Welcome to Polarized Lens!

About Polarized Lens

Polarized Lens is a podcast that examines life through the filter of bipolar disorder. Created and hosted by a person living with bipolar disorder, this podcast aims to explore the challenges of that mode of life in this neurotypical world, raise awareness, and help those who want to understand more about bipolar disorder.

Disclaimer: Jennifer Merchan is not a medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, or any other kind of mental health or medical professional. The content of this podcast is not medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, don’t hesitate, call  or text 988 and connect with someone who can help. 

About the Host

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Jennifer Merchán

Polarized Lens is written and hosted by Jennifer Merchan, who has blogged on and off about her life with bipolar disorder on various platforms since 2005. Diagnosed with major depression at 19 and bipolar II disorder at 30, Jennifer hopes that recounting her mental health journey will help others better navigate theirs.