23 episodes

A mid-20s Black woman dissecting the impact of her identities on her life in the pursuit of vulnerability and community.

Of Bipolar and Black Identity Of Bipolar and Black Identity

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 4 Ratings

A mid-20s Black woman dissecting the impact of her identities on her life in the pursuit of vulnerability and community.

    Combat baby

    Combat baby

    Janae talks about ghosting their own podcast, feeling stuck as a millennial, abortion bans, and racism in her comeback episode.

    • 13 min
    Jagged Little Pill

    Jagged Little Pill

    Janae talks about going to her psychiatrist and asking for more medication.

    • 8 min
    Everything in its Right Place

    Everything in its Right Place

    Janae talks being bi, making a friend, upping meds.

    • 11 min
    Paranoid

    Paranoid

    Janae is paranoid.

    • 12 min
    Back in Black

    Back in Black

    Janae updates everyone on her mental health. She also delves into some irritations she has as a black person and why she hasn’t spoken about blackness as much as she has wanted to. Happy Black History Month. 😊

    • 12 min
    Bonus episode: Crazy On You

    Bonus episode: Crazy On You

    CW: mania. Bonus episode: Janae shares a recording of herself at peak manic. Find the pods Instagram @ofbipolarandblackidentity. Let me know if music becomes a big part of your life when you’re manic? Also let me know if you realized that after episode 4 all of the episode titles are song references. Thanks for listening.

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

Sassyssss ugesghh ,

Thank you

I’m Black with bipolar. I frequently think about dying. I look forward to it. Ppl always have a plan for living but I tend to plan for dying. Anyway I feel seen in some ways. I feel lonely and misunderstood most of the time. Thanks

Chitown Panda ,

Thank you 💜💜💜

I appreciate you for being vulnerable and sharing your experiences. Your podcast has helped me feel less alone as a BW who has been recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Love and light.

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