Latest / Rock Bottom With Ryan
192: Bruce Haataja - Chaos Between My Ears
Bruce Haataja on Chaos Between My Ears, Bipolar 1, and Recovery | Rock Bottom with RyanOn Rock Bottom with Ryan, Bruce Haataja discusses his debut book Chaos Between My Ears and the internal “committee” of voices that fueled his depression, confusion, and addiction. Raised in small-town Minnesota, he describes leaving traditional school, joining the National Guard at 17, and progressing from prescription opioids (Oxys/Percs) to heavy alcohol use while learning to hide his addiction through shame and preparation. He recounts a steep decline in 2024–2025, separation from his wife, a major manic…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.