The Coach Mark Carroll Podcast

Mental Illness - Impact on a relationship with Lauren Simpson


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Episode Description


In this powerful and heartfelt episode of The Coach Mark Carroll Podcast, Mark sits down with his partner Lauren Simpson to dive deep into a topic many shy away from mental health within a relationship. Known for his honesty online, Mark opens up even more about his lifelong battle with severe depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar II, and adult autism. But this episode isn’t just about him—it’s a candid two-way conversation that explores what it’s like for Lauren to support a partner with mental health struggles.


From the early days of their relationship to navigating daily challenges as business partners and new parents, Mark and Lauren reveal the raw, emotional truths of living and loving through mental illness.


Their vulnerability offers a rare dual perspective—both from the person experiencing the challenges and from the one standing beside them.



What You’ll Hear in This Episode


  • Mark’s deeply personal journey with mental illness, including multiple diagnoses
  • Lauren’s perspective as a partner who had never experienced mental illness before
  • How mental health challenges have shaped their relationship, parenting, and business
  • The importance of not taking things personally in a relationship with mental illness
  • Why supporting someone doesn’t mean fixing them
  • Coping strategies, routines, and the importance of seeking professional help
  • The power of acceptance, patience, and choosing to love someone as they are
  • Honest Q&A from their community—including how they navigate social situations and roles at home



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