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. 334_Healing from Indigenous Generational Trauma

    5 DAYS AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 331 How Routines Can Support Your Mental Health (rerun)

    OCT 29

    331 How Routines Can Support Your Mental Health (rerun)

    We'd love to hear your feedback!In this episode of "How Routines Can Support Your Mental Health," we explore the transformative power of routines in maintaining mental health, featuring guest Paul Marlow, a former athlete and mental health advocate. Paul shares his journey from a deep depression to recovery, emphasizing how structured morning and evening routines have been crucial for his mental well-being.Paul discusses the importance of starting each day with small wins, such as making his ...

    22 min
  5. 330_The Many Ways Depression Changes Us (rerun)

    OCT 22

    330_The Many Ways Depression Changes Us (rerun)

    We'd love to hear your feedback!In this episode of the "Giving Voice to Depression" podcast, we introduce guest Paul Marlow, who shares his journey through depression and mental health challenges. Paul, an athletic and confident individual, experienced a significant decline in his mental health after a series of traumatic events starting in 2017. He describes grappling with PTSD, anxiety, and profound feelings of emptiness, detailing how these conditions often went unnoticed by those around h...

    20 min
  6. NEW 329 The Importance of Baby Steps

    OCT 15

    NEW 329 The Importance of Baby Steps

    We'd love to hear your feedback!In the podcast episode "The Importance of Baby Steps," Terry and Dr. Anita Sanz discuss the profound journey of Jenni, a guest who battled nearly a decade of persistent depression following a series of traumatic life events. The conversation highlights the overwhelming nature of depression, which can make even small steps seem daunting. Jenni recounts her struggles, including chronic pain, the loss of loved ones, and a deteriorating marriage, emphasizing how th...

    26 min
  7. 328_Living Every Day with the Monster of Depression (rerun)

    OCT 8

    328_Living Every Day with the Monster of Depression (rerun)

    We'd love to hear your feedback!"Living Every Day with the Monster of Depression" features a candid conversation with guest Didi Hairston, who shares about her lifelong struggle with depression. Didi refers to her depression as "The Monster," a metaphor she uses to illustrate the pervasive and often overwhelming nature of her illness. She discusses her early experiences with depression stemming from childhood trauma, her experience with postpartum depression after the births of her child...

    23 min
  8. NEW_327-Recovering from the Trauma of a Natural Disaster

    OCT 1

    NEW_327-Recovering from the Trauma of a Natural Disaster

    We'd love to hear your feedback!In the podcast episode titled "Recovering from the Trauma of a Natural Disaster," hosts Terry and Dr. Anita Sanz welcome Tara Pyfrom, who shares her harrowing experience during Hurricane Dorian in 2019, which devastated her family’s home in the Bahamas. Tara recounts the terrifying moments when she and her family (she, her wife, their 6-year-old daughter and 5 dogs) sought refuge in their attic as rising floodwaters threatened their lives. Tara has faced signif...

    22 min
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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
    433
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Giving Voice to Depression
  • Show Website
    Giving Voice to Depression

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