Manic Highs & Vegas Nights: My Bipolar Journey Through Addiction | Episode 59

At 26 years old, David Funes experienced his first full-blown manic episode—and his entire life imploded. In this episode, Louis and Aaron uncover the ride that follows and it's a wild, unfiltered ride through mental illness, addiction, and survival. From studying at Bible College to committing a federal crime… from psychiatric wards to crashing with his drug dealer… from owning a nightclub to ending up homeless—this story sounds made-up, but it's all real.In this brutally honest and deeply human conversation, David opens up about his journey through bipolar disorder, the chaos it unleashed, and how he slowly clawed his way back to stability, purpose, and self-love. Told with dark humor, raw emotion, and unapologetic truth, this episode pulls no punches.It's a rollercoaster of destruction, but also one of resilience, redemption, and the power of owning your story. Whether you're struggling with your mental health or just want to understand what it's really like inside the storm, this episode will leave you shaken, inspired, and reminded that healing is always possible—even when the odds say otherwise🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful stories on addiction, recovery, and resilience.Get a Grip Podcast Social Media: Find our TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio links, a more on our Link Tree below!Get a Grip Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/officialgetagrippodcastDavid's Socials:www.instagram.com/@bipolarguylovinglifewww.tiktok.com/@bipolarguylovinglifeDavid's first published book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9266TS8