Dancing With Depression

Welcome back to another episode of Dancing With Depression. I want to start with a quick update on where I stand after several months of being off my anxiety and depression medication. I’m happy to say that some small but meaningful improvements have shown up—I’m taking more showers, and when my laundry is done drying, I actually fold it and put it away. Small wins matter. But it hasn’t all been e...

Welcome back to another episode of Dancing With Depression. Today’s conversation is one that’s deeply personal, raw, and vulnerable. We’re diving into the effects of medication —what it’s like when I’m on it, and what happened when I decided, on my own, to stop taking it. Before we begin, I want to make something very clear: these are my personal experiences. If you or someone you know is struggli...

In this deeply personal Season 2 premiere, Adam Turner sits down with his father for an honest and emotional conversation about depression, resilience, and reflection across generations. From childhood illness to antisemitism, from the classroom to the synagogue, Adam’s father shares the moments that shaped his mental health—and how he managed to show up anyway as a teacher, husband, and father. T...

In today's episode, I explore the complex impact social media has had on my life. I share how it has helped me stay connected with loved ones 800 miles away while also consuming hours of my day and leaving me feeling desensitized and questioning my identity. I share my struggles with managing my time on various social media platforms and reflect on how this constant content consumption has affecte...

In today’s episode, I discuss the CDs spinning in my 5-disc changer and explore their profound impact on me. I highlight three songs, each unique in genre, lyrics, and emotional resonance. Relating to a song is a deeply personal and emotional experience shaped by the powerful connection between the lyrics, melody, and the listener's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Join me as I unpack the...

In today’s episode, we're going to delve into a topic that hits close to home for many of us – the profound impact of losing friends at an early age and how it can cast a long shadow on the path of our lives. I’ll share the loss of 3 friends that had bright futures ahead of them, but tragedy wrote a different ending to their stories. Call to Action: If you or someone you know is struggling with th...

In today’s episode, we journey back to my childhood as I recount a traumatic experience involving a bomb. I explored the questions I didn’t ask as a 7-year-old but finally sought answers many years later. We’ll also look into the power of withholding judgment, a lesson that ultimately saved two teenagers from making a life-altering mistake. Got a story to share, a question, or a topic suggestion f...

Welcome to the first episode of 'Dancing with Depression,' in which I take you behind the scenes to explain how this podcast came to be. I am your host, Adam Turner. In this episode, I dive into the origins of the podcast name and what it symbolizes for me. I reflect on how my daily "dance" with depression once dominated my life, leaving me mentally exhausted by dinnertime. I'll share candidly abo...