002 --- Navigating a Broken Vessel: Dave & Shelly

In this episode of Navigating a Broken Vessel, host Dave Harris is joined by a very special guest: his wife, Shelly. Together, they pull back the curtain on their 26-year journey, starting with the (highly debated) story of how they first met at an Institute of Religion "Dating and Courtship" class.The conversation dives deep into the realities of maintaining a marriage while managing mental health challenges. Shelly shares her perspective on the first decade of their marriage—before Dave’s ADHD diagnosis—and how his cycle of "losing interest" in projects and careers created a pattern of frequent moves and professional shifts.In this episode, Dave and Shelly discuss:The Power of Love Languages: How Shelly learned to support Dave through depressive episodes using physical touch and acts of service.The "Broken Vessel" Mindset: Dave’s honest reflection on feeling "broken" by his ADHD diagnosis and how he reframed it as a growth process.The Academic Grind: The grueling story of Dave’s 300-mile commute to finish his PhD in just four years.Spiritual Strength: Finding meaning in the scripture Ether 12:27 and the idea of turning weaknesses into strengths.Join us for a candid, witty, and heartwarming look at how two people can navigate the choppy waters of life and mental health to build a stronger vessel together.Our web site: https://www.navigatingabrokenvessel.comListen to Navigating a Broken Vessel:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingABrokenVesselApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-a-broken-vessel/id1871965350Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AhjZOhsDA97bJkUjLUuI9Amazon/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8044ee2c-27fd-49af-b3e4-deac81905161/navigating-a-broken-vesseliHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-navigating-a-broken-vessel-319371772/Social:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/navigatingabrokenvesselInstagram: @navigatingabrokenvesselDisclaimer: I am not a mental health professional, and this should not be taken as any kind of medical advice. If you need assistance, I highly recommend working with mental health professionals. I use many myself.