My beautiful bipolar life

When your world shatters, sometimes the only way forward is through the broken pieces. Four years after losing my father to cancer, I found myself facing the darkest moment of my life. Today, I'm recording from Harmony, California, a fitting metaphor for the peace I've finally discovered within myself.

My Beautiful Bipolar Life isn't just a podcast title; it's the reality I've come to embrace. Duri...

When the wisdom of Judge Lynn Toler meets the intimacy of a podcast, you're bound to unearth some life-changing insights. This very special episode takes you through a labyrinth of emotional intelligence, exploring the powerful blend of humor, perspective, and compassion derived from Judge Toler's experiences with a bipolar father and a deeply perceptive mother. Our conversation uncovers the transformative influence of em...

As I held my father's hand during his final serene moments, a world of healing and self-discovery awaited me, a journey I never anticipated but have bravely embarked upon. My story today is not just about loss but the remarkable resilience that blooms in its wake. In this deeply personal episode, I pull back the curtain on the profound impact of my father's passing.  I reveal the raw emotions of saying goodbye, the streng...

The rollercoaster of life's harshest trials has a way of unveiling the profound strength and gratitude within us all. Join me, Kelly Bauer, as I take you on a deeply personal journey marked by my father's battle with cancer, the cherished moments filming the Puppy Bowl, and the unforeseen tragedy of my son's accident. Our latest episode is a testament to the resilience of family bonds and the unexpected places where ...

Embark with me, Kelly Bauer, on a deeply emotional expedition across the American landscape, one that weaves through the formidable Grand Canyon to the soulful rhythm of New Orleans, all while unraveling the intricate threads of a relationship between a father and daughter. With each mile, we peel back the layers of my father's silent struggle with cancer, his battle with PTSD, and the scars of mental illness, revealing not ju...

Embark on an emotional odyssey with me, Kelly Bauer, as I navigate the poignant story of my life, marked by the pivotal events of April 18th, 2020, that forever altered my essence. As we unravel the threads of seeking my father's elusive approval, we find the echoes of his own struggles reflected in the depth of his eyes—mirrors to a love he could not grant himself. My tale is not merely one of personal transformation but an e...

The phone call that shook my world on April 10, 2020, wasn't just any call – it was the one that told me my father had collapsed with a brain tumor, thrusted into a battle with terminal cancer. This episode isn't just a recount of the harrowing days following that call; it's a raw, intimate glimpse into a painful junction of my life where mortality, strained family ties, and my own mental health challenges with bipol...