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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93. What is Psychedelic Breathing? Unlocking Your Mind Through Breathwork

93. What is Psychedelic Breathing? Unlocking Your Mind Through Breathwork

Psychedelic breathing is best known for holotropic breathwork, or activation breathing, a technique coined by Ocean Eagle, shamanic breathwork facilitatior from Arizona. Ocean claims this form of brea...

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92. Can Psychedelics Really Transform Depression Treatment? Here’s What We Know

92. Can Psychedelics Really Transform Depression Treatment? Here’s What We Know

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of psychedelics and their potential role in treating mental health conditions like depression, PTSD, and addiction. With recent research showing tha...

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91. Christmas Eve Anxiety? Try These 5 Transformative Tips

91. Christmas Eve Anxiety? Try These 5 Transformative Tips

Struggling with the stress and emotions of Christmas Eve? Whether you're facing family drama, spending the holidays solo, or just feeling overwhelmed, this episode is here to help! We'll explore the m...

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90. What is The Heroic Dose and How it Can Change Your Life

90. What is The Heroic Dose and How it Can Change Your Life

A heroic dose, as McKenna described, involves consuming five grams of dried Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms in a controlled, distraction-free environment. But as transformative as this journey can be, it...

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89. Is Kanna really the New Nature's MDMA? Risks, Effects, Uses & More

89. Is Kanna really the New Nature's MDMA? Risks, Effects, Uses & More

Kanna has been making waves in the media lately, gaining attention as a less-risky, psychoactive, legal alternative. Some people even call it the "New Natural MDMA." But is that really accurate? In th...

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88. Why 70% of Mental Health Patients Struggle to Find Relief—Can Psilocybin Therapy Help?

88. Why 70% of Mental Health Patients Struggle to Find Relief—Can Psilocybin Therapy Help?

Despite advances in treatment, around 70% of mental health patients struggle to find lasting relief from conditions like depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. Could psychedelics, particularly psilocybin...

26 Nov 20246min

87. How Psychedelic Mushrooms Work in the Brain

87. How Psychedelic Mushrooms Work in the Brain

In this episode, we dive deep into how psychedelic mushrooms, like psilocybin, interact with the brain to alter perception, mood, and consciousness. We'll also explore the therapeutic potential of psi...

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86. Can mushrooms help you sleep better?

86. Can mushrooms help you sleep better?

Struggling with sleepless nights? You’re not alone—50 million Americans face sleep disorders that can lead to serious health risks. But did you know mushrooms can help improve your sleep naturally? In...

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