Mark Lukach, author of "My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward" speaks with Kimi about the profound impact of mental illness on his marriage and family life. He shares the harrowing journey he and his wife Julia have navigated through bipolar disorder, from the frightening onset of her psychosis to the unpredictable waves of recovery and relapse. Mark provides a candid account of the emotional strain, the learning curve of caregiving, and the strength it takes to stay committed to a loved one during their darkest times. The couple's love and resilience shine through as they confront the challenges of the American mental health care system and find ways to involve their children in managing the illness, all while trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy in their lives. Mark's perspective provides invaluable insights into the oft-hidden struggles many caregivers face and underscores the power of unwavering love and hope.
In this episode:
Links & Resources:
Website: www.marklukach.com
Book: "My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward"
Charity: Access Institute
We want to hear from you! Our greatest hope in this final season is that you’ll share with us your most cherished episode or standout guest and let us know why it left an impact on you. We're compiling a special episode and your voice might just be featured!
Call or text us at 310-243-6364 or you can email us at hello@allthewiserpodcast.com.
21. Mardy Fish....the tennis player who vanished
20. Transgender Pastor Paula Williams and her son, Jonathan, on a father's transition and a son's redemption
Looking back...our gratitude episode. Happy holidays!
19. Tracy Walder is a sorority girl turned CIA counter-terrorism spy
18. Ed Gavagan was stabbed six times and forgave his attackers
17. Khalil Rafati went from homeless drug addict to millionaire health and wellness entrepreneur
16. Cassie McKee is a little person and she's happy to answer your questions
15. Jake Olson became the first completely blind Division 1 football player for the USC Trojans
14. Aaron Stark was almost a school shooter
13. David Byrd was brutally attacked by a 12-foot shark and considers himself lucky
12. Within six weeks, Nora McInerny miscarried her baby, lost her father, and then her husband to cancer
11. Kevin Briggs dissuaded more than 200 people from suicide
10. All The Wiser host Kimi Culp kept bipolar disorder a secret for twenty years
9. Gerardo Lopez was an MS-13 gang member
8. Kristen Gray has a score to settle with Batten Disease
7. Bob Woodruff got blown up in Iraq.
6. Michel Varisco gets real about caretaking and ALS...(but please don't call her a saint)
5. NFL Football Player Steve Gleason lost the ability to walk and talk... and found his purpose
4. Monica Escobedo on loss, love, forgiveness and being the sister of a shooter
3. Matt Pohlson flat-lined and had a near death experience that forever changed him
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. Marshall
Heal, Survive & Thrive!
A Voice In The Darkness
جافکری | Jafekri
BPLUS بیپلاس پادکست فارسی خلاصه کتاب