Michael Weinberger (APlanForLiving.com) is a prominent speaker and writer in the mental health field, himself having dealt with Bipolar Disorder for the last 20+ years. He has gotten through the lows of addiction, weight management, divorce, and financial failure - and has pushed through to become a successful business and family man. He now spreads his message of gratitude, spirituality, and mindfulness to help others through similar struggles. The honesty of his ongoing process sheds light on issues we normally hide, and is a great message to get out there! Today's topics: 2:17 Michael's story, beginning with his bipolar diagnosis at age 17 9:52 "A Success Story in Failure" - how Michael's first business fell apart 14:02 "You're going to be dead in 2 years" - losing 155lbs in 6 months 18:11 Being hospitalized in 2009 - but maintaining his business, family, and hope 22:34 Struggling through a wrongly filled prescription in 2015, and learning to "stay alive and survive" 31:27 Michael's app, A Plan For Living, and his happiness formula: Gratitude, Spirituality, and Mindfulness 37:35 Humility - forgiveness, saying sorry, and not needing to be right 44:25 Mindfulness - learning to change reactions, stay in a place of non-action, and breathe 55:29 Lightning round, including Michael's biggest fear, hopes for future mental health treatments, and why Michael wouldn't change anything about his life Listen in, and enjoy!
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