Giving Voice to Depression

After nearly a decade of feeling “stuck halfway out of depression’s pit,” Lori bravely took a step she never thought would help: she tried one more treatment option. In this powerful follow-up conversation, Lori shares the subtle yet transformative shifts that began to open her mind, soften her shame, and let in small but meaningful glimmers of hope. Through heartfelt metaphors—like the difference between carrying life in a heavy backpack versus letting it flow through you like a screen door—...

29 Apr 21min

Living at 60% : A Raw Look at Persistent Depression In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Terry and Dr. Anita Sanz explore Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)—a lesser-known but profoundly impactful form of chronic depression. Unlike major depressive episodes that ebb and flow, PDD lingers, casting a long, gray shadow over daily life. You’ll meet Lori, a woman who has lived with chronic depression for nearly a decade. Through her brave and unflinchingly honest storytelling, Lori d...

22 Apr 25min

In the podcast episode, we explore the crucial distinction between feeling sad and experiencing clinical depression: Sadness is a common emotional state often triggered by specific events. Depression is a pervasive mental illness that significantly impacts daily life and can last for extended periods. The episode features insights from three experts: Dr. Robert Duff, who clarifies that clinical depression involves a consistent pattern of negative feelings that can feel overwhelming and ...

15 Apr 12min

In this podcast episode, our guest, Jessie, shares her journey, revealing how growing up in a family open about mental illness, yet burdened by it, influenced her understanding of her own struggles. Through candid conversations with her parents about their battles, she learned early on that mental illness is not a secret or a fault but a condition to be managed. Our discussion spotlights the significant, generational impact of honest communication in families, contrasting it with experiences ...

8 Apr 27min

In this practical, inspirational and bittersweet episode, co-host Dr. Anita Sanz, a therapist with over two decades of experience, shares three life-changing questions that she has refined over the years to help people navigate depression and challenging situations. These questions, deeply rooted in neuroscience and psychology, are designed to shake up the mental patterns that keep us stuck. Together, Anita and Terry explore how these simple yet profound prompts—centered on dreaming bey...

1 Apr 25min

In this real and hopeful episode, we continue our conversation with Matt Weedon of the Tors, the UK-based indie band behind the hit song Anything Can Happen. Written in the wake of Matt’s struggles with depression and anxiety, the song has struck a deep emotional chord with millions worldwide—its raw lyrics capturing the weight of mental illness and the slow, steady journey toward healing. In this episode, Matt shares the deeply personal story behind the song’s lyrics, from the crushing heavi...

25 Mar 24min

There's a saying: "When you're happy, you enjoy the music, but when you're sad, you understand the lyrics." That sentiment resonates deeply in this episode as we sit down with singer-songwriter Matt Weedon of The Tors, the UK-based indie band behind the hauntingly beautiful song, Anything Can Happen. Matt opens up about the song’s unintentional origins—written in the depths of his own struggle with depression. He describes the physical and emotional weight of mental illness, the numbness and ...

18 Mar 23min

In this powerful 30-minute continuation of last week's conversation, Johnny Crowder—vocalist for the metal bands Dark Sermon and Prison, as well as a dedicated mental health advocate—shares how he navigates life with multiple mental health diagnoses. From severe anxiety and OCD to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, Johnny reflects on how these conditions intertwined, with depression standing out as the most debilitating force of all. Johnny opens up about the life-altering events that closed...

11 Mar 31min