The Bipolar Rugby Star with Tyler Kania

In this raw and unforgettable episode of Overcome: A Mental Health Podcast, Travis White sits down with Tyler Kania—rugby player, coach, author, cybersecurity pro, and mental health warrior. Tyler’s journey is unlike anything you've heard: from rupturing his patellar tendon twice, to building a career in tech and crypto, to battling undiagnosed bipolar I disorder, addiction, and suicidal ideation.

Tyler shares the highs of manic ambition, the darkness of depression, and the deeply human moments that pulled him back—like a rugby ball passed in solidarity or a sunbeam breaking through on the brink of ending it all.

He opens up about his new memoir Maniac with No Knees, his harrowing experience with psychiatric hospitals, and the life-saving power of community, purpose, and medication. This is a story of devastation, resilience, and ultimately, hope.

👉 Whether you’re struggling, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand mental illness better—this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Tune in, share, and let’s keep breaking the stigma—together.