23 JAN 2024 · " What characteristics do people with high levels of happiness possess? What qualities do people who manage their troubles effectively have? What strengths do these people possess? If we learn what differentiates happy and resilient people from unhappy and emotionally vulnerable people, then perhaps we can use this knowledge to increase happiness and boost the resilience of others." - A. Grieme Grieme is a radio host and author of several books including the H.O.L.D.F.A.S.T Book Series- 8 Steps to Ride Out LIFE With Bipolar Disorder, 2020, Paging Dr. Freedman, 2019, "Dear Prudence" 2009 (the inspiration behind Paging Dr. Freedman) and Motherhood Made ME Get Over MYSELF: A Metamorphosis, 2014. Grieme chooses writing, coaching, teaching and radio as her creative, cathartic mediums to help others. A. Grieme's harrowing experience with bipolar disorder allows her the opportunity to help, not hide from the stigmatized mental illness. She offers invaluable life advice, braided with eclectic music, and honest, open, logical discussion for all schools of thought. Tune in! Awareness is key! Find her work at www.agriemebooks.com

4 JAN 2024 · "After many years as a patient, I was introduced to Positive Psychology (PosPsy), a scientific methodology that investigates human behavior focusing on a patient's strengths, rather than weaknesses. I found that if I moved my thinking out of my cluttered mind and slid approximately 18”down into my heart space, I was far more comfortable in my own skin. It took practice, but it was there that I found clarity; I felt content with discontentment." - A. Grieme

16 MAR 2023 · As part of a capstone project I am completing for an MA in Profossional and Digital Media Writing, I have created a blog, http://www.wabisabiformentalwellness.com entitled Content with Discontentment: Positive Psychology and Wabi Sabi for Mental Wellness. It features a running bibliography of sources and recommended reading for visitors to further their research. Each article, inspired by personal experience and influenced by academic writing, Japanese teachings and special interest psychology articles will include a workable exercise to further your experience. Every article will be featured as a blog post and will be presented as a radio blog episode here on H.O.L.D.F.A.S.T. Radio: Ride Out Life with bipolar disorder. Tune in!

21 FEB 2023 · "Dipping your foot into the watery situation and gently splashing with the cold unknown will not make the entrance any easier. We've got to face the unknown HEAD ON! Just dive in, and trust; it is the excitement you are feeling for the unknown, not anxiousness. This Knowledge ALONE will change everything for you. Embrace fear. You WILL overcome." - A.Grieme

3 FEB 2023 · "...and what about the less-than-perfect moments? What do you do when you are triggered by something, ANYTHING, when it just isn't a good day? It happens. Shit happens. Life just is... and when you are dealing with mental illness, whether your own or anothers, sometimes the tiniest match head can be ignited by the most unlikely spark. Irrational anger is inevitable. It is the way we deal with it that matters; not the anger itself." - A. Grieme Tune in to explore this and more on H.O.L.F.A.S.T. Radio. Also, please check out the GREEN COMET Book Sale on www.agriemebooks.com :)

2 FEB 2023 · "To explore your mental health and understand it, you must open a dialogue with someone or group of people who can empathize...outside of your inner circle. Then, look to your heart; it is a place of honesty. You will find strength there and see things with clarity. It is being." - A. Grieme

26 JAN 2023 · "Transparency IS the key to understanding mental illness... yours or your loved ones. It is a universal truth... one that I couldn't comprehend fully until I was well advanced into bipolar disorder and much damage had already been done: physically, emotionally and psychologically. H is for Honesty... in all facets of life. It is really tough, but you can do it." - A. Grieme

19 DEC 2022 · "What is in your lifeboat? We all need one at one time or another in life. Please join me as I explore Chapter 3 of 'Loving Yourself and Others with Mental Illness' on HOLDFAST Radio. A special thanks to one of my Lifeboats... ESU and Co." - A Grieme

15 NOV 2022 · "Everyone has a backstory; mental illness doesn't discriminate and manifests itself differently at different stages in life. But your backstory is just that... a back story. It does not define you, but is just a tiny piece that makes up the beautiful being that is YOU." - A. Grieme Tune in to DAY 2 of Loving Yourself and Others with Mental Illness, based on the interactive workbook by A. Grieme available at https://www.agriemebooks.com - Dive into a methodology that will help you navigate this funky world. H.O.L.D.F.A.S.T. methodology will allow you to take pause... and steer unpredictable behavior in yourself that may otherwise potentially cause conflict, harm or agitation.

15 SEP 2022 · "Today, remember that you are not alone; there is HOPE. Every mental illness is as unique as each person with it! There are symptoms and behaviors that are indicative of certain facets of the disorder; how you deal, varies." - A. Grieme Tune in to DAY 1 of Loving Yourself and Others with Mental Illness, based on the interactive workbook by A. Grieme available at https://www.agriemebooks.com - Dive into a methodology that will help you navigate this funky world. H.O.L.D.F.A.S.T. methodology will allow you to take pause... and steer unpredictable behavior in yourself that may otherwise potentially cause conflict, harm or agitation.