Season 242 Episode 8265
S1 E78 - Changing Lives Through Understanding: Sara Schley on Living with Bipolar Disorder
"Filmmaker Sara Schley Shares Her Journey and the Mission Behind Her Film 'Brainstorm,' Aiming to Transform Perceptions of Bipolar Disorder http://s4g.biz/07may24 1. Introduction of Sara Schley: The show features Sara Schley, an author and filmmaker with a focus on helping others understand bipolar disorder, aiming to correct misconceptions. 2. Sara's Upcoming Film: Sara discusses her documentary Brainstorm the Film, inspired by her life story with bipolar disorder. The film highlights the journeys and challenges toward diagnosis and acknowledgment of the condition. 3. Distinguished Guests in ""Brainstorm"": General Gregg Martin and Devika Bhushan, notable figures sharing their experiences with bipolar disorder, are mentioned as significant contributors to the film's narrative. 4. Challenges Before Diagnosis: Sara shares personal hardships faced before proper diagnosis, describing her struggles with cognitive function, depression, and the overwhelming sense of fear. 5. The Road to Proper Diagnosis: After years of misdiagnosis, Sara emphasizes the life-changing impact of receiving the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment for bipolar disorder, transforming her quality of life. 6. Entrepreneurs and Bipolar Disorder: An interesting link is explored between entrepreneurship and a higher occurrence of bipolar disorder, suggesting a correlation between the condition's characteristics and entrepreneurial traits. 7. Sara's Superpowers: Sara identifies her personal superpowers as emotional fearlessness, discipline, compassion, and gratitude, attributing them to her experiences living with and managing bipolar disorder. 8. The Importance of Compassion: Sara delves into how her bipolar disorder has fostered profound compassion, assisting her in being a neutral and supportive figure in conflict situations and emphasizing non-judgmental attitudes. 9. Accessing Sara's Work and Support: Information on how to find Sara's book ""Brainstorm,"" engage with the upcoming film, and join the community for support and updates is provided, alongside an announcement of a forthcoming podcast. 10. Closing Remarks and Encouragement: The host thanks Sara for her contribution and emphasizes the significance of her work in changing perceptions around bipolar disorder, wishing her continued success in her endeavors. http://superpowers4good.com "
