Podcasts about depression recovery

Welcome to 2025 and a new year of the Significant Women Podcast with Carol McLeod! As listeners and friends of the ministry know, Carol is no stranger to the challenges of depression. Since the month of January is known to have the highest rates of depression each year, we at Carol McLeod Ministries figured it'd be the ideal time to discuss this difficult topic.Today's guest is a friend of the show, Dr. Alan Weissenbacher! He is the author of The Brain Change Program and has published chapters in books on the subjects of science, religion, and ethics with Vernon Press and ATF Press.  Listen in as he shares about the causes of and approaches to overcoming depression from both his professional expertise and personal story.Follow Dr. Alan at https://www.brainchangeprogram.com/ Connect with Carol at https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/ or email her at carolmcleod@carolmcleodministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolmcleodministriesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolmcleodministriesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQE6z9U5VR9tjoJB1NAsgMw

Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle     Have you heard there's new hope for overcoming depression, even for those with chronic or treatment-resistant symptoms? Join me and my guests, Silvia Covelli & Dr. Achina Stein, DO, DFAPA, FACN, ABIHM, IFMCP, to learn more about a new, innovative, research-backed method that focuses on uncovering the root causes of depression, offering fresh alternatives when traditional treatments fall short, helping you reclaim your life.   In this episode you'll learn: ⏰ 01:00 - Intro ⏰ 06:27 - Silvia's journey through 25 years of chronic depression ⏰ 12:26 - The many puzzle pieces of depression  ⏰ 17:08 - Holistic approaches to healing depression  ⏰ 25:49 - The 45-day in-person Healing Depression Project program ⏰ 36:15 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing  Check out Silvia Covelli's & Dr. Achina Stein's Bio: Dr. Achina Stein DO, DFAPA, FACN, ABIHM, IFMCP Dr. Stein is the Clinical Director at the Healing Depression Project. She is a leading expert in Functional Medicine Psychiatry and a best-selling author with 30 years of experience helping people recover from depression. She is a board-certified psychiatrist, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a certified practitioner of the Institute for Functional Medicine, and a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Stein's Amazon international bestselling book, “What If It's NOT Depression? Your Guide to Finding Answers,” offers groundbreaking functional medicine perspectives, instilling hope and providing healing pathways for those facing chronic depression. In the 45-Day Depression Recovery Program offered by the Healing Depression Project, Dr. Stein works on identifying and addressing all the root causes of your depression-like symptoms. This program brings hope to those who have long struggled with depression and have not found relief with other treatments, including antidepressant medications.   Silvia Covelli Silvia is the founder of the Healing Depression Project. She is an honors graduate from Boston College and a former social science researcher at Harvard University. She pursued graduate studies in finance and business law, and dedicated her career to entrepreneurship, becoming a skilled businesswoman. In parallel with her thriving career, Silvia faced relentless and chronic depression, exploring over 60 different treatments without finding sustained relief. Her personal struggle, combined with her extensive background in human transformation and mind-body connection, led her to develop a program that remarkably eradicated 25 years of depression symptoms, leaving her depression-free ever since. This breakthrough later inspired the creation of the Healing Depression Project, and helping others break free from depression became her life mission.   Silvia Covelli's & Dr. Achina Stein's gift and link: Why Am I Still Depressed? Top 4 Mistakes You're Making - Free E-Guide. A Practical Starter Guide to Overcome Chronic and Treatment-Resistant Depression: https://go.healingdepressionproject.com/guide  Connect with Silvia Covelli & Dr. Achina Stein: Website: https://www.healingdepressionproject.com/  ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.    Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.   Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com   Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm?  Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle   Connect with Jane:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janehoganhealth    

This episode is about how, when life throws everything at you, the choice to keep going can change everything. Gareth Berliner opens up about living with Crohn's disease, short gut syndrome (short bowel syndrome) and ADHD. After enduring years of surgeries, pain, and battling severe depression, Gareth reached his breaking point. In a moment where life or death was on the line, an unexpected realisation made him choose life—leading him to an unlikely savior: comedy. From Comedian to now actor, Gareth's story isn't just about survival. It's about finding love and discovering that the hardest struggles can lead to the most beautiful of journeys. If you've ever felt like giving up, Gareth's journey will make you think twice. His raw honesty and resilience show that rock bottom isn't the end—it's the start of something bigger. More on Gareth - Gareth Berliner, a true Cockney born within the sound of Bow Bells but raised in Redbridge, Essex, began his stand-up comedy career in 2003. He's graced stages at festivals, corporate events, and gigs across the UK and internationally. Beyond comedy Gareth is passionate about mental health, having spoken publicly on the topic and running workshops for the disabled and neurodiverse. Gareth transitioned into acting, landing a role on Coronation Street that expanded from two episodes to over 20. Since then, he's appeared in Doctor Who, Eastenders, The Bastard Executioner, The Essex Serpent & the animated film Mog's Xmas & he has even shared the screen with his wife - actress Kiruna Stamell in Doctors. Topics - 0:00 Intro 3:15 Gareth's rock bottom 13:05 How Crohn's disease saved my life 14:05 Gareth's mental health prior to suicide attempt 16:05 Was Gareth's depression situational only? 18:20 From suicide to an amazing life 21:55 Comedy saved my life 24:30 Let's talk about hope! 31:00 Getting back into work 35:00 Do you need the darkness to access the light? 37:00 ADHD, dopamine, weed & coke! 44:35 If you had of died what would you have missed out on? If you have been affected by these topics, Gareth suggests the following support - CALM: 0800 585858 The Samaritans: 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org This Podcast is not for profit but my goal is to break even. To help me make more please donate here. Thank you! https://bit.ly/3kSucAs Follow Gareth Website: https://garethberliner.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garethberliner Follow Oliver Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IemHLY Facebook - http://bit.ly/3w8S1Gx TikTok - https://bit.ly/3YGLsYm LinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3kp4ymC Threads - https://bit.ly/3svw7yL X - http://bit.ly/3GQYj2l Please subscribe, follow, like, leave a review and comment! YouTube - https://bit.ly/40buWDc Spotify - https://bit.ly/3Ygumlb Apple - https://apple.co/3PajZvQ #mentalhealth #suicidepreventionawareness #crohns

In this transformative episode, I sit down with two pioneering voices in the field of mental health, Dr. Achina Stein (Clinical Director) & Silvia Covelli (Founder & CEO), to discuss their incredible work in Depression Recovery. Together, they explain their groundbreaking project called “Healing Depression Project” aimed at offering new hope to those struggling with depression, a condition that has traditionally been challenging to treat with conventional methods. The duo share their journeys that led them to the conclusion that there was a need for a paradigm shift in the approach to healing depression. Tune in now to hear how you can work with leading doctors to address the root causes of your depression and find long-lasting relief.   You can find links to their website and social media in the show notes down below! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Your feedback helps us bring more insightful content to you! For the full show notes please visit my website: www.drchristineschaffner.com/Episode255  

Exploring this question and many others, we dive deep with Reg Malhotra, a man who has transformed his own life and now dedicates himself to helping others do the same. Reg Malhotra is the founder, CEO, and lead trainer at Neuro Masters Academy, an organization dedicated to personal development through NLP, hypnotherapy, and other transformative modalities. Drawing from his own journey overcoming depression and unfulfillment, Reg has helped thousands worldwide break through personal barriers and achieve success ___How Prepared is Your Team for the Next Big Disruption? Future-proof your team with Malosiminds.com Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show!Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet!*A special thanks to MONOS, our official travel partner for Behind the Human! Use MONOSBTH10 at check-out for savings on your next purchase. ✈️*Special props

Today we are joined by Adam De Micco. Adam is best known as the NJ Native who is the guitarist for the band Lorna Shore, which has risen to fame recently, bringing a new genre of music into the spotlight. [Aug 12, 2024]   00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Intro Links -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/ 01:54 - Adam De Micco Intro 06:23 - Being Open 08:46 - Recognizing the Depths 11:34 - Changing Perspective 14:16 - Practicing Gratitude 20:31 - Remember Empathy 27:42 - Starting a Song 28:45 - Building Pain Remains 32:05 - Interpreting Emotion 34:04 - Lyrical Content 35:58 - Music Visuals 41:15 - Catharsis 45:23 - Find Adam De Micco online -          Instagram: @adamdemicco -          Website: adamdemicco.com 46:44 - Book Recommendations -          The Art of Living - Epictetus -          The Laws of Human Nature - Robert Greene -          The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle -          A New Earth - Eckhart Tolle -          Depth Psychology and a New Ethic - Erich Neumann -          The Creative Act - Rick Rubin 56:16 - Books as Mentors 1:02:51 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

How is your relationship with your mother?This week, I'm talking to psychologist, Vanessa Wallace about her program, “Healing the Mother line.”Vanessa explains how growing up in a dysfunctional relationship with our mothers can cause us to adopt behaviours such as people pleasing and “good girl” syndrome, or carry deep seated anger and resentment which we then pass on to the next generation.We talk about inherited beliefs and self acceptance as a better goal than self esteem. And how by letting go of resentment and anger we can break the chain.Find out more about Vanessa's retreats, both Healing the Mother Line and Anxiety and Depression Recovery on her website: https://www.crystalclearcoaching.org/ Mention my name or this podcast for a free consultation*Buy Vanessa's book, The Rebel Method, here: https://amzn.to/3wMxWcL #amazonaffiliatelinkIf you've enjoyed this conversation, PLEASE LIKE & SUBSCRIBE. Thank you for your support!About the Midlife and Beyond Podcast.  Like all transitions, midlife can be messy & sad & glorious all at once, leaving many midlife women feeling rather alone & somewhat invisible. But what does this transition we are experiencing lead to?I'm Jo Blackwell, a photographer, author and coach for women who want more from their lives post 50 and I'm here to remind you that if we manage our health and embrace it, growing older can lead to one of the greatest periods of growth and transformation of our lives.The Midlife Movement was created to change minds about midlife and growing older, one story at a time. Because we only become invisible when when we stop seeing ourselves.See The Midlife & Beyond section of my website for more information and resources to help you navigate change: https://www.joblackwell.co.uk/And see my LinkTree, where you can also buy my books and keep in touch by subscribing to my Newsletter: https://linktr.ee/joblackwelluk*This is an affiliate link, which means that if you should book one of Vanessa's retreats, I might receive a small payment, at no extra cost to you. This helps with the costs of this podcast. Thank you for your support!)

In this episode, Jimmy Purdy is joined by Josh Flat, owner of Flat Out Automotive in Sally County, West Jordan, Utah. Josh talks about the motivation he receives from a friend's doubts, sparking his journey to business ownership. Jimmy and Josh also discuss the importance of raising rates and building client relationships, providing insights into maintaining quality service and customer satisfaction. Josh shares his personal struggle with health challenges and the impact of business stress, emphasizing the need for self-care and seeking support in the industry.00:00 Enjoyed unexpected trip to Utah for work.06:35 Struggling with shop's financial expectations after partnership.07:49 Tough transition, low prices, focus on marketing.13:18 Confidence and reducing anxiety are crucial. Coaching helps.14:41 Pressure to not disappoint; physical pain acknowledged.19:28 Outsourcing marketing, but lacking insights and control.21:21 Self-reflection leads to better leadership and growth.26:01 Prefer slow days over working for no pay.29:35 Embrace challenges, double down, and stand resilient.32:24 Technicians work hard, fix cars, and grumble.33:50 A Complex industry requires mental agility and client advocacy.37:58 Seek support from others who understand.40:14 Learning from each other to improve skills.43:11 Fear of imperfection hinders repair progress. Thanks to our sponsor, Shop Boss! See how they can simplify your auto shop HERE

Send us a Text Message.Hello, dear listeners! It's Dimple Thakrar here, welcoming you to another heartfelt and inspiring episode of Beyond the Words. Today, we have an extraordinary guest who will truly touch your hearts. I am thrilled to introduce you to Riya Sokol from Poland. From the moment I first encountered Riya in a mastermind, her energy and presence were nothing short of magical. You're going to love her story and the wisdom she shares.Episode SummaryIn this episode, Riya Sokol opens up about her remarkable journey from a childhood filled with challenges to finding her true home on the stage. Riya shares how her grandmother's intuition led her to perform at the tender age of six, igniting a lifelong passion for touching people's hearts through her presence. We delve into Riya's struggles with depression, the impact of her empathic nature, and how she discovered profound joy in connecting with audiences worldwide.Key TakeawaysThe Power of Presence: Riya discusses how her presence alone can profoundly impact others, a gift she recognized from a young age.Navigating Duality: We explore the dual nature of public life—the adoration and the criticism—and how Riya learned to navigate this complex landscape.Finding Light in Darkness: Riya's journey through depression led her to a powerful realisation: the importance of finding and cherishing moments of light amidst darkness.Acceptance and Focus: By accepting her darkness and focusing on moments of joy and connection, Riya built a life that honours both her struggles and her strengths.Living with Intention: Riya shares her daily practices for maintaining mental health and staying connected to her purpose, emphasising the importance of intentional living and collecting positive experiences.Memorable Quotes"I was born on the stage, and that's where I truly feel at home.""The road to depression is always open, but so is the path to joy and light.""Acceptance of all parts of yourself, especially the darkness, is where true healing begins."Connect with Riya Sokol:Website: https://riyasokol.com/en/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riyasokolcom/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riya_sokol/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC11uMQ5cHNxTLuuCKlj28OQFinal ThoughtAs always, thank you for tuning in to Beyond the Words. Your time is invaluable, and we are grateful you've chosen to spend it with us. We hope Riya's story has inspired you to embrace all parts of yourself and find your unique gift within. Until next time, stay blessed and keep exploring beyond the words.  Dimple Thakrar Resource Links: Website: https://dimpleglobal.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dimple.thakrarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dimplethakrar/

Hello, beautiful souls! Welcome to another episode of The Calling. Today, I am deeply honoured to be in the presence of the remarkable Riya Sokol, a beacon of light and a true artist of the heart.Summary:In this soul-stirring episode, Riya Sokol shares her profound journey from the depths of depression to the radiant expression of her true self. From battling clinical depression to embracing her artistic calling, Riya's story is a testament to the transformative power of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. Through her artistry and inner resilience, Riya invites us to explore the depths of our own souls and reclaim our inherent magic.Key Takeaways:The Depths of Depression: Riya candidly opens up about her struggles with clinical depression, describing it as a profound disconnect from life itself.Art as Salvation: Despite the challenges, Riya found solace and purpose in her art, using music and expression as a means of healing and self-discovery.The Power of Self-Compassion: Riya emphasises the importance of self-compassion and inner healing in navigating the journey towards wholeness.Embracing the Present: Through her journey, Riya learned that true transformation begins by embracing the present moment and finding gratitude in every breath.Manifesting Dreams: Riya shares her belief in the power of manifestation, encouraging listeners to dream boldly and create their path to fulfilmentJoin us on this illuminating journey as we delve deep into the essence of being and discover the boundless potential that lies within each of us. Remember, dear listeners, the light you seek is already within you.Riya Sokol Resource Links: Website: https://riyasokol.com/en/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riya_sokol/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riyasokolcom/ Homaya Resource Links: Website: https://homaya.org/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homaya/ Free Light Constitution Quiz: https://homaya-amar.mykajabi.com/light_constitution_quiz Soul Contract Activation Meditations: https://homaya-amar.mykajabi.com/podcast-the-calling Supreme Destiny course: https://homaya.org/supremedestiny

Wellington now houses the country's first community based Depression Recovery Centre. Whakamātūtū : A place of recovery offers a therapeutic day programme for for people with moderate to severe mental health issues at purpose built premises on Cuba Street. The director and driving force behind the new facility is mental health advocate and lawyer Brent Williams, who spoke to Nick Mills on site. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Wellbeing is the last episode in our six part series on depression. We are joined by Dr. Drew Ramsey discussing depression recovery through diet. Drew Ramsey, M.D. is a psychiatrist and is a leader in Nutritional Psychiatry having authored Eat To Beat Depression and Anxiety in 2021. He is also an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.  He is pioneer in the Nutritional Psychiatry field having, along with his team, offered the first Nutritional Psychiatry Clinician Training program to mental health clinicians whereby they learn evidence and clinical methods to effectively use nutrition in their work. Other books he has authored concerning food and mental health include the award-winning cookbook Eat Complete: The 21 Nutrients that Fuel Brain Power and the bestseller 50 Shades of Kale. He has done TedTalks on the subject and been featured in CBS, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and now The Wellbeing Podcast. In this episode, Dr Ramsey talks about his book, how the food we eat impacts our mental health, how the western diet doesn't promote good mental health, the similar impact better diet has to that of antidepressants, steps in how to change your diet over time, how gut health and the brain interact, the types of foods that promote good mental health and the impact processed foods have on mental health. "What happens with foods is that over time, if you're missing certain nutrients you're going to have a lot more inflammation, but you're also just not going to be able to make some of these basic building blocks you need for mental health." - Dr Drew Ramsey on this episode of Wellbeing  Tune in the new year for more Wellbeing We would love to hear from you! If you would like to suggest topics, give us feedback, or just say hi, you can contact us on wellbeing@2nurfm.com Host: Jack HodginsWellbeing website: https://www.2nurfm.com.au/wellbeingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Wellbeing we talk with Dr. Dan Tomasulo about depression recovery though positive psychology. This is the fifth instalment in our series on depression. Dr Tomasulo is a counselling psychologist, writer, and professor. He holds a PhD in psychology and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. His most recent book Learned Hopefulness, The Power of Positivity To Overcome Depression was released in 2020. The book focuses on the idea of hope and positivity, and how those two concepts can play a part in recovery from depression. Dan's passion is Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology focuses on how our strengths and cultivating our best selves can lead to meaningful and fulfilling lives. In this episode, Dr Tomasulo talks about his book, what hope is, how hope can help one overcome depression, in a fast moving world how powerful time just stopping is, what is happening in the brain pathways when both depression and positivity are occurring and how they differ, how people of different ages interact with hope and positivity, and the use of positivity psychology in recovery programs. "Psychology has pretty much followed the medical model where we try to eliminate what's problematic in the hopes that that'll make you feel better, but really, not being depressed is not the same as being happy. If I take away all your depression, that doesn't guarantee you'll be happy. You've got to do you things that bring happiness to you." - Dr. Dan Tomasulo on this episode of Wellbeing Tune in next week when we talk Dr. Drew Ramsey about depression recovery through diet We would love to hear from you! If you would like to suggest topics, give us feedback, or just say hi, you can contact us on wellbeing@2nurfm.com Host: Jack HodginsWellbeing website: https://www.2nurfm.com.au/wellbeingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people assume that meditation involves sitting for hours in silence. This thought alone keeps many of us from pursuing our own practice. However, there are an infinite number of meditation types you can try if silent meditation doesn't work for you. Unlock the power of meditation with these 5 types: mindfulness, loving-kindness, mantra, guided, and moving meditation. Click here to the practice that best fits your lifestyle!   Additional Resources Mentioned: What Does Mindfulness Meditation Do to Your Brain?, Scientific American Kindness Meditation Boosts Memory Recall in Depression Recovery, Neuroscience News   Access the show notes for this episode .   Follow Bre on : @Modernmanifestation https://www.instagram.com/modernmanifestation/   Follow Bre on : https://www.facebook.com/groups/themodernmanifestation/   Follow Bre on : https://www.pinterest.com/ModernManifestation/   All other freebies, show notes, and more: 

The country's first community based Depression Recovery Centre is set to open in Wellington early next year, established by a not-for-profit charity. It will offer a therapeutic day programme for people with moderate to severe mental health issues, and hopes to serve 300 people per year, at purpose built premises in Cuba Street. The centre, to be known as "Whakama Tutu: A place of recovery" will have a team of 20 staff, including a GP, psychiatrist, eight psychotherapists, a trauma treatment specialist as well as art, music and massage therapy. It will begin assessing its first participants from the 15th of January to begin the first course in February. The driving force behind the centre, and it's director, is Wellington mental health advocate and lawyer Brent Williams - who has found funding from the private sector and got backing from ACC, the Social Development Ministry and private insurers, but so far Te Whatu Ora has not given any support. Brent Williams is in our Wellington studio, along with Psychotherapist Karen Begg, who is part of the new centre.

In the latest episode of the Simply Fit Podcast I have the pleasure of speaking with Brooke Siem. Brook is a writer, chef and speaker whose work on antidepressant withdrawal has appeared in The Washington Post, New York Post, Psychology Today, and more. Her memoir, May Cause Side Effects is the first book on antidepressant withdrawal to hit the mass-market and has some incredibly powerful insights that we discussed today. It's likely that if you're listening to this episode, you've either been on or know someone who has been on antidepressants. These medications for many are seen as a life sentence and many of us have no idea what comes after if we ever choose to come off of them. This conversation with Brooke who has gone through that exact experience was eye opening. In this episode you can expect to learn: The dramatic difference between what Brooke's life looked like on antidepressants vs off them. Why antidepressants might not be the answer and be causing you more harm than good. Along with what seems to be the best technique/approach to coming off antidepressants if you're ready to go down that path. So without further ado, Brooke Siem. Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliothasoon/ Let's work together: www.ehcoaching.co.uk Get Free Workout Plans: https://bit.ly/EHWorkoutsYT Find Brooke: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brookesiem/ Website: www.brookesiem.com Get The Book: https://www.amazon.com/May-Cause-Side-Effects-Memoir/dp/1949481700 Don't forget to subscribe too so that you don't miss any future episodes.

Jamie takes us through his top 3 picks from the new Morgan Wallen Album 'One Thing At A Time'.He also gives out some much needed thanks to some special individuals who supported him through a difficult period of poor mental health. You can hear a little more about what happened and how we can all aim to deal with issues when they arise. We always keep it practical and positive on this show, especially when it's tough!A few special mentions and updates thrown in there too for my wonderful clients. If you have any questions, songs to submit or feel like giving us some healthy abuse you can get in touch;@iwishiknewthatpod on Instagramiwishiknewthatpod@gmail.com for questions and song submissions!Reviews help us grow so if you find this helpful, someone else might too!Thanks, Jamie ---------------Book a free consultation call with Jamie: https://calendly.com/jamiekarlcoupe/60minJamie's Instagram: @jamiekarlcoupeJamie's Website: jamiekarlcoupe.comGet your song reviewed: send an MP3 or download link to iwishiknewthatpod@gmail.comSend us videos of you playing, suggestions or questions on Instagram. Be well, write well.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iwishiknewthataboutsongwritingEdited and mixed by Tiki Horeatikihorea.com@tikiproducer

This is the 86th episode of Unstoppable Mindset. I am constantly amazed and inspired when I interview guests who describe how their lives began in some sort of “normal way” and then something came along that changed their lives, their points of view, and possibly even their career objectives. The most inspirational thing of all with these people is that they found something inside of themselves that helped them move on from challenges and showed that they are, yes, unstoppable.   Dr. Christine Sauer is such a person. Christine was born and raised in Germany. She was trained as a physician and worked as such until chronic back pain and depression forced her to step back and even be committed to a psychiatric ward for four weeks. As she tells us her story this week you will discover how she decided to, if you will, be unstoppable and move on.   Today, Dr. Christine works as a Holistic Mental Health and Brain Health Professional, Coach, Educator, and Consultant. She will tell us how she has invoked the concept of “Sparkle” to help clients overcome their own life challenges. She will tell us about her views of depression and mental health and she gives us ideas we can put to use in our own lives. She has written books and courses to help others as you will discover if you visit her website.     About the Guest: Dr. Christine Sauer is a German-trained physician and naturopath, working as a Holistic Mental Health and Brain Health Professional, Coach, Educator, and Consultant.   After major struggles with chronic pain and chronic depression over 20 years ago, and only getting partial relief from the medical system, she made the decision to change. She applied all she knew to herself and developed the SPARKLE System for depression recovery. After helping herself to fully recover from depression, Dr. Christine now uses this system to help her clients to recover their own sparkle.   As "The Doctor Who KNOWS How You Feel" she now helps others overcome chronic depression and to “sparkle”. Her clients value the deep personal connection she forms with them as well the practical strategies, vast knowledge, and her sense of humor.   She is the founder of DocChristine Coaching Inc. and the “Recover Your Sparkle” System and Program, a Simple, yet sophisticated way to recover from chronic depression around all 5 Dimensions of Health and live a fulfilled, meaningful life full of passion and purpose.   She writes and teaches about Practical, Proven Strategies for Depression Recovery.   As a multiple bestselling author and an engaging, inspirational, and entertaining speaker and TEDx speaker, Dr. Christine has appeared on many stages, video shows, and her own webinars and videos.   How to connect with Dr.Christine:   Main Website: https://DocChristine.com   Join our FREE Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sparklesformentalhealth   FREE Gratitude Journal: https://docchristine.com/gratitude-journal   FREE Whitepaper: Why am I Feeling so Bad? (The 7 Surprising Truths about Depression That Most Experts Will Never Tell You!) https://docchristine.com/why/ Free SPARKLE-Strategy-Session: https://calendly.com/docchristine/sparkle LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchristinesauer/   About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is an Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? 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Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i  capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson  01:20 Well, guess what? It's time again, for unstoppable mindset. And today we get to speak with Dr. Christine Sauer about her life, her experiences, what she's doing, and all sorts of stuff. So I hope that you will enjoy it. I had a conversation with her and found it very inspirational. And now we get to expand on all of that and inspire all of you as well, I hope and certainly give you some information that will be invaluable. So, Dr. Christine, welcome to unstoppable mindset. How are you?   Dr. Christine Sauer  01:53 I'm doing well. Hello, Michael. And I'm so honored to be on your unstoppable podcast show because I realize how unstoppable you really are after I talked with you last time. And it is an honor to be in the same virtual room with you.   Michael Hingson  02:11 Oh my gosh. I didn't even pay her to say that. Well, why don't we start by you? Why don't we start a little bit by you telling me some about your life growing up and where you came from? I'd love to start with that. Because it certainly gives us places to go from there. So tell us about you.   Dr. Christine Sauer  02:30 I like what in South southwestern Germany and a typical small suburb in a middle class family. Parents were very science oriented. So I grew up wanting to be a doctor, which was my passion and still is. So I was fortunate I had to give to actually do it. And I was accepted to medical school became a physician, and a naturopath had children early and married early. wasn't a good idea. But at the time, well what do I know as a young girl. So I got married and had boys and built up a family practice with him. While I was still finishing my medical school and residency and helping him with his practice. I worked a lot and eventually we were raising the boys together with my parents that gracefully moved back to us and helped us. I opened then my own practice as a dermatologist and allergist in Germany, and that was about 9095. So it's quite a while ago. So that's the early history. And then things happened because I've worked too much as you can imagine. I burned out and my back gave because something has to give. So I ended up in chronic pain, chronic back pain. And I felt forced to give up my office. I couldn't work as i It's not pleasant as a doctor when the patients say, Doctor, I think you need to go home and rest. So I went home and rested and didn't go better. I got this very discouraged. I had to slip discs, nothing helped. And I got depressed on top of it. And it was in the middle of our immigration process to Canada, which we had started because we did not want our teenage boys to have to serve in the den compulsory military in Germany. And so, at the same place my husband, my ex husband, my former husband, I should say he was mentally stable, either. Like many doctors, he has two lives. So he ended up committing suicide. So I was left a fresh widow in Halifax Nova Scotia by myself with two teenage boys. And as you can imagine, I did no nobody. I wasn't feeling good myself. I was at One of my lowest points, and I actually went in my van and tried to commit suicide myself. And I'm grateful still today that I listened to a little inner voice in my belly that woke up, then they told me no, no, no, you don't want to die, you want to help. And it was extremely hard, the hardest thing I've ever done in my life, to actually drive myself to the emergency room and ask for help. I was extremely fortunate again, I was admitted to the psychiatric ward of the local hospital. And they kept me for four weeks and everybody that knows our hospital system in Canada, that's a long time.   Michael Hingson  05:39 It is well will tell me, you Germany to to Nova Scotia is certainly a long way.   Dr. Christine Sauer  05:52 In the world context, it's really not that far. It's about 5000 miles in miles. But it is cultural. It was a different ride, I was prepared. He knew I knew where I was going, I thought it was different. Still, I learned about black flies and things like that, that I didn't know before. But I expected it to be a nice time and didn't start that way. But in the end was a very good move and many things in life. And they like that they start miserable. You think oh my god, that's never gonna work out. In the end. That's because there is face.   Michael Hingson  06:32 You have to go where you go and where you're led to go? Well, so you were in the psychiatric ward for four weeks now? How come there?   Dr. Christine Sauer  06:43 What do you mean there?   Michael Hingson  06:45 As opposed to a physical issue? For pain? What took you to the psychiatric ward?   Dr. Christine Sauer  06:52 The fact that I tried to commit suicide. Oh, so I simply because of that, yeah, I was actually a committed. So I fought for a week, they said, even if I had wanted to leave, I couldn't. But then I said, Okay, I'll stay, I want to get better. And actually, I got some help. I was put on medication. And I got transitioned into a de hospital group therapy program, which was very helpful. And they did eques address some of the back pain, not much. It helped me a lot to adjust to the environment and deal with the death of my house, ex husband, the new world and everything that was going on.   Michael Hingson  07:34 So what did you discover from all of that?   Dr. Christine Sauer  07:37 I discovered a very important thing. And that is that even if you're extremely highly qualified and trained, deep down, you're still a just regular person. And those people that were with me in the mental hospital, that are formerly may have looked down upon schizophrenics, psychotic people going through the hallway is mine mindlessly staring out of the only window of the ward all day. I was one of them. I'm no different, I realized. And that created a humility that hasn't left me since. And I realized then and I still think that we are all the same. My dear husband, my current husband, I'm with him for 25 years. He always says, We all eat the same. We all chip the same. So true.   Michael Hingson  08:32 So what did you do when you left the ward and became uncommitted.   Dr. Christine Sauer  08:39 When I left to work, that's a good word. I became uncommitted, irrelevant. The day hospital I finished that. And then I basically struggled, I was on medication. I wasn't thinking clear. I didn't know what I wanted. I tried to reconnect with the medical community. It was very difficult here to get a license. I tried. I did the exams that they wanted me to do, I pass them, but I couldn't get a residency that they wanted, because there was nothing part time. And for somebody with chronic back pain, full time residency was impossible. So there was no me. And they had told us and Immigration Canada doesn't meet up is ridiculous when you look at it now, but that's what they did. So I basically gave up I said to myself, well, that's not going to work out what you do. So I did a little bit here pottery. I didn't like it. Then I met my current husband. stroke of luck. Very interesting story. I have to tell it sometimes because it's so unlikely. He's very different. I mean, I have a university degree postgraduate and all that he didn't even finish high school he can read or write. And he is a smartest person I know. And I learned about how people with disabilities are sometimes treated in the system, if their parents can fight for them.   Michael Hingson  10:00 What kind of disability does did he does he have?   Dr. Christine Sauer  10:04 He has a learning disability, okay? If you just can't recognize the words he can sound them out.   Michael Hingson  10:11 So it's, it's different than dyslexia. Yeah,   Dr. Christine Sauer  10:15 it's, it's maybe it's a class of dyslexia. And he tried several times, even as an adult to learn to read, nobody could help him. Because he must have one rare thing he didn't really want to get tested. Because right now it doesn't bother him anymore. As a child, he was tossed aside, put in what they call the stupid class. And not educated he was just pulled in the system. It said, he still ended up being a successful floor layer, and being a foreman and memorizing all the relationships and all this substance that that he had to know to do the job well, but it is, for my view, it is not right that you never got the support to teach you the basics that every child deserves.   Michael Hingson  11:12 So he had to learn a lot of that on his own.   Dr. Christine Sauer  11:15 But yes, he did. He guessed. He is very smart. His memory is way better than mine. And mine is excellent. He remembers everything. We went to Frankfurt the first time he went by himself. I met him in Frankfort to pick him up. So he managed it. He's very outgoing. And he met a person talk to the person and said, I know you. You went with me to salsa Elementary, we went to school together, we had Mr. So and so as a teacher, and that person looked at him and said, Who are you? And then he introduced himself? Oh, yes. That was 40 years ago. He remember the person in detail 40 years ago. Okay. It's amazing.   Michael Hingson  12:04 Isn't that something? So how long have you guys been married now?   Dr. Christine Sauer  12:08 25 years?   Michael Hingson  12:09 Wow. That's great.   Dr. Christine Sauer  12:13 He's a really good person. Not perfect, but neither am I come on.   Michael Hingson  12:20 It's it's a learning and growth experience.   Dr. Christine Sauer  12:23 Very much so. And I must really say I respect everyone that tries their best with what they're given and what they have. And in my books, they're all equal, whether they have higher education make a lot of money on man, it does not matter to a very verse of a person. And   Michael Hingson  12:49 so you met him? And how did that help you?   Dr. Christine Sauer  12:55 Meeting him helped me in many ways. For one, he was one person that actually wanted me. At that point, I needed that. But that's it. He not only that, he taught me how to speak regular English in a way that does not come on, come over, as sometimes Germans come over as a little director blind or sometimes even I'm unconscious. So he taught me colloquial English is extremely outgoing. At that point, I was extremely shy. So in this field of tension, I learned to be more outgoing, which was very beneficial. And whenever I felt miserable, he was there to be with me. And when he wasn't feeling good, I was there to be with him. And in that way, we lifted each other up, and at some point, and I was existing at not thriving, as I said, I made the decision that yeah, I was existing. I was so far, okay, I was relatively comfortable. But I was not happy. And that started the point when I said to myself, listen, you know, enough. What's missing is you have to actually do the work. You know what you should do, but you haven't really done it. So that's when I decided I want to do something with my life. And my passion my whole life, was to help others get better in any way I can help them be the catalyst for change for the better. That's what a good healer doctor does. A healer doctor never hurts anybody. They are just catalysts. And the real healing work is done by the person in conjunction with their makeup, whatever they believe that it is. And I firmly believe always that and I still do it more than then and And so then I thought, what can I do? So I did a health coaching program and I thought, okay, cool. Now everybody will want to work with me. Yeah. Doesn't. So I thought, Oh, well just put a website that people would come at doesn't work that way. So I discovered the principle of joyful failure. But at that point, it wasn't very joyful.   Michael Hingson  15:28 It's nice to be able to look back on it, but what happened?   Dr. Christine Sauer  15:32 What happened, it actually went bankrupt, because I thought out, all I have to do is put advertising out there go with business coaches, people will discover how good I am your posts, the coolness, we saying, what nonsense. It wasn't, it was wasn't true. So after the bankruptcy, I come down, I said to myself, whatever, downsize, I'm doing my thing, I go slow, one step after the other. And then I thought about what I really wanted to do. And I actually talked with another business coach that the government of Nova Scotia helped me to work with. And we together develop the principle of sparkles. And I said, Yeah, I help people that are depressed to sparkle. And what that means is to live their best life full of passion, purpose, and meaning. So then I thought, How do I really do that, and I said, forever, what I really good at is I distill all the information out there on the internet, and I distill it down. And I make it, I find out what's important, and necessary for the client right in front of me. So I called it a turnaround assessment, holistic health assessment. That's what I do five dimensional. And I said, Yeah, five dimensional health, five dimensional mental health, because it aligns with my story. Of course, I had to take additional courses as a lifelong learner, but certified in a few other things. So I can be the best catalyst for people that want to really recover, and not just live with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and others. And that's my passion. That's what I'm doing now.   Dr. Christine Sauer  17:26 How long have you been doing this?   Dr. Christine Sauer  17:28 I've been doing that now for three, four years. And it's really starting to come together. And the more I'm doing it, the more I learned about how to actually put it out there. So people notice, because how do people find you? I always thought, Okay, you have a good program, you put it out there, people will come and then I learned about online, you have to have traffic. And that's a hard thing to get. And you don't get it, you receive it. I think that's the secret.   Dr. Christine Sauer  18:04 explain kind of what you mean by that, if you will.   Dr. Christine Sauer  18:08 I think it's kind of a little bit like any aquatic catch a dog. When you run after it, it runs faster than you can. But when you hold the treat out, they come running, you have to have a good treat. So in online marketing, what that means is you have something that people want. So basically, how do I know how people find me, I'm on profiles like Psychology Today, they look me up, they see my video, if there is a name with me, they contact me, which is fine. Or they Google a term that I created content around and hopefully they find my content, some of it is now on page one on google. I'm surprised myself and most of it is not. And of course some of it is word of mouth. But I really enjoy the technical aspect of solving riddles. I love to solve riddles of all kinds. This is what I thrive on. My favorite riddles are health metals. My second favorite making technology work for you. Say again, your favorite rental. My favorite rental are to solve health related mental health related problems and issues. Somebody comes with me with a symptom complex. Usually they have been labeled, say five or six different illnesses. So I take that all do my assessment and distill it down and say here is what's really going on. And that is one or two or three or five PE a strategy, how to solve it and get back to your optimal health. I love doing that so much. So rewarding. I should say. It's fun too. Can you   Michael Hingson  19:54 tell us a story about maybe, obviously without disclosing any information you shouldn't, but maybe a story about someone who brought you a riddle that that you solved and how all that worked out.   Dr. Christine Sauer  20:08 Let me think of someone that I can imagine, yeah, there was a family. And, to me, it was actually the mother that contacted me about the daughter. And the daughter was supposedly depressed and anxious. And that add and was on three different medication when she was 14 and struggling in school. And when I looked at the whole family, things were not going right. The parents didn't really care about what the daughter wanted, they told her what they should do. And with 14, you have to transition so and they want you to do it right. So bad and like with many families, of people have to be addressed, I have a family program to where I help people, from my failures with parenting and my experience learning about it. And the first thing I always tell parents is, you try their best, it's good enough, you'll never be perfect parent. And that alone is a relief. And they realize other parents are not perfect, either. They make mistakes, and the kids turn out fine. Anyway, my kids, and I made many, many mistakes. That's number one. And then I looked at the daughter herself, and what she was doing, what she was eating, what she was taking medication, she wasn't exercising, and she had some genetic abnormalities that predisposed her to the kinds of struggles that she was experiencing. And so I addressed those with certain types of supplements. And she got immediately better, together with the parents, we were able and herself, we were able to help her find out that it really was in her best interest to get better, because she wanted things that maybe wasn't what the parents wanted for her. So after we could align that without going into too much details, we could help her to realize she wanted to live her life, not the life that her parents wanted to live, but I like. And then she had the motivation to do the things she needed to do to get better. And I think it took her two years to get to a point where she was talking to her doctors and psychologists because I'm not against all those things. And she was able to lose most of the medication, she started exercising, she started eating much better, the whole family got healthier. That was wonderful.   Michael Hingson  22:51 How long did it take for her to be able to communicate with her parents and say, I really need to live my own life a little bit more.   Dr. Christine Sauer  23:00 It didn't take that long. I think it took four weeks, between me talking to the parents, me talking to the daughter, and then they talking to each other to realize that they both wanted the same thing, the best for the daughter. It was not just the same what the parents envision what the daughter wanted, but there was a middle ground. And that's so the case. Yeah.   Michael Hingson  23:27 So often parents have one perception. And as their children are growing up, they have another perception. But if we don't see communications, that tends to be a problem.   Dr. Christine Sauer  23:39 Oh, yeah, communication is extremely important. Whether it is in parenting, or between partners, in any relationship. Humans are communicators. And I'm still not the best, but I'm getting better. And I think that's a principle that everybody needs to pursue getting better at something every day, a little bit. And we all can do that. One thing today, get better at pick one, and get better at it today.   Michael Hingson  24:11 It's all it's all about growth and learning what you can do and, and it oftentimes is living life one day at a time, but we need to live it.   Dr. Christine Sauer  24:22 Yeah, you're right. And I talk to people and I volunteered on a palliative care unit. And I always thought about buying up people afraid of dying. Why are they afraid of that? And my answer is because I never lived. I really fear if somebody lives a full life, meaningful life for them. They don't need to be afraid to die.   Michael Hingson  24:47 Yeah, the big thing about dying as none of us have really tried it who are living so we don't know what it will lead to. I say that many times when I talk to people who think they're experts about blindness, the biggest problem went blind and says that people haven't tried it.   Dr. Christine Sauer  25:03 That's a good point. I actually did. And I volunteered for the cniv. They said, Try it and put blindfolds on me. And I tell you, it's hard when you're used to navigating with the eyes. Sure.   Michael Hingson  25:17 And that's the big issue is that even if you put a blindfold on for a few hours, and I've seen a number of organizations that tried to say, we're going to show you what it's like to be blind, we'll blindfold you for a few hours. Or now we have these dining in the dark programs that oftentimes say, we're going to show you what it's like to be blind, we're going to blind fool you, and you have to eat, but you don't get the training. And, and so the result is you really don't know what it's like to be blinded and often reinforces your fears. And I'm not saying that somebody should go off and try dying, because mostly, we haven't figured out a way to come back from that so that you can report it.   Dr. Christine Sauer  25:56 That is true. But I really feel we don't know what's after. So why should we worry about it? If we live our life fully, and to the best of our abilities, and at least try to be good people, I do not think even in any spiritual tradition, we don't have anything to fear.   Michael Hingson  26:19 Exactly. And it's something that we really need to deal with. We often fear so many things. And most of the things we fear, we don't have any control over anyway.   Dr. Christine Sauer  26:32 You're so right. And one of my mentors, they say, it's not the fear that paralyzes you, it is the avoidance of the situation that makes you feel fear. And that is very true. Because if somebody is afraid of heights, it's of sale of small spaces. It's an easy example to understand. It's not the fear that makes him his life miserable, it's that he doesn't want to go with an elevator, he doesn't want to go right through a tunnel, he doesn't even want to go in in a room where the doors are closed. Now, that is bad for your quality of life. But if you dare to go there, and then experience a fear for say, 2030 minutes, and sometimes you need help to get used to that, then you will notice the fear, lets go. And there's good methods to tune it down and train your brain to feel less fear in those situations. But it's not the fear that ruins your life, the anxiety that wants you alive, it's avoiding the triggers. Or   Michael Hingson  27:48 confronting the triggers and learning that it's not what you thought it was,   Dr. Christine Sauer  27:52 right? Especially if something like if you're afraid of poisonous snakes, and you can't avoid, if you do want to avoid that, then it's not that dangerous. The same. If you're afraid of being struck by lightning, come on, it's not that likely that you have.   Michael Hingson  28:10 But at the same time, there are things that you can do to lessen your chances of being struck by lightning. And that's what we really need to learn about. It's not so much the fear it is learning what you can to make sure that you can deal with it when it comes along. So you can be in a thunderstorm with lots of lightning around you. But if you're standing out in the middle of an open field, that puts you in a whole different situation than if you're inside a building. Or if you can't be inside a building next to a wall. As opposed to being next to a tree which is as a more likely place for you to to be in danger. But if you are in a place that lessens your chance of being struck by lightning, that doesn't mean that you're afraid of lightning, that means that you are really looking at doing what you need to do to protect yourself as much as you can.   Dr. Christine Sauer  29:09 I love that idea. Because it is such a nice illustration of the truth of life. And you know that the Serenity Prayer, to the wisdom to know the difference between what we can change and what we can change. And I mean, the nonsense would start when the thunderstorm is over, and you're still frozen in fear and on the floor, not daring to get up even though the sun has started to shine again.   Michael Hingson  29:39 Yeah, and you have to learn to it all is is part of living life. You have to learn to live life. I had a roommate when I was studying physics who told me about a friend of his who or maybe it was one of his professors who whose son was asking him about lightning because they were in a thunder Storm, and they were walking outside of their house. And he was explaining lightning and so on to his son. And they were very calm about it. And then a lightning bolt came down and struck maybe 1012 feet away from him. And he said, Okay, this is what lightning is about, no, let's just go in the house, and they went in the house. And of course, they were safe. But the fact is that you can't allow fear to overtake you. There's no need for that. Because when you do that, you blind yourself to being able to make decisions. And you forget how to think more clearly and strategically or appropriately in your life.   Dr. Christine Sauer  30:44 Yeah, you're right. It's a good point. And that's an important skill to learn. And I know you did exactly that. And you were trapped in the what was it the at first law of trade building minutes was burning,   Michael Hingson  30:56 the 78th. Yeah. And we're, we're writing a book about that. The title, the working title is a guide dogs Guide to Being brave, but it's going to be all about learning, as I did say it not to be blinded by fear. But learning how you can control fear and learning how you can deal with unexpected situations in your life. We're excited about it.   Dr. Christine Sauer  31:21 I can't wait to see that book in print and ever get a copy. Because in this world situation that we are currently facing, regardless pandemic and all changes, many people are afraid of the future. And they're fearing the worst, but we don't know what's gonna happen, and they're missing a good way to deal with it.   Michael Hingson  31:42 Well, and that brings up a point, we are, we're so surrounded by fear today. And so surrounded in so many ways, whether it's greatly so we're not by depression. Why are why is depression and why is fear so much around us today?   Dr. Christine Sauer  32:03 My personal opinion is that is very complex. Number one, the media has a very negative way of reporting relevance, because fear sets. And historically, when you look 10,000 years ago, our brain was evolved to react to fear as a priority, because we evolved to recognize fear right away and recognize events that could hurt us right away. So if you had a rustle in the woods, 10,000 years ago, it could have been the tiger that wanted to eat us. So I entered the ground. And if it was a tiger, we were prepared for a fight or flight stress mode. And then normally, after we either fought the tiger ran away or discovered it wasn't a tiger, we went back to the cave at that point, and rested and maybe had a meal, then we had collected some food or an animal or whatever. And that was a parasympathetic resting state. So we were able to switch from the fear or stress state to the resting state. And nowadays, the fear is so ubiquitous, if you pay attention to all other fear mongering all the time, we stay in a high stress state, our brain stays totally in the right state, the amygdala in the brain that recognizes the stress actually gets engraved stress, until we can turn off the stress and the stress hormones rage, and that causes chronic inflammation in the body. And that eventually wears us down and leads to depression. And that's one of the important factors in it. And that's why all the relaxation techniques, they are important, but it's not just it. But we need to learn to switch back and forth between those states, you need to be able to switch in that alert state and be stressed and get our stress. So we get used to it and learn how to deal with it. But then we have to also learn how to switch it off, go on to calm state and activates our digestive system so we can eat our food and actually not end up with the stomach problems that are very common in people that are anxious and depressed.   Michael Hingson  34:24 Of course, we haven't talked about that tiger. And is there the possibility that the tiger is more apt to try to eat us because we're afraid of it. And we never try to explore making friends with the tiger or saying I'm not afraid to you.   Dr. Christine Sauer  34:41 Hmm, that's an idea depends. If it's a highly Tiger. If it's   Michael Hingson  34:47 a hungry tiger and there's nothing else around then you you also need to say go somewhere else. I'm not going to be your meal and you're going to leave me alone or you want any more be a part of the world.   Dr. Christine Sauer  35:00 See, that is very true. And it may not work for real tiger. But if it's another human being that acts like the tiger, it usually is.   Michael Hingson  35:10 Right? I don't know, it may work for a real tiger, but it depends on the circumstances. But still, it all comes down to we we hear often, that a lot of animals can sense when we're afraid. And when we show fear, they react to that.   Dr. Christine Sauer  35:26 They can smell it, I'm convinced of that. And there are no dogs, for example, they can smell fear. And the smell is actually the only sense that is directly connected to the limbic system in the brain. Is that interesting? The owners interesting, it's not the eyes, it's not as it's the smell, the smell bulbs go directly to the limbic system without being first looked at by the prefrontal cortex that has judgment and forethought in it. You said   Michael Hingson  35:55 something a while ago, when you were telling the story about the family that you put the daughter on some supplements that helped. Tell me a little bit more about that, if you will.   Dr. Christine Sauer  36:07 I love supplements, I substituted my own psychiatric drugs over time, the supplements. But when I help people to do that, I always say never, ever go just off your psychiatric drugs, a big mistakes that cause serious withdrawal, you need to know what you're doing, you need to talk with your doctors or whatever. So that said, I myself, shoot myself over two years of all medication. And instead, I'm taking a supplement regimen, do exercises and all that but and I recommend it works very well. And my own psychiatrists can believe it. But okay. And I found that good collection of supplements of good quality together, that reasonable nutrition can make a huge difference, not just in mental health, but also in general health. But it has to play together like a well oiled orchestra. I like to compare it with an orchestra because when you look at an orchestra, the different instruments they play together well, that's how nutrition and supplementation can go together. And that's why somebody, for example, that it's a very healthy diet needs different or less supplements and somebody that it's a very unhealthy diet. Or somebody that eats a diet high in processed food or high in toxic food, or somebody that has genetic inaccurate in equities, it's different supplements in different quantities. Now, I will say when you go to listen to a symphony, you don't just want to listen to the drummer, and the first violinist they wouldn't sound good. And that's by all the scientific studies that examine one single supplement show that they don't work. If you examine one supplement it tries. I'm looking at the trauma, not a good symphony. Music does the work.   Michael Hingson  38:06 Why is it that we don't see more aspects of medicine talking more about this?   Dr. Christine Sauer  38:13 That is quite obvious. There's big, big, very powerful corporate interest behind medicine and what we see in conventional medicine very,   Michael Hingson  38:25 you're saying you're saying those drummers and violinists get a lot of money?   Dr. Christine Sauer  38:31 Yeah, so not so well sounding symphonies? Yes. They do not use or go ahead. Now, I personally call them the farmer, the agro surgical industry. And they purposefully mislead the public about what they can do themselves to get healthy and well, and what is going on, really going on. And they try actually to discredit supplements. They put fake studies out there can prove all that. I know it's true. But you won't hear that in the conventional media saying,   Michael Hingson  39:11 No, I'm sure you wouldn't. What got you started in learning more about supplements and dealing with them.   Dr. Christine Sauer  39:20 What got me started is my background in natural medicine and my interest in herbal medicine and biochemistry and the agar and general medicine. And in Germany, for example, I was able to be a medical doctor and a naturopath and certain supplements what we hear called supplements. They're accepted in conventional medicine. I could prescribe them on the German health system to my clients for example, Saccharomyces boulardii I probiotic yeast for diarrhea, it's highly effective, or certain herbs like chamomile for inflammation highly effective. Hear, it's looked down upon why? I know why. But it doesn't make sense. So that's how I got into it. And I started to research it so much that I founded my just my sister website, not long ago supplements for mental health to educate the public even more about it, that there are options. I love it. That's what I like to do best. It   Michael Hingson  40:26 is pretty exciting that you're doing some very revolutionary or unique things, at least by the standards of what we look at, maybe on this side of the ocean.   Dr. Christine Sauer  40:36 Thank you for that, Michael, I really tried to make a difference, a positive difference for myself. And for others. That's my purpose. That's all I do. That's why I am on this earth. And yes, I still live a private life, I still go for walks with my dog. But I spend a lot of my time doing research, and finding out what really goes on and how I can help clients that are afflicted with all those illnesses even better.   Michael Hingson  41:08 Well, as you are working on all of this, and you're you're obviously being pretty successful with a variety of clients, and so on, how can all of us do more to eliminate depression, and just in general, maybe become more mentally healthier?   Dr. Christine Sauer  41:33 I think the most important thing that anybody can do to improve their mental health is first to make a decision that they want to do something, and that they're not content with the state they're in. And then to do their own research, and really dig deep and find out, are there other options than what my conventional doctor tells me I have to do? He looked at me for 10 minutes, and I left with a pill, I'm not satisfied. Are there other options? More likely than not? There are and then find out what you think, might be right. And there's, you will discover there's lots of people like you, Michael and I out there that work in the personal growth field, some more or less special, specialized, some more or less good. And if you look, you will find somebody something that resonates with you, and then try it. Do your research. Is that person you want to work with? Do they have a credible background? Some coaches, I know they have a background in marketing, maybe it's not the best person to talk about your health. But there's others. There's good psychiatrist, integrative psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel Amon, I'm on his teaching team. He is one of the his colleagues hate him. I don't know why is amazing in my books, whatever. He does good work. He has an 80% success rate. That's one. But there's always options. So I always say Never give up. Look for your solution. Find your personal purpose and passion, turn off social media and TV if you need to, for a while, are limited. An hour of news a day is more than a normal person should watch. So enough. Instead, use your time to read some books. There's amazing inspirational books out there from modern authors from old authors, if you really want to go into philosophy, Seneca said everything that I say that all the coaches or the philosophers out psychologists say, already 2000 years ago, it's still the same. Just do it. The one thing today,   Michael Hingson  43:57 we we don't spend collective work, or individually, collectively or individually enough time studying and thinking. I've talked about it many times here on the podcast, we don't spend much If anytime at the end of the day, performing some sort of introspection where we even look at our day and say, what went well, what didn't go well, but more important, how can I improve all of it and listen to what our mind and our heart is telling us and then put it into practice. I've said in the past, you know, we're our own worst critics. And that's probably not the way to put it. I think maybe a better way as I've thought about it is to say, we're in the best position to really if we do it, analyze and grow based on what we analyze about ourselves and what we do.   Dr. Christine Sauer  44:50 That's a good way to put it. I really like that obviously to my clients. You are the expert for your body, mind and spirit. I can be a cat Let's see, that's all I can do. I can give you recommendations what I think might work. But it's up to you to evaluate it, decide if you want to try it, and then actually do it. I can help you to follow through. That's accountability. But if you decide you don't believe it, you don't want to do it. It's not for you, that's fine. Maybe somebody else resonates better. But do your research. And I'm a big fan every night I asked myself, what went well today? And if something is maybe didn't go, Well, I say, What can I do to make it better? Next time? What can I do to make tomorrow better for me and for others? And in the morning, same thing, I feel grateful. Gratefulness, gratitude is so important for mental health. appreciate the little things. And what blog about you can see it on Google. It is amazing. It's really helpful. It's what they do every day, I go around and appreciate things like yourself, you're wonderful person, I appreciate your minor   Michael Hingson  46:09 part of the issue of what didn't go well, it seems to me is not beating yourself up over it and going, oh, that didn't go well. That's horrible. And, and all of that sort of stuff. It happened. You no longer have control over the fact that it happened because it did. The issue is and that's the step and the leap. I think that oftentimes we don't take now, how do I keep that from happening again? Or what can I do to make that situation better in the future?   Dr. Christine Sauer  46:43 Yeah, and those are very important point. I mean, our mother already told us Don't cry over spilt milk. That's the same principle. But next time, maybe be more careful. And don't spill it.   Michael Hingson  46:54 Don't steal it. Yeah. And that's, that's fair. That's the lesson to learn, and figure out how not to spill the milk next time.   Dr. Christine Sauer  47:08 And many people don't do that. They just spell it over and over on some paper, quiet grind, right? I live over it. And then he said,   Michael Hingson  47:17 You know, we've been talking a lot about depression. And I've heard many times that depression is such an insidious thing, and you don't even know you're depressed. What do you think about that?   Dr. Christine Sauer  47:30 I disagree with it. I think when you're depressed, you know that you don't feel good. We're depressed people feel sad. They have no interest in pursuing what they usually are interested in. They think of suicide, they don't want to do anything. They have no motivation. They have trouble getting out of bed. When many people are in the borderline, and maybe some people try to call that depressed, it's really not really depressed. It's a little bit not fully living. That's what I call it existing, but not thriving. Many people are existing in this world, they're just there. They don't really live. They're just there. And they're comfortable. They think that's how life should be. And that's all life can be. And that's a sad situation. Yeah.   Michael Hingson  48:25 And they, again, it seems to me that they haven't looked for ways out of that. And does it mean they've given up?   Dr. Christine Sauer  48:38 It depends on my favorite answers, in some cases, they have given up or they have not had enough pain to affect change because to want to change you have to be in pain if you're not really in pain or you can't feel the pain because you're so over medicated. You Why should you change, you don't feel the pain. And there's actually people in physical pain, it's very obvious that are born they cannot feel pain. Those children die early. Because for example, when we have appendicitis, it hurts, and we want to change it. So we go to the doctor have surgery. If a child that can feel it has appendicitis, or it bursts and they die. So it's important that we are able to feel the pain and then do something about it. And very seldom Is there nothing we can do about it. And then maybe it's okay for Medicaid, Medicaid for short term. I'm against long term psychiatric medication except for certain. And certain exceptions. There's exceptions.   Michael Hingson  49:49 It's an interesting concept that you talk about that you can't really affect change unless you feel the pain and of course Pain can be physical or emotional or mental. And, and what can we do? Either to start to teach ourselves more about recognizing that we have pain? Or what can we do to start to teach others and help us all learn to recognize this premise of, you're not going to have change until you feel some sort of pain.   Dr. Christine Sauer  50:33 That is a very hard thing to decide. Because there's something that we call personal autonomy. That means everybody has to decide for themselves what they want to accept what they're willing to accept for themselves. I'm not telling anybody else how they should live their life. But I found that if somebody is not in any kind of pain, they don't want change. If though they don't necessarily feel happy, and pain comes in many variations like physical pain comes a slight pain or severe pain, severe pain, you go either way to the emergency room, you've broken an arm for exam, severe pain, like slight pain, it may just in each, and the same scale that you can apply to the mental realm or emotional rain realm. The slight pain would be you feel a sense of unease, something's wrong, you can't really pinpoint it, but your life is not what you think it could be. And then there's severe pain, you are so dysfunctional, and you can't do anything, you're severely depressed. You want to kill yourself, that is very severe emotional pain. There's everything in between. And some people like in my case, I had to learn the hard way. I had not been trained as a child to recognize the emotional pain. I was, I had learned to cover it up with a facade, just pretending to be happy, but a smile on my face. And then the pain had to be so bad that I nearly killed myself before I recognize, hey, I have to do something about it.   Dr. Christine Sauer  52:10 And which again, because I   Dr. Christine Sauer  52:14 just said it says then then the solution seems the only solution seems to be suicide. And I'm always saying when a young person commits suicide, that's opportunity last.   Michael Hingson  52:26 Yeah. It's It's, of course, it's sad when anyone does commit suicide. But again, that gets back to the question of how do we collectively start to teach people to recognize more that they're in pain rather than covering it up? Because it seems to me that probably a lot of time, we just encourage Oh, ignore it, it will pass.   Dr. Christine Sauer  52:49 I think the problem is often that people are encouraged our talk about mental health. And to a certain extent, I agree with that, but only to a certain extent. Because if there's no real support out there, what good is it? On the other hand, I feel we have to stop teaching our children that the world is a fairy tale, and everything is good. And you can be whatever you want to be, don't teach and that nonsense, the world is don't hurt, get them used to it, train them to learn to tolerate emotional hardship, learn, train them to learn emotional resilience. It's uncomfortable for parents to do that. It's uncomfortable for the children to experience that. But like any muscle that needs to be trained, our emotional muscle needs to be trained. It's easier in childhood than later.   Michael Hingson  53:46 Well, as you have been a coach and doing the things you have, you have also been a speaker, you've delivered TED talks, and you've also written some books. Tell us a little bit about that, if you would. Yeah, I've written   Dr. Christine Sauer  53:59 a few books on Amazon and my first book was vibrant. I know eating for vibrant health and explosive energy and I'm just rewriting it actually making it better. And I'm releasing it soon as sparkled foods that help you to sparkle, what to eat for better mental health and energy. And people can actually go to my website and pre register for the course because I released a book and pieces already in Nikos area. So I get feedback. And I wrote a book that I'm especially fond of, I call it my daily sparkle of gratitude journal to brighten your day that has inspirational quotes writing prompts questions in it to help you develop a gratitude habit. And I find that is one of the main things that if you do it will lead you to better understanding of mental health issues and to a better understanding of yourself and then oppression. creation of what can be in what life really is.   Michael Hingson  55:04 I love the concept of talking about learning to be mentally healthier in terms of that you want people to learn to sparkle. I think that's really great.   Dr. Christine Sauer  55:17 You know where I got that concept from that I was told my sparkle method. Yeah, that's really a sign that somebody is happy. When you talk to somebody that's happy and excited, and doing something that they're passionate about, that's their purpose, fulfilling their purpose, you will see them eye sparkle.   Michael Hingson  55:39 And I bet even a tiger would react positively to someone who truly sparkles.   Dr. Christine Sauer  55:45 Thank you. To be honest,   Michael Hingson  55:49 well, there you go. See that? You're letting that fear come in. But I hear what you're happy   Dr. Christine Sauer  55:53 to try Muy Thai golf a dog?   Michael Hingson  55:56 Well, there's there is that or try a tiger in a controlled experience, because they're not bad. But by the same   Dr. Christine Sauer  56:05 by nature, I don't say that. I don't want to be Tiger forward. No, I   Michael Hingson  56:11 wouldn't want to be Tiger food either. I don't think that there's a need to do that. And they don't want to be our food. So we just need to learn how to get along. And, and sparkle.   Dr. Christine Sauer  56:21 I like that. And as I always say, when several people sparkle together, because hair works.   Dr. Christine Sauer  56:28 We do exactly right.   Dr. Christine Sauer  56:32 And why not make the whole world? Right, again, fireworks?   Michael Hingson  56:36 There you go. Would you please tell us a little bit about how people can reach out to you learn more about what you do, where they can get your books, maybe hear some of your talks, and so on. Because I'm sure that people are going to want to follow up on this. There'll be people who will, where you have struck a chord today. And so how do people reach out?   57:00 Thank you, Mike. And I appreciate that opportunity. Out. Of course, I have a website, it's Doc christine.com d o c c h r i s t i n e.com. And also have a second one supplementsformentalhealth.com. Either one, you will find me. Of course you can google my name, there's always something that comes up that shows something I've done on LinkedIn, Chamber of Commerce, and you can go and find my website from there.   57:28 Spelled spell your first and last name if you would.   57:32 My first name is Christine, C h r i s t i n e my last name is Sauer S a u e r, a German name that actually means sour.   Michael Hingson  57:46 Well, so but you're not a sour person. You spark Oh, no,   Dr. Christine Sauer  57:49 I go by the German saying sour is makes happy. Okay, happy.   Michael Hingson  57:54 There you are. So people can reach out to you and contact you and what's on your website, you mentioned courses and what else?   Dr. Christine Sauer  58:03 It just reorganized it. So you can see a few really good pieces of content right on top. And I want to encourage your whatever you're interested in, I love the VA this way to start exercising, even if you're hated how to train your brain to do that. It's funny, and it's causing work. So that's how I started to go back to the gym because I do not like to exercise. And I released a few videos about that. Because I like to have fun. I always think life without fun is down. And how can we spark?   Michael Hingson  58:38 Fun? There you go. So   Dr. Christine Sauer  58:41 I'm on my website, and some of my videos are really funny. Like the one I put on my YouTube about my dog roadie app, my dog is smarter and cuter than I which is true.   Michael Hingson  58:55 Well, we'll have to go watch that. Of course, I can't resist being a guy who occasionally yields to temptation. Have you done anything to make sure that your websites accessible for persons with different kinds of disabilities like blind people looking at and hearing descriptions of videos or even just finding labeled links and so on? Have you done anything with all of that,   Dr. Christine Sauer  59:18 that's actually something I'm working on currently, to make that more accessible at all my big blog posts have audio embedded, so at least you can listen to them but I have not made all the links accessible so that's something that is on my list to do before the year ends the website will be accessible and there's a few good options and and now you're with one of them.   Michael Hingson  59:43 Well and I'd love to help with that. Of course as you know I work with accessibe and there there are a lot of things that it can do and if you'd like to explore that I would be glad to help you. But mostly it's it's a matter of making the website available. however you choose to do it, and that will be a great thing. So I'm glad you're working on that.   Dr. Christine Sauer  1:00:05 I absolutely do because I want to do it. And I, my website is now getting more and more popular. So I definitely want to allow people that have different kinds of disabilities, not just blind people hearing impaired or whatever, yes. To access it.   Michael Hingson  1:00:24 Right? Well, again, your website is Docchristine.com. Or supplementsformentalhealth.com. Right?   Dr. Christine Sauer  1:00:33 That's correct. I think to talk to you have a free consultation, we can get connected, and then we can talk about more.   Michael Hingson  1:00:42 There you go, everyone. So reach out to Christine. Clearly a lot of insights clearly a lot to learn. And we're very grateful, and pleased that you consented to come on unstoppable mindset, because I think what you're doing can help make a lot of people think and realize that they can be more unstoppable than they think they are.   Dr. Christine Sauer  1:01:02 Thank you so much, Michael, you're unstoppable yourself. Over and over, and I highly respect you for that. Thank you.   Michael Hingson  1:01:11 Well, thank you. And again, everyone. Of course, if you'd like to reach out to me, we'd love to hear what you think. And we'd love to hear your your ideas and thoughts. And you may know other people who want to be guest, we met Christine through another podcast guests. So we're always glad to hear from you. So please feel free to reach out my email address is Michael m i c h a e l h i. At accessibe a c c e s s i b e.com. You can go to our podcast webs page which is www dot Michael hingson.com. That's m i c h a e l h i n g s o n.com/podcast. So I hope that she'll reach out and please give us a five star rating. We appreciate the the ratings and your thoughts and we hope that you liked this and that you'll give us a five star rating to help us continue to do this and reach out to others and tell them about us. So one last time. Christine, thanks very much for being here. We're excited to have had the chance to do this. And we'll hopefully get a chance to to meet and do some more of this. 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After an unexpected and adventurous 6 month hiatus, KJ and her beloved listening gallery The Stories of Astonishing Light Podcast returns today! We're in Ultra Celebration Mode because KJ brings her friend and colleague Lauren Bryson, Certified Nutritional Consultant, back to SOAL to chat about the premiere of Lauren's new podcast Go Play In The Dirt! Listen in as Lauren shares her wealth of knowledge and witness the way these friends jam about the impactful connection between nutrition and mental health.  Considerations: The impact of nutrition in healing from complex trauma is vast. How might one prepare for a big transitional event (i.e. a move) through the lens of nutritional wealth? What we ingest in our bodies informs how (if?) we healthily respond to stress. Want to work with KJ? Only three (3!!!) spaces remain in 2022  to work with KJ in an intimate container of replenishment, rediscovery, and retelling of familial stories. Find out more here >>> Creativity VIP Day RetreatsEnjoying the podcast? Please leave a review for the podcast if the stories shared here have astonished you as well. Let KJ know what you've missed and what you'd like to hear more about!  https://ratethispodcast.com/astonishingstoriesEpisode Resources  Go Play In The Dirt Podcast  Lauren Emerson Wellness  Lauren on Instagram  EWG.org  Environmental Working GroupJoin KJ in an intimate Intensive CREATIVITY VIP DAY Join KJ & Norman in Bali, Indonesia for a 5-Day Creativity Retreat! Ep 74 background music: "Butterfly" Composed & performed by KJ NasrulIntro & Outro Music: Canada Lo Res by Pictures Of The Floating World Connect With KJ & Bliss Begins Within The Website Glow Up: https://blissbeginswithin.com   Work With KJ - Psychology Today IG:  @MusingsOnOther @AdopteeSociety KJ on Facebook & TwitterSupport the showFollow KJ in her worldly adventures, and hear when her next events (workshops, retreats and Storyteller Evenings) take place. - Join The Story Squad and receive Love Notes Here- Visit here: Bliss Begins Within.com

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CONTENT WARNING: In this episode, we will be speaking about self-harm, depression, and suicide. Please listen with care.   In today's episode, we are chatting with Christina Kwan, a life-coach and survivor of clinical depression and suicidal ideation, who is now dedicated to helping other high-functioning women who are struggling with the same things. In a very important conversation for so many, Christina speaks about her journey in the corporate finance world while living with depression. She wants everyone to know that depression isn't always what we usually think of, where you are trapped in your room with the blinds pulled, unable to get out of bed. Rather, depression comes in many forms, and for a lot of people this is “high-functioning depression”, which can mean that you are out and operating in the world, and while you are not really wanting to die, you are not really wanting to live, either - an in-between that can cause much despair and paralysis.   Christina also talks about her jump to entrepreneurship, after realizing that the corporate world wasn't helping her live the life she really wanted. While scary to make the leap, she realized that she was capable of so much if she just trusted herself. Once established as a coach, Christina knew she had found her niche and her purpose, helping others bring awareness to their depression and start the work to change their lives, by truly loving themselves, which means truly loving all parts of themselves.    Listen in for the following:   What it means to be a high functioning depressive and giving yourself permission to realize that depression doesn't look like the same thing for everyone.  Some of the top self-help resources that Christina has utilized during her own healing journey. How one of the greatest steps in a self-healing journey is learning how to communicate your needs and ask for assistance.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, subscribe, and pass along to your friends! It really helps us in the #podsquad out!    You can find Christina below: Website: https://theroaduncovered.com/  Podcast: How to Be Good Enough IG: @theroaduncovered  Email: christina@theroaduncovered.com 

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Episode 100—can you believe it?!? I asked you guys on Instagram what you wanted to hear to celebrate and the majority said a solo episode. So, here we are—an episode jam-packed with my top 10 insights/takeaways/tips from the last 5 years (severely struggling with depression and anxiety from 13-16, navigating intensive treatment as a teen, recovering, and recording 100+ podcast episodes about mental health). THANK YOU for listening, supporting, and allowing me to share my story it means more to me than you'll ever know :) PS: make sure to enter the 100-episode giveaway on IG! TW for suicidal ideation + self-harm MENTIONED + https://www.mcleanhospital.org/treatment/3east (3East at McLean Hospital) + https://depts.washington.edu/uwbrtc/about-us/dialectical-behavior-therapy/ (DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)) + https://www.shepersistedpodcast.com/featured-episodes/ep28 (Ep. 28 with Dr. Blaise Aguirre) SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC (https://amzn.to/3A69GOC) EPISODE SPONSORS

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Mari Fong interviews Jared Watson of Dirty Heads and Dave Schools of and the Neal Casal Foundation and Widespread Panic. Jared Watson shares how his hard partying ways with Dirty Heads ("Lay Me Down," "Stand Tall") descended into alcohol and drug abuse. He recollects his wake up call when rushed to the hospital, barely able to move from his tour bunk bed. Depression and anxiety followed, with his road to recovery being a remarkable one. Their latest album, 'The Best of Dirty Heads' features the single "Rage" with Travis Barker and Aimee Allen of The Interrupters.  Next, we have Dave Schools of Widespread Panic talk about Neal Casal, a musician who died from mental illness in 2019, and the  Neal Casal Music Foundation.  Dave explains the mental rigors of being a touring musician and the foundation's mission to improve the lives of others also battling mental illness. The tribute album 'Highway Butterfly: The Songs of Neal Casal' is out now, with 41 incredible musicians singing the songs of this beloved musician.   “Be brave, ask for help, and be persistent in finding the mental help that you need.” For free and affordable solutions for mental health and addiction recovery, visit: http://checkyourheadpodcast.com/* Donate to our mission at checkyourheadpodcast.com or on our patreon.com page. Every dollar is appreciated, every listener is appreciated.THANK YOU for following us on social media @checkyourheadpodcastWatch and subscribe to our YouTube Channel:  checkyourheadpodcast.youtubeSupport the show

To contribute to this channel so that its healing information can reach more people, visit https://patreon.com/douglasbloch To visit why suicide prevention website, go to: https://www.overcomingsuicidalpain.comTo visit my depression recovery website, go to http://healingfromdepression.com To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/578698531.htm When Going Through Hell .... Don't Stop! is now available as an audiobook on Audible. Click below to view the book. https://www.audible.com/pd/B08Y3XK1GJ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-242573&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_242573_rh_us To view the original youtube video of this episode, click here: https://youtu.be/Jw3ZRbJ4-mY

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Humanity is currently experiencing a pandemic that's unfolding in a lot of very intense ways. One of which is the increase of mental health issues, anxiety & PTSD, today you'll be hearing an expert in the field of psychology Michael Yapko break down very clearly in a lecture of his ways in which depression can be tackled in a more holistic & wellrounded way --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ashlyruth-eckelsefzz-fcc/message

Trigger Warning: Mentions the following: eating disorder/disordered eating, anxiety, depression, suicide attempt, self harm. In this episode, Becca is completely open and honest about her past- the good, the bad, & the shameful. To connect more with Becca in the present, go to www.daffodildaily.squarespace.com or www.Instagram.com/daffodildaily --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/candidtruth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candidtruth/support

Taking on depression recovery can be very intense. Many people jump right in not realizing what it really takes to recover. If you find that you're having a hard time making progress, it could be you haven't made space for healing. So, in today's episode we're talking about:Why it's important to make space to heal.How your life can get in the way of your healing.How making space allows you to create healthier patterns.Steps you can take to make space for healing.How making space can be the ultimate benefit on your depression recovery journey.Let's get started!

In this week's episode of Energetically You, I had the pleasure of interviewing Zack Rutldege about his journey and work with depression. He helps clients navigate depression with advice on nutrition, brain health, gut health and movement.   He shares with us his story and how he became an expert on depression.     The topics we touched on:   How and when was he diagnosed with depression, what was the catalyst? What advice does he give to clients and friends in terms of your nutrition to boost recovery? Why is movement essential to brain health? Pickleball, juggling and second languages for brain health. His best piece of advice as you weather the storm of depression. Quotes “One of the places I love to start is the physical, because that is the transformation that you can see.”   “Karate first gave me the ‘working in' that as a teenager I took for granted and then later I found that in yoga...it's like my new martial art.”   “I built myself back up, brick by brick.  The book is a consolidation of all that I learned over the years.”   “If we were lucky (over the past year) to have the insight, we found the things that really mattered to us.”   “Grief is something that you have to go through, and it sounds funny but it almost has a cleaner feeling to it [than depression.]”   Thank you for listening!   If you enjoyed this episode you might also like: Chef Nathalia Toro on How Plant-based Living + Intuitive Eating Saved Her Life How Each Of Us Can Leverage The Power Of Gratitude   When you are listening please take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @meganswanwellness !  We would really appreciate it. More from Zack: Zack S. Rutledge is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and a Certified Brain Health Trainer through the Functional Aging Institute. He has a black belt in karate and has practiced yoga for almost a decade. He holds an MA from American University in Washington, D.C. and starts his Licensed Professional Counselor program in January 2022. Connect with Zack Facebook Email: zacksrutledge@gmail.com   Connect with Megan Swan Social: Instagram   Work with Megan Swan New 90 Day Intensive Coaching Program: SYNERGY In 90 days you will:
 • Release old stories that are holding back or keeping you stuck or stagnant. •Transform your energy, confidence, and anxiety levels. •Root + ground yourself in ancient + new practices to feel safe + certain about who you are + why you are here.  • Grow + expand your consciousness around what is possible + how HIGH you should be aiming. People will notice.

The final part of our three-part series on roadblocks. Doing It All Yourself - How trying to take on your depression recovery on your own can set you up for failure and what is the best way to achieve your goal of depression recovery as quickly and easily as possible.

Part one of our three-part series on roadblocks. Today, we talk about self-doubt. What it is and what to do about it. So that you can get out of your head and into action. I give you my number one trick to immediately remove self-doubt and instantly begin to feel better.

Summary - Normal aging is a gradual process that ushers in some physical decline, such as decreased sensory abilities (e.g., vision and hearing) and decreased pulmonary and immune function - Decline in cognitive capacity with aging is partly preventable - Older persons display flexibility in behavior and attitudes and the ability to grow intellectually and emotionally - Losses with aging include Social status, self-esteem, physical capacities, death of friends and loved ones - Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health disorders in older adults - There are many causes of cognitive impairment besides Alzheimers. - Mild cognitive impairment is not unusual and generally does not meet accepted criteria for Alzheimers Schizophrenia in Late Life - Focus on the person's strengths and how they can remain as independent as possible - Encourage quality sleep, daily routines and proper nutrition - Cognitive behavioral and problem solving therapies have both been found to be effective. - Older persons clear medication from their system more slowly and are more susceptible to side effects of many medications. - Day treatment/drop in centers are available throughout the country for respite care as well as to facilitate interaction and allow caregivers to work - Caregivers often have their own emotional, financial and social needs that need to be addressed when caring for a parent or spouse.

Objectives ~ Learn about hepatitis and its prevalence ~ Identify the consequences of hepatitis ~ Explore the impact of hepatitis on mental health and effective interventions

~ Explore the role of the endocannabinoid system in ~ Mood disorders ~ Cognitive disorders ~ Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders ~ Pain ~ Stress

~ Define the three types of prevention ~ Review risk factors for abuse ~ Identify strategies for preventing abuse and neglect ~ Discuss reasons prevention programs fail 3 Types of Prevention ~ Primary: Keep it from happening ~ Secondary: Prevent worsening ~ Caregiver: Verbally abusive or neglectful caregiver ~ Child or Elder: Anxiety, depression, low self esteem ~ Tertiary: Prevent additional issues

Objectives - Why was DBT created - Understanding Emotional Dysregulation - Identify DBT assumptions about clients and therapists - Explore skills to help clients learn - Distress Tolerance - Emotional Regulation - Interpersonal Effectiveness

Explore ways to teach Cognitive behavioral interventions in group

Sponsored by BetterHelp. Clinicians, sign up with BetterHelp to increase your bookings and work from teh comfort of your own home. https://hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com/aff_c?offer_id=20&aff_id=2373 Co-Occurring Disorders Current Evidence Based Treatments Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Objectives ~ Review current research on evidence based and promising practices for Co-Occurring Disorders Intro ~ Most people with addictions also have other co-occurring […]

Objectives ~ Child Abuse Awareness: Types, Prevalence, Indicators and Impact

Objectives ~ Define Neuro-Atypical ~ Explore how they may experience the world differently ~ Reflect on experiences not traumatic to people who are neurotypical may be traumatic to those who are neuroatypical ~ Hypothesize about how common parenting practices might be traumatic and overwhelming to the infant/toddler who is neuro-atypical ~ ACEs in individuals who are neuroatypical ~ TIC for people who are neuroatypical

Objectives ~ Explore the impact of alcohol on neurotransmitters and major bodily systems Intro ~ Heavy drinking worsens morbidity from chronic disease as it exacerbates the effects of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and hepatitis, and interferes with the metabolism and therapeutic actions of various medications ~ According to the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture, moderate drinking is up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men.

Summary ~ Thyroid hormones can be altered by physical or emotional stress ~ Thyroid hormones via the HPT axis are intertwined with the HPA-Axis –dysfunction in one produces dysfunction in the other ~ Many cognitive, affective and behavioral symptoms commonly seen in behavioral health settings may have some underpinnings in thyroid dysfunction ~ Mental health clinicians can educate patients about the far-reaching impact of thyroid hormones; help them address cognitive and emotional stress and trauma and address sleep and circadian rhythms.

*Podcast had to be done with a backup microphone, I apologize for the sound quality. Sponsored by BetterHelp. Clinicians, sign up with BetterHelp to increase your bookings and work from the comfort of your own home. https://hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com/aff_c?offer_id=20&aff_id=2373 Objectives ~ Define the impact of disabilities on the 7 categories of functional capacity ~ Explore unique challenges for people with disabilities ~ Identify attitudinal, procedural and treatment barriers and methods to mitigate them ~ Review other identified behavioral targets

The complete audiobook of When Going Through Hell .... Don't Stop! is now available on audible and Amazon. Click below to view the book. https://www.amazon.com/When-Going-Through-Hell-Dont-ebook/dp/B00D3SPVAA/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1615082713&sr=1-1 To contribute to this channel so that its healing information can reach more people, visit https://patreon.com/douglasbloch To visit why suicide prevention website, go to: https://www.overcomingsuicidalpain.com To visit my depression recovery website, go to http://healingfromdepression.com To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/578698531.htmTo view the original youtube video of this episode, click here: https://youtu.be/qhV7BAysD14

Sponsored by BetterHelp. Clinicians, sign up with BetterHelp to increase your bookings and work from the comfort of your own home. https://hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com/aff_c?offer_id=20&aff_id=2373 Objectives ~ Learn what PAWS is ~ Explore why PAWS happens ~ Identify steps to take to reduce and cope with PAWS

Sponsored by BetterHelp. Clinicians, sign up with BetterHelp to increase your bookings and work from the comfort of your own home. https://hasofferstracking.betterhelp.com/aff_c?offer_id=20&aff_id=2373 #oxytocin #hormones #cheapceus Objectives ~ Learn about the functions of oxytocin ~ Identify how oxytocin may impact mood, cognition, behavior (including addiction) and social functioning ~ Explore current research involving the use of intranasal oxytocin for treatment

When Going Through Hell .... Don't Stop! is now available as an audiobook on Audible. Click below to view the book. https://www.audible.com/pd/B08Y3XK1GJ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-242573&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_242573_rh_us To contribute to this channel so that its healing information can reach more people, visit https://patreon.com/douglasbloch To visit why suicide prevention website, go to: https://www.overcomingsuicidalpain.comTo visit my depression recovery website, go to http://healingfromdepression.com To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/578698531.htm To view the original youtube video of this episode, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LldSpvd577Q

In this episode, client Jeffrey walks us through significant moments in his therapy journey working through depression. He shares how his work in therapy with Valerie translated into his own capacity to relate to himself and to others differently and with more self love and appreciation for his own strengths and capacities.

In this episode, client Jeffrey walks us through significant moments in his therapy journey working through depression. He shares how his work in therapy with Valerie translated into his own capacity to relate to himself and to others differently and wit

The complete audiobook of When Going Through Hell .... Don't Stop! is now available on Amazon. You can also obtain it as a print book or as an ebook. Click below to view the book.https://www.amazon.com/When-Going-Through-Hell-Dont/dp/B08Y479WNN/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1615082713&sr=1-1For information on  how to cope with suicidal thoughts, please visit https://www.overcomingsuicidalpain.comFor more information, go to http://healingfromdepression.comTo view more content from Douglas Bloch, go to the Healing from Depression YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5WoedYrJVKba21MZiGd1MQ To contribute to this channel so that its healing information can reach more people, visit https://patreon.com/douglasbloch”To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: http://forms.aweber.com/form/31/57869...

Summary - Acetylcholine is not often talked about but is a necessary excitatory neurotransmitter - Acetylcholine interacts with gonadal hormones, thyroid hormones and several neurotransmitters - Acetylcholine is important for energy, memory, attention, regulation of muscle contraction and much more. - Choline is necessary to make acetylcholine - Tyrosine is necessary to make acetylcholine - Too much acetylcholine contributes to anxiety and irritability, too little contributes to anhedonia

In this episode, therapist Valerie and her former client Jeffrey, walk through several powerful moments in their therapy experience together including Jeffrey’s embodied experience of healing through meditation and his experience ‘rewiring his brain’ through going back into painful childhood experiences to see his own strength and competence.

To contribute to this channel so that its healing information can reach more people, visit https://patreon.com/douglasbloch To visit my depression recovery website, go to https://healingfromdepression.com To visit my website on preventing suicide, please go to https://www.overcomingsuicidalpain.com To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/578698531.htm

Join Valerie and her former client Jeffrey as he walks us all through the twists and turns of adolescent depression, which doesn’t necessarily “look like” classic depression.

Join Valerie and her former client Jeffrey as he walks us all through the twists and turns of adolescent depression, which doesn't necessarily “look like” classic depression.

To contribute to this channel so that its healing information can reach more people, visit https://patreon.com/douglasbloch To visit my depression recovery website, go to http://healingfromdepression.com To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/578698531.htm

In this episode, Jeffrey shares his story about how a friend bravely nurtured him through a moment when he was on the edge of suicide. If you don’t feel that one friend can make a difference, you need to hear this touching episode.

To contribute to this channel so that its healing information can reach more people, visit https://patreon.com/douglasbloch To visit my depression recovery website, go to http://healingfromdepression.com To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/578698531.htm

To find the book on Amazon, click on the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Surviv...​ To see my new suicide prevention website: https://www.survivingsuicidalpain.com​ To contribute to this channel so that its healing information can reach more people, visit https://patreon.com/douglasbloch​ To visit my depression recovery website, go to http://healingfromdepression.com​ To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/5786...​  

Meet Jeffrey, a brave young man who shares his story about pushing through chronic depression and finds that he is stronger than his struggles. The next several episodes is a special call to heightened awareness around depression and suicide awareness

If you would like to share any feedback about the episode or if you have any questions, please contact me at douglasbloch@gmail.comTo view more content from Douglas Bloch, go to the Healing from Depression YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5WoedYrJVKba21MZiGd1MQ To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: http://forms.aweber.com/form/31/57869...For more information, go to http://healingfromdepression.com

“To contribute to this channel so that its healing information can reach more people, visit https://patreon.com/douglasbloch” To visit my depression recovery website, go to http://healingfromdepression.com To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: https://forms.aweber.com/form/31/5786...

I hate to break it to you. You probably know someone currently or know someone that had some type of depression. I had secondary depression. I had to take a break from doing Podcasts after witnessing a horrific event on my street back in May 2020. I realized then I needed to do something to straighten myself. I'm now finishing up this masters degree and applying for my Phd. The secondary depression was nothing special. It was not isolated to anything I experienced being in the military. Truth be told this could have happened to anyone. I wanted to know what I was dealing with. I went to a psychologist and got an eval. Turns out I have a combined presentation ADHD she labeled it as high functioning combined presentation ADHD. Means I pay too much attention and trying to be like normal turds runs my emotions dry. Aren't we all a little crazy? In this last episode of my first season I come clean to show that its okay and we all deal with crap. Its not about the crap, its about our response to the crap. After my diagnosis I got put on Vyvanse and an ancient philosophy to autocorrect myself. Stoicism philosophy. “There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power or our will. ” - Epictetus "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." - Viktor Frankl “How long are you going to wait before you demand the best for yourself?” – Epictetus “The things you think about determine the quality of your mind. Your soul takes on the color of your thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius "We suffer more in imagination than in reality." - Seneca Infusing Stoic therapy with Socratic questioning of oneself is a very powerful tool, employed with cognitive distancing and stoic function analysis, stoicism will seem almost super human.

For more information, go to http://healingfromdepression.com To view more content from Douglas Bloch, go to the Healing from Depression YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5WoedYrJVKba21MZiGd1MQ To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: http://forms.aweber.com/form/31/57869...

For episode 39 I am joined by the inspiring Michael Bowie. Michael is a trauma informed wellness write, speaker and coach, and after going through his own battles is now connected with his purpose to help others get through their struggles too. In this chat Michael takes us way back to his childhood and to… The post From Lifetime Diagnosis To Depression Recovery – Let’s Talk Mental Health – Episode 039 appeared first on Dave Furness - Trauma Coach.

For more information, go to http://healingfromdepression.comTo view more content from Douglas Bloch, go to the Healing from Depression YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5WoedYrJVKba21MZiGd1MQ To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: http://forms.aweber.com/form/31/57869...

For more information, go to http://healingfromdepression.comTo view more content from Douglas Bloch, go to the Healing from Depression YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5WoedYrJVKba21MZiGd1MQ To sign up for free weekly videos on depression recovery click here: http://forms.aweber.com/form/31/57869...

As the cold and flu season bursts onto the scene we discuss how it can make you depressed and how to protect yourself. Is Aspirin really an antidepressant? We discuss that the key to recovery in therapy is motivation to do so. This may include whether you like your therapist. The type of therapy is much less important. We also explain the origin of modern therapy which coincided with the rapid acceleration in post war America of materialism and the destruction of close family and community values. Finally we look at the statistical distribution of anxiety and emotion between the sexes and tentatively suggest a link between the finding that female heads of state are one third more likely to wage war than males especially if they are married. If they are single they are more likely to be attacked than be the aggressor. Food for thought though in a world where world annihilation is a button press away.

As the cold and flu season bursts onto the scene we discuss how it can make you depressed and how to protect yourself. Is Aspirin really an antidepressant? We discuss that the key to recovery in therapy is motivation to do so. This may include whether you like your therapist. The type of therapy is much less important. We also explain the origin of modern therapy which coincided with the rapid acceleration in post war America of materialism and the destruction of close family and community values. Finally we look at the statistical distribution of anxiety and emotion between the sexes and tentatively suggest a link between the finding that female heads of state are one third more likely to wage war than males especially if they are married. If they are single they are more likely to be attacked than be the aggressor. Food for thought though in a world where world annihilation is a button press away.

In this episode of Yellow City Radio, I get to talk with Edward Martin. Edward has a fascinating story of depression, addiction and redemption. He struggled through the years with alcohol, drugs, and an aggressive inner conflict.   Edward is a calming and humbling character to know. He now heads up REVIVIFY Coffee in Amarillo, Tx. This coffee roaster returns 100% of its revenue back into Life Challenge of Amarillo, a FREE drug recovery program in the Amarillo Area. The coffee can be purchased at United Supermarkets, and Life-Pods can be purchased for your Keurig over the phone at (806) 352-0385. Their website is lifechallengeofamarillo.com; they can also be found on Facebook as Revivify Coffee.   Time-stamps: 5:00 - Edward's self-talk, a negative "tape" in his head. 9:00 - How Edward was taught to share his thoughts. Troubled teens from their point of view. *Parents take note* 11:00 - Edward's church involvement. 27:00 - The beginning of the drug recovery process. Secrets to successful recovery. 31:00 - Why Life Challenge was the last rehab Edward needs. 34:00 - Revivify Coffee, an Amarillo coffee roaster to help recovering addicts. 48:00 - How this podcast helps Yellow City Radio's mission, why YCR exists. 53:00 - Should we judge others based on their background. 1:02:00 - Life Challenge of Amarillo details & contact info.   

Valerie and Jeffrey walk through moments that Jeffrey feels are the most significant experiences in his therapy journey. He shares how the work in therapy with Valerie translated into his own capacity to relate to himself and others differently.

Valerie and Jeffrey walk through several powerful moments in their therapy experience together including Jeffrey’s embodied experience of healing through meditation and his experience ‘rewiring his brain’ through going back to painful childhood experiences with Valerie.

From the silence of childhood to the anger of adolescence, Jeffrey shares how he tries many strategies to work through his feelings of self-hatred and internal isolation. Valerie offers Jeffrey a map into why each of these strategies failed while helping him recognize his tenacity in trying to care for himself.

In this episode Jeffrey continues to share with Valerie his story of becoming overwhelmed with a very stressful current life situation and they begin to unpack early stories that made him vulnerable to emotional overwhelm and shutdown.

Todd and Valerie open this series with a brief discussion on new guest, Jeffrey, who shares his story about working with Valerie around his lifelong struggles with depression.

In today’s episode I’m talking with Megan Stratton. Megan is the girl next door, bestie, girls girl, and all around amazing woman. She is a wife, mama to her adorable two year old daughter, McCartney, Digital Sales Manager for NBS Affiliate in Chattanooga, TN, Co-Host of the Unshaken Podcast, and blogger. In this episode, she shares her struggle with postpartum depression and her rebirth into the woman she is today. It was an honor having Megan on my podcast, she just brings such truth and authenticity on heavy topics. I adored talking with her and I can’t wait for you to listen. So let’s dive in!   In this episode you will learn about: Redefining postpartum depression Why you should always check on your strong friends Life after motherhood   Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megstratt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mlwaycaster Website: www.meganstratton.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshaken/id1451775831

How have you recovered from burnout or depression? Just leave your testimony in the box below. It will encourage many. Click here to join me in a video prayer that will release the power of God into your body and mind. PS: Would you like to become a prayer partner with our ministry and get regular updates? Click here to join ... Read More The post Hear a pastor explain his burnout and depression recovery appeared first on Dr. Grant Mullen.

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The 3rd phase in depression is Recovery ! Recovery is possible only once you have surpassed the first two stages, denial and acceptance. Accceptance is the major phase that leads you to recovery. I am not an expert on this subject, but sharing the things that have helped me over the months, wouldn't harm anyone really!

Reports on Depression RecoveryChange the way you look at things and the things you look at change.~ Wayne W. DyerBrent Williams, Wellington, New Zealand - Author of http://geni.us/bwilliams (Out of the Woods), a graphic novel about his journey through depression alongside research and practical self-help strategies. He founded the Wellington Community Law Centre, implemented the Care of Children Act and the Parenting Through Separation Program for the Family Court in NZ, and established the Legal Rights Resources Trust. His narrative is both personal and refreshingly utilitarian at any level. His Evocative BookOut of the Woods is a book to help people understand and overcome depression and anxiety. It is the author's own story told entirely through 700 beautifully hand-drawn watercolor illustrations. It is an immensely practical guide for sufferers, their loved ones, and professionals as well. The book's graphic memoir format blends a compelling personal story with the latest medical research - ideal for people who are in the depths of depression and struggling to read and take on board information. Out of the Woods doesn't pretend there is a quick way out of these illnesses and instead encourages people to make small steps to slowly build their own lasting recoveries. This is an inspiring story that will give vital information and hope to many people. Note: It's easy to read – the story is told entirely through 155 illustrated pages with simple dialogue and narration. *Photo by https://unsplash.com/photos/O35rT6OytRo?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Dan Grinwis) on https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) -----------Drawing: Register for Brent's Book - Closes 1-26-18Out of The Woodshttps://corebrain.lpages.co/cbj-book-drawing-williams/ (Enter Here) ---------Website & Bookhttp://geni.us/bwilliams (Out of the Woods: A Journey Through Depression and Anxiety) - 2017 - Williams - Global Amazon Link https://www.outofthewoods.co.nz/ (https://www.outofthewoods.co.nz/) ---------Additional Interviews With CBJ Guests On Depressionhttp://corebrainjournal.com/005 (CBJ/005) - Cassani - Medication Challenges and Recovery http://corebrainjournal.com/022 (CBJ/022) - Virden - Out of Depression and Suicide - Changing Perspectives http://corebrainjournal.com/115 (CBJ/115) - Walsh - Methylation Imbalances & Treatment Failure [Most downloaded CBJ Interview] http://corebrainjournal.com/126 (CBJ/126) - Farah - The Depression Imperative - A biomedical view http://corebrainjournal.com/136 (CBJ/136) - Swirsky - Depression Anxiety and Self Management http://corebrainjournal.com/177 (CBJ/177) - Lewis - Depression Imprecision - Misdiagnosis ---------Forward This Audio Message Link To a Friendhttp://corebrainjournal.com/185 (http://corebrainjournal.com/185) ---------ThanksThanks, Brent for joining us here at CBJ to review your process of surmounting the challenges so often seen with the hopelessness that depression and anxiety can bring. Do you have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comment section below↓. If you enjoyed this episode, also please take a moment to share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Your help to distribute CBJ will carry this message to others on the Path. Alternatively, https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/corebrain-journal/id1102718140?mt=2 (please leave an honest review of the CoreBrain Journal Podcast on iTunes). Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and much appreciated. Reviews do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each one of them. QuestionsIn closing, if you have any questions, drop a comment on any posting here at CBJ, and I'll get back to you. This discerning collection of world-class experts is here for you, your families, and your clients - to...

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Today, Raj Persaud is discussing this paper authored by Professor Jeremy Holmes and published in the journal ‘Advances in Psychiatric Treatment'

Dr. Deborah Serani, author of the award winning memoir, Living With Depression, shares on this show her personal accounts and very intimate details of suicidal thoughts that plagued her early years. She is a practicing psychologist of 20+ years who knows first-hand what life is like with depression. She not only shares her story but also the … Read more about this episode...

Depression, sadness, grief, tearfulness--yes these are reactions to life that are genuine and inevitable at certain junctions. Death of loved-ones, divorce, disasterous losses, romantic failures, shared empathy with other sufferers, etc., are part of every life and no one is left untouched by such depressing moments.  When can depression migrate into a condition of your brain, your thoughts, your personality so you become enslaved to the master of depression?  When does sadness become your black cloud that you never escape?  When do you create those situations and relationships that perpetuate your dark moods, pessimisms, depression and negativity?  More importantly, how can you come out of the cave of depression when it immobilizes you and renders you motionless and motivation-less?  What are the steps you must take to free you up from being victimized by your own enslavement to the lure of depression?  This program examines some of these ideas--at least what 30 minutes can share.  Oodles of research and 32 years of giving effective therapy fighting against depression- and seeing recovery with many  patients and also living life authentically--and in touch (with plenty of experience with many dimensions of life and how it can cause depression), Dr. Carol Francis, Psychologist will walk us through depression recovery steps, models and options.  Call ahead 310-543-1824 and leave your questions.  drcarolfrancis.com, doctorcarolfrancis.com, relationshipsuccessnow.com, evolvingwomensconsciousness.com.