In this episode of Highly Therapized, I speak with Amberly Potter, LMFT, about her personal and professional journey through addiction, undiagnosed bipolar II disorder, and the path to renewal. Amberly vulnerably shares what it was like to navigate early trauma, substance use, motherhood, and mental illness—all while building a career as a therapist.
We discuss:
The hidden struggles Amberly faced during grad school and early clinical work
Living with untreated bipolar II disorder and the impact on identity, work, and relationships
The normalization of burnout and perfectionism in the mental health field
Amberly’s experience with hospitalizations and hitting multiple “rock bottoms”
Navigating ethical fears and stigma as a therapist with a dual identity: healer and patient
What real recovery, spirituality, and professional redemption look like
How she reclaimed her story and her life on her own terms
This is a must-listen for clinicians, students, and anyone who wants an honest look at what it means to fall apart and put yourself back together in a system that often expects you to hide the mess.
Guest Info:
Connect with Amberly Potter, LMFT
🌐 Blog: Soul Centered Recovery: https://amberlypotter.substack.com
📸 Instagram: soulcentered_recovery: https://www.instagram.com/soulcentered_recovery/
🔗 LinkedIn: Amberly (Amero) Potter, LMFT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberly-potter-lmft-a32a60283/
Explore resources mentioned in this episode:
The Recovery Blueprint for Professionals: A Step-by-Step Guide for Lasting Sobriety: https://app.typeset.com/play/DYJV6N
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