In this episode of She's Not Done Yet: Conversations with Women over 50, I (Becky Berry) talk with therapist and author Marcia Naomi Berger.

When Naomi's publicist reached out to me about reading her book, "The Bipolar Therapist," I was intrigued. As someone who spent 20+ years in therapy, I was interested in learning about what it was like for a therapist to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

The book is beautiful, heart breaking, and uplifting. Naomi shares her journey with bipolar disorder in a time when mental health wasn’t a priority and was massively, universally stigmatized.

In our interview, Naomi and I talk about the importance of close friends who are willing to speak truth to us when we’re in denial. We cover the critical nature of finding the right doctor to treat you.

We also talk about the importance of hearing stories of people who have struggled with mental illness. This book is a validation for both people with mental illnesses and their families and friends.

When reading the book and again in our conversation, I was particularly struck by her bravery in sharing this story.

It’s important that she did because people need to know you can struggle with a diagnosis, deal with it, and overcome the negativity you’ve encountered around it.

You can find Marcia Naomi Berger's books at independent bookstores, on Amazon (including Kindle), and at Barnes & Noble.

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Marcia Naomi Berger's website: https://marcianaomiberger.com

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