A mental health podcast by the depressed, for the depressed.
Episodes
Feb 10, 2020
Feb 10, 2020
30 min
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss developments in techniques used in treating depression, including medications, electroshock, and several others, from the perspective of neurology.
Helpful Links / Reading Material:
Examining depression through the lens of the brain | Dr. Helen Mayberg | TEDxEmory
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Feb 3, 2020
Feb 3, 2020
26 min
CW: Darker thoughts, hopelessness.
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the difficulties inherent in a downward depression spiral, and how difficult the uphill struggle of maintaining one's mental health can be.
Helpful Links / Reading Material:
None this week
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Jan 20, 2020
Jan 20, 2020
38 min
This week, Chris, Lindsey, and special guest Casper discuss Cas's Trans-Nonbinary journey. In it, they discuss the process of injecting testosterone, getting top surgery, and the psychological journey it all entails.
Helpful Links / Reading Material:
TLDEF - The Name Change Project
Chicago House - Trans Mentoring Programs
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Jan 13, 2020
Jan 13, 2020
30 min
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss a neurological trait that you may not know about: HSP, or being a Highly Sensitive Person. In it, they discuss what being a highly sensitive person is, where it comes from, how it manifests, as well as the benefits and disadvantages one faces as an HSP.
Helpful Links / Reading Material:
Elaine Aron - A Talk on High Sensitivity Part 1 of 3: Research
Highly Sensitive Boys and Men - An Interview with Dr. Ted Zeff
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Jan 6, 2020
Dec 23, 2019
Dec 23, 2019
35 min
This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss practicing gratitude, and what it means for one's mental health. In it, they discuss the reasons to practice, as well as what practicing gratitude ISN'T. Also, Chris reviews the Kurzgesagt Gratitude Journal.
Helpful Links / Reading Material:
Kurzgesagt - An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
Kurzgesagt - Gratitude Journal Pre-Order
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Dec 16, 2019
Dec 16, 2019
32 min
This week, Chris and Lindsey are super mature at episode 69 (nice) and discuss sex and depression! In it, they discuss the effects of antidepressants on sexual function, as well as the effects of depression and anxiety in general. They also go into ways to naturally increase dopamine in the brain.
Helpful Links / Reading Material:
Kurzgesagt - An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
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Dec 9, 2019
Dec 9, 2019
20 min
This week, Chris and Lindsey begin a series of episodes on the different types of therapy available out there! This week, they focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy!
Helpful Links / Reading Material:
None this week!
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Dec 2, 2019
Dec 2, 2019
22 min
This week, Chris and Lindsey go into an update on Chris' medication situation, how he's managing, and how an increase in dosage is affecting him.
Helpful Links / Reading Material:
Toad Sings "All I Want For Christmas is You"
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Nov 25, 2019
Nov 25, 2019
20 min