Katie Rickson shares her journey living with bipolar disorder, from diagnosis after giving birth to her daughter to finding meaning through advocacy and running her own business with built-in flexibility. 

She shares the neurological differences of bipolar, the impact of hormonal cycles on symptoms, and her journey from shame to self-acceptance through reframing her condition as neurodivergence rather than illness.

Listen in to learn about:

• What bipolar disorder actually is, including the differences between mania and depression
• How hormonal cycles affect bipolar symptoms
• The importance of self-compassion and accepting emotional fluctuations
• Sensory modulation as a practical management technique
• Reframing bipolar from "mental illness" to neurodivergence
• Advocating for workplace accommodations and flexible structures

Grab Katie's pocketbook  👉 30 Things I'd Like You to Know About Bipolar.

Find Katie here and at Business in the Bath or connect with her on LinkedIn. Katie offers educational talks about bipolar disorder for organisations, with special availability during Mental Health Awareness Week starting October 6th.

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