New release: The Brain Under Pressure.

About

Practical writing about mental health, neuroscience, faith, recovery, and the biology of being human.

If your brain has ever felt like it was working against you, this is for you.

The Bipolar Bro is the name of my writing platform, podcast, Instagram, and Substack community where I write about bipolar disorder, mental health, neuroscience, faith, recovery, and the biological realities that shape how people think, feel, and function.

The work blends neuroscience, lived experience, faith, and physiology in a way that is practical, honest, and grounded. It is what I wish someone had handed me when I was first diagnosed.

I’m Adam Flesner. I have bipolar disorder. I’ve survived suicide attempts. I hold a Master’s degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science from the University of Tampa and a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Movement Science from Missouri State University.

Before moving into clinical healthcare, I worked as a strength coach, exercise physiologist, and sports scientist with professional athletes and the general population. I previously held certifications through the NSCA and ACSM and spent years helping people improve performance, recovery, body composition, and long-term health through evidence-based training and nutrition.

In my 20s, I competed in powerlifting and trained primarily for maximal performance and strength. In my 30s, my focus shifted toward long-term physical and cognitive health, recovery, stress regulation, and building a lifestyle that supports brain health as much as physical performance.

My professional background also includes clinical healthcare settings involving respiratory care, sleep medicine, orthopedics, and wound care, where I’ve worked closely with people navigating chronic illness, fatigue, recovery, and long-term health challenges.

I’m also a follower of Jesus. I don’t see a conflict between faith and science. I live and write from both. I’m the author of Still Here: A Bipolar Survival Manual and The Brain Under Pressure, creator of The Bipolar Bro, and a contributing writer for the International Bipolar Foundation.