#649 Bipolar, Mania & Motherhood - Amelia Zachry#649 Bipolar, Mania & Motherhood - Amelia Zachry
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Amelia Zachry shares her journey with Bipolar 2 and how she discusses mental health with her children.
1:39:23•23 Jun 2023
Amelia Zachry: Navigating Bipolar 2, Mania, and Motherhood
Episode Overview
- Amelia shares her journey with a Bipolar 2 diagnosis and reflects on discussing trauma and mental health with her young children
- The conversation delves into the challenges of finding the right therapist and medication mix
- Amelia opens up about the deep impact of childhood trauma and the struggle of not being able to trust oneself
- Paul's empathetic and engaging approach creates a safe space for Amelia to share her experiences, struggles, and moments of growth
“I want to trust the process of therapy, but I feel like I'm too late. And I don't know if there is a normal. I feel like it's a healthy thing to put the idea of normal away and use the word healed or healthy.”
Picture yourself balancing the highs and lows of Bipolar 2 while raising young children. In this episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Amelia Zachry, an author and mental health advocate who shares her personal journey through these very challenges. Known for her candid social media presence as @BrownGirlCrazyWorld, Amelia opens up about her diagnosis and the impact it has on her life and family.
She doesn't shy away from discussing the tough parts, like finding the right therapist and medication, dealing with childhood trauma, and the constant battle to trust herself. Amelia also talks about how she approaches conversations about mental health with her kids, aiming to break the cycle of silence and stigma. Paul’s empathetic interviewing style allows Amelia to share her story in a way that's both raw and relatable.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with mental health issues, parenting challenges, or both.
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