Synopsis
For the modern day family that deals with mental health issues, substance abuse, divorce, & Autism. Mr. Joe explores topics such as Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder Rapid Cycling, Mixed States, Schizoaffective Disorder, Mania & Depression. He shares his own journey of substance abuse, which also includes his Suboxone treatment & withdrawals. The entire journey is seen through the eyes of Mr. Joe, raised by alcoholic parents, one of which lives with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Episodes
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Madness, Mania & Bipolar Guilt
28/07/2021 Duration: 34minMr. Joe swings into mania and speaks about his symptoms and lack of sleep. He reflects on a previous episode of his podcast and speaks about the guilt embedded within him based on his state on mind during that particular production. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Divorce and Bipolar Disorder
28/07/2021 Duration: 33minMr. Joe reveals disturbing communication he receives from his ex-wife throughout his work day. He speaks on how actions and words from an ex partner can impact one's bipolar disorder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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How Bipolar Impacts Sleep
27/07/2021 Duration: 41minMr. Joe analyzes his unique sleep experience last evening, assuming that a manic episode is on the horizon. He discusses how bipolar disorder will impact sleep, while also identifying sleep problems and patterns. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Bipolar Business Trip
27/07/2021 Duration: 31minMr. Joe reviews his recent business trip and the after effects on his overall mood. He discusses some ongoing issues with his ex-wife and her own instability. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Traveling with Bipolar Disorder
27/07/2021 Duration: 36minMr. Joe reveals some new thoughts on his mother's borderline personality disorder characteristics. He describes traveling in the past when substance abuse was an issue. Mr. Joe then explains his plans for this business trip that will ultimately allow him to remain stress free. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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The Invasion of Depression
27/07/2021 Duration: 31minMr. Joe runs through his entire weekend, updating his audience on the roller coaster of emotions, including excitement, anxiety, rage, and depression. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Developing a Routine & Mood Swings
27/07/2021 Duration: 38minMr. Joe discusses his new morning routine which he believes will allow him to gain more control over his mood swings. Mr. Joe offers some night time and daily strategies to provide a sense of stability. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Pressured Speech
27/07/2021 Duration: 39minMr. Joe is once again experiencing a controlled manic episode that includes a number of symptoms, primarily pressured speech. He shares his ongoing symptoms, mindset, hallucinations, and racing thoughts in real time during his podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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The Stages of Rapid Cycling
23/07/2021 Duration: 41minMr. Joe describes the typical pattern in which his rapid cycling would occur while off and on medication. He analyzes the potential triggers of his recent mood swing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Different Emotions of Bipolar Disorder
23/07/2021 Duration: 38minMr. Joe questions exactly why he considered coming off his psychotropic medications. He discusses his past emotional states of bipolar disorder and his mindless actions when he was unmedicated. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Strategies to Support Our Loved Ones
22/07/2021 Duration: 47minMr. Joe provides strategies to help support the ones we love that live with a mental illness. He uses his mother and his own mental illness as examples for his audience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Anxiety Disorders
22/07/2021 Duration: 50minMr. Joe educates his audience on the different types of anxiety disorders. He speaks on the signs and symptoms, and the many ways to treat anxiety. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Levels of Mania
22/07/2021 Duration: 35minMr. Joe updates his audience on his job, children, ex-wife, and current state of mind. He speaks of specific medication side effects currently impacting his life. Mr. Joe provides insight on the ever changing levels of mania, in which he will progress from hypomanic symptoms to full mania. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Comparing & Analyzing Explosive Disorder
22/07/2021 Duration: 52minMr. Joe has started his new job and updates his audience on his preparation to make the transition. He is once again confronted with the situation of oversharing his mental illness. Mr. Joe reviews Intermittent Explosive Disorder, along with the similarities and differences in relation to other mental illnesses. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Bipolar Doesn’t Define Us
22/07/2021 Duration: 28minMr. Joe returns less than 24 hours later from his last podcast recording to discuss mania. He speaks on the inappropriate actions that take place during a manic episode. Ultimately, he attempts to help his audience understand that our bipolar episodes do not define us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Mania or Confidence
22/07/2021 Duration: 55minMr. Joe is back to update his audience on his job search, wife's pregnancy, and his recent successful life events. He addresses the small population of listeners who have apparently identified Mr. Joe. He also questions his own actions, asking himself if he's dealing with hypomania or simply just natural confidence. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Bipolar Disorder & Excessive Worry
22/07/2021 Duration: 44minMr. Joe updates his audience on his current state of mind and the symptoms surrounding his recent depression. He targets the concept of excessively worrying about our future. Mr. Joe attempts to provide sound advice on ways we can supress negative thoughts and work towards fulfilling our dreams. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Forgiving Those with a Mental Illness
22/07/2021 Duration: 51minMr. Joe reviews his week of interviews and demo lessons in the classroom environment. He then discusses how his feelings about his Mother have changed over time. Do we forgive and forget about the horrific past actions of others who have a mental illness or an addiction? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Panic Attacks & Anxiety
22/07/2021 Duration: 50minMr. Joe updates his audience on his job search and recent interview. An old "friend" ironically surfaces in Mr. Joe's life. Panic attacks and anxiety are reviewed and analyzed in great detail. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support
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Life Altering Experiences
22/07/2021 Duration: 01h00sMr. Joe returns to update his audience on a life altering experience that has tested his will, his mind, his mental health, and his future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-joe7/support