Marriage is one of the most meaningful relationships we experience—but when mental health struggles enter the picture, it can feel overwhelming for both spouses. In this episode, we dive into how mental health impacts the overall health of a marriage, what couples are really facing today, and why caring for your own emotional well-being is essential for a thriving relationship.

Drawing from counseling experience and faith-based wisdom, we address common misconceptions, signs that mental health is affecting your marriage, and practical ways to support a struggling spouse without losing yourself in the process. You'll also hear encouragement for couples navigating anxiety, stress, or depression, guidance on boundaries and self-care, and insight on when to seek professional help. This honest and hope-filled conversation offers tools to help couples stay connected—even in difficult seasons.

Episode Highlights:

Mental health struggles distort how we see things.

How to identify red flags that your spouse may be dealing with something deeper.

How to recognize the difference in support and rescue.

Encouragement to remain present in the difficult season.

Quotes from This Episode:

You can't build intimacy from survival mode.

Anxiety tells you everything is a threat and depression tells you nothing is going to get better.

Resentment builds when the healthier spouse feels like they are carrying the whole load.

Your job is to walk alongside your spouse, not carry them.

This is a season, not a sentence.

Talk it Over Together:

1. What helps you feel emotionally supported by me when you're struggling?

2. Are there topics, emotions, or struggles you find hard to share with me? What makes them difficult?

3. How can we check in with each other more intentionally moving forward?

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