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The Battery Life of a Newlywed: Supporting a Partner with Bipolar Disorder with Danika
Skip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
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DescriptionWhat happens when caregiving and personal growth converge in the life of a newlywed? Johan Heinrichs welcomes his daughter, Danika, who recounts her journey of balancing self-care and supporting her husband, Jaden, through his bipolar disorder.
She opens up about her challenges, from navigating her own ADHD diagnosis to experiencing burnout and learning the importance of a support network. As Danika reflects on her post-school life and their transformative move to a new apartment, she shares how closer ties to their church community improved their mental and emotional well-being.
This conversation highlights the balance between self-care, faith, and the supportive power of the community, providing valuable insights on managing personal and shared struggles with grace and resilience.
Time Stamps[05:28] Love transcends mental health; initial surprise reciprocated.
[07:09] Navigating marriage with spouse's fluctuating mental health.
[11:03] January emotional challenges; hospitalized for bipolar diagnosis.
[15:50] Balancing self-care and communal support amid crises.
[17:22] Medication and diagnosis significantly aided his stability.
[20:35] Feeling confident, supported by family and community.
[23:42] Managing ADHD with self-care, journaling, and hobbies.
[28:58] Moving improved my outdoor experience and routine.
[31:58] Address suicidal ideation immediately; trust in God.
Guest LinksChoosing Kin Parts 1-3 (Danika's Adoption Story): https://player.captivate.fm/collection/dc99c0ff-5a67-433e-aeb1-3af68ed5ed9f
Differently Wired | Bipolar Disorder in Community (Jadon's Episode)
https://www.careimpact.ca/post/s03e21
Other LinksJoin The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate
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By CareImpactSkip The Dinner is CareImpact’s year-end Christmas campaign, a fundraising non-event. You keep your time, and you give from wherever you are.
Right now, every year-end gift or pledge is DOUBLED by a generous donor, so your giving goes twice as far to help strengthen CareImpact’s work with churches and community partners across Canada.
Give or pledge here: careimpact.ca/skip-the-dinner
Each donation will be matched before January 1, 2026.
Partner with work of CareImpact and Neighbourly!
https://careimpact.ca/donate
DescriptionWhat happens when caregiving and personal growth converge in the life of a newlywed? Johan Heinrichs welcomes his daughter, Danika, who recounts her journey of balancing self-care and supporting her husband, Jaden, through his bipolar disorder.
She opens up about her challenges, from navigating her own ADHD diagnosis to experiencing burnout and learning the importance of a support network. As Danika reflects on her post-school life and their transformative move to a new apartment, she shares how closer ties to their church community improved their mental and emotional well-being.
This conversation highlights the balance between self-care, faith, and the supportive power of the community, providing valuable insights on managing personal and shared struggles with grace and resilience.
Time Stamps[05:28] Love transcends mental health; initial surprise reciprocated.
[07:09] Navigating marriage with spouse's fluctuating mental health.
[11:03] January emotional challenges; hospitalized for bipolar diagnosis.
[15:50] Balancing self-care and communal support amid crises.
[17:22] Medication and diagnosis significantly aided his stability.
[20:35] Feeling confident, supported by family and community.
[23:42] Managing ADHD with self-care, journaling, and hobbies.
[28:58] Moving improved my outdoor experience and routine.
[31:58] Address suicidal ideation immediately; trust in God.
Guest LinksChoosing Kin Parts 1-3 (Danika's Adoption Story): https://player.captivate.fm/collection/dc99c0ff-5a67-433e-aeb1-3af68ed5ed9f
Differently Wired | Bipolar Disorder in Community (Jadon's Episode)
https://www.careimpact.ca/post/s03e21
Other LinksJoin The CareImpact Podcast Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1PgzJWfkq9/
Reach out to us! https://neighbourlypodcast.ca
Email: [email protected]
About the CarePortal: careimpact.ca/careportal
DONATE! Help connect and equip more churches across Canada to effectively journey well in community with the most vulnerable: careimpact.ca/donate