Black Bipolar Female
By Natasha Cobb
Black Bipolar Female Dec 17, 2023
BE STILL - 100TH EPISODE
Sometimes when people treat us poorly we can't understand why. We just have to reconcile the treatment with how we view ourselves. Natasha went through years of being treated very poorly and now that things have changed she mourns for her former self.
A Patient Is A Customer
It's important to understand that even though you maybe sick mentally or physically you always have options when it comes to your medical treatment. Find a doctor who you trust and respect. That is the fastest way to recover.
Eleven Questions - Enette
This is Eleven Questions. You do not have to have a mental illness in order to participate. You talk. We listen. We all learn. Enette is a queer black female living in NYC. She shares how she copes and thrives while managing her mental health issues.
Georgie - My Forever Pet
Natasha remembers her late cat, Georgie, and reminds herself of how loved and needed he made her feel which ultimately helped her maintain her mental health.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO GET UP AT 5AM TO GET THINGS DONE
Natasha reflects on how she used to feel inferior because she could not get up early.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) Grid
Natasha shares a coping skill she learned in CBT that helped her build the foundation needed to recover from her depression.
You Don't Have To Live Your Best Life To Be Happy
It's just not possible for one person to live up to all of the things social media says s/he should be. Figure out what makes you the happiest and work on maintaining that state of mind.
Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself
Who is Black Bipolar Female?
Don't Rush
Natasha reflects on how the fear of being late and that possibly leading to her losing her job or being kicked out of school made her accept poor treatment by people with authority over her.
25 Years
Natasha reflects over the past 25 years she's been living with bipolar disorder. She thinks heavily about the impact psych meds have had on her mental health in addition to all of the people who help her stay sane.
You Can Quit Too Soon
Natasha reflects on her time in the corporate world and whether or not it makes sense to move on if things are going well.
Slowdown While You're Ahead
Natasha reflects on the time when she was recently diagnosed and how much help she needed that she didn't ask for.
A Window Or A Door?
Natasha thinks about whether or not the opportunities she has are windows or doors.
Nothing Is Easy
Natasha comes up with a mantra to help her deal with unexpected obstacles in her everyday life.
Just Maintaining
What's the hardest part for you - The Beginning? The Middle? or The End?
My MOM - The Best Person I Know
Natasha reflects on how important her mom is when it comes to maintaining a positive healthy attitude and maintaining her mental health.
Cooking - A Coping Skill
Natasha reflects on how cooking was the perfect end to 2023.
New Year New Thoughts
Natasha decides to make an effort to think more positively in the coming year.
Christmas Is Love
Natasha reflects on what Christianity means to her as a Baptist Christian when being Baptist or Christian is looked down upon by a lot of people for some reasons she finds understandable.
A Good Cry
Natasha reflects on the loss of her older brother and the inescapable loss of her parents.
Why Did I Start The Podcast?
Natasha reflects on why she decided to start a podcast revealing the fact that she is living with bipolar disorder in the midst of a culture with a negative impression of those who have bipolar disorder.
Nurse Ratched
We only know people in a certain circumstance and at a certain time. A person's identity is so much more than what we think we know about them.
Get In The Mood & Make The Time
Natasha reflects on her time taking classes at Harvard and how meeting professors expectations impacts how she lives her life today.
Some Place You've Never Been
To get some place you've never been you have to do something you've never done.
In Alignment With God's Plan
Natasha reflects on how developing bipolar disorder changed her relationship and understanding of God and God's plan for her life.
Take The Stairs
Natasha realizes that taking the stairs is like a metaphor for her life.
Kara Stevens, CEO - Eleven Questions
This is eleven questions. You do not have to have a diagnosis to participate. You talk. We listen. We learn.
Today Yesterday Tomorrow
Natasha reflects on how mantras help to distract her brain when she is feeling down.
A Bit About Myself #5
Nuggets of truth about the creator of the podcast.
In The Groove
Natasha talks about how important it is that she gets back into a better post pandemic routine.
A Bit About Myself #4
Nuggets of truth about the creator of the podcast.
Eleven Questions - Tinuke
This is Eleven Questions. You do not have to have a mental illness to participate. You speak. We listen. We learn.
A Bit About Myself #3
Nuggets of truth about the creator of the podcast.
A Bit About Myself #2
Nuggets of truth about the creator of the podcast.
Eleven Questions - Ciara
This is Eleven Questions. You do not have to have a mental illness to
participate. You talk. We listen. We learn.
A Bit About Myself #1
Natasha Cobb begins to reveal more about herself and why she created the podcast.
Eleven Questions - Joshua
This is Eleven Questions. You do not have to have a mental illness in order to participate. You speak. We listen. We learn.
What does remission feel like?
Natasha struggles with what it means to be in remission.
If I Could Go Back
Natasha reflects on the importance of her psych meds in her recovery and if she would go back in time and not have bipolar disorder.
May - Mental Health Awareness Month
Natasha reflects on the idea of Mental Health Awareness month.
Unheard Of
What Natasha thinks about her life turning out better than other people expected it to.
Having My Dad Feels Like A Privilege
Natasha reflects on the importance of her dad in her life and her ability to maintain her mental health.
After I GET UP!
Natasha reflects on the importance of her mother's motivation and belief in her ability to make a full recovery.
Eleven Questions - Mariam
This is Eleven Questions. You talk. We listen. We learn.
Before You (Audio Play)
Audio version of Before You - Semi-Finalist in the Queens Short Play Festival.
Eleven Questions - La'Vonnie
This is eleven questions. You speak. We listen. We learn.
To A Great Psychiatrist: A Poem
Natasha reflects on the relationship she had with the psychiatrist who prescribed the medication regime that led to her living a productive life.
Just Once, God, Just Once
Natasha reflects on how her life has changed for the better over time.
Eleven Questions - Jacob
This is Eleven Questions. You do not have to have a diagnosis to participate. You speak. We listen. We learn.
Eleven Questions: Natasha
Eleven Questions - You do not have to have a diagnosis to participate. You speak. We listen. We learn.