Damon Socha

DEPRESSION, BIPOLAR & ANXIETY - LIVING AS A LATTER-DAY SAINT, LDS

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Depression, Bipolar & Anxiety disorder discussion from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint perspective. A discussion about living a purposeful, gospel filled life while struggling with mental illness specifically depression, bipolar and anxiety disorders. Anyone with questions or comments about this podcast can contact the author through email. dtsocha@gmail.com

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Damon Socha

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Health

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Episode #265 - The Power of Silence 20.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail When the Lord is silent is when I most listen in my life.  I have found that silence brings blessings given time and effort. Support the show

Episode #264 - Spiritual Healing 06.04.2025

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to be spiritual healed?  And what do our trials have to do with it. Support the show

Episode #262 - Why We Don't Receive Revelation - Laying Aside Sin 17.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail There exist many good reasons why our communication with our Father and Savior gets interrupted.   Yes sin is always a hinderance.  But there exist many other good reasons why we are not hearing the voice of the Lord. Support the show

Episode #261 - Premortal Identity 09.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail When we consider identity and seeking out our personal identity, we should always consider our premortal identity our true nature Support the show

Episode #260 - Tomorrow 02.03.2025

Send us Fan Mail We often get lost in the idea of tomorrow without realizing the consequences. Support the show

Episode #259 - LGBTQ+ Issues & Covenant Desire 18.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail LGBTQ+ Issues & Covenant Desire Support the show

Episode #257 - Who Are You? 03.02.2025

Send us Fan Mail While the world wants to define your identity, the Lord already has. Support the show

Episode #256 - Spiritual Practicality 26.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes we just need to hear it from a practical sense. Support the show

Episode #255 - WHY???!!!>>... 19.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail Why? Why must we suffer? Support the show

Episode #254 - Between Faith and Fear 12.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail What does is mean to have faith?  What does is mean to fear?  Have you ever thought that fear might be reduced to the emotion we feel when we know our ability to choose is about to be restricted.  Faith and Fear is about agency. Support the show

Episode #253 - Mirrors 05.01.2025

Send us Fan Mail When you look in the mirror what do you see?  If you do not see what the Lord sees then you are projecting a false image of yourself, a masked image and masking has consequences. Support the show

Episode #252 - A Journey of a Thousand Miles 29.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail It is often that revelation and miracles are not seen or recognized until long after they have occurred.  Such is the case with the story today. Support the show

Episode #251 - The Devil's Playground 22.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail There exists two major forces inspiring Lucifer's dictatorship.  The first is fear.  And the second is contention.  Both work in the dark to inspire pride, jealously and a host of difficulties. Support the show

Episode #250 - In Defense of Emma Hale Smith 16.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail This week seemed appropriate to bring back Emma to our memory.  She was and is a valiant servant of God.  I believe that she was valiant to the end, even given what has been written.  She did not travel west.  She may have had some issues with Brigham and others.  What I see in her is a brave, kindhearted, determined woman.  Much of what occurred in her later life can be reasonabl...

Episode #249 - Mortality and the Anti-Christ Within Us 09.12.2024

Send us Fan Mail The mortal natural man within our body chemistry is a powerful force that is necessary but can be turned against our spiritual nature.  It can act as a powerful Anti-Christ force if we allow for it to occur.  However, seeing these philosophies in their true light can help us avoid our mortal failings especially when we suffer with mental illness. Support the show

Episode #246 - The Prodigal 03.11.2024

Send us Fan Mail We can all feel like the prodigal son or daughter and yet we find that both the older brother and the prodigal were wrong in their perceptions. Support the show

Episode #244 - That Guilty Feeling 20.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Guilt is a primary emotion of the body that allows it to maintain habit formation but it can also be a terrible obstacle to mental and emotional illness. Support the show

Episode #243 - Broken Vessels & Eternal Life 13.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Given that mental health awareness month is upon us.  It is important to understand that we are children of God and Christ and broken vessels are the Lord's specialty. Support the show

Episode #242 - Spiritual Origins & Mortal Shells 06.10.2024

Send us Fan Mail Mortality can be a difficult place for someone suffering with mental and emotional health issues.  It can very much feel as though your mortal body is controlling you rather than you your body.  And yet with all of this it is so important to remember that the your spirit is perfect in form and function and one day we will be resurrected perfect and "Finally Free". Suppor...

Episode #241 - Grace, Mercy & Covenant Protection 29.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail When we partake of covenants and live the gospel, we will find grace, mercy and protection, but it is very important to remember just how individual those blessings are to each of us.   Support the show

Episode #240 - Anxiety Disorders & Sharing the Gospel 22.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety and sharing the gospel may seem like incompatible ideas.  And yes anxiety certainly causes issues. Many individuals see their weakness as failure but that is not what the Lord sees. Support the show

Episode #239 - How Do I Know? 15.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail The path of the disciple is marked by our relationship with the Savior.  Often we look for the divinely appointed steps of exaltation, thinking that all must be revealed to us as we walk the path.  The truth is that beyond the revelation we know to be revelation exists a strong undercurrent of revelation that we don't see keeping us moving ever forward on the path.  The Lord...

Episode #238 - The Path of Discipleship 08.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail We so often in our lives want to define our personal path of discipleship and then tell the Lord what the blessings should be.  Yet that is not the definition of a disciple.  It is He who determines our path and so often his path is nothing like ours. Support the show

Episode #237 - The Balm of Gilead 03.09.2024

Send us Fan Mail Is Medication really right for me?  What to consider and what medications are available? Support the show

Episode #236 - Can You Feel So Now 25.08.2024

Send us Fan Mail Are you on the path?  Are you in good standing with the Lord? Are you enough and can you feel it? So often these questions cause us deep reflection and trouble when it comes to living the gospel with mental and emotional illness.   Support the show

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