Spiritual Bipolar Experiences of Chris Cole | Bipolar Awakenings Podcast #2
Channel: Bipolar Awakenings - Sean Blackwell
Date: 2022-03-25

This podcast is available on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Audible and Anchor.fm. Search Bipolar Awakenings.
https://www.bipolarawakenings.com

In this conversation, Sean Blackwell and Chris Cole cover a wide range of topics related to the spiritual dimension of bipolar disorder including:
- Chris's spiritual experiences in mania
- The inspiration for Chris's book, the Body of Chris
- Why Sean started a podcast
- The bipolar creativity of Kanye West
- The pros and cons of being "Woke"
- Why Sean got tired of YouTube
- The role of Buddhism in Chris's spiritual practice.
- Why you should always bring a suit to a psychiatric hospital!

Chris Cole is an author, podcast host, psychotherapist, life coach, and meditation instructor. After a confusing journey with bipolar disorder and spiritual seeking, his personal and professional interests focus on the intersections of mental health and spiritual awakening. Chris holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, from the Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling program of Naropa University. He hosts the Waking Up Bipolar podcast and is the author of The Body of Chris: A Memoir of Obsession, Addiction, and Madness. Learn more about Chris and his work at colecoaching.com.