World Bipolar Day: Author and Bipolar Disorder Advocate Sandra Steiner

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MindBody Matters

Graype Media

45 episodes

6 months ago

MindBody Matters, hosted by Greg Rennie, is about exploring the mind-body connection, the relationship between our physical health and our mental health. In each episode, he takes a deep dive into a topic related to health and wellness, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy and examines the latest research and insights from experts. But he doesn't just focus on the experts; he also brings in guests to share their personal stories of how they've navigated challenges of the mind and body. MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcast.

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World Bipolar Day: Author and Bipolar Disorder Advocate Sandra Steiner

MindBody Matters

1 hour 8 minutes 7 seconds

6 months ago

World Bipolar Day: Author and Bipolar Disorder Advocate Sandra Steiner

Today is World Bipolar Day and Vincent Van Gogh's birthday (who had untreated bipolar disorder in the late 1880s). On this episode of MindBody Matters, Greg Rennie interviews author, motivational speaker and bipolar disorder advocate, Sandra Steiner who lives with bipolar disorder. Sandra and Greg discuss the importance of World Bipolar Day and its focus on improving awareness of bipolar and to reduce stigma and discrimination, talk about her book "A Sparking Tornado: A Memoir of Living With and Thriving -ish Bipolar Disorder" and her success story that despite having the illness she is a successful author, fitness professional, motivational speaker, mother and advocate.

MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcast
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Resources:

Sandra Steiner's website: https://sandrasteiner.com/
With 330 community locations, check www.cmha.ca to find resources local to you or online.
Connex Ontario - Available 24/7 for call, text, email or live chat. 1-866-531-2600 www.connexontario.ca for supportive listening and resources in your area.
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). With both community programs and an in-patient hospital in Toronto, www.camh.ca , provides services for patients and families. A valuable resource is the virtual urgent care with same day appointments Virtual Urgent Care | CAMH
Ontario Mood Disorders Association - Hope and Me - Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. Specifically for mood disorders, they have a bi-monthly bipolar support group, in addition to services such as counseling and an 8-week W.R.A.P. program (Wellness Recovery Action Plan discussed in Chapter 5 of the book) About Us – Hope + Me
BounceBack® is a free skill-building program managed by CMHA. It is designed to help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness. Home - BounceBack Ontario

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