182: The Power of Your Environment

From the UK to Arizona: Speaking with Aridja Kals Aridja Kals is a content creator, public speaker and host of her own podcast, the 'Aridja Kals Show' where she interviews emerging creatives and entrepreneurs. She is an advocate for having and nurturing positive mindsets to help overcome mental health challenges. Aridja recounts her experience receiving her bipolar disorder shortly after being classified as a missing person. She shares a story she has never opened up about before and how she moved away from many of the unhealthy coping mechanisms she used to rely on. Aridja shares her journey, which involved a traumatic encounter, episodes of hospitalization, an abusive relationship and struggles with substance use. She also discusses her transformation and resurgence through self-development and mindset changes. The creation of the 'Aridja Kals Show' is also discussed, where Aridja's love for interviewing and influencing people positively takes center stage. Aridja talks about her belief in the power of hope and the potential for success even amidst mental health struggles. She emphasizing the power of acceptance, hope, support, and self-growth in managing bipolar disorder. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Presentation 01:15 Guest's Initial Reaction to Bipolar Diagnosis 01:49 Guest's Struggles and Experiences with Bipolar Disorder 05:40 Guest's Hospitalization and Family's Reaction 11:37 Guest's Journey to Acceptance and Recovery 19:00 Guest's Current Routine and Coping Mechanisms 21:12 Creation and Impact of the Original Cow Show 25:24 Guest's Future Hopes and Aspirations 28:25 Conclusion and Farewell