Defeating Depression with Dallas Amsden

This week, we are excited to have our first repeat guest, Dr. Deborah Serani. Dr. Serani was on our show earlier this year to discuss her book, Depression and Your Child: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers. This week, she is back; and we have an awesome, candid conversation to talk about another one of... The post Dr. Deborah Serani – Depression in Later Life appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we chat with author, speaker, and coach, Marianne Meeder. As an author, Marianne has written three books this past year – Dating Freak: Believing in Love Again, Insomniac Freak: Sleep Like a Baby and Wake Like a Champion, and Gluten Free Freak: Finding My Way In A World Full Of Pasta. As a... The post Marianne Meeder – The “Freak Series” Author appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we are honored to speak with Ohana Master, Dr. Scot Conway. Scot Conway is a martial arts grandmaster. He has authored three dozen books and nearly as many training programs. He says he “spent way too much time in school,” earning a law degree and a Ph.D. As a pastor, counselor, attorney, coach... The post Dr. Scot Conway – Transformational Vocabulary appeared first on Defeating Depression.

It’s Thanksgiving week, and host Dallas Amsden goes one-on-one with you in a segmented show this week: 5 parts to discuss the topic of gratitude. This episode is broken up so that you can listen to each segment on a daily basis this week, or you can listen to it in one sitting. With each... The post Dallas Amsden – A Week of Gratitude appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this week’s Defeating Depression Podcast, we speak with Dr. Greg Judice, founder of Judice Sports & Rehab. He is a respected physical therapist in St. Louis, and we discuss some of the physical and mental connections of wellness. Fueled by a passion that everyone should be able to spend their time as they want... The post Dr. Greg Judice – Physical Therapy and Mental Health appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this week’s Defeating Depression Podcast, I am excited and honored to introduce to you my business coach, Virginia Muzquiz. Virginia is one of my absolute favorite people. She is a rockstar, and I know you’re going to love her energy as we discuss depression, anxiety, and how Mindset and Mental Health are crucial to... The post Virginia Muzquiz – Power Mindset for Your Business Growth appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this week’s Defeating Depression Podcast, I get the pleasure of sitting down with Candace Glass, the owner of Southtown Yoga and Southtown Healing + Arts in St. Louis, MO. In a very warm and candid conversation, we cover a wide array of topics from topics such as letting go of old beliefs, mindfulness and... The post Candace Glass – Mindfulness and Mental Health appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this episode of the Defeating Depression Podcast, I sit down for a face- to-face with my CrossFit coach, Dr. Greg Skelly to discuss mental health and the connection of our mind and our body. We talk about how things like movement, physical exercise and good nutrition choices can fuel a better atmosphere for your... The post Dr. Greg Skelly – Mental Health, Fitness and Nutrition appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In the premiere episode of our new season, I am honored to speak with Dr. Graham Davey. He is the author of the new book, The Anxiety Epidemic – The Causes of Our Modern-Day Anxieties. Dr. Davey serves as an emeritus professor of psychology at the University of Sussex, and he is a former president... The post Graham Davey – The Anxiety Epidemic appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this episode, we speak with Valerie Cordero. She is the Co-Executive Director of Families for Depression Awareness, a national nonprofit organization helping families recognize and cope with depression and bipolar disorder to get people well and prevent suicides. Since assuming the role of Co-Executive Director, Valerie has lent her voice to national discussions of... The post Ep#139: Valerie Cordero – Families for Depression Awareness appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we speak with Ryan Bogdan. He is an Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. He directs the BRAIN lab, which studies how genetic and environmental factors shape psychopathology risk and related neural circuitry. Don’t forget, we also have a free, downloadable eGuide available for you. It’s... The post Ep#138: Ryan Bogdan, BRAIN Lab appeared first on Defeating Depression.

Host and Coach, Dallas Amsden, talking with us today about his recent journey into CrossFit™ and how facing failure every day – whether it be mental failure, muscle failure, etc. – is one of the best ways to overcome depression and anxiety because it challenges our adversity quotient on a daily basis. Failure can be... The post Ep#137: Dallas Amsden – Fail Forward appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, your host, Dallas Amsden, goes one-on-one with you to talk about you can overcome panic, pessimism, and procrastination in order to tackle your depression. In a raw conversation, Dallas encourages you to take the daily steps to walk out of the darkness of your depression and/or anxiety. As a supplement to this episode,... The post Ep#136: Dallas Amsden – Tackle Your Depression appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this week’s episode, we speak with Al Levin. He is an assistant principal in an urban public elementary school. He is a certified co-active coach through the Coaches Training Institute. Having recovered from two bouts of major depressive disorder, Al has a passion for supporting others with mental illnesses, particularly men with depression. In... The post Ep#135: Al Levin – Host, The Depression Files Podcast appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we speak with Dr. Deborah Serani. She is an expert in depression, specializing in its treatment and living successfully with the disorder since childhood. She is a licensed psychologist in practice twenty five years, an associate professor at Adelphi University, and author of the award-winning books “Living with Depression” and “Depression and Your... The post Ep#134: Dr. Deborah Serani – Depression and Your Child appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this episode, we talk with author and psychotherapist, Jodi Aman. She is the author of several books, including the best-selling book, You-1, Anxiety-0. She is also a TEDx speaker, business mentor, and she teaches narrative therapy and intuitive counseling. Having studied at Columbia University’s School of Social Work, she has over 25 years of... The post Ep#133: Jodi Aman – Author and Psychotherapist appeared first on Defeating Depression.

Kate Allan is an author, artist, and creator of the mental health art blog, The Latest Kate. She draws and writes with gentle comfort and encouragement about the trials and tribulations of life. A Southern California transplant, she enjoys anything bright, fluffy, or colorful, as can be seen in her work. When she isn’t endeavoring... The post Ep#132: Kate Allan – The Latest Kate appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we have a powerful conversation with Elysia Skye. She is a mindfulness consultant for corporations and individuals, and certified life coach based in Los Angeles and Nashville. She helps teams that are experiencing incredible amounts of personal and professional stress due to constant changes in the business by leading them through a series... The post Ep#131: Elysia Skye – Certified Wellness Coach appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this episode, we continue the important conversation of maternal mental health with Dr. Amanda Freeman. Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice at the Headway Therapy Group. She also sits on the board as the training chair for the Postpartum Health Alliance (postpartumhealthalliance.org). She is passionate about making the experience of motherhood... The post Ep#130: Dr. Amanda Freeman – Postpartum Health Alliance appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In honor of Mother’s Day, today we speak with Dr. Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C. Also known as Dr. Kat, she is a psychologist in private practice specializing in perinatal mental health. She works in her local community to provide training in perinatal mental health to local mental health and allied healthcare providers. Dr. Kat is... The post Ep#129: Dr. Katayne Kaeni – Postpartum Support International appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we talk sisters, Louise and Elaine Sanders. Born and raised on a farm in Manitoba, Canada, they completed degrees in Physical Therapy and Nursing, respectively. Unsatisfied with the level of help they were able to offer others with conventional medicine, together they studied alternative medicine. Going deeper, they discovered that both conventional and... The post Ep#128: Louise and Elaine Sanders – The Stress Experts appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this episode, we have a powerful conversation with Lee Holden, a world-renowned teacher of Qi Gong, Meditation and Holistic Health Care Practices and the owner of a successful holistic health center in Santa Cruz, California. As an acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Lee has figured out how to translate Eastern medicine for our... The post Ep#127: Lee Holden – Holden QiGong appeared first on Defeating Depression.

Today, we speak with self-improvement author, Michal Stawicki. Michal lives in Poland, and he is on a mission to support individuals who feel helpless so that they can expand beyond their limits so they can regain the control over their lives. In 2012, Michal read the book, “The Slight Edge,” by Jeff Olsen, and he... The post Ep#126: Michal Stawicki – Expand Beyond Yourself appeared first on Defeating Depression.

On this episode, we have an uplifting conversation with Robert Mason. He is the Founder and CEO of Letters Against Depression (LAD), a 501c3 charity that sends hope and support to people battling depression all over the world through handwritten letters. Robert also works at Walt Disney World as a Senior Financial Analyst. He has... The post Ep#125: Robert Mason – Letters Against Depression appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we talk with Alex Korb, Ph.D. He is the author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time. Today, we speak with him about his journey into the field of mental health. We also discuss some practical habits that we can use to... The post Ep#124: Alex Korb, PhD – The Upward Spiral appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we have an incredible conversation with Dr. Leslie Carr. You are not going to want to miss this episode! Dr. Leslie Carr is a licensed clinical psychologist who offers therapy and depth-oriented coaching out of her office in San Francisco, and around the world via phone and Skype. She’s an expert in getting... The post Ep#123: Dr. Leslie Carr appeared first on Defeating Depression.

On today’s episode of the Defeating Depression podcast, Dallas speaks with Helen Odessky, Psy. D. Dr. Odessky is a licensed clinical psychologist, coach, speaker, and author of the bestselling book, Stop Anxiety from Stopping You. She runs a private practice in downtown Chicago. Dr. Odessky’s advice has been featured in numerous national and international media... The post Ep#122: John Frisbie – Alliance Counseling appeared first on Defeating Depression.

On today’s episode of the Defeating Depression podcast, Dallas speaks with Helen Odessky, Psy. D. Dr. Odessky is a licensed clinical psychologist, coach, speaker and author of the bestselling book, Stop Anxiety from Stopping You. She runs a private practice in downtown Chicago. Dr. Odessky’s advice has been featured in numerous national and international media... The post Ep#121: Helen Odessky, Psy. D. – “Stop Anxiety from Stopping You” appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we speak with Lara Gregorio, LCSW. She is the Head of Health Systems at 7 Cups (7cups.com), the world’s largest, mental health delivery system. Dallas talks with Lara about her personal mental health journey, including her battle with eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. They also discuss the mission of 7 Cups to overcome... The post Episode #120 – Lara Gregorio – 7 Cups appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In today’s episode, host Dallas Amsden speaks directly to the Defeating Depression team. With no guests, Dallas gets real and raw as he discusses his (and your) situation, the source of that story, and the solutions for it. Introducing his A.D.A.P.T.ability method to the listeners, Dallas dives deep into the 4-Is to give tools to... The post Episode #119 – Situation, Source, and Solution appeared first on Defeating Depression.

Today, we speak with Nita Beshear, author of the book, Beyond The Grief: A Widow’s Survival Guide. In our conversation, Nita recounts for us the fog and the depression she entered after her husband passed away. She also shares with us some of the ways that she has faced her grief, reconnected within community, and... The post Episode #0118 – Nita Beshear Interview appeared first on Defeating Depression.

Team, today we are speaking with Eric Deeter, author of the book, Be Your Own Boss. We dive deep into mindset in today’s episode as Eric shares with us some wonderful insights on how to recreate not just the “self-talk” of a winner, but also the emotional connection with that as well – a tool... The post Episode #0117 – Eric Deeter Interview appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we have a very real and raw conversation with our guest, Anna Dimmel. She is a blogger (JustAJesusFollower.com) and the host of the Behind The Mirror podcast. In this week’s episode, she shares some of the heartbreak and depression she has experienced as well as some of the ways she has learned to... The post Episode #0116 – Anna Dimmel Interview appeared first on Defeating Depression.

On this week’s episode, we talk with Mike Lane, executive director of Hope Bridges (hopebridges.org), a non-profit coffee company that feeds, clothes, and educates children in Thailand. Mike has battled depression for over thirty years, and he opens up with us about the darkness he has felt as well as some of the tools he... The post Episode #0115 – Mike Lane (Hope Bridges) Interview appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week’s guests, Deedra Mager, and Megan Hall. They are the co-authors of the book, Walking Dauntlessly, and they run a ministry for women called Dauntless Grace. In the conversation with them, we discuss the importance of rewriting our negative stories and negative self-beliefs so that we can be free to live and love boldly.... The post Episode #0114 – Deedra Mager and Megan Hall Interview appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week’s guest is Joe Jardine (MS, LMFT). He is the co-founder of the Reset Group (www.theresetgroup.com). He works with NFL players and coaches as a Mindset and Performance Coach. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a background in clinical psychology. He has a private practice in Orange County California and is a... The post Episode #0113 – Joe Jardine Interview appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This is the first episode in our new, interview format; and as his first guest, Dallas welcomes his wife, Meg Amsden. In this episode, they discuss some of the darker things they endured as a couple as well as awareness for self-talk and setting boundaries during the holidays. For more information and more episodes, please... The post Episode #0112 – Meg Amsden Interview appeared first on Defeating Depression.

Today marks a shift in the Defeating Depression Podcast. Stay tuned for the next episode, which will be a part of our new format. This is the last of our daily show format because the show is needing to expand and transform. Just like a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, it is time for this... The post Episode #0111 – The Show Is Changing appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This entire week, we are exploring the topic of gratitude and the four-dimensional reach of our thankfulness – Up, Down, In and Out. Today, we look at gratitude Out: specifically, our thankfulness toward others in our peer and social groups and our families. For more information and more episodes, please visit our website at: DefeatingDepressionPodcast.com... The post Episode #0110 – Gratitude Part 5 – Out appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This entire week, we are exploring the topic of gratitude and the four-dimensional reach of our thankfulness – Up, Down, In and Out. Today, we look at gratitude In: that is to say our thankfulness toward ourselves because it’s time we love ourselves more deeply. For more information and more episodes, please visit our website... The post Episode #0109 – Gratitude Part 4 – In appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This entire week, we are will be exploring the topic of gratitude and the four- dimensional reach of our thankfulness – Up, Down, In and Out. Today, we look at gratitude Down: that is to say our thankfulness for those in our lives who we get to teach, mentor, raise up, and love. For more... The post Episode #0108 – Gratitude Part 3 – Down appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This entire week, we are will be exploring the topic of gratitude and the four- dimensional reach of our thankfulness – Up, Down, In and Out. Today, we look at gratitude Up: that is to say our spiritual practice of thankfulness. For more information and more episodes, please visit our website at: DefeatingDepressionPodcast.com Hosted by:... The post Episode #0107 – Gratitude Part 2 – Up appeared first on Defeating Depression.