CW/TW: suicide, substance use
In today's episode, I speak to Chryssie Whitehead, an actress, singer, educator, passionate mentor, and dancer on Broadway, film, and television. Chryssie talks about her recent coming to terms with her diagnosis of Bipolar II Disorder and the process of deciding to write a show about it! About her show, In My Own Little Corner, Chryssie says: "I wrote a show about my journey with bipolar disorder. I wrote a show about my mother's death & her journey with mental illness. I wrote a show about deep love, forgiveness, and letting go of shame."
In this episode, Chryssie and I talk about:
- Chryssie's journey with her own mental health and what happened when finally given a diagnosis that made sense to her
- Her mom's mental health journey and the secrets kept
- How to learn to fight for a solution
- Discussion around labels and diagnoses
- Tools for finding clarity in one's life with any mental illness
… and so much more!
Connect with Chryssie:
Website: www.chryssiewhitehead.com
Facebook: Chryssie Whitehead
Ellen Forney's Graphic novel: Marbles
Links
Instagram: @yepigototherapy
Website: Sun Counseling and Wellness
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