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