Episode
Getting to Work with Bipolar: Excel at the Job and Live Better
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- Inside Bipolar
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- Mar 23, 2026
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- 2598
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Summary
"What jobs are suitable for someone living with bipolar disorder?" It’s a question that floods our inbox, and the answer might surprise you: almost every single one. From high-powered criminal defense attorneys to surgeons and CEOs, people are nailing it in the workforce every day while managing a bipolar diagnosis. In this episode, hosts Gabe Howard (diagnosed with bipolar) and Dr. Nicole Washington (a board-certified psychiatrist) dismantle the "minimum wage myth" to provide a realistic roadmap for re-entering and thriving in the workforce. We explore why your diagnosis isn't a unique disqualifier, but rather a factor to manage -- much like a pilot respects the weather or a surfer respects the ocean. Listeners Will Learn: Why almost every line of work remains open even after a diagnosis. Practical financial and medical rules for your first year back on the job. How to transition from your couch to a worksite without hitting burnout. How to distinguish between a bipolar symptom and a normal job struggle. Failing often isn't a symptom of bipolar disorder; it’s just part of the universal human experience. Whether you’re currently unemployed, struggling with "failure to launch," or looking to switch jobs, this episode provides the baby-step protocol you need to launch your next chapter workwise. It’s time to stop letting stigma decide your paycheck and start respecting your own potential. "If the only reason you believe you can’t do a specific job is because you have bipolar disorder, I say try. I was surprised at how much success I had despite my diagnosis." ~Gabe Howard, Host Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after suicide prevention and mental health speaker, but he wouldn’t be any of those things today if he hadn’t been commi…