She’s (iyanla) known her since she was younger and had a little more information then we know of. Her accreditation can be taken with a grain of salt once you think about the gurus and false prophets working the impressionable. I think her main thing was getting her to stop blaming others and taking responsibilities for our own actions that’s the breakthrough. She blamed everybody but the man in the mirror!

What concerned me about the interview was that Iyanla tried to protect her friend, Maia’s deceased mom, by not digging further into why Maia felt that she had to be perfect by age 12 and that she had a desperate desire at that age to feel accepted and loved by her mom? I found that to be quite odd that she wouldn’t investigate that further because Iyanla has tore into other guests’ parents? Maia had a pretty dysfunctional upbringing before the now infamous youtube videos. If you’re going to "fix" someone then I don’t think that anyone gets a pass and Michelle I agree with Javier because I’m currently in grad school pursuing a degree in Clinical Psychology and mental health issues are complexed and it takes a lot more than a few activities to truly be effective in helping a client.

They should not have had her daughter on the show. That was pure exploitation. Maia is in a very bad place. I hope they can get her meds right.

Poor thing… I hope she gets the help that she needs but going to another human being with their own faults and problems isn’t a solution. The only one that can help and save her is Jesus. I believe that she carries a lot of demons around for what ever reason and medical personal will label this with "bi polar, schizophrenia and other psychological issues" that misinform the person that it’s not a spiritual battle within themselves. I have a degree in psychology and to be perfectly honest it’s all just a bunch of BS.

I was disgusted by this show and it obviously was nothing more than a ploy for ratings. If Iyanla true intentions were to help a woman that she has known far beyond television than this was no way to do it! It was more than obvious Maia was highly sadated and her kid like reponses bothered me only proving how unstable she was. To attempt to bring upon and address feelings with no actual resolve is very reckless and is deemed unprofessional when working with someone with a mental disorder. The whole charade of Maia talking to herself in 2nd person and kneeling on the ground talking to her a picture of her mother resolved what?? Iyanla took advantage of this young woman and accomplished nothing!

What people do not get is that Iyanla’s purpose was not to treat Maia’s mental illness. Iyanla was more focused on building Maia’s broken spirit, get her to a place where she’s taking responsiblity for her own actions and learning how to move forward and leave the past exactly what it is in THE PAST. Maia seems to need someone to let her know that they have her back and that she’s not alone while she’s getting better and I think that is what Iyanla’s purpose was. It wasn’t to fix her bipolar disorder.

Some Black people get a little degree and feel like they can bring others down.

Thanks for sharing this with those who didn’t watch on OWN. I almost commented without watching video. A major mistake. This was so touching and powerful. Most watching it must relate in some way. I was the mother that chose work over everything. I missed so much in my child’s life. Yes, like many of you I too substituted "things" for love. Mia’s bravery in letting this very special spirit, Ilanya, intervene in her life is something not only to see, but feel. I cried. Not just for Mia but for incredible spirits put on this earth to help guide us if we let them. Ilanya for doing the work, Oprah for producing the show, and rare responsible media site owners like Michelle for not exploiting this by just posting it and letting it hang out there without herself discussing content. This show will change the views of youtube’s videos and ill conceived judgements of Mia by whoever sees this.

Really!!!! I just dont like Iyanla anymore. She has lost that it factor. This was not the move. I know that Mia needed that money to get out the trasitional house, but damn. This was soooo painful to watch. They are really running with this bipolar shit. I wish Mya nothing but the best but child boo, you were a spoiled brat who liked to get high, point blank period!!!!

I believe there is more than simple Bipolar disorder present. Unfortunately, mental ailments are hard to diagnose and today’s therapists are quick to label everything as being Bipolar. They have just realized the degrees of Bipolar Disorder and have started categorizing it by bipolar 1 or 2. A lot of times Bipolar disorder is not the only condition present. I personally suffer from the disorder and can recognize signs and can identify when it;s more than what I suffer from. My heart goes out to her because I see her doctors have not found the happy medium for her medication. Personally, I will not ever take their zombie inducing medicine again. Marijuana is really the best option for many but right now I choose to stay drug free. I hate how Bipolar disorder is presented now and how it’s the common diagnosis. Despite all this publicity for this problem, this chemical imbalance, people still treat it as being "moody" or something that is not serious! Trust me, it is a real problem and can cause many problems to those that suffer with the condition. I hope someone really addresses her other underlying problems so that she can truly begin to heal. Oh and that Iyanla lady irks me. I hate quacks with a passion and I can hear her quacking from here!