Hi, I’m Jenn.

Mental illness stole everything from me at one point in my life. What once felt like the end has since given way to more joy than I could have ever imagined.

In 2005, after a week of barely sleeping, I experienced my first manic episode at the age of 26 and was hospitalized. Two weeks later, it happened again and within a few months was diagnosed with Type 1 Bipolar Disorder. Over the past 19 years I’ve learned how to successfully manage my mental health condition so that it doesn’t manage me.

Talking openly about my mental health led me to create something I’m extremely proud of: This Is My Brave - the nonprofit I founded in 2013 which brings personal stories about mental health into the spotlight through creative expression, live on stage.

Over the years, whenever I experienced a setback with my bipolar disorder, I always wished there were someone I could talk to who was diagnosed with the same condition I had, someone who had gone through something similar. Someone who knew the feeling of the buzzy rush of mania, the dark and lonely pit of depression, and the delicate balance of maintaining a middle ground.

I wanted someone to help me find solid recovery, which is why I created a program called Bipolar Balance that will foster long-term stability for individuals living with bipolar disorder. I’ve created the thing I wished had existed when I was first diagnosed. My Bipolar Balance coaching program paves the path to stability and I can’t wait to share it with you.

I firmly believe that with the right support, anyone can overcome mental illness. This year I became a certified wellness coach because I want to use my experience to help others who are learning to live with this life-long condition. It is possible to learn how to thrive with bipolar. Email me and let’s talk about working together to make it happen.