Giving Voice to Depression

Giving Voice to Depression
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Giving Voice to Depression

Depression affects more than 375,000,000 worldwide. So, if you don't have it yourself, you know someone who does. Giving Voice to Depression was founded to start discussions that reduce stigma and promote understanding. We look at depression from many angles. Terry McGuire, a journalist with depression interviews a guest each week about their experience of depression. Some have episodes, others live with the mood disorder chronically. All share things that do and do not help their mental-health management.  After the pre-produced/edited guest's story,  Terry and cohost/licensed therapist Dr.  Anita Sanz comment on the issues presented. The episodes are informative, hopeful and seldom depressing. It's time to shine some light on depression's darkness! Join us.

  1. 339_Annual Tradition_For Those Who Struggle This Christmas

    4 DAYS AGO

    339_Annual Tradition_For Those Who Struggle This Christmas

    We'd love to hear your feedback! This special annual episode is produced for those of you who are finding "celebrating" really difficult (impossible?) this holiday season-- for any number of reasons, including grief, addictions, loneliness and mental health conditions. The 6-minute episode features a reading by John Pavlovitz titled: "To Those Who Struggle This Christmas." The sincere, supportive message is dedicated specifically to those who find the holiday season difficult due to...

    6 min
  2. 338_ Strategies for Those Grieving During the Holidays (Rebroadcast)

    DEC 17

    338_ Strategies for Those Grieving During the Holidays (Rebroadcast)

    We'd love to hear your feedback!Strategies for Those Grieving During the Holidays offers suggestions and insights for all coping with loss, not only from the death of loved ones but also from unfulfilled dreams, health challenges, missed opportunities, etc. Guest Krista St-Germain, a grief expert, highlights the differences between depression (a broader, general sadness) and grief (which is more specific to the loss itself). She emphasizes that grief can stem from any perceiv...

    28 min
  3. 337 Holiday Hacks: Bingo Cards and Buffer Days

    DEC 10

    337 Holiday Hacks: Bingo Cards and Buffer Days

    We'd love to hear your feedback!"Holiday Hacks: Bingo Cards and Buffer Days," is a 19-minute podcast episode providing a helpful mix of humor, empathy, and actionable tips to support mental health during what for many is a challenging time of year.Dr. Anita Sanz, a clinical psychologist, shares practical advice for navigating the stress of the holiday season, particularly for those dealing with depression. She explains that the holidays are especially challenging due to increased energy deman...

    19 min
  4. NEW 336_The Gift of Vulnerability

    DEC 3

    NEW 336_The Gift of Vulnerability

    We'd love to hear your feedback! In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, our guest Lystra shares her deeply personal journey of recognizing and confronting her depression. A new mother struggling with exhaustion, intrusive thoughts, and a pervasive sense of hopelessness, Lystra initially dismissed her symptoms as just part of life until they became unmanageable. Her story emphasizes the power of vulnerability and the critical role of sharing one’s struggles to reduce the...

    25 min
  5. 335_Start Mental Health Conversations Early (rebroadcast)

    NOV 26

    335_Start Mental Health Conversations Early (rebroadcast)

    We'd love to hear your feedback!This podcast episode "Start Mental Health Conversations Early" focuses on the importance of addressing mental health with children at a young age, helping to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and instill the understanding that mental health struggles should be treated with the same openness, care and understanding as "physical health" issues.Our guest, T.J., shares his personal journey with mental health, describing his long battle with depression, an...

    19 min
  6. 334_Healing from Indigenous Generational Trauma

    NOV 19

    334_Healing from Indigenous Generational Trauma

    We'd love to hear your feedback!In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, we explore the profound impact of generational trauma, particularly within Native American communities. Our guest Mark Powless discusses how historical trauma—stemming from events like land loss, and the forced assimilation through boarding schools—continues to affect Indigenous peoples today.Mark reflects on his upbringing on the Oneida Reservation, where substance abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of trau...

    18 min
  7. 333_ How Can We Support Veterans

    NOV 12

    333_ How Can We Support Veterans

    We'd love to hear your feedback!In the podcast episode "How Can We Support Veterans," co-hosts Terry and Dr. Anita Sanz focus on the mental health challenges faced by veterans and how society can better support them. Dr. Donald Sanz, a combat veteran and psychologist, shares insights from both his personal and professional experiences.Key points discussed include:Understanding Veterans' Experiences: Veterans come from diverse backgrounds and face unique challenges upon returning home. Many st...

    13 min
  8. NEW_332_Veterans Mental Health Overview

    NOV 5

    NEW_332_Veterans Mental Health Overview

    We'd love to hear your feedback! In the podcast episode "Veterans Mental Health Overview," we explore the mental health challenges faced by veterans, emphasizing the need for societal support and understanding. Our guest, Dr. Donald Sanz, a psychologist specializing in trauma, shares his experiences as a veteran and his transition into mental health care. He highlights the readjustment issues veterans encounter upon returning home, such as social reintegration, job transitions, and the n...

    13 min
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About

Depression affects more than 375,000,000 worldwide. So, if you don't have it yourself, you know someone who does. Giving Voice to Depression was founded to start discussions that reduce stigma and promote understanding. We look at depression from many angles. Terry McGuire, a journalist with depression interviews a guest each week about their experience of depression. Some have episodes, others live with the mood disorder chronically. All share things that do and do not help their mental-health management.  After the pre-produced/edited guest's story,  Terry and cohost/licensed therapist Dr.  Anita Sanz comment on the issues presented. The episodes are informative, hopeful and seldom depressing. It's time to shine some light on depression's darkness! Join us.

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  • Creator
    Giving Voice to Depression
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    438
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Giving Voice to Depression
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    Giving Voice to Depression

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