Kat Jost is the founder of Skilled Not Ill: “a Philly-based mental health club for modern humans who live successful lives in spite of mental illness. We host weekly events that are centered around skill-based approaches to mental health, particularly DBT and CBT.”
In this episode, we speak candidly about the career and community she is building while living with bipolar disorder.
Kat works as a business analyst and UX researcher.
Web http://www.katjost.com/
Twitter @itskatnotcat 
Topics mentioned:
Skilled Not Ill
Skilled Not Ill upcoming events
CBT and DBT
The Judge Group
Buy Kat A Coffee
From Skilled Not Ill’s “about” page:
“Skilled Not Ill is a mental health club located in the heart of Philadelphia. We host weekly events that are centered around skill-based approaches to mental health, particularly DBT and CBT. (Definitions for these terms can be found on our FAQ page.) In addition to teaching skills from the tried-and-true DBT and CBT methodologies, we draw inspiration and content for our events from a variety of sources. No matter the topic, our events are always light-hearted, informative, social, and enjoyable. They are an excellent addition to (but not a replacement for) your existing mental health maintenance routine, whether that entails weekly counseling sessions, monthly psychiatrist appointments, or something else. One the best and most unique benefits of our events is that they are designed and facilitated by someone who has first-hand experience being trained on the DBT and CBT skills during numerous psychiatric hospitalizations and Intensive Outpatient Program treatment periods. The quantitative sum of her time spent in daily, intensive mental health skills training at these intuitions is approximately two full years. Therefore, members are attending events led by someone who is living proof that the skills work and that one can live a successful, rewarding life in spite of mental illness.
Skilled Not Ill is also a mental health movement for modern humans who get sh*t done. We have jobs, dreams, hobbies, and friendships. We make money, not excuses. We let our goals drive us, not our fears. Whether you do have a diagnosis or you’re just having a tough time lately, our recurring meetups are just what you need to boost your mood.”