Depression Proof Your Life

Marian Mills
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Biweekly

Depression Proof Your Life is a mental wellness and resilience podcast hosted by Marian Mills. Through honest conversations, lived experience, and practical strategies, the show explores how to build everyday resilience, prevent burnout, navigate life transitions, and create a stronger foundation for mental well-being.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Veterans Community Network of Central Virginia: Why Volunteers Matter

    Welcome to today's episode of DPYL Community Connections, sa new bi-weekly series from Depression Proof Your Life Live, dedicated to highlighting organizations, programs and opportunities that strengthen our veteran communities. Join host Marian Mills, Founder of Depression Proof Your Life, as she welcomes Jackie Johnson, Secretary of the Veterans Community Network of Central Virginia (VCNCV). Jackie shares how volunteers strengthen the network, the impact of community involvement, and the many ways individuals can support veterans through meaningful service. Whether you're looking for an opportunity to give back, connect with your community, or learn more about resources available to veterans, this conversation offers practical insight and inspiration. Together, we can build stronger communities—one connection at a time. In this episode you'll learn: The mission of the Veterans Community Network of Central VirginiaWhy volunteers are essential to serving veterans and their familiesWays to get involved and make a meaningful impactConnect with Depression Proof Your Life:🌐 www.depression-prooflife.com Stronger communities start with meaningful connections

    Veterans Community Network of Central Virginia: Why Volunteers Matter

  2. Jul 16

    DPYL Live: Community Connections | Connecting Veterans Through VCNCV and the 2027 Cold War Espionage Tour

    Welcome to the premiere episode of Community Connections, a new bi-weekly series from Depression Proof Your Life Live dedicated to highlighting organizations, programs, and opportunities that strengthen our communities. In this first episode, host Marian Mills welcomes Eric Isaksen, Director of Outreach for Veterans Community Network of Central Virginia (VCNCV). Eric shares how VCNCV works to connect veterans, military families, and community partners with valuable resources, programs, and opportunities that support well-being, engagement, and connection. He also discusses the organization's partnership with Gary Powers Jr. and CHA Educational Tours for an upcoming 2027 Cold War Espionage Tour of Germany & the Czech Republic, an educational travel experience that brings history to life while creating meaningful opportunities for veterans and history enthusiasts alike. During this conversation, you'll learn about: • The mission and impact of Veterans Community Network of Central Virginia (VCNCV) • Eric Isaksen’s role as Director of Outreach • The 2027 Cold War Espionage Tour of Germany & the Czech Republic • The early enrollment discount: $100 Early Enrollment Discount available for registrations completed by October 30, 2026 Be sure to follow or subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform so you never miss a new episode. New episodes of Community Connections premiere every other Thursday. Thank you for joining us for our premiere episode. We invite you to share this conversation with veterans, military families, community partners, and anyone interested in strengthening connections within their community. Connect with Depression Proof Your Life:https://www.depression-prooflife.com

  3. Jul 3

    Loss of a Parent, Grief and Resilience

    In this episode of Depression Proof Your Life, we welcome Soraya Butler, who shares her deeply personal journey of losing her mother and best friend. As she approaches the one-year anniversary of her mother's passing, she reflects on navigating grief, honoring cherished memories, and finding resilience through one of life's most difficult transitions. This heartfelt conversation offers encouragement to anyone coping with loss, reminding us that while grief evolves over time, healing, hope, and love can continue to grow alongside it.

  4. Episode 1

    Start Here: Depression Proof Your Life (Trailer)

    This show is built for professionals, veterans, caregivers, students, and anyone navigating life transitions who wants to strengthen their mental resilience in real, practical ways. Here, we talk honestly about burnout, stress, and emotional overwhelm—and more importantly, we focus on tools and strategies that help you build everyday mental strength. You don’t have to wait for a crisis to take care of your mental health. You can build resilience now, one step at a time. If this speaks to you, follow the show and join us for conversations and tools designed to help you create a stronger foundation for your mind, work, and life.

  5. Jun 28

    Finding Gratitude While Letting Go of a Lifelong Dream | Carin Gilfry

    In this episode of Depression Proof Your Life Live, we talk with Carin Gilfry, a former opera singer and accomplished voice actor, about grieving a lifelong dream while embracing a successful new chapter. Together, we explore identity, gratitude, and journaling—and discover that it's possible to honor what we've lost while still appreciating what we have today.

  6. Jun 28

    The War After the War: One Veteran's Fight After 20 years of Military Service | Michael Scott

    In this episode of Depression Proof Your Life Live, we talk with Michael Scott, about his 20-year career in the U.S. Army, as a Military Police (MP) officer. He was a highly decorated veteran that faced challenges he never expected after leaving military service. In this candid conversation, he shares how repeated denials of his disability claims became, in his words, more traumatic than the combat tours and military experiences he endured throughout his career. We discuss the emotional impact of navigating the disability benefits system, the challenges many veterans face during the transition to civilian life, and the resilience required to keep advocating for yourself when the system feels overwhelming.

  7. Jun 28

    That Still-Small Voice: A Conversation on Intuition, Fear, and Clarity | Ash Aarrestad

    In this episode of Depression Proof Your Life Live, we explore the power of intuition through the lived experience of, Ash Aarrestad, voice actor who reflects on moments she trusted — and ignored — her inner guidance. Her story reveals how listening to that “still small voice” can shape clarity, resilience, and life decisions.

  8. Jun 26

    After Life-Altering News One Man’s Story of Strength & Resilience | Carlin Tools

    In this inspiring episode of Depression Proof Your Life Live, Carlin Tools reflects on the challenges of receiving life-altering news and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward. His story offers hope, perspective, and encouragement for anyone facing an unexpected life transition.

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Depression Proof Your Life is a mental wellness and resilience podcast hosted by Marian Mills. Through honest conversations, lived experience, and practical strategies, the show explores how to build everyday resilience, prevent burnout, navigate life transitions, and create a stronger foundation for mental well-being.

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