How do you love someone through anxiety, depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder—without losing yourself in the process? In this deeply moving second episode of the Love & Mental Health series, host Nyomi Banks welcomes marriage and family therapist Aqueelah Wheatley (Founder of Support Advice) and returning expert Dr. Will Washington to explore the emotional complexities of supporting a partner who is navigating mental health challenges. Inspired by letters from real listeners—including a powerful story from a veteran and a parent coping with a partner’s diagnosis—this episode dives into the emotional labor of caregiving, the fine line between support and enabling, setting loving boundaries, and raising children amidst a partner’s mental health crisis. 💬 Real Talk.
💡 Actionable Strategies.
💖 Soulful Healing.
Whether you're currently in a relationship, a caregiver, or simply looking to understand love through the lens of mental wellness, this episode is for you. 👕 Support the Cause:
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• Dr. Will Washington – Health Psychologist & Founder, Washington Wellness Institute
• Aqueelah Wheatley, MFT – Marriage & Family Therapist, Founder of Support Advice

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