Depression Talks Podcast

Feeling numb…  what does feel like to you? Have you experienced being around people you love, or even strangers, and it’s as if they are not physically there—even though they are literally right next to you? If so, please know that you are not alone. Sometimes I don’t feel people there. I don’t feel physically or emotionally connected, and it’s uncomfortable. In this episode, I do my best to share...

It's cool that my friend helped me step outside. Sometimes it's difficult to leave the house, but I'm glad I did this time. Bringing a book to read and being surrounded by nature felt good. 

Even though I am feeling depressed right now and don’t want to talk about it, I appreciate you being here for me. 

2024 is right around the corner. How much are thinking about your past? What about your future? Are you looking forward to next year? Share your thoughts and answers by commenting on this episode on the Depression Talks YouTube channel, or you can send me a direct message on Instagram at @depressiontalks1. Let's keep on pushing daily to stay mentally strong. Bring it on 2024!

Finding a balance between opening up, bottling things in, and deciding to push through challenges on my own is a constant work in progress.  Do you think there are better times than others to talk about what you are going through? When you are feeling depressed, is there a "right" and "wrong" time to open up? When do you feel comfortable talking about your mental health? Let's figure this out toge...

I'm so okay with not fitting in. It saddens me at times, but when I realize I wouldn't be here today if I didn't believe in myself and choose who I want to be in this life, rather than who others think I "should" be, I feel a sense of strength. It takes courage to stand on your own character in this world. I hope this episode shows you that you are not alone in fighting projections, perceptions, a...

Do you ever think about if you are truly doing something wrong or not? If so, how often do you think about that? In this episode, I share my experiences and thoughts about the worry of always doing something wrong. This can come from anxiety, stress, and so many other factors, but I'm sharing my own experience. If you feel you worry constantly and care to be kind, loving, and helpful to others, th...

I am so ready for this to be over. This current obstacle, challenge, and moment I am facing... I'm over it. I'm not giving up. I know I'm not the only one who struggles and feels drained from time to time. We can't give up. We must keep pushing, until the end. I'm rooting for you. We got this.  If you found this podcast episode helpful and would like to support by donating, go to https://www.patre...

In this podcast episode, you will hear deep thoughts about life, mental health, and reasons to want to stay. If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, this is a heavy episode (trigger warning). My hope is that sharing shows you it is okay to cry sometimes and let out what you are going through. Talking about your pain can be a healthier way to cope than trying to push through by yourself,...

When there is a specific reason why I feel depressed, I do my best to remember it. After recently feeling depressed, and having deep inner thoughts, I believe I care about helping other people too much. (Helping other people smile is great, but learning how to help yourself smile a great too) If you found this podcast episode helpful and would like to support by donating, go to https://www.patreon...

Feeling numb doesn't feel too comfortable, but I do my best to talk about it. Please know that you are not alone and that we will get through this.  If you found this podcast episode helpful and would like to support by donating, go to https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthwarriors It takes strength to keep pushing forward in life, and this group represents the belief in staying mentally strong, one...

I won't let you give up! I won't let you quit! Keep going! I am rooting for you. I'm not sure if times are hard for you right now, but if they are, you are not alone. I am believing in you getting through this moment in your life. I hope this podcast episode uplifts and motivates you to grow and evolve positively during this time of your life. Positive thoughts! You got this.  If you found this po...

This is my longest streak, and I want to tell you about it. I'm glad I'm still breathing to be able to record this episode. You are not alone. Keep going. If you found this podcast episode helpful and would like to support by donating, go to https://www.patreon.com/mentalhealthwarriors It takes strength to keep pushing forward in life, and this group represents the belief in staying mentally stron...

I'm just checking in on you. Are you okay? How's life been? I genuinely want to know. I hope you enjoy our dialogue together. Talk with you soon, DT Nation. 

Have you ever asked yourself, "How the heck am I still alive and breathing today?" I ask myself that almost every single day, especially after some recent chaotic events that have happened in my personal life lately. In this episode, I do my best to touch upon the "5 Health Buckets of Life" concept I've created and have been focusing on filling them up myself. Minimalizing my day-to-day to these 5...

Here is the audio from my 'Depression Talks YouTube Channel' video called, "None Of This Matters." I recorded and shared this video openly on my YouTube Channel, but I understand that there is a different audience here on this podcast. Thank you. Thank you so much for supporting me through all of this time. This has been a journey that has almost made me quit on Depression Talks and my own life so...

Many people share reasons to be alive or reasons to stay alive, and the majority of the time I would say... their advice may actually make things worse. In this episode, I share what I believe are 'healthy' reasons to want to stay alive. I believe they are healthy because they are all internal reasons (instead of most advice being external reasons from the individual who is feeling depressed). Thi...

I'm exhausted. I just want to sleep right now. I keep on fighting this thing called "life", and it's annoying me. Even so, I keep on fighting. I won't give up. I refuse to. Depression and anxiety are a part of my life. It takes hard work to continue to healthily manage my mental health all the time. I'm tired of thinking about and having negative thought loops that play over and over again in my m...

I really did my best in this episode to try and explain complex thoughts I had to work through during my recent emotional breakdown. These weren't "normal tears" similar to other depressive episodes I've had in the past. This one hurt. There were no signs of sadness on my face. Just a stern and intense stare off into space while tears kept pouring out.  If you have been a listener to this podcast,...

I just uploaded this video to my YouTube channel "Depression Talks" titled "I don't like talking about this...". It's hard for me to talk during moments like this. I feel numb, empty, and trapped... like I'm in a dense fog not knowing my way out. I hope my "letting it out" helps you in some way. I don't know how, but I just hope it does. Depression and anxiety are real, and I'm not afraid to tell...

My short answer, nothing. There is nothing wrong with being weird, awkward, or different. I didn't always feel this way. I actually struggled the majority of my life feeling like I was not good enough because I was weird. Every time I didn't fit in and was made fun of for being myself, my confidence, self-esteem, and mentality lowered dramatically. It felt impossible to love the person I looked at...

What is your definition of happiness? How would you choose to define it? In this episode, I share my thoughts and perspective on the word 'happiness', and how to feel it a little more every day. If you are someone that wants to increase your amount of daily "happy minutes" and hear a deeper insight into the feeling of happiness, this episode is for you. Keep on taking action towards better underst...

The question, "Why should I keep going in life?", comes to my mind on a daily basis. I do literally mean 'daily'. No matter how far I go in success, relationships, finances, or even personal development, this question still pops up in my head every single day. It wasn't until recently I learned that I'm completely okay with that. In this episode, I do my best to motivate you, and myself, to keep g...

There is still such a huge stigma behind a man crying or being "too emotional". This leads to the majority of men not knowing how to understand their own emotions or the emotions of the people around them. As an emotional and empathetic man, I find it sad to see other men being called "weak" or "too feminine" for expressing how they feel. I know I may be seen as weak or unorthodox for speaking upo...

The pressure to feel like you have to be happy in life is real. In short words, you don't always have to feel happy in every single moment and second. There are times where we will feel down. That's okay. But, it's during those moments you have to dig deep and the real work begins. Do you journal when you're feeling low? Or go for a walk? These small changes add up and make a big difference over t...