Season 20 of Giving Voice to Depression was filled with raw, honest conversations about living with depression and the different ways people find hope, healing, and resilience. In this review episode, Bridget and Terry highlight some of the most powerful lessons and tools shared by guests — from building supportive routines and asking for help to facing stigma and embracing humor.
This is a perfect episode for both longtime listeners and those new to the podcast — offering a condensed look at how real stories of depression recovery can make us feel connected, understood, and less alone.
Primary Topics Covered:
Timestamps:
00:00 - Season 20 introduction and purpose of review
01:21 - Prioritizing mental health as a daily goal
03:07 - Dual diagnosis: depression and substance abuse
04:49 - Depression’s losses and rebuilding identity
06:22 - Routine as a mental health tool
09:00 - Sick Not Weak: recognizing depression’s slow creep
10:22 - The role of medication and reducing stigma
11:47 - What “okay” looks like when living with depression
13:27 - What depression makes us miss most
15:26 - Saying goodbye to hiding depression
16:11 - From breakdown to breakthrough moments
17:22 - Asking for and accepting help
19:01 - When depression makes normal tasks impossible
22:00 - Using humor and honesty to cope with depression
23:11 - Closing reflections and gratitude to guests
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