Podcast 328: Signs you may be depressed + how to find healing

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss the common signs of depression, why we should never be afraid of seeking help, how we can learn to manage depression, and more!

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PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
3:00 What is depression?
4:30 Depression as a signal
6:00 Depression & the mind
11:40, 17:30 What are the main signals of depression?
14:00 Using mind management to deal with feelings of depression
17:00 Why it takes time to learn how to manage depression
22:00 The 4 main types of signals
30:00 The importance of being kind to ourselves
30:30, 36:00 Why we need to get to the “why” behind the depression
30:45 The scale of depression
36:05 Why things sometimes get worse before they get better
36:30 The importance of a strong support system