What We Do
Quanimize helps bipolar individuals and their loved ones achieve the balance and stability which has been disrupted by this crippling illness known as bipolar disorder. Our name is derived from the word 'equanimity' which means a state of calm, mental balance, and emotional steadiness - especially during stress, difficulty, or turmoil
Mental Health
Advocate & Speaker
My Story
Turning Adversity Into Purpose
After years of struggling in silence, I discovered that sharing my authentic story not only freed me but inspired others to seek help and embrace their own journeys. Today, I help individuals and organizations break the stigma around mental health through honest conversation and practical strategies.
Living with bipolar disorder taught me something profound: our greatest challenges can become our greatest gifts when we learn to harness them.
My mission is simple: to show you that your story matters, your struggles are valid, and transformation is always possible.
What I Offer
Services That Transform
From inspiring keynotes to hands-on coaching, every service is designed to create meaningful, lasting impact.
Keynote Speaking
Powerful, engaging presentations that inspire action and create lasting change in your organization or event.
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Mental Health Awareness
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Personal Transformation
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Leadership & Resilience
Workshops
Interactive sessions designed to build mentally healthy workplaces and empower teams.
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Team Building
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Stress Management
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Communication Skills
1-on-1 Coaching
Personalized coaching to help you overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve your goals.
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Goal Setting
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Mindset Shifts
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Accountability
Do you find yourself consistently:
Hospitalized after going off meds?
Unsure why life is so filled with chaos?
In trouble with the law or with loved ones?
Bipolar disorder is recognized as one of the most debilitating illnesses in the world. You’re not alone.
It’s time to turn down the dial on your episodes.
The Veil Paperback
In this first person account of bipolar disorder, Michael Lukas tells the story of discovering his illness as he finds himself transformed from high school valedictorian to correctional facility inmate over the course of a summer. The changes begin with an unexpected and deep depression. This is followed by Lukas' first explosive manic episode which results in his expulsion from Stanford University. We are invited to relive these intense experiences and to understand the effects on a young man's life as he fights to regain control of his future. Through Lukas' intimate account of struggle and eventual acceptance of his illness, The Veil offers insight for all who struggle with extreme emotional states and their consequences, and for all who love them. Michael Lukas has lived with bipolar disorder for 20 years and has worked tirelessly to get it under control. In that time, he has been homeless, jailed, committed, and deeply in debt. He now lives with his wife and children in San Francisco.