Nadia Sawalha & Mark Adderley

How To Stay Married (So Far)

Nadia Sawalha & Mark Adderley

  • #162 - Mark is WORRIED About Nadia's Mental Health

#162 - Mark is WORRIED About Nadia's Mental Health

Wednesday 12th November 2025

Mark Adderley shares his worries about Nadia Sawalha's mental health, sparking a candid discussion on marriage and self-care.
47 minutes
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How To Stay Married (So Far)
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Nadia Sawalha & Mark Adderley
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Relationships & Community
Sobriety in Everyday Life
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Mark's Concern for Nadia: A Candid Look at Mental Health in Marriage

Episode Overview

  • Mark shares his worries about Nadia's mental health.
  • The couple discusses the impact of activism on Nadia.
  • They explore how miscommunication affects their relationship.
  • The importance of self-care is emphasised.
  • Humour is used to discuss everyday marital challenges.
"What are you doing for yourself? Why aren't you getting to meetings?"
Get ready to be moved by the real-life account of Mark Adderley and Nadia Sawalha as they open up about the current state of their marriage. In this heartfelt episode, Mark expresses his deep concerns about Nadia's mental health, highlighting the emotional challenges they both face. The couple candidly discusses how the pressures of work, personal health, and family life have taken a toll on their relationship.
They explore how miscommunication often leads to defensiveness and how they each deal with feelings of being unheard. Mark's worries aren't just about himself; he voices genuine concern for Nadia's well-being amidst her activism and personal struggles. They share an honest dialogue about the importance of self-care and the need for mutual support. Their conversation is peppered with humour, as they banter about everyday annoyances like household chores, but it never loses sight of the serious undertones.
Listeners will find themselves reflecting on their own relationships as Mark and Nadia tackle the complexities of long-term partnership. Whether it's dealing with aging, mental health, or simply putting the rubbish out, this episode offers a raw and relatable glimpse into married life. So, what are you doing for yourself today? It's a question that might just change everything.
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