Markku Kostamo's guest appearances

Markku Kostamo

Rector's Cupboard

Sanctuary Mental Health Podcast

this is bipolar

Hillary McBride

John Swinton

Luke Edwards

Linda Kay Klein

Rosemary Hill

Makoto Fujimura

Kate Middleton

Katherine Stewart

Brad Jersak

Nate Collins

James K. A. Smith

David Hayward

Jenn Richards

David Jennings

Ross Lockhart

OwlTail

In this episode of ‘Conversations With’ Mental Health Advocate Shaley Hoogendoorn talks with fellow advocate Markku Kostamo. Markku shares openly about his experiences living with bipolar disorder. Our conversation is rich and deep. We talked about symptoms, getting a Bipolar diagnosis, hospitalizations and even mental health stigma in faith communities. Markku also gives touching words of encouragement to those walking a similar path. His story is one of perseverance and inspiration. I am so grateful for Markku's honesty in sharing his story with us. Markku’s story is not over yet.   This is bipolar... IG @this.is.bipolar TIkTok @this.is.bipolar If you enjoyed this episode or if this podcast means something to you please hit follow or subscribe button. If you really loved it, would you consider making a small donation to further support the work of 'this is bipolar'. I am forever grateful that I get to do this bipolar advocacy work.  About Markku: Markku Kostamo, MSc - Director, Development, Sanctuary Mental Health &amp; CEO, Kaci - Revenue and Growth Strategies  Markku has served as an executive in the non-profit sector for over twenty years and is passionate about seeing organizations grow and develop in executing their mission and impact. To enable this, Markku takes an entrepreneurial and relational approach to revenue generation and partnerships. Markku first was first diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder over five years ago and now is a passionate mental health advocate. “ I love having coffee in person or virtually —please DM on IG if you would like to get together! Learn more about Sanctuary Mental Health here: sanctuarymentalhealth.org   #thisisbipolar #bipolar #bipolardisorder #bipolarawareness #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

In this episode of ‘Conversations With’ Mental Health Advocate Shaley Hoogendoorn talks with fellow advocate Markku Kostamo. Markku shares openly about his experiences living with bipolar disorder. Our conversation is rich and deep. We talked about symptoms, getting a Bipolar diagnosis, hospitalizations and even mental health stigma in faith communities. Markku also gives touching words of encouragement to those walking a similar path. His story is one of perseverance and inspiration. I am so grateful for Markku's honesty in sharing his story with us. Markku’s story is not over yet.   This is bipolar... IG @this.is.bipolar TIkTok @this.is.bipolar If you enjoyed this episode or if this podcast means something to you please hit follow or subscribe button. If you really loved it, would you consider making a small donation to further support the work of 'this is bipolar'. I am forever grateful that I get to do this bipolar advocacy work. <a href="https://ko-fi.com/Q5Q0EBU8M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> About Markku: Markku Kostamo, MSc - Director, Development, Sanctuary Mental Health &amp; CEO, Kaci - Revenue and Growth Strategies  Markku has served as an executive in the non-profit sector for over twenty years and is passionate about seeing organizations grow and develop in executing their mission and impact. To enable this, Markku takes an entrepreneurial and relational approach to revenue generation and partnerships. Markku first was first diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder over five years ago and now is a passionate mental health advocate. “ I love having coffee in person or virtually —please DM on IG if you would like to get together! Learn more about Sanctuary Mental Health here: <a href="http://sanctuarymentalhealth.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sanctuarymentalhealth.org</a> #thisisbipolar #bipolar #bipolardisorder #bipolarawareness #mentalillness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

CONVERSATIONS WITH- Markku Kostamo

Addressing matters of mental health and wellness often comes in the forms of ideas, tips, diagnosis and treatment plans. While these are all helpful, sometimes most helpful of all is to be reminded that you are not alone, that others have faced similar challenges.   In this episode of Rector’s Cupboard, Markku Kostamo shares his own story of misdiagnosis, struggle, diagnosis and treatment. His willingness to be open and honest demonstrates that many times the parts of our stories that we consider troubling or humiliating or chronic have been encountered by other people as well. We are in good company, with one another, and part of being well is recognizing our own limitations and our own woundedness.Links referencedSanctuary Mental Health Ministries Markku's video (available through Facebook) Upstate Motels Make a Comeback With an Aim to Captivate - New York Times, September 3, 2021  Gen Z is keeping the faith. Just don’t expect to see them at worship – Religion News Service, September 23, 2021  Oh my days: linguists lament slang ban in London school – The Guardian, September 30, 2021 

Addressing matters of mental health and wellness often comes in the forms of ideas, tips, diagnosis and treatment plans. While these are all helpful, sometimes most helpful of all is to be reminded that you are not alone, that others have faced similar challenges. In this episode of Rector’s Cupboard, Markku Kostamo shares his own story of misdiagnosis, struggle, diagnosis and treatment. His willingness to be open and honest demonstrates that many times the parts of our stories that we consider troubling or humiliating or chronic have been encountered by other people as well. We are in good company, with one another, and part of being well is recognizing our own limitations and our own woundedness.Links referenced <a href="https://www.sanctuarymentalhealth.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sanctuarymentalhealth/videos/567071744649216" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Markku's video</a> (available through Facebook) <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/03/realestate/catskill-motels-comeback.html?referringSource=articleShare" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upstate Motels Make a Comeback With an Aim to Captivate</a> - New York Times, September 3, 2021  <a href="https://religionnews.com/2021/09/23/gen-z-is-keeping-the-faith-just-dont-expect-to-see-them-at-worship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gen Z is keeping the faith. Just don’t expect to see them at worship</a> – Religion News Service, September 23, 2021  <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/sep/30/oh-my-days-linguists-lament-slang-ban-in-london-school?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oh my days: linguists lament slang ban in London school</a> – The Guardian, September 30, 2021

Mental Health: A Personal Story with Markku Kostamo

Chief Growth Officer at Himalayan Life and Sanctuary’s new Director of Development (surprise!), Markku Kostamo, talks about the gift of living in community during COVID-19, the disorientation of this liminal space we find ourselves in, and the practices that are helping him stay well and grounded.

Mental Health, Faith, and COVID-19 with Markku Kostamo