Pennie Anassi
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EP 80: Art, Identity, & Living with Bipolar | Inside COVL's Mind
EP 80: Art, Identity, & Living with Bipolar | Inside COVL's Mind
EP 80: Art, Identity, & Living with Bipolar | Inside COVL's Mind
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
COVL shares her journey with bipolar disorder and how it influences her art. Discover the impact of culture and mental health on creativity.
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Episode Overview
- COVL shares her experience living with bipolar disorder and its influence on her art.
- The episode highlights the importance of normalising conversations about less-discussed mental health conditions.
- COVL discusses the therapeutic power of art in expressing trauma and identity.
- Listeners learn about the role of cultural heritage in shaping COVL's artistic vision.
- COVL talks about overcoming initial fears of medication to find balance in creativity and mental health.
"I feel like I'm living in the dark... but when I'm out of that manic episode, the lights are on."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This episode brings you into the vibrant and complex world of COVL, a multidisciplinary artist living with bipolar disorder. COVL shares her journey from chaotic childhood to artistic visionary, illustrating how her Puerto Rican heritage and mental health experiences shape her art. Host Pennie Anassi engages in a heartfelt conversation with COVL, who opens up about the duality of living with bipolar disorder and how it has influenced her creative process.
The episode sheds light on the often-overlooked mental health conditions like bipolar I and II, emphasizing the importance of normalising these conversations. COVL candidly discusses her initial hesitation towards medication and how finding the right treatment has been liberating, allowing her creativity to flourish without hindrance. Listeners will be moved by COVL's recounting of her first solo art show, 'Homesick', where she vulnerably expressed her internal world and past traumas.
The discussion highlights the therapeutic power of art and the significance of embracing one's identity fully. You'll also hear about COVL's cultural pride, which fuels her work ethic and artistic expression. This episode is a testament to the resilience and strength found in embracing one's true self, flaws and all. It’s a refreshing reminder that mental health challenges do not define one's worth or potential. So, what does it take to turn adversity into art?
Dive into this episode to find out!