, and the importance of starting small to build momentum. 

This episode is a source of genuine inspiration for anyone looking to better understand their mental health and discover patient-centered strategies for recovery. Dr. Chau provides an enlightened view on the science behind exercise, discussing its effects on brain chemicals like dopamine, and emphasizes the power of sincerity and self-compassion in the therapeutic journey. 

I invite you to listen to this insightful conversation to discover how you can harness the power of sport and routine to transform your life and become an active architect of your own recovery 🌍.