Meet Our Team
Our Executive Director
Our Peer Support Team
Analeah
Host – Facilitator – Peer Support Leader
“I’m a registered nurse and mental health advocate. I have been dealing with Bipolar Type 1 for 15 years, and have succeeded in juggling college and parenting in that time.”
clubhouse: @analeahh
Camelia
Host – Facilitator – Academic Discussions
“I’m a researcher, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate living with bipolar since 2017. I host the Bipolar Morocco podcast, and am a pioneer for mental and physical health in Northern Africa..”
clubhouse: @bipolarmorocco
Lindsay
Host – Facilitator
“Since my diagnosis of Bipolar Type II four years ago I have been engaging in mental health advocacy as a part of my own healing and my efforts to help others facing similar issues. I am thrilled to have this opportunity with Bipolar Support Club to continue on that journey.”
clubhouse: @lindsaymockler
Matthew
Host – Facilitator
“Having lived with Bipolar 2 for a large part of my life I have used my lived experience to advocate for better workplace accommodations in my roles as an HR leader.”
clubhouse: @matthewmegson
Nicole
Host – Facilitator – Panel Moderator
“I am a dedicated mother and wife, mental health & wellness advocate, and volunteer. I have been living with bipolar for 21 years. I enjoy assisting others on their own personal & unique journeys to recovery and bipolar stability.”
clubhouse: @nicolebrooks1
Sam
Facilitator
“I’m a person with 7 years of mental health recovery, 12 years of meditation practice, and a passion for peer support. Outside of this club, I hold a CSAC-A and a CPRS, working mostly with clients who suffer from addiction.”
clubhouse: @sam.branson
Angela
Facilitator
“I have been living with diagnosed Bipolar 2 for 33 years. Through my lived experiences and years of therapy I have found that self awareness, mindfulness, gratitude and a positive attitude are key elements for me living a more balanced life. “
clubhouse: @anglea.pauline
Our Coaches
Cheri Parker – California USA
“My main focus is Family Coaching. I’ve created a system designed around client’s individual needs.”
clubhouse: @cheriparker
Elizabeth Horner – Texas USA
“I’m a freelance writer, mental health advocate, psychiatric nurse, and mother to 4 boys … and thriving with bipolar disorder”
clubhouse: @mercurial.mind
Rob Whittaker – California USA
“I’m the creator of Polar Warriors, the worlds largest YouTube channel related to bipolar disorder. I live with bipolar 1, and endure daily challenges like rapid cycling and mixed states. I love working directly with peers.”
Susana Bluwol – Bipolar Australia
“I’m the Founder and Executive Director of Bipolar Australia. Born in Argentina, I migrated to Australia in 1983. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1996, I have always believed in the value of person-centered recovery models. I have been the facilitator of the Ryde Bipolar Support Group since 2004, and founded Bipolar Australia in 2014 in conjunction with other members of this group.
clubhouse: @sblublo
Samantha Smirin – South Africa
I’m a counsellor and Bipolar Support Group Leader with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). I am raising funds to start a flagship Bipolar Sanctuary that I intend to spread throughout AfricaI’m a counsellor and Bipolar Support Group Leader with the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). I am raising funds to start a flagship Bipolar Sanctuary that I intend to spread throughout Africa