164. 3 Ways to Live Well Despite a Mental Health Diagnosis, Part 1

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Author and Pastor, Brad Hoef, writes, "Too often mental health 'recovery' focuses on learning to cope and survive with your mental illness; which leads to helplessness, hopelessness, and a sense of permanent loss. Persistent mental health challenges destroy one's self-confidence and rob you of the joy of living." In Part 1, Janell and Brad open an important conversation about how to recognize, identify, and help someone struggling with mental illness. He shares some of his own signs and signals that got misinterpreted and even heralded as "endless energy." Pastor Brad is open about his own Bipolar Disorder diagnosis and shares his story with grace and candor.

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