I’m Bipolar. Now What? LIVE
Weekly Live Coaching for Recovery, Stability, and Living Well with Bipolar Disorder.
If you’ve ever left a psychiatrist’s office thinking…”
Okay… I’m bipolar. Now what?”
You are not alone.
A diagnosis is only the beginning.
The real challenge is learning how to navigate the everyday realities of bipolar disorder: the routines, the relationships, the fear of another episode, the emotional regulation, the sleep, the shame, the identity, and everything else no one prepared us for.
I’m Bipolar. Now What? LIVE! is a private, anonymous weekly coaching community where we go far beyond what I can fit into a 60-second reel or a one-page newsletter.
Each week we’ll cover practical strategies for recovery and stability, answer your anonymous questions, and you’ll leave with one simple tool you can start using immediately.
It’s taken me over a decade to compile everything I wish I had known when I got diagnosed. And I want to pass it on to you, so it can take you far less time.
Whether you've been living with bipolar disorder for years, were recently diagnosed, or are still trying to make sense of it all, I want you to know that you belong here.
Living with bipolar isn't just about medication. It's about learning how to navigate the things nobody prepared you for.
How to Reduce Mania and Depression Triggers
How to Identify Mania and Depression Red Flags
Common Misconceptions about Bipolar
How to manage your relationships
The 6 Pillars of Bipolar Stability (it’s more than just medication!)
How to manage your emotions
Shame. Grief.
Sobriety.
Actually understanding every aspect of Bipolar and your Identity.
The constant question..."I'm Bipolar. Now what?"
How It Works
Learn: A practical lesson on topics related to living well with bipolar disorder.
Coach: Live anonymous Q&A where your questions shape the conversation.
Apply: Action steps and tools you can implement immediately.
What You’ll Get
✔ Weekly Live Coaching Sessions
✔ Anonymous Live Q&A
✔ Practical Weekly Action Steps
✔ Session Replays
✔ Growing Resource Library
✔ Weekly Newsletter
✔ 1:1 Coaching Call (Limited Time)
✔ 1:1 Email Exchange for feedback (Limited Time)
I’m Bipolar…Now What?
Understanding the diagnosis and what comes next.
I'm Bipolar... Now What?
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Newly Diagnosed, what now?
How to process a diagnosis
Statistics Don't Define You
Nothing Is Off Limits
Throughout the year, we'll have honest conversations about topics like...
Understanding Your Brain
Learn what's happening in your brain and why.
Understanding Bipolar
Understanding Depression & Mania
Bipolar Is More Than Mood
Bipolar Rarely Comes Alone
Bipolar vs. Borderline Personality Disorder
The Six Pillars of Stability
The foundation for recovery and long-term stability.
Pillar One: Medication
Pillar Two: Therapy
Pillar Three: Sobriety
Pillar Four: Lifestyle
Pillar Five: Emotional Regulation
Pillar Six: Nervous System Regulation
Life Beyond the Diagnosis
Building a meaningful life with bipolar disorder.
Identity: Who Am I Now?
Relationships
Parenting
Work: Advocating for yourself
Who to tell
How to tell them
You Decide
Anonymous questions you submit are answered every week.
Questions submitted by you
Any topic
All Anonymous
All Questions answered
Every voice heard
We’re all in this together
The Things No One Talks About
The conversations most people avoid— but the ones we need most.
Shame
Grief
Masking
The Things We Don't Say Out Loud
Self-Compassion
Recovery Is More Than Symptom Management
This is for you if:
✔ You're newly diagnosed and wondering, "Now what?"
✔ You've lived with bipolar for years but still feel like you can't quite pull it together.
✔ So far, you've only tried medication and therapy.
✔ You're tired of surviving and want to start living.
✔ You want practical strategies, not just information.
✔ You want honest conversations about the things nobody talks about.
✔ You want to feel seen, heard, and less alone.
This isn’t:
❌ Therapy
❌ Crisis support
❌ A substitute for medication
It's weekly coaching with someone who has lived through the chaos of bipolar disorder, spent years studying recovery, and isn't afraid to talk about the things everyone else avoids.
Imagine If:
✨ You stopped feeling like you had to figure bipolar out alone.
✨ You knew exactly what to focus on each week.
✨ You had a safe place to ask the questions you've never felt comfortable asking.
✨ You felt more confident managing your bipolar instead of constantly reacting to it.
✨ You finally believed that recovery, stability, and a meaningful life were possible.
Meet Your Coach:
Louise Barnett is the author of Tainted Love: A Bipolar Memoir, a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach (AC accredited and Level 7 OTHM approved), and host of I'm Bipolar. Now What? podcast.
Diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder in 2015 after years of misdiagnosis, Louise has experienced the devastating lows of depression, the chaos of mania, addiction, and the long road to recovery. After finding sobriety in 2021, she dedicated her life to helping others navigate bipolar disorder with honesty, practical tools, and hope grounded in reality.
Through her coaching, podcast, writing, and online community, Louise has helped thousands of people feel seen, heard, and less alone while learning how to build a life worth living with bipolar disorder. Known for talking openly about the topics most people avoid, she creates a space where conversations about shame, hypersexuality, grief, masking, relationships, work, identity, and recovery can happen without judgment.
Rather than offering quick fixes or toxic positivity, Louise combines lived experience, evidence-informed strategies, and compassionate coaching to help people move beyond simply managing symptoms and begin creating meaningful, fulfilling lives.
She lives in Colorado with her family, where she continues to write, speak, coach, and advocate for honest conversations about bipolar disorder, mental health, addiction recovery, and the belief that stability is possible.
I’m Bipolar. Now What? LIVE! MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP: $79 (less than $20 per weekly coaching session)
A private, anonymous weekly coaching community where we go far beyond what I can fit into a 60-second reel or one-page newsletter. Each week we’ll cover practical strategies for recovery and stability, answer your anonymous questions, and you’ll leave with one simple tool you can start using immediately.
Join Louise Barnett every Tuesday at 4:00 PM EDT / 1:00 PM PDT / 9:00 PM UK / Wednesday 6:00 AM AEST (Australia) for practical tools, honest conversations, anonymous Q&A, and real-world strategies to help you build recovery, stability, and a life worth living.
I'm Bipolar. What Now?
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I'm Bipolar. What Now? LIVE!
Frequently
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Your I'm Bipolar. Now What? LIVE membership includes:
Weekly live coaching with Louise Barnett every week,
Anonymous live Q&A, where you can submit questions in advance or ask them during the session through the chat.
Practical weekly action steps to help you apply what you've learned in everyday life.
Session replays if you're unable to attend live.
A growing resource library of worksheets, guides, and practical tools to support your recovery.
A private 15-minute Welcome Call with Louise(Founding Members only) to help you get the most out of the community.
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1. Check your calendar invite/Email
Click the link to join that week's live coaching session.You'll be asked for:
Your email address
A first and last name
Your privacy matters. We encourage you to use a nickname, initials, or another name you're comfortable with. You never have to use your real name to participate.
Next, you'll receive a quick email asking you to verify your email address.
Why do I have to verify my email?
This helps keep our community safe and private by making sure only invited members can access the live session. -
Absolutely.
Your monthly membership will remain active until you decide to cancel. There are no long-term contracts, and you can cancel at any time to stop future billing.
If you're looking for more personalized support, I also offer 1:1 coaching. If you'd like to explore whether individual coaching is a good fit, I'd be happy to discuss your goals and the options available.
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You can ask them anonymously in the Q&A during live coaching, or you can submit them via email.
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Yes. Your membership is billed monthly and will remain active until you decide to cancel.
You can cancel at any time to stop future billing. After cancellation, you'll continue to have access to your membership through the end of your current billing period. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees.
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Weekly live coaching is every Tuesday at 4:00 PM EDT / 1:00 PM PDT / 9:00 PM UK / Wednesday 6:00 AM AEST (Australia)
You do not need to attend live. Every coaching session is recorded, and replays are available inside the membership, so you can watch whenever it fits your schedule.
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Your privacy is important.
You are welcome to participate as much or as little as you feel comfortable. You never have to share your story, turn on your camera, or speak during live coaching sessions.
Questions can be submitted anonymously through the chat, allowing you to receive coaching without identifying yourself. You're also welcome to simply listen, learn, and take what you need from each session.
My goal is to create a safe, respectful space where everyone feels comfortable engaging in whatever way works best for them.
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Yes.
Every week, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions during our live coaching sessions through the anonymous chat. I personally read the questions and provide live coaching and guidance based on what members are experiencing.
As a Founding Member, you'll also receive a private 15-minute Welcome Call with me to help you get started and make the most of your membership.
If you're looking for more personalized, one-on-one support, I also offer private coaching outside of the membership.
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All live coaching sessions are held online, so you can join from anywhere in the world using your computer, tablet, or phone.
Once you become a member, you'll receive everything you need to access each week's live session. If you can't attend live, every session is recorded and the replay will be available inside the membership group.