S23: Raising the White Flag E2: Breaking Stigma with Betsy Johnstone
Talk Like a Mother: Parenting Autism PodcastShow Notes
On this episode, we sit down with Betsy Johnstone to chat about living alongside bipolar disorder and overall mental health.
Although these subjects are difficult to talk about, we feel, it's important to open up the discussion. Take a seat and join us.
Betsy Johnstone is the author of Dear Betsy, available on her website: https://dearbetsy.org/.
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