This is the 3rd and final installment of Ronald Braunstein and Caroline Whiddon's 3-part story. In the previous two episodes, Ronald endured brutal ups and downs in his career, only to be fired from a final job, that left him never able to work again. Then he got a great idea to form his own orchestra, which he took straight to Caroline. Despite that nothing like it had never been done before, and that they had no money to pull it off, they dove in headfirst.

It's a story of love, music, mental health, and triumph in a time of Covid. This is their trail-blazing story of resilience, determination and openness about mental illness.

Me2/ is the world’s only classical music organization created for people living with a mental illness and those who support them. Their mission is to erase the stigma surrounding mental illness, both in practice and performance. They now have orchestras in Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. To see their schedule, photos, videos or learn more about them, go to their website at Me2music.org.

Find out even more about Me2/Orchestra from a documentary made about it entitled Orchestrating Change which premiered in 2020. That website is here.

World Eat-A-Salad-With-Your-Hands Day...isn't official yet, but it should be. Get inspired about this in Episode 7.

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This is the second installment of Ronald Braunstein's 3-part story. In the previous episode, Ronald reached spectacular highs, but also devastating lows. In this episode he applies for a job where Caroline Whiddon works. As he begins one more grueling comeback, they quickly team up. It's his last chance. It proves all he hoped, until it becomes his worst nightmare.

Part 3, the finale of Ronald & Caroline's story, will be out February 5th. Don't miss it!

If you're looking for more information about living with Bipolar Disorder, go watch the videos and conversations with Jess Curtis, host of the Youtube Channel "Our Bipolar."

If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. For a list of additional options, go to SpeakingofSuicide.com/Resources.

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With almost superhuman effort, Ronald Braunstein became the youngest winner in the history of Europe's most prestigious conducting competition, guaranteeing him a career of massive success. He had rocketed to stellar heights. But plagued by mood swings he would not understand for years, he would fly, crash, rise up and crash again. Until he reached a low he thought would destroy him.

Episode 6 is the first installment of a 3-part story that follows Ronald's life of dizzying highs, crushing lows and nearly impossible triumph.

Parts 2 & 3 will be out on Jan 22nd & Feb 5th, respectively. Follow us to hear them when they drop!

There's a lot of information about Bipolar Disorder online. A great starting place with solid information is nami.org. Go there and search "bipolar disorder."

For further resources, check out Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance at their website.

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