If you’re living with bipolar disorder—or loving someone who is—and wondering whether stability, meaningful work, or healthy relationships are actually possible, this episode is for you. Psychotherapist and author Marcia Naomi Berger speaks openly about her decades-long journey with bipolar disorder and what stability has looked like in real life.
She addresses the questions many people quietly search for online: Can someone with bipolar build a successful career? Does medication always have to be lifelong? How do you respond when someone is in denial or experiencing psychosis? And how do you stay compassionate without sacrificing your own boundaries? You’ll walk away with a clearer picture of what sustained stability can look like, how to think responsibly about treatment decisions, and how to support yourself or someone you love with steadiness and hope.
In this powerful episode of M.E.S.H., host Pamela Brewer sits down with Marcia to challenge common myths about bipolar disorder—especially the idea that it defines a person’s competence or future. Together, they explore stigma within professional spaces, the realities of medication management, the role of supportive relationships, and why mental health deserves the same compassion and understanding as physical health.
👉 In this episode, we talk about:
🔹 Evidence that long-term stability and career success are possible with proper treatment
🔹 Why medication decisions must be individualized and professionally guided
🔹 How strong relationships support stability and mental health
🔹 Staying compassionate while holding firm boundaries during denial or psychosis
🔹 A real-life example that challenges the myth that bipolar disorder never improves
Connect with Marcia Naomi Berger
Website: marriagemeetings.com
Books: "The Bipolar Therapist," "Marriage Meetings for Lasting Love"
For book access: Find online, ask at your local bookstore, or check your library
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