I am Hope in the Chaos
Navigating bipolar disorder (and other mental health struggles) one real moment at a time.
Hosted by Jamie Kodra, this podcast brings honest stories, raw emotion, and real support for those living with bipolar—or loving someone who is.
Because chaos doesn’t mean hopeless. You’re not alone.
Episodes
12 episodes
Triggers and Landmines
Triggers can feel like emotional landmines—unexpected, explosive, and capable of knocking you off your feet before you even know what happened.In this episode, I’m breaking down what triggers really are, how they bypass logic and ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 12
•
29:22
When It Rains It Pours
Sometimes, life doesn’t just hand you a storm—it opens the floodgates.I’m opening up about why this one is coming to you later than planned. From medical emergencies to emotional overwhelm, it’s been a season of life where it feels like eve...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 11
•
19:34
Message In The Bottle
Ever felt like you were sending out silent signals—hoping someone would finally notice you’re not okay?In this episode, Jamie opens up about those invisible messages we send when we’re overwhelmed, misunderstood, or just trying to surviv...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 10
•
17:17
The Gate Was Meant To Be Closed
Sometimes the worst days have a way of guiding us exactly where we need to be.In this episode, Jamie shares a story of heartbreak, unexpected grace, and gentle signs of guidance hidden within life's toughest moments. A Father's Day rockh...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
14:01
When the Darkness Lingers — Finding Hope in the Hardest Moments
This episode dives into one of the hardest, most important conversations we can have—about the experience of suicidal thoughts, ideation, and attempts. Jamie opens up about her personal journey with bipolar disorder, survival, and the moments t...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
22:38
Unearthed - What Rockhounding Has Taught Me About Healing
What do digging for gemstones and navigating bipolar disorder have in common?In this raw and reflective episode, Jamie takes you deep into the heart of nature—and the heart of healing. From unearthing fluorite in a mine to unearthing emo...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
17:04
My Diagnosis Wasn’t a Sentence—It Was a Map
In this deeply personal episode, Jamie opens up about her journey to finally receiving a diagnosis of bipolar II—and how it changed everything. What once felt like a sentence became a map—a guide to understanding herself, her symptoms,...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
17:04
The Trail We Didn’t Plan For
What started as a short family hike turned into a 7-mile climb through steep trails, missed turns, and pouring rain. In this episode, Jamie shares the story—and the powerful metaphor it became for navigating life with bipolar disorder, parentin...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
10:43
Oxygen Masks & Misunderstandings
In this deeply personal episode, Jamie shares how an airplane safety message unexpectedly mirrored her journey with bipolar disorder—and what it truly means to “put on your own oxygen mask first.”She also unpacks a powerful moment from a...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
6:58
The Nighttime Spiral – Why Bipolar Feels Worse at Night
Why does everything feel heavier after dark?In this raw and deeply relatable episode, Jamie unpacks the emotional and physiological chaos that often hits at night for those living with bipolar disorder—especially bipolar II. She shares w...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
9:43
Success, Struggle, and Starting Again with Bipolar II
Have you ever looked around at everyone else and wondered, “Why does it seem so easy for them?” In this episode, Jamie opens up about the quiet grief that comes from living with bipolar II—the missed opportunities, the countless restar...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
7:35
The Diagnosis That Changed Everything
In this debut episode, I open up about my personal journey with bipolar disorder—how I was misdiagnosed for most of my life, the roller coaster of emotions I couldn’t explain, and the breaking point that finally led to answers.This podca...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 1
•
2:48