The Street Smart Mental Health Podcast features two hosts: We’ve already met Brandon McNamee and now – it’s time to learn all about professional Golf Caddy, Michael Wellington. . Learn all about Mike’s youth, the challenges he’s faced growing up, the amazing impact his family has had during his life and what it’s like living day-to-day with the challenges of being bi-polar. That and more is inside this episode of The Street Smart Mental Health Podcast.

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The Shownotes for This Episode of The Street Smart Mental Health Podcast:
— What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

— Be sure to get Mike’s book: Birdies, Bogeys and Bipolar Discorder: The Fight Against Mental Illness On and Off the Green: https://www.amazon.com/Birdies-Bogeys-Bipolar-Disorder-against/dp/1632990644

— Learn More About Ft. Myers, Florida: https://www.cityftmyers.com/

— 11 Signs & Symptoms of Manic Behavior: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/behavior/11-signs-and-symptoms-of-manic-behavior/

— What is Lithium? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium

— What is Depression? Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known simply as depression, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive low mood. Low self-esteem, loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities, low energy, and pain without a clear cause are common symptoms. Those affected may also occasionally have delusions or hallucinations. Some people have periods of… en.wikipedia.org

— the University of Missouri: https://missouri.edu/

— What is Adderall? Adderall and Mydayis are trade names for a combination drug called mixed amphetamine salts containing four salts of amphetamine. The mixture is composed of equal parts racemic amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which produces a ratio between dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine, the two enantiomers of amphetamine. Wikipedia

— Learn More About Maplewood, MO: https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/

— StoneWolf Golf Club: https://stonewolfgolf.com/

— The City of Fairview Heights, MO: https://cofh.org/

— Annbriar Golf Course: https://www.annbriar.com/

— Learn Why Taking Medication Regularly Is Important? https://hivclinic.ca/patient-information/frequently-asked-questions-on-taking-antiretrovirals/why-is-it-important-to-take-medications-regularly/#:~:text=Medications%20should%20be%20taken%20regularly%20to%20make%20sure,become%20resistant%20to%20the%20effects%20of%20the%20drug.

— Learn All About Pedialyte: https://www.pedialyte.com/what-is-pedialyte

— What is a Gratitude Journal? https://www.imaginated.com/blog/gratitude-journal/

— What is Your Subconscious Mind? The subconscious is the action that makes it all work together. You want to think of your mind like the most valuable possession you have or will ever have. You need to understand and learn how to use its incredible power if you want to change your life completely. As you already know by now, the mind has two levels the conscious and subconscious.

— What is Anxiety? Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Fast heart rate, rapid breathing, sweating, and feeling tired may occur.

— What is Music Therapy?

— Music therapy, an allied health profession, “is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.” Music therapy is a broad field. Wikipedia

— What is an iPod? The iPod is a pocket-sized portable music-playing device produced by Apple and sold across the world. It’s the best-known family of MP3 players and comes in a variety of models.

— What IS Sauerkraut (HINT: It’s NOT POTATOES): Sauerkraut is finely cut raw cabbage that has been fermented by various lactic acid bacteria. It has a long shelf life and a distinctive sour flavor, both of which result from the lactic acid formed when the bacteria ferment the sugars in the cabbage leaves. It is one of the best-known national dishes in Germany. Although in English-speaking countries it is known under its German name, it is also … Wikipedia

— What are Probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms promoted with claims that they provide health benefits when consumed, generally by improving or restoring the gut microbiota. Probiotics are considered generally safe to consume, but may cause bacteria-host interactions and unwanted side effects in rare cases. Wikipedia

— 11 Probiotic Foods: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-super-healthy-probiotic-foods

— What is Self-Talk? https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/self-talk

— What are Ideal Sleeping Conditions (Sleep Environment)? https://www.sleepadvisor.org/sleep/factor/environment/

— What is Transcendental Meditation? Transcendental Meditation (TM) is a form of silent mantra meditation advocated by the Transcendental Meditation movement. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi began teaching the technique in India in the mid-1950s. Advocates of TM claim that the technique promotes a state of relaxed awareness, stress relief, and access to higher states of consciousness, as well as physiological benefits such as reducing the risk… Wikipedia

— The Value of Laughter In Your Life: https://www.verywellmind.com/the-stress-management-and-health-benefits-of-laughter-3145084

— The Mayo Clinic Tells You About the Value of Daily Exercise: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389

— Connect with Mike Willington:
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  1. Great job guys! Keep it up! This is very much needed right now. I know this is gonna help so many people.