Why does everything feel heavier after dark?
In this raw and deeply relatable episode, Jamie unpacks the emotional and physiological chaos that often hits at night for those living with bipolar disorder—especially bipolar II. She shares what her own nighttime spirals look like, how hypomania sneaks in when the world goes quiet, and the guilt that follows when sleep doesn’t come.
But this isn’t just about struggle—it’s also about strategy.
Jamie shares the coping tools that help her calm her mind, soothe her body, and survive the long nights. Plus, she offers a nighttime affirmation meditation to help you end your day with grace and gentleness.
This episode is a soft landing place for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed after dark.
You’re not broken. You’re not alone. And you can find peace, even in the chaos.
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CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.