Touching Tornadoes: Life with a Bipolar Mind

Conrad
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Touching Tornadoes: Life with a Bipolar Mind

Touching Tornadoes is an unfiltered podcast where humor meets candid reflections on life. Hosted by Conrad, this show dives into his personal journey with bipolar disorder while embracing the everyday absurdities of daily life. The episodes blend lighthearted, often funny observations with deeper moments of introspection, balancing humor and mental health in a way that’s both relatable and refreshing. Whether it’s talking about the challenges of living with a mental health diagnosis or simply navigating the quirks of daily life, each episode aims to make you laugh, think, and feel less alone. Welcome to a space where no topic is off-limits, and sometimes, it’s just about finding the humor in the chaos.

Episodes

  1. FEB 3

    Living with Bipolar, Mania, and Finding Stability

    Hey everyone, welcome back to Touching Tornadoes! In this episode, I dive deep into what it’s like to live with bipolar 1 disorder—especially the process of getting diagnosed, the struggle for acceptance (both personal and from family), and the fear of another episode. I reflect on my past manic episodes, the crash that followed, and how I’ve tried to manage my mental health with exercise, meditation, and lifestyle changes. I also talk about the frustration of feeling invalidated by those around me and the importance of finding others who truly get it. 📚 Books I’ve found helpful: An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison Episodes by Kat Alexander & Maya Northen Augelli The Other Side of Me by Julie Fast 🎥 Recommended Movies & YouTube Series: Infinitely Polar Bear (Mark Ruffalo) This Is My Brave (YouTube series) If you’ve been through similar struggles, I’d love to hear from you. Drop a comment or email me at TouchingTornadoes@hotmail.com. Let’s keep this conversation going! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more episodes. #BipolarDisorder #MentalHealthAwareness #TouchingTornadoes #LivingWithBipolar #Recovery #Mania #Depression

    56 min

  2. JAN 23

    (Audio Only) Dancing with the Devil: My First Manic Episode

    In this deeply personal episode, I'm diving into my first manic episode - a life-changing journey that unfolded while running a taco shop with my cousin in 2023. Before being diagnosed with bipolar 1 in 2024, I experienced a surreal period of intense delusion and heightened energy. I'll share how I transformed from a landscape business owner to a food truck entrepreneur, and then spiraled into a manic state where I believed I was a Native American warrior on a spiritual mission.I'll take you ...

    1h 10m

  3. JAN 16

    Dead or Dreaming? Unpacking My First Bipolar Mania

    In this episode I share how I remember the first manic episode I had with bipolar disorder. I try to describe the events that were spiraling me into my first manic episode, from thinking I was dead, to having a cosmic dream. Let me know what you think. It was and is a very confusing time for me, and I am still processing it. Visit my website and blog.

    58 min
  4. (Audio Only) What is Bipolar Disorder? by someone who lives it.

    12/29/2024

    (Audio Only) What is Bipolar Disorder? by someone who lives it.

    In this episode of Touching Tornadoes, I dive into the three major types of bipolar disorder and how they’re defined in the DSM-5. I share my personal experience with a Bipolar 1 diagnosis, reflecting on how some of the symptoms have affected me. I also talk about the role of medication in my treatment and the steps I’m taking to manage my mental health. Despite the challenges, I’m hopeful for the future. Thanks for tuning into this short, insightful episode. Don’t forget to subscribe!Visit m...

    38 min

  5. 12/20/2024

    Facing Family After a Breakdown: My Bipolar Journey

    This episode of Touching Tornadoes is about showing up—whether it’s for family, life, or just yourself—after a tough year. I talk about facing family after my bipolar diagnosis, the stigma that still creeps in, and how I’m working to rebuild my life while staying true to who I am.There’s also some lighter stuff—like stinky gym clothes, losing my sense of smell, and figuring out how to laugh at the chaos. It’s a little messy, a little raw, and 100% real.Check out more at www.touchingtornadoes....

    41 min

  6. 12/09/2024

    My Bipolar Diagnosis

    In this episode of Touching Tornadoes, host Conrad opens up about his journey to a bipolar type 1 diagnosis with psychotic features. From the chaotic launch of a taco shop on Route 66 to the beginnings of a manic episode marked by sleepless nights, racing thoughts, and an intense sense of purpose, Conrad shares the raw and unfiltered events that shaped his life before and after his diagnosis. If you're looking for relatable mental health stories or just curious about how tornadoes, tacos, and...

    45 min
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Touching Tornadoes is an unfiltered podcast where humor meets candid reflections on life. Hosted by Conrad, this show dives into his personal journey with bipolar disorder while embracing the everyday absurdities of daily life. The episodes blend lighthearted, often funny observations with deeper moments of introspection, balancing humor and mental health in a way that’s both relatable and refreshing. Whether it’s talking about the challenges of living with a mental health diagnosis or simply navigating the quirks of daily life, each episode aims to make you laugh, think, and feel less alone. Welcome to a space where no topic is off-limits, and sometimes, it’s just about finding the humor in the chaos.

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