Season 2 · Episode 10
S2 Ep. 10 | From diagnosis to healing: A real conversation with Candice about Mental Health | Part 2
The Studio Podcast with Blanca and Sandy
March 6, 202629m 57sExplicit
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Show Notes
🚨 Sensitive content warning 🚨 This is Part 2 of Candice's interview. If you haven't listened to Part 1, make sure you go back and listen! In this second part of our conversation with Candice, the discussion continues with an honest and deeply human look at living with mental illness, navigating treatment options, and building a life with support, resilience, and hope. Candice shares more about her experiences trying different treatments for her mental health. The conversation also explores the emotional realities of managing mental health within relationships and family life. Beyond treatment and diagnosis, this episode highlights the importance of compassion, community, and small acts of support. Candice shares practical advice for friends and loved ones who want to help someone struggling with mental health, reminding us that simple gestures can make a meaningful difference. This episode is both heartfelt and enlightening, offering listeners a deeper understanding of what it means to live with mental health challenges while continuing to fight for joy, connection, and a fulfilling life. Inside this episode, we talk about:
- Candice's experience with different depression treatments
- How medication changes and hormonal shifts can affect mental health over time
- How Candice shared her diagnosis with her husband and built a supportive partnership
- What it looks like to parent while managing mental health challenges
- Why mental illness doesn't always "look" the way people expect
- How friends and loved ones can support someone going through depression