Ep. 421/ David Shamszad. High Functioning BiPolar Disorder and Addiction. Part One
2026-07-06 · 20 min · 6 entities
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I'm fascinated by high-functioning mental illness and addiction.
David Shamszad knows that world firsthand.
A Dartmouth graduate, entrepreneur, and founder of a successful real estate company, David appeared to have everything together. Behind the scenes, he was battling untreated bipolar disorder, addiction, and a life-threatening downward spiral that nearly cost him everything.
Today, as conversations around mental health, addiction, loneliness, and recovery continue to intensify across America, David brings a perspective most experts can't:
He lived it.
This conversation goes far beyond awareness:
• The hidden reality of high-functioning addiction
• Why success often masks mental health struggles
• What families miss before a crisis happens
• The truth about bipolar disorder and stigma
• Why recovery starts with honesty—not willpower
• How someone can rebuild a meaningful life after hitting rock bottom
His story is raw, timely, and deeply relatable for anyone who has struggled personally, or watched someone they love struggle in silence.