Connecting the Dots
Making mental health research understandable, human, and useful.
Every week, important research is published about family and caregivers of people with serious mental illness, LGBTQ+ health, and trauma recovery. Too often, it remains buried in academic language, behind paywalls, or disconnected from the people it is meant to serve.
Connecting the Dots closes that distance. Each episode explores one new study: what it found and what it means for real life.
Your guide to the research
Yoyce Geronimo Galvan, M.A., is a coach with a master's degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. For more than ten years, she has worked alongside individuals, families, and community organizations supporting people affected by serious mental illness, addiction, trauma, caregiving responsibilities, and identity-related challenges. Her coaching integrates evidence-informed education with practical tools, guided reflection, and structured coaching.
Why Every Conversation Turns Into a Fight?
Decades of research suggest that many of the arguments families blame themselves for are part of a predictable pattern. Understanding that pattern may be the first step toward changing it.
Living With a Partner Who Has Bipolar Disorder: 4 Things That Really Help
People who live alongside bipolar disorder often receive little guidance about how to care for themselves. A qualitative study from Sweden identified four practices that helped partners and family members build a life that remained livable, even when the illness was not predictable.
Can a Marriage Survive Bipolar Disorder? What Research Shows?
A systematic review of 27 studies found that bipolar disorder does not determine the fate of a marriage. The strongest predictors of relationship success are often how couples understand the illness, share responsibility, and support one another over time.
Connecting the Dots is produced for informational and educational purposes. Nothing in this podcast or blog constitutes medical, mental health, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your individual needs.