Join mental illness advocate, Shaley Hoogendoorn as she takes you through her journey with pregnancy and parenthood. Shaley is open and honest about what it felt like to be pregnant with undiagnosed bipolar disorder and diagnosed at 32 with a toddler and preschooler. If you want to hear a deep dive into what life looked like for a mama living with bipolar disorder raising two daughters- this is the episode for you. Shaley talks about everything from postpartum hypomania & anxiety to how her therapist suggested that she might just be a 'snowplow' parent to her now teenage daughters. There are stories of pregnant work tantrums, elaborate birthday parties, moms groups and how Shaley makes monthly "mom apology tours".
It hasn't been an easy road but Shaley has found ways to manage her bipolar disorder and be the best mom she can be to her daughters. It is Shaley's greatest hope that this episode with give hope and comfort to other parents living with mental illness. Please know that if you are getting treatment, under a doctors care and managing your bipolar well, you too can be a parent. Parents that are committed to talking care of their bipolar disorder are and can be WONDERFUL parents.
this is bipolar....
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Shaley Hoogendoorn is a content creator speaker, and mental health advocate who aims to dismantle the stigma around bipolar disorder. She has contributed to publications for Sanctuary Ministries, Psych Central and BP Hope magazine. She hosted a series interviewing women living with mental illnesses at SheLoves Magazine in a series named "Sisters in Mental Illness." She also facilitated a weekly gathering called “Wired” that educated and supported folks with mental illnesses. Shaley is currently the host of the ‘this is bipolar’ podcast, a place where those living with bipolar disorder can share their lived experience. Shaley’s greatest hope is help others struggling feel less alone. You can connect with Shaley on Instagram, FB & TikTok @this.is.bipolar
Shaley Hoogendoorn is a content creator speaker, and mental health advocate who aims to dismantle the stigma around bipolar disorder. She has contributed to publications for Sanctuary Ministries, Psych Central and BP Hope magazine. She hosted a series interviewing women living with mental illnesses at SheLoves Magazine in a series named "Sisters in Mental Illness." She also facilitated a weekly gathering called “Wired” that educated and supported folks with mental illnesses. Shaley is currently the host of the ‘this is bipolar’ podcast, a place where those living with bipolar disorder can share their lived experience. Shaley’s greatest hope is help others struggling feel less alone. You can connect with Shaley on Instagram, FB & TikTok @this.is.bipolar
7 янв 2024
