World Bipolar Day 2026
To mark World Bipolar Day, join me — writer, editor, mental health advocate and self-published author — Katie Rickson, as I share my bipolar story.
In 90 minutes we’ll have the chance to cover all this and more:
- My story
- What bipolar, mania and depression can look and feel like.
- Ways to reframe bipolar – including neurodiversity and a strengths-based lens.
- Creating kinder & more inclusive workplaces.
- Live reading from my pocketbook (only a couple of sections)
- Q and A.
If you’ve always wanted to attend one of my lunch and learn sessions but haven’t had the opportunity, this event is for you.
I’ve deliberately kept ticket prices low to make this event as accessible as possible.
Although I’m based in Aotearoa New Zealand, my hope is that we will have a truly international audience. If you can’t make it live, don’t worry this event will be recorded.
Monday 30th March 2026. 12-1:30pm NZ
Where: Online. You’ll receive a Zoom link within 24 hours of the event.
A recording will be available if you can’t make it live (or can’t stay for the whole time).
Tickets: Standard tickets NZD $29 or $19 for concessions
Bring: A journal and pen and an open and curious mind
This is for you if:
– you follow me on social media and haven’t had a chance to come to one of my in-person events
– you live outside of Auckland
– you’ve been eyeing up my workplace training but maybe you’re self-employed
– you want to learn from the comfort of your home
– you’re looking for something low-price and high-value
– you want to do something different for World Bipolar Day
– you’re interested in a lived experience perspective of bipolar (I’ve learnt all my insights and strategies the hard way, believe me!)
About Business in the Bath
My mission is to be a relatable voice for bipolar: encouraging and demonstrating how to create a life and living you love.
Business in the Bath exists to help people with bipolar – and those supporting us – see and believe that a meaningful, flexible and rewarding lifestyle is possible.
My vision is to contribute to a compassionate, informed, destigmatised world – a world where you’re no longer considered brave if you share you’ve got bipolar.
Business in the bath workshop
Workshop for budding business owners with bipolar
Workshop for budding business owners with bipolar
Can you relate to this?
- You’ve thought about running your own business but don’t know if it’s possible.
- But you believe you have so much more to offer the world.
- You’re not keen on the hustle or the suits or the early morning starts.
- You want to hear the real challenges and possibilities from someone with lived experience and be inspired that, if Katie can do it, so can you.
Workshop details
Dates for 2026 coming soon.
Your ticket includes:
Four practical sessions on the key areas of business and how they can support your mental health. Plus: lunch, a gift from Salt & Oil, and a beautiful, practical and comprehensive workbook to take home.
A taster of what we will cover:
- Reframing work and success – what matters to you. What do you care about? What is holding you back?
- Your mental health comes first – setting up your environment and structures to support your wellbeing.
- Finding your business village and who to turn to for ongoing support and guidance.
- Your personalised roadmap and business plan, including your next best steps.
PLUS! Plenty of time for mingling, inspiring each other and asking questions.
About your host
I’m Katie, a copywriter, editor, poet, and lived experience speaker. I’ve had bipolar episodes for most of my adult life, but wasn’t diagnosed until I was eight weeks postpartum, and experiencing insomnia and mania. One thing that got me through this time was the mantra: “Something beautiful will come from this.”
I now write about my experiences of hospitalisation, diagnosis and identity, recovery, work, motherhood and more. I’ve been a guest lecturer at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington every year since 2018, a guest on podcasts, and a speaker at MUV Talks, and the 2017 Service Users in Academia conference.
I’m on a mission to raise awareness and reduce stigma. And I’m passionate about helping and inspiring YOU!
Business in the Bath – Katie's Substack
I write about life, love and work with bipolar. Here I share my poems, essays and musings on bipolar – including diagnosis, recovery, reframing success, pace and self-compassion. I share some previews from my upcoming book and will share updates including the launch date and when presales will be available!
If you want to support my writing, buy me a few coffees, or help me fund my book, please consider becoming a paid subscriber. Thank you!
Testimonial
Testimonial
“I highly recommend Katie’s course on starting a business with bipolar. I was unsure what to expect from such a niche course, however I was blown away with what I learnt and how helpful the day was.
“I loved the content of the course and meeting other like-minded people with bipolar. The course would benefit anyone with bipolar or another mental illness, who would like some help navigating their way through a business start-up. I couldn’t recommend this more!!”
– Sophie (name changed for privacy reasons)