How to Travel Safely When Living with Bipolar Disorder
A new podcast episode offers practical advice for people with bipolar disorder who want to travel without disrupting their mental health stability. Host Gabe Howard, a mental health advocate and author, teams up with psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington to share personal and professional insights. Their discussion covers everything from managing anxiety to keeping routines intact while away from Howard University. Gabe Howard brings firsthand experience to the conversation. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, he was once committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003. Since then, he has become an award-winning speaker, author of 'Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations', and a familiar face on major TV networks. His own struggles with travel—balancing excitement with the risk of destabilisation—shape much of the episode’s advice. The podcast provides clear, practical steps for travelling with bipolar disorder while minimising risks to mental health. Howard’s personal anecdotes and Washington’s professional guidance create a balanced resource. Listeners can access the episode as a tool for planning trips with greater confidence and control.
