Bipolar Is Not a One-Size-Fits-All ~ Guest, Gabe Howard

Let's Talk Wellness - with Host, Mara James

There is an interesting tendency to look at bipolar through a ‘one-size-fits-all' lens but do you know any two people who are exactly alike? This week, Mara welcomes Gabe Howard for a conversation about his experience and history with bipolar disorder, and his finding what works for his recovery process, as well as helping others find what works for them – because bipolar is not a one-size-fits-all at all.

Gabe Howard is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after speaker, but he wouldn’t be any of those things today if he hadn’t been committed to a psychiatric hospital and diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2003.

Gabe is the author of Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations as well as the host of the Inside Mental Health podcast. Previous guests have included Dr. Phil and Jeannette McCurdy.

He has appeared on all four major news networks, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. In November of 2022, Gabe had the distinct honor of speaking at Oxford University in England. He is the recipient of Mental Health America’s Norman Guitry Award and received a resolution from the Governor of Ohio naming him an “Everyday Hero.”

Gabe makes his home in Central Ohio with his wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer that he never wanted, but now can’t imagine life without.

Find more with Gabe at https://www.gabehoward.com/

Gabe on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gabehowardspeaker

Gabe’s Book ~ Mental Illness is an Asshole (signed – direct from author):

https://www.gabehoward.com/merchandise/mental-illness-asshole/

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"Let's Talk Wellness" was inspired by the desire to share the Extraordinary Lives Foundation’s mission with the world! ELF desires to improve children’s mental health and wellness and support families by providing educational tools, resources, and awareness events. ELF’s vision is to destigmatize mental health challenges and to increase awareness to normalize conversation and encourage families to reach out. This podcast is part of ELF’s invitation to change the ideas and conversations around mental health.

To learn more about ELF: https://www.elfempowers.org/