In this deeply moving episode of The Midlife Makeover Show, host Wendy Valentine welcomes Marcia Naomi Berger, a licensed clinical social worker and author of the powerful new book, The Bipolar Therapist: A Journey from Madness to Love and Meaning. Marcia opens up about her personal journey with bipolar disorder, the challenges she faced in both her personal and professional life, and how she found strength and meaning through her experiences.

Marcia shares vivid accounts of her manic episodes, the stigma surrounding mental illness, and the importance of treating Mental Health with the same compassion and respect as physical health. She recounts her initial diagnosis, the impact it had on her career and Relationships, and her eventual path to recovery.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the complexities of bipolar disorder, the power of resilience, and the importance of support systems. Marcia’s story is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to overcome adversity and find purpose.

Whether you’re dealing with mental health challenges yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode provides hope, understanding, and practical advice for navigating the journey.

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Wendy is a dynamic speaker, certified professional life coach, author of Women Waking Up and host of The Midlife Makeover Show, ranked in the top 1% globally and #1 in midlife on iTunes and Spotify.

In Wendy's powerful and exclusive group coaching program, she teaches her 7 Steps to F.R.E.E.D.O.M. method, the same tools and techniques that took her from being broke, miserable, and crying on the bathroom floor to becoming debt-free, happy, and laughing in her brand-new motorhome.

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