Trigger warning: This episode includes mentions of suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode I speak to a good friend, Casto, about his mental health journey with Bipolar II Disorder. He shares about his experience with the diagnosis process, symptoms, management, and coping methods. Our hope is that this episode can help spread awareness about and shed stigma around the disorder. Shownotes Instagram - @casto.unson Email - [email protected] If you or anyone you know is experiencing mental health distress and is in urgent need of help, below are a few helpline resources. USA: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Philippines: DOH-NCMH Hotline: 0917-899-8727 or 02-7989-8727 Natasha Goulbourn Foundation Hopeline: 0917-558-4673, 0918-873-4673 and 02-8804-4673 In Touch Crisis Line: 0917-800-1123, 0922-893-8944 and 02-8893-7603

In this episode I speak with Kristine Crouch, a holistic wellness and transformational coach. I speak with her about a variety of topics including gut health, cultivating a healthy mindset, and intuitive eating and movement. Join us as we dive into the many facets of wellness, and as we try to connect the dots between physical, mental, and emotional health. Shownotes Where to find Kristine - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristine.crouch Instagram: @kristine.crouch Kristine's book: My Holistic Detox Journey

In this episode I speak to an incredible young lady and former student of mine named Macy. Among many other things, she is a mental health advocate in her last year of college. We speak about how her college experience has been with the pandemic, what led her to her interest in mental health, and her work with her organizations, Talang Dalisay and My State of Mind. Relevant Links Talang Dalisay: www.talangdalisay.org Instagram - @talangdalisay My State of Mind: www.MyStateOfMindwellness.org Instagram - @mystateofmindorg Macy Lee: Instagram - @macylovescows To send in a voice message I may respond to on future episodes, visit https://anchor.fm/keepingwell Follow us to stay updated on Facebook or Instagram: @keepingwellpodcast

An introduction to the podcast, to myself, and why I think it’s high time to birth the podcast.