Sean's personal journey through a spiritual emergency shaped his understanding of mental health.
Sat Feb 07 2026
In this episode of the What If You Could podcast, host Gary engages with Sean Blackwell, author of 'Bipolar Awakenings', to explore the complexities of bipolar disorder, trauma, and spirituality. Sean shares his insights on how modern psychiatry often mislabels spiritual experiences as mental illness and discusses the transformative power of breathwork in healing trauma. The conversation delves into Sean's personal journey, the intersection of spirituality and mental health, and the importance of addressing trauma in today's society. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their own healing journeys and consider alternative approaches to mental health.
bipolar disorder, trauma, spirituality, breathwork, mental health, healing, Sean Blackwell, holistic therapy, psychiatry, personal growth
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In this episode of the What If You Could podcast, host Gary engages with Sean Blackwell, author of 'Bipolar Awakenings', to explore the complexities of bipolar disorder, trauma, and spirituality. Sean shares his insights on how modern psychiatry often mislabels spiritual experiences as mental illness and discusses the transformative power of breathwork in healing trauma. The conversation delves into Sean's personal journey, the intersection of spirituality and mental health, and the importance of addressing trauma in today's society. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their own healing journeys and consider alternative approaches to mental health. bipolar disorder, trauma, spirituality, breathwork, mental health, healing, Sean Blackwell, holistic therapy, psychiatry, personal growth