About

A Quick Rundown of the New Show

Q. Why the “mature” rating?

A. The purpose of the show is to talk about real life living with mental illness. Real life is messy and often includes stories about sex, substance abuse, or suicidality – just to name a few “mature” themes. Sure, there’s a bit of swearing, too, but nothing that you won’t hear on basic cable or in the average PG-13 movie.

Q. Why are you recording after midnight in vacant locations?

A. The best conversations often happen in the wee hours when there are no distractions. Being vulnerable takes a certain level of comfort and nothing creates that space like late night private conversations with your friends. Pizza, of course, also helps.

Q. How is this different from Gabe’s other podcast, The Psych Central Show?

A. First, Michelle Hammer is nothing like Vincent M. Wales. The Psych Central Show is an educational program featuring experts in the world of psychology and mental health and the hosts work with them to explain complex topics in understandable — and entertaining — ways.

A Bipolar, a Schizophrenic, and a Podcast is more voyeuristic in nature. Sit back and listen to how people living with mental illness view the world. Gabe and Michelle have agreed to share their views on everything from living with bipolar and schizophrenia to what’s their favorite pizza and everything in between. Plus, Gabe and Vincent are friends. Gabe and Michelle are snarky frenemies.

ABOUT THE HOSTS

GABE HOWARD
was formally diagnosed with bipolar and anxiety disorders after being committed to a psychiatric hospital in 2003. Now in recovery, Gabe is a prominent mental health activist and host of the award-winning Psych Central Show podcast. He is also an award-winning writer and speaker, traveling nationally to share the humorous, yet educational, story of his bipolar life.

MICHELLE HAMMER
was officially diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 22, but incorrectly diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 18. Michelle is an award-winning mental health advocate who has been featured in press all over the world. In May 2015, Michelle founded the company Schizophrenic.NYC, a mental health clothing line, with the mission of reducing stigma by starting conversations about mental health. She is a firm believer that confidence can get you anywhere.