Bipolar Rabbi

The most amazing story of failure, reversal, challenge, and the power of inner strength to overcome the darkest depression. I learned how to flourish and achieve success despite tremendous obstacles. This is profound and useful wisdom that can transform people's lives. I have been a speaker for over 30 years and know how to captivate an audience touching their hearts and minds.

I am Alfredo Borodowski, Ph.D., MSW, “The Bipolar Rabbi.” In June 2013, I was arrested for impersonating a police officer. I was hospitalized and diagnosed with bipolar. In the ensuing weeks, I was fired as executive director of a prestigious institute and ridiculed by the press as “the Road Rage Rabbi.” My world collapsed. I then spent several months paralyzed on a couch with depression. But I persevered and thrived once again, becoming a social worker. A factor tipped the scale in my favor; I discovered Positive Psychology. Positive psychology studies the strengths that make us fulfill our potential. Knowing my strengths allowed me to overcome my negative thoughts and move forward.
Through my life experience and work as a coach, I tackle questions such as: “How do I achieve happiness?” “How do you find your key strengths for fulfillment?” “Is there a connection between the spiritual and our mental health? “How to defeat loneliness?
My interactive book, “The Wisdom of Mental Illness: Finding Strengths in Your Struggles,” invites readers to create a community of mental illness wisdom. Over 2000 downloads!
Rabbi Alfredo Borodowski (the bipolarrabbi)
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