In this episode of the Self Help Show, Gina Margaret Tiger is joined by Liz Casper, a former doctor, author, and artist, for a deeply honest conversation about mental health, mania, diagnosis, compassion, and healing.

Liz shares her journey from working in medicine to experiencing mental health challenges from the patient’s side. This conversation explores what it means to understand mental health beyond labels, how stigma affects people seeking support, and why compassion is essential in both healthcare and personal healing.

Together, Gina and Liz discuss the emotional reality of mania, the courage it takes to accept help, and the process of rebuilding identity after a life-changing diagnosis. They also talk about creativity, storytelling, and the role of art and writing in making sense of difficult  ...