How to Protect Your Mental Health While Planning Your Wedding

Wedding planning is often described as one of life’s most joyful and stressful experiences. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Kimberly Mercuri, founder of DKM Psychology, to unpack the real reasons why planning a wedding can feel overwhelming and how couples can prioritise their mental wellbeing throughout the process. From setting healthy boundaries with family to managing wedding-day nerves, Dr. Mercuri shares practical strategies for protecting your peace and truly enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime experience. In this episode, Dr. Mercuri shares: Why wedding planning triggers so much stress and anxiety How to set boundaries and communicate effectively with family and friends Grounding techniques for calming wedding-day nerves How to stay connected with your partner through the planning journey Why letting go of perfectionism is key to enjoying your big day If you’re feeling the pressure or want to approach your wedding journey mindfully, this episode is filled with expert advice and genuine reassurance. Follow DKM Psychology on Instagram @dkm_psychology For more modern wedding inspiration, visit and

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How to Protect Your Mental Health While Planning Your Wedding is an episode from The You and Me Podcast by Andie Towner.

This episode is 34:45 long.

This episode was published on May 19, 2025.

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