We will learn: How mental health can impact power dynamics in relationships. Navigating what’s you and what’s your disorder. How to talk about mental health with your partner. Cultivating a healthy relationship can be hard enough. . . but what if you also struggle with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar, or a spicy little cocktail of several together? If you have struggled with mental illness, it’s important to have a partner that you can communicate with so he or she can understand your unique needs. So today we’re gonna walk you through it so that you feel confident navigating relationships, from that scary initial conversation, to the day to day challenges. Our guest is Allison Raskin, a New York Times bestselling author, actress, director and co-creator of the YouTube comedy channel and podcast, Just Between Us. She’s also the author of Overthinking About You. Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/X89 Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes from your highest self.  Get Mind Love Premium for exclusive ad-free episodes and monthly meditations.  Support Mind Love Sponsors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices