119. Fighting Fall Depression: Natural Strategies for Seasonal Affective Disorder

119. Fighting Fall Depression: Natural Strategies for Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the days grow shorter and sunlight fades, millions of people experience a drop in energy, motivation, and mood — a condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In this episode of the Craft Therapy Network Podcast, host Earl is joined by wellness researcher and creative healing advocate Mariam to unpack why seasonal depression happens and how to navigate it naturally.

Together, they explore how reduced sunlight impacts serotonin and melatonin levels, throwing off sleep cycles and emotional balance. But more importantly, they share practical, accessible tools to help you feel better — without relying solely on medication.

This episode covers natural light strategies, gentle movement, and the importance of maintaining daily rhythm during the fall and winter months. You’ll learn how nutrition plays a key role in emotional health, including how functional mushrooms like Cordyceps can support natural energy and reduce winter fatigue. The conversation also dives deep into craft therapy — using creativity as a powerful tool to shift mindset, reduce rumination, and actively create emotional light during darker seasons.

From building cozy wellness spaces and handmade journals to designing routines that blend mindfulness and play, this episode is a reminder that winter doesn’t have to feel heavy. You can design your season with intention, creativity, and care.

Whether you’re struggling with SAD or simply want to feel more balanced as the seasons change, this episode offers grounded insights and practical inspiration to help you stay connected, creative, and well.

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21. Can Marijuana Help With ADD And ADHD | Cannabis Therapy

21. Can Marijuana Help With ADD And ADHD | Cannabis Therapy

Welcome to The Cannabis Therapy PotCast, your go-to cannabis talk show! Today, Earl and Jen are going to talk about how cannabis can help those who live with ADD and ADHD! Episode Resources: Read m...

19 Elo 202029min

22. How To Consume Marijuana | Do It Yourself

22. How To Consume Marijuana | Do It Yourself

Do you know all the ways to consume marijuana? In today’s show, Earl and Jen are going to show you all the ways you can consume marijuana! Go to our blog for more information, like recommended dosing!...

19 Elo 202027min

23. What's Really In Your Marijuana Vape Pen | Cannabis 101

23. What's Really In Your Marijuana Vape Pen | Cannabis 101

Welcome to The Cannabis Therapy PotCast, your go-to cannabis talk show! In today’s episode, Earl and Jen are going to talk about what’s really in your weed vape pen. There’s been a lot of talk about v...

19 Elo 202025min

24. How To Come Down From A Cannabis High | Cannabis 101

24. How To Come Down From A Cannabis High | Cannabis 101

Welcome to The Cannabis Therapy PotCast, your go-to cannabis talk show! In this episode, Earl and Jen are going to talk about some of the different ways to come down from a cannabis high. Episode Res...

19 Elo 202026min

25. Our First Time High On Marijuana | Cannabis 101

25. Our First Time High On Marijuana | Cannabis 101

Welcome to The Cannabis Therapy PotCast, your go-to cannabis talk show! Today, Earl and Jen are sharing their first time high on marijuana stories! Episode Resources: You can watch the full episode...

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26. Working Out While High: Get In Shape For The New Year | Cannabis Therapy

26. Working Out While High: Get In Shape For The New Year | Cannabis Therapy

Welcome to The Cannabis Therapy PotCast, your go-to cannabis talk show! In this video, Earl and Jen are going to workout high and share with the best tips on getting in shape for the new year. Episod...

19 Elo 202023min

01. Marijuana is now legal in Michigan! | Cannabis 101

01. Marijuana is now legal in Michigan! | Cannabis 101

Welcome to The Cannabis Therapy PotCast, your go-to cannabis talk show! In this episode, Earl and Jen continue the discussion of legalization in Michigan from the year 2000 onwards. Watch the first...

17 Elo 202038min

02. Answering Marijuana Questions | Cannabis 101

02. Answering Marijuana Questions | Cannabis 101

Welcome to The Cannabis Therapy PotCast, your go-to cannabis talk show! In today's show your hosts, Earl and Jen, answer some of the most common questions viewers have regarding cannabis. Episode...

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