193: My Husband on Navigating Love & Bipolar

Joining us today is the one, the only... the love of my life, Dan Scobie!

In this candid and intimate podcast episode, we reflect on our relationship journey, beginning from the first time we crossed paths at BLK Live 5.5 years ago to our current life together.

The episode delves into personal aspects of our lives, including the challenges and triumphs of managing bipolar together, many new beginnings shared, and the evolution of our relationship over time.

Highlighted are themes of personal growth, the power of open communication, and the importance of support in navigating life with bipolar disorder.

The episode also covers Dan's perspective on encouraging me to launch my podcast, publish my book and start publicly speaking about my story. He describes concerns and fears he had at the start of our relationship and what worked well in navigating the hard times.

Tune in to hear the breakdown of our full love story and what is next for our relationship. We made sure to answer all the questions you asked here as well!

00:00 Introduction and Initial Conversation

00:20 Meeting the Guest: A Personal Journey

00:58 Unveiling the Past: The First Encounter

01:21 The First Podcast Experience

02:01 The Evolution of Relationship

04:34 The First Impression and Early Days of Dating

09:01 The Turning Point: Opening Up About Bipolar Diagnosis

09:51 The Impact of Diagnosis on Relationships

11:41 The Struggles and Triumphs of Living with Bipolar

14:43 The Journey of Acceptance and Understanding

18:43 The Role of Family and Friends in the Journey

23:35 The Impact of Bipolar on Career and Personal Life

28:53 The Power of Sharing and Destigmatizing Bipolar

30:26 Struggles with Work and Bipolar Diagnosis

30:58 Understanding the Impact of Work Environment

32:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance

32:34 The Impact of External Factors on Mental Health

33:23 The Experience of Going Off Medication

33:38 Moving Forward: New Environment and Better Routines

37:38 The Importance of Communication in Understanding Bipolar

39:24 The Journey of Writing a Book and Starting a Podcast

39:53 The Impact of Supportive Relationships

50:05 The Future: Starting a Family and Overcoming Fears

52:39 The Power of Love and Understanding in a Relationship