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I kept my mental illness secret, then one day I pressed record. On Bipolar She we explore questions like: What does a mental health crisis feel like? How do you survive it? What could improve your health? My guests have lived life experience and tell difficult mental health stories in raw detail. What inspired this podcast? I heard an interview on the radio with a comedian who spoke vividly about her bipolar illness and her symptoms. Her symptoms matched up with mine. Everything changed. I was able to open up to my therapist and get better care. So, join me in welcoming storytellers (real ...

Isadora spent most of her adult life as a professional escort and even became the “number one” escort in the U.S. Janine has bipolar disorder and has been hospitalized seven times. In Nutty (Janine) & Slutty (Isadora), this unlikely duo talks about how they both learned to hide. Janine hid her mind from the world and Isadora hid her body and career. Empowered by friendship, Isadora and Janine pull back the curtain on sex work, mental health and the secrets women carry. Once pushed to the fringe of society, Nutty and Slutty are now taking charge — creating a safe place for ...