Episode #4 – ali – A Faithful God podcast
In episode #4 of A Faithful God Podcast, Tammy sits down with Ali from Chronic Illness Warrior Life to share how she’s living with a bipolar diagnosis.
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Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NLT
Living with a bipolar diagnosis
In today’s episode, Ali shares her journey of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
She explains how she was hospitalized after her first manic episode and that her first memory was waking up in the hospital 10 days later.
Ali shares what it was like as she and her family navigated this new chronic illness.
You’re going to love my conversation with Ali today. What drew me to her was throughout her story, she continues to point to God and has trusted that He’s had a plan for her all along.
Ali explains mania to us and why so often, patients with bipolar stop taking their meds, and how difficult it is for them.
She gives us crucial information on how to look for signs of mania and bipolar episodes and what patients can do to help remain stable and prevent another episode from occurring.
Ali also gives friends and family members of bipolar patients valuable information on how we can walk beside them and provide the support they need.
Favorite quotes from the podcast
“I remember thinking, “Okay Lord, this is just one more thing you want me to add to my platform and talk about and raise awareness for.”
“My first thought wasn’t to be ashamed.”
“I really do believe there’s a treasure on the other side of every trial.”
“I remember one of my first thoughts after waking up in the hospital was thank you Lord, for giving me my four kids.”
“I think God had this in store, not just in ways that He thinks I may help people, but in helping me get through life.”
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mentioned in today’s EPISODE
National Alliance of Mental Illness
Mental Health Resources from Chronic Illness Warrior Life
The Mighty
Fear Assessment
Do It Scared
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Learning how to put our complete trust in God isn’t easy. We say we trust God, but what we really mean is that we trust Him for what we want, when we want it. At Footprints of Inspiration we uncover who you are and why you were created; how to walk in healing through forgiveness; and how to go before the Lord with confidence. Through this journey, you’ll discover that it truly is possible to experience peace, even in the hardest times in your life.
Tammy Rotzoll is the founder and owner of Footprints of Inspiration and podcast host at A Faithful God Podcast (which can be found on your favorite podcast player). She lives in Virginia with her husband and together they’re learning how to navigate their fun, new adventure as empty nesters.
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