The mental health system in this country is broken, and some of us move through it with significantly more support than others. In this episode, I break down the seven privileges that shaped my bipolar recovery, from good insurance to finding the right meds on the first try to being believed. Naming privilege doesn't erase struggle. It shows us where the gaps are.

Managing social media with bipolar disorder carries a weight most people don't see. Emily opens up about the specific anxiety of posting a lot when your history includes a manic episode — and the real structural boundaries that have made sustainable content creation possible.