In the words of Jocko Willink — when you’ve already set your intention and built your system, there’s no more overthinking to do. That’s the difference between motion and progress. In this episode, we’re breaking down the simplest (and most powerful) formula for actually getting things done: 1️⃣ Set the intention. 2️⃣ Write it down. 3️⃣ Build the plan. 4️⃣ Execute. Because when you skip this process, nothing moves. But when you commit to it — everything changes. MY B...

I have been thinking about doing this for awhile, and we did for the 101st episode. I want to reshare this episode since it's how we all got started. Here you will hear a story of how I got first diagnosed Bipolar. First we go into what was really going on in my life leading up to this, you will go inside my mind during mania. You will hear how I thought Dr. Phil's son was dressed up as a nurse at the hospital I was, how I thought Oprah was dressed up doign research on me because "I was going...

Every journey begins with a starting line — but how often do we hold ourselves back before we even take the first step? In this episode, I’m diving into the truth about starting, staying, and finishing: 🎯 Why commitment matters more than motivation in the beginning.🔄 How consistency becomes the engine that carries you forward.💪 Why tenacity is the difference between quitting and transforming.🚫 Why comparison is the thief of joy (and how to stop measuring your journey against someone else’s).I...

We made it — 100 episodes! 🎉 In this milestone conversation, I’m stepping back to reflect on the journey so far: what’s been going right, what’s been going wrong, and the messy middle in between. This isn’t a highlight reel — it’s a real-life check-in. I’ll share updates on my own life, lessons learned from building this podcast, and how I’m navigating the balance of resilience, routine, and joy along the way. Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or you’re just tuning in, this...

In this episode, we’re leaning into the season of change and uncovering seven simple ways to reignite joy in your everyday life. From unplugged walks and fresh hobbies to creating space for what you love, these practices help you slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself. Here’s what we’ll cover: 🌳 Why device-free walks open the door to clarity and creativity.✨ How to notice the beauty woven into ordinary days.🎨 The power of starting a new hobby (and why it matters for your brain).📅 T...

In this podcast today we're covering goals, dreams and ACTION STEPS. So many podcasts can be about goal setting but what does that really mean? We need to: 1) Know the vision (the goal) - if you don't have the vision, I've given you journal prompts to find it 2) Set the intention - affirm what you're going to accomplish 3) Understand what your action step is that day / week - if you don't know what to do - speak to someone who does / research / chatgpt / there is info out there Then we will c...

Have you ever wished and prayed your kids would do or wouldn't do certain things? But when we really look in the mirror - where did they learn that? Maybe instead of praying FOR them, we pray for US so that they have someone to set the example. My niece and nephew are the kids in my life. I always say a prayer for them - but (once again) through walking, I came up with a question to myself... If you want these things for the kids - why don't you just do those things, become their mirror, thei...

This podcast is not about vaping, or not vaping.... (although if you do Vape, it is helpful) This podcast today is going to cover a few things I've found since I discovered walking. We take walking for granted, but I have been able to disconnect, focus internally with no distractions and ask hard questions. My challenge to you if you're not a "walker" - go for a walk everyday for 7 days, just 20 minutes then ask yourself these questions while you're walking: 1) What is the vision I have for m...

In this podcast I referenced Pat Flynn’s new book: Lean Learning. In a world full of information, knowledge and access, we get overloaded and never actually know what our ONE next step is. I’m going to story tell in the ways that information overload has come true in my own life, and what keeping it simple and focused can really accomplish. If you don’t know what your best next step is, talk to someone who has been where you are or who has achieved what you want achieve. Reverse engin...

In this podcast today we’re going to discuss NOT getting cocky, when we get cocky, we stop doing what was working - we fall - we then have to reset and climb back up. If you’re sitting here today and things are going well - keep doing what you’re doing - but continue to have these 3 things in place - Belief, discipline and consistency. If you’re sitting here today and you have fallen - focus on a good song, a pep talk and RESET! Then we figure out what went wrong, the plan to nail it or...

In this podcast today I’m going to sound a bit aggressive but it’s to HELP you - I promise! Talking to people struggling with Bipolar and people who have loved ones who struggle! I had someone reach out about her mom being in a manic episode and I want to give you my full method to how I’ve been able to contain Bipolar after being hospitalized in 2010. Meds, psychiatry and therapy are ALL part of the game - but it’s simply not the full solution, if it was - everyone on meds, in th...

In this podcast today, you're going to hear a bit of my story regarding how I "Collect" Data for my health and financial journey but this podcast is actually about showing up for YOU and what that really looks like. You do not have to be on a weight loss / health journey, I want you to listen to this podcast, and show up for yourself for 90 days and see what happens. Track your moves, make a promise to yourself and go do it. The problem is, we make promises to ourselves, then break those prom...

"Look at how far we've come so far" was a quote my best friend and I came up with while walking to our houses growing up. We lived in the country, so walking home was a bit of some distance to 8 year olds, but I love the mindset of that. That's what we're going to chat about on today's pod. We're a bit over halfway through the year so I want you to ask yourself - How far have I come? What have you been through that you can be proud to be here today? We're going to dive into 3 things you can d...

In this podcast today we're focused on a quote I heard Tony Robbins say - I don't think 'HE' came up with this, but I heard him say it. People who focus too much on the past are most likely more depressed than others. Those of us who focus too much on the future, are most likely suffering with more anxiety than others. Those who focus on the present, are most likely more at peace than others. Then we're going to have a little chatty on breaking through depression and anxiety with the right ki...

In this podcast today we're going to dive into this simple quote: What you focus on - you create more of..... That's so powerful and so simple. If you focus on the negativity, we're going to find more of it, and vice versa. I have someone in my life who has a beautiful life, from my vantage point he's living THE Life. But he chooses to focus on negativity, he chooses to find things to be upset about. How do we pull ourselves out of that? While we can understand what goes on in the world...

In this podcast today we're going to focus on something SUPER simple - how can we be more productive with the 5 to 10 minutes we have through out our days? ya'll - I LOVE and LIVE for being lazy, but I want to make damn sure I deserve it! I want you to ask this question all the time - "How can I do myself a favor, later?" This came up as my friend Darian said to me - "Phylecia, if it takes less than 5 minutes, just get in done then instead of waiting for things to pile on..." How profound and...

In this podcast today we're going to be SUPER honest with ourselves. First, we're going to ask the question - how much effort am I REALLY and honestly putting in? 50%? What if you put in 100%? Then if you feel as though you really are putting in 100% effort, but not seeing the results, our questions change. Is it time to ADD in or TAKE AWAY something? Is it time to change strategy? Am I truly doing what is required and that will work for you and your body/mind/etc? The effort question...

In this podcast today we're going to dive into Tony Robbins' quote - (paraphrasing) "People will overestimate what they can do in a year, but they will underestimate what they can do in a decade. Lasting change doesn't happen overnight ya'll. Transforming anything in your life, is a marathon, not a sprint or a quick fix. Quick don't stick and fast don't last - remember that! Listen and subscribe if you like! --- Link for my FREE resources! 👇 www.ballinandbipolar.com/free-resourc...

In this podcast today we're going to discuss not feeling good enough. This can be a deep seeded issue from childhood, it can be how we feel as an adult from feeling excluded, left out (ETC) I want to focus on 3 things you can stop and do any time you're not feeling good enough. WHO - ask yourself who is making you feel like this. Is it you? Is it someone else? IF it's someone else, WHO is that? Is it someone significant that you need to have a real conversation with to resolve this?&n...

In this podcast today we're going to dive into the differences in human behavior for people who have a growth mindset vs a fixed mindset. The bottom line: People who have a fixed mindset get jealous of other's success, they don't take feedback well and don't believe in EFFORT to get better. People in a growth mindset LOVE other's success, they LIVE to learn, they love challenges, they believe in EFFORT and love good feedback! BE the latter guy! -- Link for my FREE resources! 👇 www...