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Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

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17 hours ago

After years of living with depression — through countless ups, downs, and failed treatment attempts — Caryn finally found light again. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, she opens up for the first time about what it’s like to live with treatment-resistant depression, the exhaustion of constantly “trying,” and the unexpected relief that came when she finally found the right therapist and medication. Caryn describes how depression shows up not just mentally, but physically — the ach...

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After years of living with depression — through countless ups, downs, and failed treatment attempts — Caryn finally found light again. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, she opens up for the first time about what it’s like to live with treatment-resistant depression, the exhaustion of constantly “trying,” and the unexpected relief that came when she finally found the right therapist and medication. Caryn describes how depression shows up not just mentally, but physically — the ach...

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Episodes (20/479)

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Treatment-Resistant Depression and Recovery: How Therapy, Medication, and Self-Compassion Can Change Everything

After years of living with depression — through countless ups, downs, and failed treatment attempts — Caryn finally found light again. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, she opens up for the first time about what it’s like to live with treatment-resistant depression, the exhaustion of constantly “trying,” and the unexpected relief that came when she finally found the right therapist and medication. Caryn describes how depression shows up not just mentally, but physically — the ach...

3 days ago

27 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

How Critical or Emotionally Immature Parents Shape Your Inner Voice—and How to Heal It

This episode of Giving Voice to Depression features licensed therapist Carolina Bracco and a candid conversation about the profound, long-term effects of growing up with emotionally immature or overly critical parents. Co-hosts Terry McGuire and Carly McCollow explore this often-overlooked area of childhood experience, highlighting how these parental patterns can contribute to depression and shape an adult's life, relationships, and even their own parenting style. Carolina, a chil...

1 week ago

23 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Depression in Older Adults: Breaking the Silence on Loneliness, Aging, and Mental Health

Depression in older adults is one of the most under-discussed — and most misunderstood — mental health challenges today. In this moving episode of Giving Voice to Depression, 93-year-old Mary shares what it’s like to experience depression in later life — when most of her peers have passed away, her body feels unfamiliar, and her generation still believes that “you just don’t talk about those things.” Mary’s story challenges stereotypes about aging and mental health. She speaks candidly about ...

2 weeks ago

13 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

How to Help Someone Who Refuses Help: Compassionate Intervention for Depression and Mental Illness

When someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, or addiction, knowing how to help can be agonizing — especially when every attempt seems to fail. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, licensed psychotherapist and professional interventionist Evan Jarschauer explains what real mental health interventions look like — far from the dramatic TV versions that oversimplify the process. Evan has spent over 20 years helping families and individuals break the cycle of resistance,...

3 weeks ago

26 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

How Pets Help with Depression: Healing Through Unconditional Love and Companionship

When depression makes it hard to get out of bed, eat, or even believe things will ever get better, a loving pet can be a lifeline. In this moving episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Lori shares how her dogs helped her survive and heal after divorce and severe depression. Lori describes days spent “swimming through mud,” unable to function—until her dogs gave her a reason to get up, go outside, and reconnect with the world. Through their loyalty, routine, and affection, she found purpose an...

1 month ago

18 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Grieving After Suicide: How to Support Loss Survivors with Compassion and Understanding

The grief that follows a suicide is unlike any other. It’s layered with guilt, confusion, trauma, and the persistent question: Why? In this powerful episode of Giving Voice to Depression, guest Lisa Sugarman shares her journey after losing her father, cousin, and close friend to suicide — and what she’s learned about navigating the unique and complex grief that follows. Lisa offers deeply personal reflections on the healing power of connection, the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline,...

1 month ago

27 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

What to Say (and Not Say) After Suicide: Supporting Grieving Loved Ones with Compassion

After a suicide, words can either comfort and connect — or cut and cause more pain. In this powerful episode of Giving Voice to Depression, journalist and suicide loss survivor Deb Sherwood shares her personal experience navigating the unthinkable grief following her husband’s death by suicide — and the devastating impact of well-intentioned but hurtful comments from doctors, therapists, and friends. Deb speaks candidly about the importance of language, how certain phrases can retraumatize su...

1 month ago

19 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Coping with Suicide Loss: Breaking the Silence and Stigma Around Grief

Award-winning journalist and author Meg Kissinger joins Giving Voice to Depression to share the extraordinary and heartbreaking story behind her memoir “While You Were Out.” In her conversation with Terry McGuire and Carly McCollow, Meg opens up about growing up in a large family marked by bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression—as well as two sibling deaths by suicide. She explores how decades of silence and stigma shaped her family’s story and how finally speaking out broke the cycl...

1 month ago

20 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Breaking Mental Health Stigma: Family Trauma, Suicide Loss, and Healing Together

Award-winning journalist and author Meg Kissinger joins Giving Voice to Depression to share the extraordinary and heartbreaking story behind her memoir “While You Were Out.” In her conversation with Terry McGuire and Carly McCollow, Meg opens up about growing up in a large family marked by bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression—as well as two sibling deaths by suicide. She explores how decades of silence and stigma shaped her family’s story and how finally speaking out broke the cycl...

1 month ago

27 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Forgiving Yourself After a Suicide Attempt: How to Heal from Guilt and Shame

In this deeply human episode of Giving Voice to Depression, John, a survivor of a suicide attempt, shares his ongoing struggle with self-forgiveness — and what healing looks like when you’re still learning to forgive yourself. While many conversations about suicide focus on grief or prevention, John opens up about what comes after survival: the guilt, shame, and lingering belief that he doesn’t deserve forgiveness. Despite being forgiven by his family, including his son, John continues to wre...

2 months ago

18 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Bipolar Disorder and Addiction: Understanding Dual Diagnosis and the Path to Recovery

What happens when mental health and addiction collide? In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, David Shamszad shares his raw and revealing story of living with bipolar disorder and alcohol addiction — a combination often referred to as a dual diagnosis. From self-medicating through college to hospitalization, reckless mania, and rock bottom, David opens up about how stigma, shame, and silence kept him from getting help for years. His turning point came after a dangerous blackout that c...

2 months ago

25 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Self-Help for Depression: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices That Help

In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Dr. Barbara Moser, a trained teacher in mindful self-compassion, shares three simple yet powerful practices you can use anytime to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression. These tools are free, backed by credible research, and require no appointment, transportation, or side effects. From mindful breathing to the STOP method and a self-compassion break, these practices are designed to help you calm your nervous system, manage transitions, and re...

2 months ago

23 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Bullying and Depression: How Isolation Impacts Mental Health and Recovery

In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Kevin Lepine shares his deeply personal journey of growing up misunderstood, bullied, and isolated — experiences that fueled his depression long before he had words to describe it. He opens up about the pain of being unseen, living with undiagnosed ADD, and the crushing loneliness that often comes with both bullying and depression. Kevin also discusses the turning points that helped him: friends who refused to let him disappear, learning the lang...

2 months ago

27 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Hope: Rebecca Lombardo’s Decade of Progress

In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, we revisit the powerful story of author and advocate Rebecca Lombardo, who has openly shared her struggles with bipolar disorder, depression, and suicidality. Now 10 years removed from her last hospitalization and self-harm attempt, Rebecca reflects on her growth, resilience, and the coping strategies that have helped her heal. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, positive self-talk, and open communication with loved ones, as well as t...

3 months ago

22 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Intergenerational Depression: How Family Trauma and Genetics Shape Mental Health

In this intimate, unscripted conversation, Giving Voice to Depression hosts Terry McGuire and her daughter Carly McCollow open up about their personal experiences with depression across generations. They reflect on how genetics, trauma, and family silence shape mental health — and why speaking openly can break cycles of shame and stigma. Listeners will hear stories about childhood anxiety, gratitude rituals, reframing depression as a chronic condition, and the healing that comes when families...

3 months ago

28 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Managing Depression with Spoon Theory: How to Conserve Energy and Cope Daily

In this rerun episode of Giving Voice to Depression, hosts Terry and Dr. Anita Sanz revisit The Spoon Theory, a popular metaphor created by Christine Miserandino to explain life with chronic illness. The conversation explores how the theory applies to depression and mental health, providing listeners with a way to explain their limited energy to others and make mindful daily choices. The hosts discuss real-world applications, including self-compassion, boundaries, communication, and pacing, a...

3 months ago

18 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Living with Depression: The Power of Internal Family Systems and Self-Acceptance

In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Eric shares his deeply personal journey of living under the crushing weight of depression and how he found a path toward healing. Instead of fighting against his pain, Eric discovered the transformative power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which allowed him to engage with his depression in a new, compassionate way. Through personifying his struggle as a “boulder” and learning to soften toward the parts of himself he once rejected, Eric...

3 months ago

28 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

How Cancer Affects Mental Health: Depression, Therapy, and Healing

In this powerful episode of Giving Voice to Depression, J.J. Singleton shares his journey of living with terminal colorectal cancer and battling depression. After enduring over 170 rounds of chemotherapy, J.J. opens up about the toll cancer has taken not just on his body but on his mental health. He discusses the stigma men face in expressing vulnerability, his initial resistance to therapy, and the life-changing benefits of opening up and seeking professional support. J.J.’s story is one of ...

4 months ago

18 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression: How CBT Helps You Heal

In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Dr. David Jacobi of Rogers Behavioral Health explains how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works as an evidence-based treatment for depression. Together with hosts Terry and Anita, Dr. Jacobi breaks down the CBT “triangle” of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, and explains why behavioral activation — doing something different, even small — can help break the cycle of depression. Listeners will learn how CBT can reduce avoidance, reintroduce ple...

4 months ago

18 minutes

Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Why Therapy Is Important for Mental Health: Beyond Crisis Care

In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Dr. Anita Sanz joins Terry and Carly to discuss the importance of seeking therapy as a proactive step for mental health, not just during times of crisis. Together, they break down what therapy actually looks like, why the stigma around it persists, and how people can find the right therapist for their needs. From analogies comparing therapy to car repair and physical therapy, to tackling fears around stigma and suicidal thoughts, this episode pro...

4 months ago

26 minutes