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Live Well Bipolar Podcast
by Paris Scobie
April 2024. "Episode 200: A Clinical Psychologist’s Takeaways Living with Bipolar."​ I share my journey from first experiencing hypomania as an undergraduate at UCLA to eventually pursuing my doctorate degree in clinical psychology. I also discuss the challenges I faced as a young adult learning about mental health and stigma in the Asian American community. The episode highlights the importance of acknowledging bipolar disorder as part of one's life but not letting it define one's entirety, advocating for a holistic approach to wellness and embracing one's authentic self.
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People of Color in Psychology Podcast by Dr. Jack Tsan
​May 2024. "AAPI Heritage Series: Owning Multicultural Identities and Finding Community with AAPA." I share my lived experiences with bipolar disorder and how I engage in mental health advocacy efforts. I also reflect on my identities as an Asian American psychologist and leadership development journey, much of which I attribute to finding a community in the Asian American Psychological Association and my role as Co-Chair of the Education and Training Council. Learn more about the work of Jack Tsan, PhD and The Multicultural Counseling Institute.
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Grad School Femtoring Podcast by Dra. Yvette Martinez-Vu
July 2023. "Episode 199: Navigating Bipolar Disorder in Higher Education." I discuss my personal challenges of having bipolar disorder while in graduate school, how to better support students with mental health challenges in higher education, raising awareness about stigma of mental health in the AANHPI community, what to consider for self-disclosure as a clinical psychology doctoral student in training, and advice for newly diagnosed individuals in addition to resources. Watch the video recording here.
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I'm Living Proof Series by Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Podcast & Blog
June 2021. “I’m Living Proof: A Letter to My Younger Self - Bipolar Does Not Define Me.” After sharing what I would have wanted my younger self to hear all those years ago, I describe more of my first experience with hypomania and the negative impact it had on my relationships at the time. I also discuss the challenges I faced in establishing mental health treatment as a young adult. I also wrote this letter as a reminder for other young adults that you can learn to live well with bipolar and not have to be defined by it.
