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Alrighty folks, welcome back to Season 1, Episode 3, "Depression with Will" on Transacting Value Podcast!

This episode tackles sadness, grief, and depression – how they’re similar and how they are different. We talk about voluntary and involuntary emotions, triggers, crying, regret, frustration, burnout, grief, self-worth, and self-esteem. 

Will joins the discussion and reflects on the grief he experienced when he was unable to be physically present for his son’s gestation and birth. He shared the sadness he felt regarding the conflict caused by communication problems between him and his son’s mother.  He wants his son to know that he (the son) wasn’t the cause of the sadness or conflict. On the contrary, he was – and still is – a source of joy and happiness. 

Some points and ideas from this episode:

• It’s important to learn to identify and communicate your emotions. 
• The following can play a role in depression: biochemistry, genetics, personality, environmental factors.   
• Everyone grieves in a unique way, but at the end of grief, we all reach the same place – acceptance.
• It’s okay to cry. Or not. Not everyone cries when they’re sad. 
• It’s okay to have emotions, but you don’t have to broadcast them to everyone.
• Sharing emotions can allow you to process and sort out your thoughts, so have at least one person you can talk to. 
• Parents, explain to your children that it’s okay to have emotions and share them with others. But don’t expect your children to bear your emotional burdens. 
• Even a zero holds value. Just consider the number 10!
• Just because you get smarter does not mean life gets easier. 
• “It’s my belief that the level of the challenge that happens in your life is commensurate with your ability to manage it.” 
• Learn to communicate, be vulnerable, and talk to others. Communication is key.

As a disclaimer, there are references in this episode to some sensitive topics that some parents may not want their kids to hear. All topics are explained as kid-friendly references but are adult topics nonetheless. And remember that if you or someone you know is suffering from mental health disorders or symptoms, consult with a trained professional. I am not one of those people. This episode is meant to be a perspective and a voice for relatability and dialogue. 

Resources mentioned in today’s episode:

Alcoholics Anonymous

Military OneSource

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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