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Published: March 4, 2024, 5 p.m.

Joining us today is the one, the only... the love of my life, Dan Scobie!

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In this candid and intimate podcast episode, we reflect on our relationship journey, beginning from the first time we crossed paths at BLK Live 5.5 years ago to our current life together.

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The episode delves into personal aspects of our lives, including the challenges and triumphs of managing bipolar together, many new beginnings shared, and the evolution of our relationship over time.

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Highlighted are themes of personal growth, the power of open communication, and the importance of support in navigating life with bipolar disorder.

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The episode also covers Dan's perspective on encouraging me to launch my podcast, publish my book and start publicly speaking about my story. He describes concerns and fears he had at the start of our relationship and what worked well in navigating the hard times.

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Tune in to hear the breakdown of our full love story and what is next for our relationship. We made sure to answer all the questions you asked here as well!

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00:00 Introduction and Initial Conversation

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00:20 Meeting the Guest: A Personal Journey

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00:58 Unveiling the Past: The First Encounter

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01:21 The First Podcast Experience

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02:01 The Evolution of Relationship

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04:34 The First Impression and Early Days of Dating

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09:01 The Turning Point: Opening Up About Bipolar Diagnosis

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09:51 The Impact of Diagnosis on Relationships

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11:41 The Struggles and Triumphs of Living with Bipolar

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14:43 The Journey of Acceptance and Understanding

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18:43 The Role of Family and Friends in the Journey

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23:35 The Impact of Bipolar on Career and Personal Life

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28:53 The Power of Sharing and Destigmatizing Bipolar

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30:26 Struggles with Work and Bipolar Diagnosis

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30:58 Understanding the Impact of Work Environment

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32:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance

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32:34 The Impact of External Factors on Mental Health

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33:23 The Experience of Going Off Medication

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33:38 Moving Forward: New Environment and Better Routines

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37:38 The Importance of Communication in Understanding Bipolar

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39:24 The Journey of Writing a Book and Starting a Podcast

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39:53 The Impact of Supportive Relationships

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50:05 The Future: Starting a Family and Overcoming Fears

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52:39 The Power of Love and Understanding in a Relationship