It's cold and dark outside. Soon Christmas will be over, leaving nothing but time between us and the saving grace that we affectionately call Spring. During these winter months, do you find yourself struggling to be productive? Is doing anything other than snuggling up on the couch a real feat? Or maybe you notice you're easily agitated with those around you? If so, then this episode about SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) might help answer why.

In it, we talk to Amanda, a health and wellness guru who lives in Seattle who helps us understand what SAD is and isn't. She also explains how to recognize it in your life or in the life of someone you love, and offers practical tips for surviving a season with SAD. 

SHOW NOTES:

Guest: Amanda from Every Day Wellness with Amanda: a certified athletic trainer, public speaker, and program manager (https://everydaywellnesswithamanda.com/). Amanda started Everyday Wellness as a way to teach real people how to mix practical wellness tips into their everyday lives.

At 3:45, Amanda defines what SAD is and discusses its prevalence.

At 8:30, she explains the factors that can contribute to SAD.

At 10:00, we discuss the telltale signs of SAD that can help us self-diagnose if we think we might be suffering from it.

At 13:30, we learn about some of the professional and personal consequences SAD sufferers can experience.

At 16:30, Amanda highlights how SAD prompts people to withdraw from others, increasing loneliness and isolationism.

At 18:30, we learn why some countries with the most amount of darkness surprisingly have the happiest people.

At 20:00, Amanda shares practical success tips that have helped her combat SAD.

At 24:30, we close the conversation with insight from Amanda on knowing when people should seek professional and/or peer support for SAD.

Resources:
https://everydaywellnesswithamanda.com/seasonal-affective-disorder-work/

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