Six months into running my own business, I've learned that managing bipolar disorder as an entrepreneur is a different sport than managing it as an employee. The dopamine cycle of building something new can destabilize a bipolar brain fast. Here's the work hours, support team language, sleep hygiene, and pause-before-you-spend system I'm using to stay steady.

May 1st kicks off Mental Health Awareness Month, and on Bipolar Brought Balance, that means leaning all the way in. In this episode, Emily shares why she started telling her bipolar disorder story publicly seven years ago, the privileges that made it possible, and why stigma reduction is best done through storytelling. Whether you have a diagnosis, love someone who does, or just want to be a better neighbor and colleague, this one is for you.