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Why do I feel so tired all the time? How do I manage all this stress and my anger? Why do all these terrible things keep happening to me? Does anyone else feel like this or is it just me? Is this something I can talk to my family and friends about? Welcome to Distressed to Joyful; Bailey’s Way! Twice a month, our host, Bailey Reber, will dive deep on topics surrounding bipolar disorder and mental health. She’ll discuss research-backed ways to best control your emotions, how she's learned to ...
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Alternatives for a Distressed Company in Apparel and Retail: A Discussion on Strategies and Tips for a Successful Turnaround, Financing and Sale. The process of bidding for, financing and acquiring distressed companies in the Apparel and Retail space is competitive and complex. The panel will address the strategies and tips for success from the perspectives of an investment banker, a deal and bankruptcy lawyer, a turnaround executive, a lender and a tax accountant.
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Join host, Bailey Reber, in this insightful episode as she delves deep into the intricate relationship between anxiety and bipolar disorder. Gain valuable insights as Bailey breaks down complex information and shares practical self-care tips to manage anxiety effectively. Explore her personal journey as she recounts a recent empowering event where …
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Travel Tales #17: Paris Trip Day 2 - A Thrilling Adventure Conquering the Eiffel Tower in Paris
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Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Paris in this episode, "A Thrilling Adventure: Conquering the Eiffel Tower in Paris." Join host, Bailey Reber, as she recounts a mesmerizing tale of exploration, culture, and discovery. In this exhilarating retelling, Bailey delves into the vibrant world of the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, where fa…
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In this episode, our empathetic host, Bailey, delves into the challenging yet crucial topic of "How to Cope with Losing Friends." Drawing from both extensive research and her personal experiences, Bailey compassionately guides listeners through the intricacies of navigating the often painful process of losing friends. Join Bailey as she opens up ab…
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Bailey recounts the remainder of her first day in Paris. Not only did she get to explore the “magic of Paris” at night, but she also got to meet her husband, Monish’s, “Paris family”. Uncover fascinating and significant insights into Paris, the Parisian way of life, and French culture, all while enjoying a lighthearted journey! TRAVEL ARTICLE: http…
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Tune in as Bailey discusses both what medical professionals recommend doing to help manage bipolar disorder as well as what she personally does that helps her manage her bipolar 2 disorder. She hopes that sharing both the research as well as what works best for her will inspire you to start experimenting to find what works best for you. You’ll leav…
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Travel Tales #15: Paris Trip Day 1 (Part 1) - Traveling to Paris, France from Houston, Texas
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Bailey recounts her experience flying from Houston, Texas to Paris, France. Along the way, she met an interesting individual, tried some Dutch food in the Amsterdam airport and laid out what her plans were for this trip. Additionally, reveals the reason behind why she’s been obsessed with France and French culture since she was a young girl. You’ll…
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Tune in as Bailey reveals what she learned about her bipolar disorder while traveling abroad and spending 6 consecutive weeks living in India. She gets vulnerable and tells you the mistakes she made, while also discussing the solutions that she’s come up with in order to help her be more prepared to better manage her bipolar disorder on her next tr…
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Bailey recounts her first time shopping for sarees while in India - an experience that differs greatly from a shopping experience back home in the United States. You’ll learn about a few different types of traditional Indian garments that are still worn today and what to expect when shopping for these outfits while traveling in India. Sit back, rel…
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Welcome to Season 5 of Distressed to Joyful; Bailey’s Way! Tune in with your host, Bailey, to learn what this new season of the podcast will bring. Additionally, she discusses why it is important for us to learn to be flexible in life and embrace the changes that life may bring. As someone who used to resist change with a white-hot-intensity, she t…
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Bailey gets vulnerable about her own personal experiences with Bipolar rage - how they make her feel and behave along with how they affect those around her. Additionally, she reads an article that further validates how she’s felt while also pointing out some hard truths. You’ll leave this episode with more understanding about bipolar rage and, hope…
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Tune in as Bailey recounts a conversation she had with someone she knows who also has bipolar disorder and the epiphany that came from it. This important conversation made her realize that she’s not the only person who has lied to a psychiatrist or therapist in the past… Due to this, she takes the time to discuss the importance of NOT lying to a ps…
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Bailey recounts her first experience riding a train through India - this one being extra special because this train would be taking her to her fiance’s hometown for the very first time! Discover what it's like to travel by train in India, how fun it can be, what to expect when entering a train station for the first time and more! TRAVEL ARTICLE: ht…
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13. Life Sometimes SUCKS. Here’s How to Move Forward When It Feels Like Everything is Falling Apart
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Sometimes things happen in life that really get us down. We may feel hopeless, angry, or stuck, among other things. The upside is that we don’t have to feel this way - WE are the only ones in control of our own happiness! Tune in as Bailey speaks from the heart about how she’s let life get her down (and keep her down) this past year. More important…
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Bailey recounts her second time getting to explore Mumbai, this time alongside her fiance and his sister, Tanvi, and brother-in-law, Jigar, who both live in this gigantic city. Discover what it’s like to purchase fabric in India, learn about some significant landmarks and historical events that took place in Mumbai and find out what it's like to ba…
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What a humble thing for Bailey to say, am I right? Well, when you think about it, it takes a LOT of courage for someone to consistently show up on a public platform and spill the good, bad and the ugly from their life… Vulnerability is a form of braveness, yet it’s not the only form there is. Tune in to hear an array of courageous things that Baile…
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Bailey recounts getting to celebrate Holi (a Hindu festival) for the first time…and in India, at that! Tune in to hear what “playing holi” is and how fun this festival of colors is. Additionally, you’ll discover a few cultural insights while hearing some hilarious stories. TRAVEL ARTICLE: http://whatisheybailsdoing.com/2023/06/09/india-trip-day-5-c…
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Tune in as Bailey explains what EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is, who can benefit from it and why she’s chosen to subject herself to this intense therapy. Additionally, she goes into detail on how each session works including the preparations, tools and how her therapist walks her through each session. You’ll gain a u…
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Bailey recounts when a longtime dream of hers came true - visiting the Taj Mahal! This breathtaking monument had more to offer than she originally anticipated - tune in to find out more! TRAVEL ARTICLE: http://whatisheybailsdoing.com/2023/03/28/india-trip-day-4-the-taj-mahal-march-17-2022/ SLIDESHOW: https://youtu.be/oZ8r-cY2Chc WATCH THIS EPISODE …
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In this episode, Bailey discusses the research she’s found on the connection between Bipolar Disorder and Hypersexuality. You’ll learn more about what hypersexuality actually is and how it can impact the lives of those with bipolar disorder. Additionally, Bailey takes the time to talk about her own personal experiences with hypersexuality and how i…
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Tune in to hear Bailey describe what it was like to explore New Delhi, the capital of India. Discover an iconic Hindu temple, learn about the "political district" of New Delhi, experience what the rest stops on the highways in India are like, hear a crazy tale about an encounter with a monkey, and more! TRAVEL ARTICLE: https://whatisheybailsdoing.c…
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In this episode, Bailey takes the time to discuss a recent diagnosis that has been taking over her life lately - anxiety disorder. She discusses her research findings on what anxiety disorder is along with its symptoms. Additionally, she takes the time to openly talk about her own experiences with anxiety and panic attacks and how they’ve been disr…
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Tune in as Bailey tells the story of her second full day spent on her first trip to India. She received a hot oil head massage for the first time ever, learned just how bad midday Mumbai traffic is, flew to the nation’s capital, New Delhi, and met her now-fiance’s parents in-person for the very first time. TRAVEL ARTICLE: http://whatisheybailsdoing…
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In this episode, Bailey discusses what her relationship with her mother was like while growing up along with what it’s like today. She takes the time to go into detail about why she made the difficult decision to “take a break” from her parents. Additionally, she opens up about how other people have reacted when she’s been asked about her parents a…
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Tune in as Bailey recounts her first full day spent in India. She and her now-fiance spent the day roaming around Mumbai, the second-largest city in this country. Discover what “autos” and “kurtis” are, what type of unique foods are offered at a McDonald’s in India and how Bailey ended up getting to spend the evening relaxing in an exclusive club -…
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Tune in as Bailey discusses why she's been absent from podcasting these past few weeks along with her theory as to what's caused this.. Additionally, she explains how her self awareness has enabled her to take cues from her body to better understand what she's feeling. You'll leave this episode feeling inspired and ready to learn more about YOUR OW…
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Tune in as Bailey begins her “India Trip” series! In this episode, she recounts the journey as she traveled to India for the very first time with her (now) fiance, Monish. Hear her describe what it was like to travel over 8,000 miles within a 24-hour period and what she felt when finally stepping foot in Incredible India - a country that she’d lear…
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Bailey takes the time to discuss the importance of Brene Brown’s “Shitty First Drafts” and how writing out her feelings has been incredibly beneficial to her. Additionally, she explains how taking the time to write out what she wants to say to someone when conflict is in the midst has helped save important relationships. She hopes that you’ll leave…
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Tune in as Bailey recalls her first trip across the ocean when she went to Italy in 2011 as part of a high school trip. In this episode, she recounts the final days of the trip which include exploring the Vatican, Pompeii (AKA "Land of the Penises"), Capri & Monte Cassino, drinking too much limoncello, and almost getting lost (AGAIN!). 😂 SLIDESHOW:…
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In this episode, Bailey speaks directly from the heart on a recent self discovery - why she’s such an overachiever. She goes into detail about the 2 main reasons why she tends to overachieve, and you may be able to relate. You’ll leave this episode with a greater sense of understanding how our adult behaviors often stem from our childhood. Addition…
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Tune in as Bailey recalls her first trip across the ocean when she went to Italy in 2011 as part of a high school trip. In this episode, she recounts the first 3 days of the trip which include checking out the Colosseum, rushing to the Trevi Fountain, freely roaming through Rome unchaperoned and almost getting lost. 😂 TRAVEL ARTICLES: http://whatis…
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In this episode, Bailey discusses how her bipolar medications have affected her over the years. **Disclaimer: Bailey is not a medical professional nor is this episode intended to promote any medications.** This episode is here as a way to share personal experiences and to hopefully help others, especially those struggling to find a medication that …
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Tune in as Bailey recounts a last-minute trip to go hiking inside The Grand Canyon in Arizona. This episode is packed full of adventure, hilarious stories, an upsetting waterfall, nighttime desert skies and more! Additionally, she discusses important information for those to research and consider when traveling with the intention to hike The Grand …
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In this episode, Bailey speaks straight from the heart and discusses why she hated being in her family home while growing up. She takes the time to explain what she’s learned about herself from this, how it affected her into adulthood and why she’s dubbed herself the “queen of self-inviting”. By tuning in, she hopes to help those with similar pasts…
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Tune in as Bailey recounts a surprisingly amazing weekend trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas! She, her partner, Monish, and 3 of his friends spent Labor Day Weekend 2021 together exploring Hot Springs. Join in on a trip filled with mountain biking, lake-tube-floating, bathhouse-touring and more! TRAVEL NOTES: http://whatisheybailsdoing.com/2021/09/08/5-…
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In this episode, Bailey discusses the connection between bipolar disorder and sensory overload (also known as hypersensitivity). She takes time to discuss research that she’s done on this topic and how it relates to personal life experiences that she’s undergone. Sensory overload affects many different types of people with mental diagnoses, more th…
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Tune in as Bailey recounts her very first road trip, taken in December 2021. She and her partner, Monish, drove from Houston, TX to New Mexico and back, stopping in multiple cities along the way. Join in on this trip filled with adventure, laughter, the World’s Largest Pistachio, snowless ski resorts, Cadillacs stuck in the ground and more! VIDEO O…
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Tune into the very first episode of Season 4 of Distressed to Joyful; Bailey’s Way to hear about the updates and fun, new things to expect throughout this season. Additionally, our host, Bailey, takes the time to discuss how un-alone we are in our struggles with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety and a host of other mental health diagnoses. Ment…
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This is the second annual episode that is a tribute to YOU! Tune in as Bailey expresses her gratitude and appreciation to you. SHOW NOTES: http://whatisheybailsdoing.com/2022/12/31/s3-episode-18-im-grateful-for-you-round-2-show-notes/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: http://whatisheybailsdoing.com/support-the-show/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/distressedtoj…
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In this episode, Bailey tells her story of how she came to choose a life of sobriety, along with why it’s a healthy choice for her since she’s diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She recounts real-life events that happened throughout her drinking days and how she wouldn’t have been in these awful situations had she not been drunk. Additionally, she in…
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Tune in as Bailey speaks from the heart about how bipolar disorder often turns her tone of voice into an aggressive one. When anger or frustration arise, it often comes out onto whoever happens to be nearby, although it may have absolutely nothing to do with the other person involved. She hopes that hearing her describe how bipolar disorder can oft…
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Tune in as Bailey tells alllll about a recent fuck-up that she did along with the consequences that it entailed.. She hopes that you'll be able to learn from her mistakes. After all, in the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, "learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself." SHOW NOTES: http://whatisheybailsdoing.co…
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Tune in as host, Bailey Reber, explains to you what has been helpful for her when a loved one is trying to support her during a bipolar 2 hypomanic episode. Besides real-life stories, she also includes information found from trusted articles to help you better understand what you can do to support a loved one who is also diagnosed with bipolar 2 di…
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In this episode, Bailey discusses what it feels like in the midst of a bipolar 2 hypomanic episode. These episodes are generally very specific to bipolar 2 disorder and therefore can be very confusing to those without this diagnosis. She hopes to help those listening who have bipolar 2 disorder to feel less alone while tuning in. At the same time, …
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Tune in as Bailey discusses the Do’s and Don’ts when trying to support a loved one who is feeling depressed. She discusses information she’s gathered via trusted sources. Bailey also speaks from the heart about real-life experiences she's dealt with as depression is one piece of her bipolar 2 disorder. She hopes that you’ll leave this episode with …
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Tune in as Bailey gets vulnerable and talks all about what her bipolar disorder depressive episodes have felt like over the years. She goes into detail on behaviors that she would often (and still sometimes does) engage in while depressed as a way to help those who have never experienced depression to better understand it. It's also an opportunity …
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Tune in as Bailey discusses a difficult book she's been reading about trauma and how she's been able to continue to do so without becoming triggered. The Body Keeps The Score by Dr. Bessel van Der Kolk is a fascinating book that helps the reader understand how trauma affects our brain, mind and body and how we can move forward with healing. This is…
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Tune in as Bailey discusses the nightmares she's been dealing with recently as well as the probable cause of them... She dives into the research that she's done on the topic of trauma and nightmares and she also takes some time to recount a few of her own nightmares. If you're also experiencing nightmares, this episode will help you to not feel alo…
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Tune into this bonus episode to hear Bailey discuss her feelings surrounding college. You may or may not have experienced these same thoughts and feelings for yourself, but Bailey hopes that those feelings will begin to change in a positive way by the end of this bonus episode. WEBSITE: https://whatisheybailsdoing.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instag…
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Tune in as Bailey gets vulnerable and deep about the things she wishes her parents would have done while she was growing up that would’ve been the support that she needed. As she has begun to open up about this topic more and more in recent times, she’s learned that many other people have had similar situations with their parents…and she hopes that…
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Tune in as Bailey further discusses ways that she and her partner, Monish, find solutions to prevent future arguments or fights from reoccurring. All relationships take work, and when bipolar disorder is thrown into the mix, you sometimes have to incorporate new ideas and solutions to help keep the relationship thriving. SHOW NOTES: https://whatish…
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