53 min
Episode #9 - The Impact of Mental Health on Marriage & Family Honestly Mental, the podcast
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- Mental Health
🎧 Episode #9: The Impact of Mental Health on Marriage & Family 🎧
Erika and her husband, Sergio, host this special episode to offer an honest look into their marriage and how mental health has shaped their lives and family.
They delve into how Erika’s suicidal thoughts and ideation have affected Sergio as a husband and father to their two boys, Jude, 11, and Oliver, 3.
Erika and Sergio emphasize the importance of having open, age-appropriate conversations about mental health with their children to foster a safe environment and break the stigmas surrounding mental health.
Reflecting on their 15 years together, they share stories of perseverance and courage in maintaining their relationship. They candidly discuss overcoming challenges, including a potential divorce following a trial separation and a cross-country move to save their marriage and keep their family intact.
Tune in to this episode for an authentic look at the real impacts mental health has had on their relationship and family.
Episode Highlights:
🫶🏽 Mental illness affects the whole family, especially the immediate family unit
👦🏽 Age appropriate conversations with children regarding mental health
✨ Marriage isn’t easy, adding in mental illness can complicate relationships
💞 Leveraging your support system is essential to mental wellness
Please subscribe, rate and review Honestly Mental. It helps the show grow. The more people we can reach, the more people we can help. That is our overall goal, to help as many people as we can. Thank you!
🎧 Episode #9: The Impact of Mental Health on Marriage & Family 🎧
Erika and her husband, Sergio, host this special episode to offer an honest look into their marriage and how mental health has shaped their lives and family.
They delve into how Erika’s suicidal thoughts and ideation have affected Sergio as a husband and father to their two boys, Jude, 11, and Oliver, 3.
Erika and Sergio emphasize the importance of having open, age-appropriate conversations about mental health with their children to foster a safe environment and break the stigmas surrounding mental health.
Reflecting on their 15 years together, they share stories of perseverance and courage in maintaining their relationship. They candidly discuss overcoming challenges, including a potential divorce following a trial separation and a cross-country move to save their marriage and keep their family intact.
Tune in to this episode for an authentic look at the real impacts mental health has had on their relationship and family.
Episode Highlights:
🫶🏽 Mental illness affects the whole family, especially the immediate family unit
👦🏽 Age appropriate conversations with children regarding mental health
✨ Marriage isn’t easy, adding in mental illness can complicate relationships
💞 Leveraging your support system is essential to mental wellness
Please subscribe, rate and review Honestly Mental. It helps the show grow. The more people we can reach, the more people we can help. That is our overall goal, to help as many people as we can. Thank you!
53 min