Thriving with bipolar
A Personal and Practical Guide to Living Well
Written by TV Presenter and Bipolar UK ambassador, Leah Charles-King.
Living with bipolar can feel confusing, overwhelming, and at times completely isolating.
When TV presenter and mental health advocate Leah Charles-King was diagnosed with bipolar type 1, she searched for guidance that went beyond medical explanations and vague advice.
What she needed was something honest, practical, and grounded in real experience.
That book didn’t exist.
So she wrote it.
TV Presenter | Speaker | Author | Mental Health Advocate
Leah Charles-King is a TV presenter, speaker, author and mental health advocate with a 25 year career in television.
She is currently a presenter on Channel 4’s ‘A Place in the Sun’.
Leah uses her platform to challenge stigma, tackle inequality, and lead honest conversations around mental health and wellbeing.
Leah is an ambassador for Bipolar UK and hosts major awareness events and campaigns, including World Bipolar Day.
Known for her honesty and lived experience, Leah brings real, grounded conversations about mental health to audiences across the UK and internationally.
Her debut book, ‘Thriving with bipolar’, is a deeply personal and practical guide to building stability and learning how to live well with the condition.
‘Thriving with bipolar: A Personal & Practical Guide to Living Well’ is not a clinical textbook and it is not a memoir.
It is a straight talking, practical guide for anyone who wants tools that actually hold up in everyday life.
A Practical Guide for Living Well
‘Drawing on more than a decade of personal lived experience, Leah shares the insights, strategies and lessons that helped her rebuild stability, regain confidence and protect her wellbeing.
This book explores the real challenges of living with bipolar and the habits that help create a life that feels balanced, meaningful and sustainable.
What You’ll Learn
Practical habits that support mental wellbeing including sleep, routine and boundaries.
Understanding your patterns
Learn how to recognise the early warning signs that your mood may be shifting and what to do about it.
Protecting your stability
Strengthening confidence and learning how to move forward after difficult periods.
Advocating for yourself
How to use your voice when navigating healthcare, relationships and work.
Rebuilding trust with yourself
What People Are Saying
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"After hearing Leah speak - I felt less alone and decided to seek a diagnosis"
— Fran R
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"As an ambassador - Leah plays a vital role in helping us raise awareness and challenge stigma"
— Bipolar UK
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"This is the ultimate book for bipolar management"
— Simon M
Book Leah To Speak
Leah’s talks combine lived experience with practical insight, helping audiences better understand mental health, bipolar awareness, resilience, women’s health and authentic wellbeing.
As an experienced presenter and host, Leah brings professionalism, warmth and presence to every stage — whether leading an event, facilitating conversations or delivering a keynote.
Known for her honesty and ability to connect, Leah delivers conversations that stay with people long after the event.
Leah is available for:
• Event hosting and Presenting
• Keynote speaking
• Corporate and Mental Health events
• Panels and Conferences
• Award shows and Galas
• Media appearances
• Podcasts and Interviews
COMING SOON
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