Description

Debbie Bermudez shares her experience with mental health, specifically relating to her diagnosis of a psychotic break in her previous relationship. She shares how she copes with stress, which leads to Debbie sharing that she changes herself to keep her relationships healthy. This conversation is about the importance of being intentional with our mental health and wellness, and I encourage you to reach out for support whenever you need it. Debbie discusses how they have worked through difficult times together, and how their love has been a source of strength for them. They express their gratitude to each other for all that they have shared in their relationship and vow to continue to support and love each other until the end.

[00:01 - 14:02] Opening Segment

• Introducing Debbie to the show
• Brief background
• Mental health issues in Debbie's past relationships
• Debbie discusses how she changed herself to better support her husband and raise their child 
• Finding support from community agencies and within her own family

• Taking a certification course on how to help children and youth regulate their emotions

[14:03 - 35:24] Resilience in the Face of a Pandemic

• Debbie discusses how she has been resilient in the past by using mindfulness 
• Getting sick and how Debbie coped with it
• The importance of being open to help

[35:25 - 56:06] Resiliency To Heal After Struggling Relationship

• Having the opportunity to look around and see what she was missing
• The need to start focusing on yourself, rather than just pushing through the difficult times
• Building resilience is not a one-time event, but a continuous process that requires learning from past experiences and applying those lessons to future ones
• Resiliency is a process of growing stronger whether they are personal or professional
• Children learn best when they can see examples of resilience in their parents

[56:07 - 63:00] What to Do When Your Foundation Cracks

• Children's tools are not our tools
• The importance of letting our children be themselves
• Resiliency is not just about being able to handle difficult situations, it is also about having a foundation

[63:01 - 70:00] Closing Segment

• Being intentional in our mental wellness
• See the links below to find out more about Debbie!
• Final words

Quotes:

"So my other little one was so little that the biggest thing that she needed was just to be close to mommy. To be present." - Debbie Bermudez

 "You don't have to be the person that other people expect you to be. They can get angry and they will get angry because you're changing and they don't know what to do." - Debbie Bermudez

"It doesn't matter how slow or fast you go, as long as you're moving forward." - Debbie Bermudez