The Mood Swing Chronicles

The Mood Swing Chronicles
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Real talk. Real healing. Real moods. Black women breaking stigma + finding joy through bipolar disorder/mental health

Episodes

  1. MAR 11

    Thriving Out Loud

    This episode is all about celebration and affirmation. We’re reflecting on what thriving really looks like — and it’s not just highlight reels and big wins. It’s the joy you had to fight for. It’s boundaries you finally stopped apologizing for. It’s going to therapy. Taking your meds. Choosing community. Choosing yourself. In this conversation, we talk about:     •    Redefining success on your own terms     •    The power of boundaries     •    Normalizing therapy and medication     •    Celebrating small wins that changed everything     •    What it means to truly thrive — out loud Thriving isn’t perfect. It’s intentional. It’s healing. It’s evolving. If you’re in your growth season, your soft season, or your “I survived what tried to break me” season — this one’s for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. And tell us in the comments: what does thriving look like for you right now? 💛 Thank you all so much for tuning into Season 1! We hope you enjoyed and we'll see you soon for season 2! In the meantime, shop our merch at THEMOODSWINGCHRONICLES.COM

    35 min

  2. MAR 4

    Sisterhood Saves

    This week, we’re talking about something real: friendship as medicine. There’s something powerful about having another Black woman who just gets it — no over-explaining, no shrinking, no pretending. In this episode, we open up about how our friendship has carried us through breakdowns and breakthroughs, grief and growth, silence and celebration. We’re sharing what it looks like to:     •    Hold each other accountable with love     •    Show up in the messy moments     •    Heal out loud together     •    Be safe spaces for one another Because sometimes therapy helps… but sisterhood saves. If you’ve ever had that one friend who helped you survive a season you thought would break you — this one is for you. Like, comment, and subscribe.

    48 min

  3. FEB 15

    Women Unfolded: The Story of Mental Health & Motherhood

    Motherhood is beautiful — and heavy. In this episode, we explore the emotional realities of parenting while navigating depression, bipolar disorder, and/or anxiety, and what it looks like to rebuild yourself while still showing up for your children. We sat down with TikTok creators Kasidie (@keepingupwithkaside) and Alyshia (@MAMA.A) for an honest conversation about therapy, medication, guilt, boundaries, and redefining what being a “good mom” really means. If you’re healing while mothering, this episode is for you. You’re not alone — you’re unfolding.

    1h 15m

  4. FEB 5

    Work, Hustle & the Bipolar Grind

    Mental health doesn’t clock out when we do. In this episode, we talk about navigating burnout, workplace stigma, and the pressure to always be “on” while living with bipolar disorder. From masking to exhaustion, we unpack the realities of surviving corporate culture while cycling.

    47 min

  5. FEB 3

    The Strong Black Woman

    Being strong kept us alive—but it also kept us hurting. This episode dives into emotional labor, unspoken pain, and the permission to be soft without guilt. We talk about letting go of the cape and embracing vulnerability as a form of healing.

    59 min

  6. JAN 21

    Black, Bipolar & Misunderstood

    Being Black and bipolar comes with layers the world often ignores. In this episode, we unpack the misconceptions, the silence, and the power of owning our truth anyway.

    29 min

  7. JAN 15

    Love on a Mood Swing

    Dating while managing bipolar disorder can make emotions feel unpredictable. In this episode, we share honest experiences about relationships, emotional highs and lows, and the boundaries we’re learning to set. A real and relatable conversation about navigating love with patience, understanding, and grace.

    55 min

  8. JAN 1

    Family Ties

    Family will love you, trigger you, and humble you, sometimes all in the same day. In this episode, we get real about family dynamics, generational patterns, emotional triggers, and the boundaries we’re still learning to set to protect our peace.

    47 min

  9. 12/03/2025

    My Meds, My Business

    Welcome back to The Mood Swing Chronicles, where we spill the tea on mental health, mood swings, and the meds that keep us somewhat sane. In this episode, we’re talking all things “mind your business” energy — because our meds? Yeah… they’re not up for community discussion. From dodging nosy questions to navigating wild mood moments (including a dramatic showdown with a chicken patty that refused to cook fast enough), we’re laughing through the chaos and owning our routines unapologetically. It’s real, it’s relatable, and it’s a whole lot of “don’t worry about what’s in my pill bottle.” Tune in and giggle with us — because healing doesn’t have to be heavy.

    30 min

  10. 11/26/2025

    The Diagnosis: When the Label Found Us

    In our very first episode, we’re spilling the tea, the truth, and a little bit of our business. We talk about the day the diagnosis popped up like, “Hey girl, it’s me,” and how we were both confused, dramatic, and trying not to spiral. It’s giving friendship, honesty, a few laughs, and the real story behind how this whole journey started. Buckle up — we didn’t hold back.

    40 min
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About

Real talk. Real healing. Real moods. Black women breaking stigma + finding joy through bipolar disorder/mental health

Information

  • Creator
    The Mood Swing Chronicles
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Mood Swing Chronicles
  • Show Website
    The Mood Swing Chronicles