In this episode of Rise Above, Andy sits down with Emily, a former Rogers patient and mental health advocate. Emily shares her lived experience with bipolar disorder, offering an honest look at what mania actually felt like for her. Together, Andy and Emily explore how early signs of mania can be easily missed, why it can feel productive before becoming dangerous, and how understanding these patterns has shaped her recovery. Whether you’re living with bipolar disorder, supporting someone who is, or simply wanting to learn more about mania from a real lived perspective, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope.
To learn about Emily’s post-treatment journey, listen to part two of this podcast.
