The Bipolar Battle

John Poehler

Voted one of Feedspot’s Top 10 Bipolar Disorder Podcasts on the web. The Bipolar Battle is here to empower those living with bipolar disorder to live the life they deserve. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder type 1, John Poehler discusses anything and everything related to bipolar disorder. This is his online diary. Whether you are newly diagnosed, a seasoned veteran, a loved one, or merely curious about bipolar disorder, this podcast is for you. John is an award-winning blogger, award-winning mental health advocate, and published author of the book This War Within My Mind. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/john-poehler/support

  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Retire Secure for Parents of a Child with a Disability (like bipolar disorder) - A Discussion with James Lange, CPA/Attorney

    James Lange is a CPA/Attorney and the author of ten best-selling financial books that help IRA and retirement plan owners get the most of what they’ve got. The Wall Street Journal has endorsed Jim’s tax and estate planning strategies 36 times.


    Jim’s daughter, Erica, has a disability. Jim’s expertise with Roth IRA conversions and the impact of the SECURE Act on IRAs, disability planning, and legacy planning was critical in developing a long-term plan to secure his daughter’s financial future and improve his family’s quality of life.


    He was quick to realize that his solution, with modifications tuned to each family’s circumstances, could benefit all parents of a child with a disability. Using his family’s journey as the base, Jim authored a new book, Retire Secure for Parents of a Child with a Disability, with two experts in the disability field. Jim and his co-authors believe the book is the best comprehensive financial resource for parents of a child with a disability.

    Jim would like to offer my listeners two invaluable resources without cost.


    The first is a copy of the book, Retire Secure for Parents of a Child with a Disability. The co-authors and Jim genuinely believe it is the best financial resource available for parents at any price, let alone free. It has received glowing reviews on Amazon and represents thousands of hours of work from the top experts in their respective areas of planning for parents of a child with a disability.


    You can get your free digital book at https://DisabledChildPlanning.com/Podcast


    Jim is also hosting a 3-day virtual summit titled Financial and Life Planning Summit…for Parents of a Child with a Disability from June 18 to June 20. Tatyana McFadden, one of the top paralympic athletes in the world will be our celebrity speaker. The three co-authors and a host of other experts will be offering educational talks over the three-day period.


    Participants can choose which of the sessions they would like to attend. Many will also be followed with Q&A sessions. And best of all, everyone can enjoy the talks from the comfort of their own living room.

    To receive updates on our June 18th – 20th Financial and Life Planning Summit and a free copy of the book, go to https://DisabledChildPlanning.com/Podcast

    25 April 2024, 11:42 pm
  • 42 minutes 58 seconds
    Author Oliver Seligman Discusses Meditation and other Mental Health topics with Award-winning Mental Health Advocate and Author John Poehler of The Bipolar Battle, Inc.
    Oliver Seligman is a published author and prominent mental health advocate. Both he and John Poehler, founder of The Bipolar Battle, touch on the topics of meditation, bipolar disorder, and other mental health topics. To find out more about The Ishayas' Ascension as taught by The Bright Path: www.thebrightpath.com To find out more about Oliver's book, Befriending Bipolar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f5tNi88-ow To buy Befriending Bipolar: https://amzn.to/3FXTP7A Oliver's website is www.oliverseligman.com Oliver's Youtube channel is https://www.youtube.com/c/BefriendingBipolar
    1 October 2023, 4:32 am
  • 6 minutes 20 seconds
    Finding Your Inner Warrior
    John speaks about seeing himself as a warrior and how it has helped him.
    6 October 2022, 12:58 am
  • 47 minutes 50 seconds
    Authors John Poehler and Oliver Seligman discuss how to live a fulfilling life in spite of the challenges that Bipolar Disorder brings
    John Poehler and Oliver Seligman Discuss How to Live a Fulfilling Life When You Have Bipolar Disorder. Oliver has written a book called Befriending Bipolar: a patient's perspective. This book gives a unique and engaging perspective on living with a mental illness; describing the euphoric highs, hellish depths and brutally confusing psychoses, as well as sharing what has worked for him and what hasn't. Befriending Bipolar is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/35kYQKW  Oliver's website: www.befriendingbipolar.co.uk Oliver's YouTube: https://youtu.be/-f5tNi88-ow John has written a book called This War Within My Mind. It is a game plan that will change the way you view bipolar disorder. It starts with simply changing the way you see yourself. You are a warrior. A bipolar warrior. It is within you to take back control of your life and your illness. As a warrior, it is imperative that you train both your mind and body. If you want to manage your bipolar disorder, you need to fight it on a daily basis with the right tools and support. John Poehler is an expert in managing his own personal bipolar disorder. He hopes his ideas, suggestions, and thoughts will offer you guidance and support. This War Within My Mind is available on Amazon by CLICKING HERE.
    1 October 2022, 1:00 am
  • 31 minutes 40 seconds
    Interview With Fellow Author And Bipolar Warrior Oliver Seligman

    Diagnosed with bipolar type one at seventeen, Oliver Seligman has battled with euphoric manias, suicidal depressions and bewildering psychoses, as well as the side effects of psychiatric medication. Having spent time in mental hospitals in Norway, Australia and the U.K, he has experienced a range of approaches to bipolar and has tried many forms of alternative treatment and a variety of medications. At one point, after four years of continuous depressions, psychoses and manias, it looked as if all was lost. However, by giving up the fight and learning to accept his illness, Oliver managed to turn his life and his relationship with bipolar around.

    Oliver has written a book called Befriending Bipolar: a patient's perspective. This book gives a unique and engaging perspective on living with a mental illness; describing the euphoric highs, hellish depths and brutally confusing psychoses, as well as sharing what has worked for him and what hasn't. Befriending Bipolar is available on Amazon at: https://amzn.to/35kYQKW 

    For the last six years he has been well and able to enjoy a stable and fulfilling life. He now spends his time writing, giving inspirational talks on mental health and teaching people to find peace through meditation. 

    Oliver's website: www.befriendingbipolar.co.uk 

    YouTube: https://youtu.be/-f5tNi88-ow 

    Instagram: @befriending_bipolar

    25 January 2022, 2:17 am
  • 32 minutes 40 seconds
    Tristan Miller from the "Positive and Negative Podcast" Joins John Poehler from "The Bipolar Battle, Inc."

    Tristan Miller is an actor, comedian, and podcast host. Tristan is the creator of Manic Impressive, an hour of stand-up comedy.   

    Ways to get in touch with Tristan: 

    Website: www.tristanjmiller.com 

    Twitter: @tristanjmiller1 

    Instagram: @tristanjmiller 

    TikTok: @tristanjmiller 

    David Lynch Foundation  davidlynchfoundation.org

    22 October 2021, 4:50 pm
  • 8 minutes 40 seconds
    Simple Tips To Get Through A Depressive Episode

    John is a big believer in taking action to prevent a mood episode. However, what do you do when you are in a depressive episode? John discusses some suggestions to help you get through.

    1 October 2021, 4:07 pm
  • 53 minutes 25 seconds
    You Can Heal From Trauma Now: Sharon LaFlamme Joins John To Discuss Trauma And Mental Health

    Meet Sharon Laflamme.  Facilitator/founder of Creating Serenity, LLC.  

    Sharon has taken her life's passions of human behavior, health, nutrition, yoga, meditation and incorporated them into creating an internal space for healing. Healing herself and others has been a lifelong passion. Her journey through childhood trauma created a need to heal, and as an empath, that meant everyone she was in contact with. She became a certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner where she helps transform pain into peace, where trauma symptoms resolve, and clients feel integrated and whole. Vitality is restored, clients finally feel at home in their body. 

    Sharon works with people with childhood trauma, resolving the many health issues that present, due to the nervous system's dysregulation.  She is a seeker of knowledge & evolution, a certified Kripalu yoga teacher, with a Associates Degree in Chemical Dependency, Ayurvedic/Functional medicine advocate, a summit presenter, podcast guest speaker and she is on the board of LoveMakers Foundation.

    You can view Sharon's YouTube channel by clicking HERE.

    11 June 2021, 12:51 am
  • 59 minutes 28 seconds
    A Candid Chat with Willa Goodfellow, Best-selling Author of Prozac Monologues: A Voice from the Edge, and Mental Health Advocate

    John Poehler chats with Willa Goodfellow, who is the author of Prozac Monologues: A Voice from the Edge.

    Ways you can connect with Willa:

    Twitter @WillaGoodfellow

    Instagram @WIllaGoodfellow

    Website https://willagoodfellow.com/

    Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/WillaGoodfellowAuthor/

    29 March 2021, 1:31 am
  • 40 minutes 32 seconds
    Chris Wyllie "The Gamechanger" Joins John Poehler from "The Bipolar Battle, Inc."
    Chris Wyllie is known as "The Game Changer", chats with John Poehler about his new Persuasion Masterclass and his philosophy about coaching his clients.
    23 February 2021, 10:53 pm
  • 12 minutes 48 seconds
    Adaptability Is A Key Ingredient To Manage Bipolar Disorder
    John discusses adaptability and how it has helped him to manage his own bipolar disorder.
    7 January 2021, 10:10 pm
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