61. Breaking the Silence: Living Authentically with Bipolar and ADHD with Laura Schiller
In this episode, Sam sits down with former attorney and mom of three Laura Schiller who shares her unexpected journey from a mental hospital to writing a memoir. She discusses living with bipolar disorder and ADHD, breaking free from perfectionism, and why she’s choosing to be “loud and proud” about mental health.
Topics Covered
- Unexpected mental health crisis and the difficult process of accepting a bipolar disorder diagnosis
- What it looks like to be living a stable life with bipolar disorder (4 years and counting)
- Busting myths about bipolar disorder
- How her ADHD diagnosis changed everything
- Breaking the comparison trap and social media perfectionism
- Writing “Finding Flos” while managing ADHD
- Why everyone has their hard, and why finding community and sharing matters
Connect with Laura:
- Facebook: Laura Greenberg Schiller
- Instagram: @findingflawsome
- Book release: Spring 2026
Connect with Sam:
- Website: www.unmasked-nutrition.com
- Instagram: @sammib.nutrition
Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. This episode is not a replacement for nutrition counseling/medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered dietitian or any medical care provided by any other medical professional.