Christopher Heimerman
Christopher Heimerman
Episode 45: Pharmacist Kim Sundling shares her struggles with bipolar disorder
Episode 45: Pharmacist Kim Sundling shares her struggles with bipolar disorder
Episode 45: Pharmacist Kim Sundling shares her struggles with bipolar disorder
Tuesday 16th November 2021
Behavioral health pharmacist Kim Sundling shares her journey with bipolar disorder and how she became an advocate for mental health through running.
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Get the buttons here!Kim Sundling's Journey: From Bipolar Struggles to Mental Health Advocacy
It's probably one of the loneliest mental health disorders out there, because not a lot of people talk about it.
Imagine being a pharmacist and battling the very mental health issues you're trained to treat. That's the reality for Kim Sundling, a behavioral health pharmacist who joins host Christopher Heimerman in this episode of '40,000 Steps Radio'. Kim opens up about her grueling 11-month journey to find the right medication for her bipolar disorder, a struggle that almost cost her her life.
But with perseverance and the support of her psychiatrist and therapist, she finally found the right treatment and is now living life to the fullest. Kim's story doesn't stop there. A Boston Marathon qualifier with plans to conquer her first ultramarathon, she has also become an ambassador for Still I Run, a community focused on breaking the stigma around mental illness through running.
She shares how running became her therapy, helping her cope with both her bipolar disorder and an eating disorder. Her candidness about nearly losing her life six years ago, saved by her husband in a moment of desperation, adds a raw and human element to her story. This episode isn't just about Kim's personal battles; it also touches on broader issues like the challenges of remote work and the censorship of mental health content on social media.
With a trigger warning for discussions about suicidal ideations and eating disorders, this conversation is both heart-wrenching and hopeful, offering a powerful reminder of the importance of seeking help and supporting one another. If you're looking for a story of resilience and advocacy, Kim Sundling's journey is one you won't want to miss.