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What it's like to be a Black woman with bipolar disorder

What it's like to be a Black woman with bipolar disorder

FromCode Switch


What it's like to be a Black woman with bipolar disorder

FromCode Switch

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Feb 7, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

"Three springs ago, I lost the better part of my mind," Naomi Jackson wrote in an essay for Harper's Magazine. On this episode, Jackson shares her experience with biopolar disorder. She talks about how she's had to decipher what fears stem from her illness and which are backed by the history of racism.
Released:
Feb 7, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Ever find yourself in a conversation about race and identity where you just get...stuck? Code Switch can help. We're all journalists of color, and this isn't just the work we do. It's the lives we lead. Sometimes, we'll make you laugh. Other times, you'll get uncomfortable. But we'll always be unflinchingly honest and empathetic. Come mix it up with us.