Mike Lardi

For anyone who Creates for a living, or has aspired to this, it is hard to put into words how deceptively “simple” a finished masterpiece looks in final form.

🎨 What could pass you by as just another book in my library is in reality a TWO DECADE journey of very hard-won wisdom and teaching for my mentor in doing life with a brain biology (manic-depressive disorder) that seeks to destroy her/us at every chance it can get.

So it’s no small thing to revisit an ENTIRELY REFRESHED text that re-oriented my world right side-up, when not that long ago I was like a battered sailboat tossed on the seas of unfiltered mental illness.

In this second edition of “Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: a 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved One’s to Manage the Illness and Create Lasting Stability”, the verdict is in. Not a single published work can stand above or even next to the labor that has poured into my new daily reading companion that you see here.

It was a landmark undertaking and an instant classic at first printing—a rare feat for any Creator. And yet as I walk back page-by-page into the revised version, I see the timeless practicality of these chapters as they are now invigorated with powerful knowledge unearthed by the author herself.

I’ve spent a LOT of time, labor and money applying what I’ve learned in these pages. And the results Always speak for themselves. Why shouldn’t Everyone with such extreme challenges share in this fruitful celebration?

Let me then amplify Julie’s message to You, the Reader: Mastering your Mind is the key that unlocks the treasure chest of a life well-lived. Start wherever you are, and take it one informed step at a time. You too can have your place at the table restored. You can have both intense mood swings and HONOR amongst your peers and family.

If anyone thinks not, let them say it to my face. I have Dignity because of Julie Fast. This book is where it began. And I’m still just getting started! 💪🪴🕺

Ever find that your mornings are a wasted space? Today on The Bipolar Now Podcast Mike shows you how to take back the time you need to get up and make it count.

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When someone makes you feel sick and tired or scared to confront them, it’s a problem with broken boundaries as Mike explains in today’s episode of The Bipolar Now Podcast.

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Getting relationships right seems like an impossible task when mental illness is in the picture. Today on The Bipolar Now Podcast you’ll learn that fighting for love causes the unexpected.

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There’s no getting around the need for safety when mental illness is in the picture. Mike shares how he built this critical social system on today’s show for The Bipolar Now Podcast.

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Bipolar disorder makes life uncomfortable, in more ways than one. So how do you reclaim space for yourself? Mike shares a few powerful ideas on today’s episode of The Bipolar Now Podcast.

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Sometimes even with the best intentions and hard work we can get ourselves off track. Today on The Bipolar Now Podcast Mike shares how he does his mid-year tune-up on goals.

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What you believe about yourself is the key to quicker recoveries from mental illness, not to mention unlocking attractive new realities, as Mike shares on today's episode of The Bipolar Now Podcast.

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Summer comes bundled with good vibes, good barbeque, and great concerts. But for people with bipolar disorders, it also gets packed with manic episodes, as Mike shares in this episode of The Bipolar Now Podcast.

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This is Lady. She wasn’t sure about me barging into her house in the middle of the day. But now we’ve bonded through the magic of treats! Daschund-Pekingese treasure doll 🥰

There’s no shortage of things to worry about when you’re a teenager! Today on The Bipolar Now Podcast, Mike and Lise share on some ways to support young adults in their mental health.

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If you have a brain-based disorder like bipolar, you might find your treatments lacking punch. Today on The Bipolar Now Podcast Mike shares how the latest brain science is changing psychiatry.

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Few things are more important than having a rock-solid friend where there is true love and trust. Today on The Bipolar Now Podcast, Mike shares a practical way to start your “Lifer” team.

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Bad days are rarely as deep and frequent as those experienced by someone with mental illness. Today on The Bipolar Now Podcast, Dwayne shares on what is getting him through it all.

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When it comes to your plans and your life dreams, sometimes just keeping them alive becomes the hardest task. Today on The Bipolar Now Podcast, Mike and Francis talk about prioritizing.

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This episode is rough. Self-harm is anything you do on purpose to injure yourself physically. Mike spends time today on The Bipolar Now Podcast with this serious and delicate topic.

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Mental illness can make even the smallest decisions a nail-biting nightmare. So what about the big stuff? Today on The Bipolar Now Podcast, Mike shares a time-tested formula for peace of mind.

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Many people with bipolar disorder are dominated by their emotional brain. Which can be both beautiful and problematic, as Mike shares on today’s episode of The Bipolar Now Podcast.

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Mental illness means loss of control, which makes it hard to shake off feelings of inferiority and regret. Today, on The Bipolar Now Podcast Mike shares on how to counteract this.

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My niece is having a baby, y’all’s! That makes me OLD!! 😂😂 We are excited to welcome little Nyla Estelle very soon!!! @ Anderson Park

The difference between skills and attributes is the difference between having a plan for mental health versus adapting quickly when it decks you in the face. Don't miss this episode of The Bipolar Now Podcast!

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Ever been held hostage by your own thoughts? In bipolar disorder, this happens quite a lot. Join Mike on today's podcast as he explains this phenomenon and what to do with it.

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Bipolar disorder and medications for bipolar can leave you feeling empty and disoriented, otherwise known as “brain fog” as Mike shares on today’s episode of The Bipolar Now Podcast.

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Very few things take importance over having a foundation built for your management of bipolar disorder. Today on The Bipolar Now Podcast, Mike shares his design for stability.

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When you get hit with bipolar depression, you will rise or fall to the level of your habits. On this episode of The Bipolar Now Podcast, Mike shares about developing a “playbook” of habits to deliver you.

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Do you ever just get stuck on a critical goal? Or maybe worse—do you ever feel like you’re failing yourself? Today on The Bipolar Now Podcast Mike shares a mental switch to get you moving.

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