John and Becky (from That B Word Podcast) talk about the stigma against Bipolar Disorder in the workplace and share their personal experiences about whether or not to "come out" as Bipolar at work.--- Send comments to comments@bipolarstyle.com or leave a public voicemail response (377) 944-9333

Since the DSM (mental health diagnoses manual) was first published in 1968 until 1989 it listed homosexuality as a mental disorder. First, it was Sexual Orientation Disorder. Then it became Sexual Orientation Disturbance. Now, it's fully embraced in parades around the world each June. Why can't the Bipolar community engage…

John recounts the highs and lows of starting a new mental health podcast one year into the ordeal ... tries to mention the new cat three times. Reminds everyone there is no right/wrong way and everything will be different in 200 years anyway. Meanwhile - Season 3 is all about…

John tries to demonstrate how a mental health peer support group works with the help of his friends at Bipolar Party. Becky ("That B-Word Show"), Bryan ("Bipolar Belief") and John share issues they've had this past week in trying to help their aging parents in various situations. Listeners are encouraged…

Bryan shares about his recent divorce and separation from his kids. Bipolar Party is a peer-to-peer support group located at BipolarParty.com--- Send comments to comments@bipolarstyle.com or leave a public voicemail response (377) 944-9333

John explains the transition to producing a second podcast, not specifically about Bipolar disorder. After studying more about "labeling theory" John wants to expand his focus on more than just a stigmatized neurological disease. The first draft of this new, short-form, solo podcast was called Art of Emotions, but that…

John's boys come to stay with him in Louisiana; quick review of the Cajun Rodeo Championship; then an interesting conversation about neophobia vs. neophilia.

Johnny responds to a concerned listener and talks about the concept of “Med Shaming,” and his pithy hashtag #PharmFree ... He also shares his thoughts on accepting situations so that we can find humor in most anything. Lastly, Johnny explains why the brief intermission from the “Newbies Guide to Bipolar”…

Intros are too long / Should I stay or should I go / Did Gen X get lost  John ponders incoming job opportunities while wondering if many of his Generation X brothers and sisters lost their way. More at johnemotions.com 

John talks with Nick and Gary about songs that have "America," or "USA" in the title. When one of us can't tolerate a song, the safe word is "firecracker."AmericaGod Bless The U.S.A.American GunsAmerican IdiotAmerican MetalThis Is AmericaAmerican PieAmerican WomanAmerican WomanReal AmericanTeam AmericaKids in AmericaLiving in AmericaMade in AmericaThe Bright Lights…

Haiku Show Notes: Recent articles/ Show how to support loved ones/ In times of crisis Transcripts available at EmoDojo.com 

I'm feeling especially lonely and misunderstood today.

I rant a little on the ill-conceived, poorly-planned, and wildly disorganized messaging of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Then, I explain what I learned about nets in general, safety nets in particular, and an app I discovered called SafetyNet. —Pandemic Crowd Compliance Needs Kinder, Smarter Messaging— Curfews squeeze bigger crowds into shorter…

Christian had me on his radio show and we talk about how I started the Emo Dojo project, and how having more open conversation about mental health will help everyone over time. This is a short segment of a longer conversation you can watch, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZYQl60mIlo&t=1511s

Today I talk about some more interesting documentaries I've watched during the pandemic, including: 'Will Work For Clicks,' 'Burt's Buzz,' and 'The Pollinators.'

I talk a little bit about one of my favorite, controversial scientists that history has largely forgotten; Wilhelm Reich ... discoverer of Orgone. Also, I'm trying out the TDCS device tonight after the show. I want to find out where undiscovered greatness meets pseudo-science.

Philosophy for Beginners Leadership Vs. Following Trivia … Ends in debauchery  Gary and the Bootleg Cowboys Paramount+ MTV app is void of music shows 

Updates include John's perspective on the extreme winter storm blasting the American midwest, and what he's recently learned about the differences between hobbyists, artists, content creators, celebrity, and influecers.

Listen up, Twitter people! We're booking guests for 2022. If you're an artist into mental health and technology, we want to hear about your latest art project. First-timers encouraged! Visit the Show Guest Calendar to book an appearance. Learn more at EmoDojo.com

John talks with art photographer Shaun Johnson (Georgia, USA) about using his photography as a tool for social justice, and to lift himself from depression. Topics include … Feeling we are here with an important mission to achieve Shaun’s attempt at screenwriting Photography for social justice Photography as a true…

John talks with outsider artist Marci Delmastro | bPolarArt about bipolar disorder and discovering NFTs. Topics include … Selling her very first NFT the same day she minted it “I can’t draw” Giving up drawing Poetry makes her manic Outsider art movement Manic vs. depressive art Rejection Sensitivity Disorder Getting…

John talks about the odds of making it as an artist, what to expect, and who to beware of in the NFT space on Twitter. Brought to you by hümans.com and jöhn. com

John talks to Florida-based NFT artist MaNiC// about his journey from hospitalization for bipolar disorder to successful digital artist. More about MaNiC// at at twitter.com/metaversenftartSpecial Edition MaNiC// free NFTs at: Vitalik: https://bit.ly/3FwFGhY Inside Out: (podcast cover art): https://bit.ly/3DM9BC6 Email John@emodojo.com

John welcomes EpicThunderCat, a rising NFT artist with deep ties to both the art community and mental health outreach. As an artist and licensed mental health worker, her new project "Monsters of Mind" aims to spread mental health awareness through digital artwork, more commonly known as NFTs. The discussion is…