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.

Let us hear from you! We want to know how this story affected you, or any questions or stories you'd like to share. Text, call or leave us a voice message at (424) 240-9302. If you have a detailed story, it's even better to email us an audio message to brainstoriesproductions@gmail.com.

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This show is a copyright of Brain Stories Productions and the SamoBé Corporation. The use of this episode or any of its content in any form or way for Artificial Intelligence, its development or training is copyright infringement, and expressly prohibited without prior written agreement.

This episode features an interview of Gwen (the subject of Brain Stories 4th episode, "Three Generations & A Broken Legacy") on Super Feeler, a podcast about Borderline Personality Disorder hosted by Laurie Edmundson.

Find out more about Super Feeler & the self-discovery, hope, and power of living with Borderline Personality Disorder by listening to more of their episodes here.

And see you January 8th for the next episode of Brain Stories!

Find out more about this episode and the Brain Stories documentary series at www.BrainStoriesProductions.com