Black and Bipolar

In this compelling episode of "Is this Business for you Sis?" your host, Antoinette, dives deep into the often-overlooked intersection of mental health and starting a business. Antoinette welcomes a special guest, Bae, who shares their personal journey and insights on the profound impact of mental illness on entrepreneurship.

The episode begins by exploring the initial excitement and enthusiasm that come with starting a business. Antoinette highlights the drive and ambition entrepreneurs like Bae possess, making them willing to overcome any obstacle in their path.

However, the conversation takes a poignant turn as they delve into the mental health challenges that can emerge during the entrepreneurial journey. Antoinette and Bae discuss the overwhelming stress, self-doubt, and burnout that often accompany the pursuit of one's dreams.

Bae opens up about their own experiences with mental illness while trying to establish their business. They bravely share the emotional toll it took and how they found the courage to seek help and support.

Throughout the episode, Antoinette and Bae provide practical advice and coping strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs facing similar challenges. They emphasize the importance of self-care, seeking professional help when needed, and maintaining a support network.

The conversation wraps up with a message of hope and resilience. Antoinette and Bae remind listeners that mental health should never be sacrificed for business success. Instead, they encourage entrepreneurs to prioritize their well-being, recognizing that a healthy mind is essential for sustainable entrepreneurship.

"Is this Business for you Sis?" delivers a powerful and empathetic exploration of the struggles and triumphs that entrepreneurs face when navigating the delicate balance between starting a business and preserving their mental health. Tune in to gain valuable insights and inspiration for your own entrepreneurial journey.

Follow Bae:

Instagram: @backinthekicthenwithbae & @bettercontentwith_bae

Email: baedriknowsbest@gmail.com

Tiktok: @backinthekicthenwithbae

Hey, you guys have you ever thought about when you dealing with your teenager and questioned how do I help in this? Is this teenage angst or is this something deeper. In this episode I am joined by Niki Castle who helps navigate this by talking about her experience in Part 1. She works with children in her area and helps coach them through this tough time.

Building routine like sports is a great go to but is there more?

Visit Niki through her links:

Website: healingmindsmentalhealthcoaching.com

Email: ncastle@healingmindsmentalhealthcoaching.com

IG: healingmindscoaching

Facebook: niki.healingmindmentalhealthcoaching.com

Linkedin: niki-castle-hm2022

Hello Friends and Family!

I wanted to start by saying this episode is actually old just during the time I recorded it I forgot to upload it. In my mind, this episode has been playing and everyone has enjoyed it however that is not the case!

I want to apologize to my guests and viewers for not being more on top of it.

This episode highlights how we shift our thinking and how we navigate the world. Being Bipolar is always something hard to manage, being Black and a woman is also hard to manage in itself while you try to navigate the world that does not love you back correctly.

I encourage all my listeners to think about what has been a pain point in their lives. Are you managing or are just slowly crumbling? Are you asking for help or are you just trying to push through?

Hello everyone thank you for joining the second season of Black and Bipolar Podcast. To start the season off this is not a new year new you episode. I am very vulnerable in this episode. TW I do talk about the ideation of self-harm. I do not know how everyone else feels but sometimes I feel like I have a hard time trying to rest. This is not to say it is impossible but sometimes it is hard to rest. You have pressures at work or at home and you think you are doing the right thing but you can never really be sure. So join me as I talk about how I struggled with understanding how to rest for myself. 

As always if you would like to donate you can do so through these below:

Venmo: Toni-Wooden

Paypal: antoinettewooden

Cashapp: $Antoinettewooden  

Hey guys, 

I really want this episode to give off how I was feeling. The importance of setting boundaries. I am not feeling the best that it may seem like a one-take but I did this episode several times haha. Just because I am mentally ill does not mean I cannot set boundaries or cross boundaries. Unlearning that we do not need to respect boundaries because they are family, friends, co-workers is an old habit and should be stopped. 

PLease do not forget to like, subscribe and share. 

We also now have a website at www.blackandbipolarpodcast.com 

Make sure to follow me @blackandbipolarpodcast on Instagram 

As a black person, I am so annoyed every time I have to explain that I am black to a non-black person. If I say I have had a racist experience or that I have to prove that I went through it. That I a black woman with mental illness has to prove that I have it. It grows tiring. I am tired of always explaining to non-black people that I am black and I go through this experience. 

If this episode resonates with you please share this episode on your social media and tag us @blackandbipolarpodcast on Instagram so we can shout you out! We love everything you guys have shared so far so thank you so much! 

This episode focuses on how we as Black femmes/women are treated as we cannot express any type of emotion just to be strong and happy. We don't lean into our emotions when we are sad we are sad. When we are mad we can be mad. Here I want Saskia to explain what that looks like. She also gets a chance to talk about what she does to help black femmes gain this understanding. 

Trigger Warning **Suicide is discussed**

Instragram:  @Theangryblacklifecoach

Twitter: @ANGRYblkLIFEco

Join myself and Melissa in talking about the exhausting trails we all have to face when going through the holidays. We talk about how it was for us growing up and how 2020 has given us some new insight. We have come so far in our journey with the holidays. We talk about our triggers and what has kept us going. Our unhealthy traits we give off to our family. 

As always Black and Bipolar Podcast accepts donations for new equipment to keep going also for ongoing therapy Toni gets. 

Donations: 

Venmo: Toni-Wooden

Paypal: Antoinettewooden

This episode was a tough on! Did you know quitting your job while having a mental disorder can cause panic attacks??? I did and I still did it. Was it selfish? Maybe. Do I regret it? Come and find out how I am dealing with leaving my job and my Bipolar type 2 with psychosis.

Make sure to follow me for all my updates on Instagram @blackandbipolarpodcast

Resources: https://www.nami.org/Home

This podcast is 100% donation-based if you have please share! 

Venmo: Toni-Wooden

PayPal: Antoinettewooden

This episode me and partner open up about our personal relationship and how the up and downs you can still navigate a relationship with a mental illness.  It is not easy being open about being mentally ill but if you do find a partner or friend that can make it safe for you it makes it easier for you to do so. My partner Melissa Nieves Rivera opens up about our tests and trials. 

Follow us on instagram: @Blackandbipolarpodcast  @nievesrivera_m

Resources: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml