Relationship Renegade with Dr. Jameson Mercier, LCSW

Marriage and Mental Illness Marriages can be stressful at times. They take a lot work and there are no guarantees. However, what do you do when you learn that your spouse is battling a mental illness? How do you approach him/her? What are the do’s and don’ts for a situation like this? On today’s episode, we continue our conversation about mental illness and share some tips for those married to a spouse with a mental illness. The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. As Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Dr. Jameson Mercier and Mrs. Herdyne Mercier, provide practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. They believe that any couple can have a successful relationship if they are equipped with the right tools. Whether your relationship is doing well or in need of some new skills, there is something for everyone. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com or the social media links below. To hear past episodes, go to www.mercierwellness.com/listen. For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email us at info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to schedule a consultation, see the links below. Dr. Jameson Mercier – The Love Mender™ https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Herdyne Mercier - The Wife Mentor™ https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/the-wife-mentor Find us on social media: #CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness Instagram @dr.jamesonmercier @thewifementor Facebook @DrJamesonMercier @HerdyneMercier Twitter @JamesonMercier @TheWifeMentor

Money and Me As with most things, a lot of our ideas and feelings about money are rooted in early childhood experiences. And no, this does not only apply to people who grew up poor. Rich people got problems too. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Money and Dating Is a cheap date a bad date? Should it matter that you have to share a value meal rather than steak and lobster? Let's find out. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Family Money We’ve all heard that family is everything and that you must put family first. However, does that mean I have to give them my money too? Let’s talk about it. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Money and In-Laws Some in-laws want to pay for everything. Others want you to pay all their bills. Which one do you have and how do you manage it? Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Money and Marriage Money touches every aspect of our lives…especially our relationships. The questions is does it help or does it hurt? Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Money and Marriage Money touches every aspect of our lives…especially our relationships. The questions is does it help or does it hurt? Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Unsolicited Advice: Wrap up Unsolicited advice is not as helpful as we think. On this episode I share some final thoughts on why you should mind your business and keep your advice to yourself. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Unsolicited Advice: New Parents Parenting is possibly the most difficult job anyone could have. Advice in this area is something that most parents want and need…but do they really. Let’s talk about it. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Unsolicited Advice: Domestic Violence How would you feel if the advice you gave cost someone their life? Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. Link to article referenced in episode: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-ne-debra-dunbar-murder-case-20210323-5k7go7bbdvahhowmjmfmr2refm-story.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Don%27t%20Miss&utm_content=5601616587944#nws=true If you or someone you know is in a difficult situation and needs services, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) www.thehotline.org mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Unsolicited Advice: Singles Part 2 It seems that everyone has a ton of advice for single people…and apparently most of it sucks. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Unsolicited Advice: Divorce For many people divorce is a fact of life. It’s a reality that not all marriages will last forever. However, let's not make a bad situation worse with crappy advice. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Unsolicited Advice: Singles Part 1 It seems that everyone has a ton of advice for single people…and apparently most of it sucks. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Unsolicited Advice: Newlyweds When you’re about to get married, everyone has some advice for you. Ever sat down sift through the advice? Join us as we do just that. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

After the Love is Gone For some relationships, happily ever after is just not in the cards. The fact is some relationships will end. The question is how do you move on after the love is gone? What is like to find yourself single after being with someone for 5 or 10 years? On today’s episode I tackle these questions and more with my friend and colleague Mia Terrazas. She says, “What you’re not changing, you’re choosing.” Listen and hear what else she has to say. The Couples Counsel Podcast is designed to help couples get unstuck and moving towards a happier and healthier relationship. Dr. Jameson Mercier provides practical advice for everyday challenges in relationships. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. For more information, visit www.mercierwellness.com. Past episodes can be heard at www.mercierwellness.com/listen. For questions about booking or sponsoring the podcast, email info@mercierwellness.com. If you’d like to work us to address concerns in your relationship, click the following link to schedule a consultation. https://calendly.com/mercier-wellness/consultation Lastly, we value your feedback. You can reach out to me on social media at @dr.jamesonmercier (Instagram) or @DrJamesonMercier (FaceBook). You can also leave us a voicemail at 954-282-1093. I listen to all the feedback and voicemails and might include yours on an upcoming episode. Find us on social media: #CouplesCounsel #MercierWellness

Don’t Waste the Crisis We don’t always ask for it, but times of crisis are an opportunity for massive change…if we don’t waste it. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and reality about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw. Dr. Jameson Mercier is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specializing in Relationship Systems. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media jamesonmercierDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

You’re a People Pleaser There are many reasons that we seek the please those around us. It may due to a lack of confidence, fear or rejection, or basic survival. In this episode we don’t judge, but try to understand it and the effect it has on our relationships. People pleasers unite! Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Your Happiness is Not My Job Are you killing yourself trying to make someone happy? Are you someone who expects others to make you happy? These two types of people often feel they are perfect for each other. However, unless they change, they are barreling towards a disaster. Listen and learn how to change course. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Toxic Positivity Positive vibes only right. I’m all for it, but there’s a point where all this positivity turns to denial…and you may have crossed the line. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU

Mindfulness Do you feel like everything is moving too fast and wish you could slow things down? I know the feeling. Let’s talk about it. Relationship Renegade is a podcast designed to bring you hard truths and realities about relationships. This show is unapologetically raw and not for everyone. Listen at your own risk. mercierwellness.com/listenbooking@mercierwellness.cominfo@mercierwellness.commercierwellness.cometsy.com/shop/mercierwellness Social Media relationshiprenegadepodcastDrJamesonMercierhttps://twitter.com/JamesonMercierhttps://bit.ly/3g5G5uZhttps://bit.ly/2YDd6bU