The Biochemistry of Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood as emotional volatility, but beneath its surface lies a profound biological complexity involving neurotransmitters, genetics, circadian rhythms, and even cellular energy systems. In this podcast, I explore the scientific roots of manic and depressive episodes, the brain structures affected, and why treatments like lithium and antipsychotics work at the molecular level. Through the lens of biology, we can see bipolar disorder not as a character flaw, but as a deeply physical condition - one that demands empathy...and continued scientific inquiry.