In this episode, Sam tackles Seasonal Affective Disorder...before it tackles her. SAD ranges from feeling "meh" all winter to full-on depression. Luckily, there are ways to treat it and, in some cases, even prevent it! Sam shares 18 of them, and the one she invented out of thin air is not only hilarious but also possibly genius. Idk, you tell me.

Listen to this episode if you're a summer girl 4 life and you literally hate winter.

Key moments:

00:00:34 Omg lol we skipped a week by accident?

00:02:29 How I did in the 5k

00:05:26 The state of all my shows (Severance SPOILER)

00:06:34 I have become a football fan?? Am I okay?????

00:07:41 Feeling stuck right now…this recording actually came before my IG post so it’s early-stage talking it out and I think I’ve come further since recording this

00:11:29 How we got to today’s topic

00:14:35 What actually is Seasonal Affective Disorder? (Hint: it’s not just when you feel bummed in the winter)

00:16:03 The two unofficial types of SAD

00:20:07 Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (winter and summer)

00:21:31 Winter-specific SAD symptoms

00:21:51 Summer-specific SAD symptoms

00:22:41 Who experiences Seasonal Affective Disorder?

00:24:58 What causes Seasonal Affective Disorder? Not, like, the weather - but where does it actually come from?

00:29:29 How to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder

00:31:45 Psychotherapy for SAD

00:32:36 SSRIs (antidepressants) for SAD

00:35:12 Vitamin D supplements for SAD

00:36:56 Light therapy for SAD (light sunglasses??)

00:41:11 Which lightbulbs to buy to treat (possibly even prevent?) SAD

00:44:57 The story of the best girl’s night ever

00:52:50 The silliest piece of advice but it’s genius and idc if you make fun of me

00:55:48 The effects of red light therapy on your mental health

00:58:15 Dopamine dressing

00:59:11 The impact of alcohol on Seasonal Affective Disorder

01:01:41 Impact of sauna on your mood

01:03:09 Why you should invite a friend from out of town to visit you in the winter

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