Flip Your Lid Podcast

22/07/2019

Episode 14 is up! Did you know Jackie Robinson didn't just excel at baseball? He was actually the first athlete at UCLA to letter in 4 sports. Listen now as we explore his many accomplishments and the ways he turned major barriers into opportunities for success.

08/07/2019

Episode 13 is up and explores the fascinating ups and downs of Britney Spear's career and personal life. She's had some very public mental health issues, yet she also has a resilience that keeps her coming back. Listen now as we Flip the Lid on Britney Spears.

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17/06/2019

New episode available now! Did you know that Robert Downey Jr. first used drugs at age 6 with his father? Could it be that his notorious difficulties and struggles actually helped him become the poster boy for overcoming addiction? Join us as we Flip the Lid on Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. is considered one of the best actors of his generation, and has been nominated for two Oscars and one Emmy. His career is considered one of the greatest- if not the greatest-comebacks in entertainment.  Could it be that his notorious diff...

05/06/2019

New Episode available now! Listen on iTunes or by using the link below.

With an estimated net worth of 160 million, one might guess it's been smooth sailing for comedian, game show host and producer Steve Harvey. But he's faced a series of challenges, including 3 years spent homeless, that could have easily derailed his succes...

22/05/2019

**Bonus episode available now** In this brief bonus episode, you'll get to know our mental health expert Jeffrey Shearer and learn about his passion and expertise in turning mental health barriers into opportunities. Click to listen! https://flipyourlidpodcast.podbean.com/e/flip-your-lid-podcast-jeff-shearer/

24/04/2019

Hamilton fan? You'll love learning more about the ways this dynamic character overcame hardship to achieve greatness. Listen to our latest podcast on Alexander Hamilton on iTunes or directly from Podbean now!

‎Society & Culture · 2019

15/04/2019

We are now on itunes! Give us a listen!!

‎Society & Culture · 2019

12/03/2019

Our next episode is now available! Robin Williams was an iconic comedian and brilliant actor. Did his mental health challenges contribute to both his success and his demise?

Did Robin Williams' intense loneliness and depression contribute to both his success and his demise? Join us for this episode as we explore the ways in which Williams' mental health challenges fueled his desire to please audiences, but often left him feeli...

25/01/2019

"Look, If you had one shot or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted in one moment, would you capture it or just let it slip?" -Eminem, Lose Yourself

Poverty, an absent father, a neglectful mother, severe bullying...Marshall Mather's childhood was a series of Adverse Childhood Experiences that don't usually have a happy ending. But his ability to use his hardships to connect with an audience helped him turn struggles into success. Check out Episode 7 as we Flip the Lid on Eminem.

Flip Your Lid is a mental health podcast with a twist. Join us as we explore historical figures and celebrities who have faced adversity and used it to their advantage.

02/01/2019

New year, new episodes! Love history? You'll want to listen to this one as we Flip the Lid on Winston Churchill. Even if you're not a history buff, we promise you'll be more intrigued than you think by the ways that this military powerhouse overcame significant obstacles to become one of the most respected leaders in history. Listen now for free using the link below!

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03/12/2018

Episode 5 is up, and it Flips the Lid on Freddie Mercury. From his early childhood in Zanzibar to Kurt Cobain's reference to him in his su***de note-there is a lot you may not know about Freddie. Was he an "orchid or a dandelion"? Listen free and find out! https://flipyourlidpodcast.podbean.com/e/flip-the-lid-podcast-freddie-mercury/

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19/11/2018

Episode 4 is up! When it comes to overcoming hardship and achieving success, it's hard to top Oprah. There's much to learn from the way she in her own words, "turns wounds into wisdom".

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02/11/2018

Nerd Alert!! Episode 3 is up, and Jeffrey Shearer has some great insight into the ways that Stephen Hawking used his disability to further his success. Listen now, as Lauren and Jeff Flip the Lid on Stephen Hawking.

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25/10/2018

Episode 2 is up! Join us as we explore how overcoming bullying in childhood and sexual assault as a young adult helped this megastar embrace what makes her unique, and succeed against all odds.

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17/10/2018

Thanks for all the great feedback on our first podcast! We're looking forward to our next episode, when we'll Flip the Lid on Lady Gaga. If you haven't had a chance to check out episode 1 yet, you can listen free here:

In this episode, we'll explore the life of Teddy Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States. Roosevelt overcame several barriers including medical issues as a child, and possesed notorious personality traits that many historians believe would indicate ...

16/10/2018

Welcome to the Flip Your Lid Podcast page! Click below to listen to Episode 1 now.

In this episode, we'll explore the life of Teddy Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States. Roosevelt overcame several barriers including medical issues as a child, and possesed notorious personality traits that many historians believe would indicate a diagnosis of ADD or Bipolar Disorder by to...