Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast

When Mental Illness Affects Marriage: Navigating Divorce with Bipolar and Psychotic Disorders with World Leading Mental Health Expert, Julie Fast


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Divorce can be especially difficult when one partner has a serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or psychotic disorders. The mood swings, erratic behavior, and episodes of psychosis can make communication, decision-making, and co-parenting challenging, adding stress to an already complex process. For those navigating divorce, balancing compassion for a partner’s mental health with the need for personal safety is crucial.

In this episode, we’re joined by Julie A. Fast, a leading expert on bipolar and psychotic disorders, and author of Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder & Psychotic Disorders: Understanding and Helping Your Partner. Julie shares practical advice on managing relationships affected by mental illness, offering insights into setting boundaries, protecting your mental health, and navigating divorce and custody issues. If you're dealing with mental illness in a relationship, this episode is packed with essential tips for finding stability and support.

Connect with Julie:

  • Website: https://juliefast.com/
  • Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheStableBed/
  • Be the Winner of the Book Free Gift: Email [email protected] you mental health story and you will immediately be entered to win one of Julie's books. Winner to be announced on January 6th 2025
  • Follow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Juliefast/

Journey Beyond Divorce Resources:

  • Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com 
  • Follow JBD on Instagram: @journey_beyond_divorce

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