{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67221a55ac49221b20c53d89/67fe407c5f72beb5f79d8462?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bipolar and Me - Stacey's Story","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67221a55ac49221b20c53d89/1744715720252-7ff6af5a-73c0-4ec0-aaaa-c261ee203e21.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, Ellie is joined by nurse and mental health advocate Stacey - where she shares her lived experience with bipolar disorder.</p><p>From navigating her nursing education while facing overwhelming mental health challenges, to working in the NHS with a diagnosis that’s often misunderstood — Stacey opens up about the stigma she’s faced, the judgement she’s overcome, and the strength she’s discovered along the way.</p><p>In this episode, Stacey speaks honestly about the highs, the lows, and the in-betweens — shedding light on what it’s really like to live, work, and thrive with bipolar. Whether you’re walking a similar path, love someone who is, or simply want to understand more — this is a safe space for truth, growth, and finding hope in the mess.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Real talk. No filter. Just Stacey — and her story.</p><p><br></p><p>Links to local businesses Stacey has shared in this episode:</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/rebelmanifestoaerial</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.revivecoventry.co.uk</p><p><br></p><p>https://onewellnesscv.co.uk</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ellie Forsyth"}