Depression Talks Podcast

The title of this episode says it all! I believe there is a perception the world has of people who deal with having a mental illness. For me, that's a problem! Please know you are not weak for having a mental illness, going to therapy, seeing a psychiatrist, etc. You are learning how to better manage and take care of your mental health one day at a time. That doesn't make you weak. That makes you...

"I can be happy too! Happiness is not a destination. It's a moment in time, a mindset, and something we always strive to hold onto." These are words I share at the end of this episode, and I stand firm by them. I want you to know that happiness in life is possible, and the only thing it takes is hard work. That sounds oversimplified, but it's not. Happiness in life does not come by accident, it ha...

Learning how to love yourself is essential in life. I truly believe that. I couldn't say that 2 months ago when I recorded my last episode. DT Nation, please know that you are not alone. When it comes to dealing with depression, anxiety, sadness, hopelessness, and even loneliness, you are NOT alone. I am rooting for you. I mean that. It's a daily fight to learn how to better manage your physical h...

It was painful for me to shoot this episode. It physically hurt.  Right now I am feeling depressed. I haven't been able to record an episode in a longer period of time than I would like because of it. It's hard to formulate concepts, and thoughts, or even share how I'm feeling because I'd just rather not talk and bottle things up.  Listen, to me, this sounds backward, but please let me know if it'...

In short, be yourself. No one else can tell you how you "have" to live your life, or who you "have" to be. This is your life, not theirs. In this episode, I open up about my belief in the power of walking your own path to better understand yourself. When you start to choose who you want to be in this life, your self-esteem begins to grow. You start to become more confident in who you are and who y...

Oh snap! This is a controversial one. I believe it's important to talk about mental health in our relationships with friends, romantic partners, and family.  This year has shown me the importance of prioritizing your own mental health by surrounding it with the right people. Your relationships very much affect your day-to-day mental health (depression, anxiety, self-esteem, happiness, self-awarene...

It's time to talk about where my relationship stands today with my depression and anxiety! It has truly changed and developed dramatically throughout my life. In this episode, I open up and share my inner dialogue with depression and anxiety. My hopes are that after this episode, your perspective on your mental health is slightly different. That small difference could end up being the biggest chan...

I wish I knew these lessons earlier in my mental health journey, but that's okay. Now I can share them with you. In this episode, I share five different lessons I've learned that have helped me better manage my depression and anxiety. My hope is that I help these lessons help you with your mental health journey. You are not alone. Don't forget to join the private DT Nation Facebook Group! Go to Fa...

I am feeling really depressed right now, and I just uploaded this video to my YouTube channel "Immanuel "Depression Talks". I will always continue to share the moments I am feeling low. Yes, I am a mental health motivational speaker, but depression is something that I will continue to deal with and learn how to better manage.   DT Nation, thank you for being there for me. This has seriously been a...

I am in a lot of physical pain right now which is causing some mental and emotional pain as well. It feels like I've strained or pulled a muscle at the top right part of my back. Even so, I still had this message on my heart I wanted to share with you. No matter how much physical, mental, or emotional pain you are in right now, keep pushing forward. Keep going. Don't stop and don't quit. You're st...

Has this question come to your mind before? It has for me multiple times throughout my life and mental health journey. I wanted to share the audio from my recent YouTube video, "Why Stay Here If Everyday Is Just The Same", in hopes of helping this strong podcast community with my message as well! I'm rooting for you. You got this. If you're looking for a community of people that openly talk about...

I don't think there is anyone that hasn't felt either anxious, stressed, confused, or even depressed during this election. You are not alone in that feeling. I wanted to make sure I shared this message with you before tonight. Continue to stay strong and prioritize taking care of your own mental health no matter what. I'm rooting for you.

If you are currently feeling depressed, this episode is for you. Times right now are difficult, confusing, and scary for a lot of people. I can't imagine how many people are feeling depressed and alone. Here is a message for you. I'm speaking passionately but from a place of love. I'm rooting for you. I want you to smile a little bit more every single day, and I hope that my message and a few of t...

Oh my gosh! I just came to a huge mental breakthrough and emotional understanding! Okay, I am hype, but I need to calm down. I am truly excited about my recent discoveries when it comes to using the 50.1 Method and analyzing my own mental health. Since creating the 50.1 Method in June of this year, I have been studying my own mental health and others. This has helped increase my own emotional inte...

Yes! It is okay for you to speak up for yourself! But, it's a lot easier said than done right?  To be honest, I didn't always speak up for myself and even didn't know to muster up the courage to do it. In this episode, I share my thoughts on why I believe it is important to speak up for yourself. No one deserves to be unheard or not listened to. You should be able to voice how you feel and your pe...

Wow. DT Nation, you know this is wild. I'm proud to be able to start sharing actual helpful resources when it comes to mental health! Woot woot!  In this episode, I talk with Aisha Khan, a Grant Specialist in the NAMI organization, about mental health, her passion, and what NAMI is all about. Listen, I understand the feeling of resistance when it comes to organizations or actual helpful things. I...

Can you actually be happy in life if you have depression? What about if you just deal with sadness, hopelessness, or anxiety? My answer is yes. In this YouTube video on my channel called "Immanuel" aka "Depression Talks", as a Mental Health Motivational Speaker, I share my insight on how you can be happy in life no matter who you are! Don't forget to join the private DT Nation Facebook Group to jo...

Life truly has been a roller coaster lately. I've had to face lots of inner demons every day. In this episode I share some experiences I have been going through, and where my mental state is today.  If you are someone who is feeling lonely and unaccepted, please know you are not alone. You are awesome just the way you are! Don't forget that:]  If you found this podcast episode helpful and would li...

I am trying to crawl forward right now instead of laying down. These past few days I haven’t been getting much sleep and this is affecting my mental health heavily. Having major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, getting the right amount of sleep is a necessity. There is so much anxiety and depression I am pushing through currently, but I will keep fighting. I will keep pushing...

Time for you to beat your depression! That's right! If you would like to tell me your story and are looking for support, schedule 30min of time with me here: https://immanueljones.square.site/s/appointments

I am NOT the same person anymore, and that's a great thing! I am happy about who I am and where I am at in my life now. But please know, it has not been an easy journey. These past two months have been the hardest ever in my life. I hope that by sharing my story and truth with you, you know you are loved. You learn you are an amazing and beautiful person just the way you are! The world is in a lot...

Words CANNOT EXPRESS how livid this makes me. These words below need to be heard. WE (yes black people) ARE TIRED!   "We are TIRED. We corporate, we die. We run, we die. We fight back, we die. We beg, we die. We lie down, we die. We put our hands up, we die. We mind our business, we die. We’re unarmed, we die. We’re detained, we die. Tell us, what the HELL are we suppose to do to keep the cops fro...

I wanted to make this video showing my journey of overcoming a suicide attempt, heartbreak, financial hardships, feeling lost in life, and more. I truly hope it inspires you and helps you know that you can get through anything you put your mind to. Nothing has to hold you back. You are already WAY more than enough. Never forget that. I'm rooting for you. You are not alone. 

Breaking a negative thought cycle is possible! In this YouTube video, I share two different ways on how you can start turning your negative thoughts into positive thoughts. Also, don't forget to join the private DT Nation Facebook group! Go to Facebook and type in "DT Nation", and I'll make sure to add you right now. Hope to see you there!

This quarantine has effected all of us in different ways. Personally, I have battled with the feeling of being lost, not knowing what my passion is, or even who I am. If you are going through different obstacles during this quarantine, please know that you are not alone. Don't forget to join the private DT Nation Facebook group! Just go to Facebook and type in "DT Nation" and I'll make sure to add...