Episode 136: How to Support a Spouse Struggling with Mental Health with Richard Kerry

Sparking Wholeness

English - May 10, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 71 ratings
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Previous Episode: Episode 135: Surviving Mental Illness and Learning to Live Again with Erin Kerry

Next Episode: Episode 137: Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection with Erin Kerry

This episode features Richard Kerry, Licensed Professional counselor and husband to Erin. In this conversation, they break down what it is like to learn of a partner's diagnosis, how to support that person without being codependent, and how to improve communication.

Key Topics:
- How Richard found out Erin had bipolar disorder and how the symptoms showed up in their early married life
- The times when Richard experienced depression, and how Erin supported him the last few years
- Signs to look out for to know your partner is struggling
- How to approach mental health when parenting together
- A practical activity to create vulnerability and trust in your relationship