Dr. Hillary gives a masterclass on depression! This episode breaks down the overlap between anxiety and depression, the concept of depression as a superpower, and the connection between empathy and depression. She shares ways of managing depression and your identity, treatment approaches for depression, recognizing and supporting depression in others, high functioning depression and identity in sports, and understanding and coping with depression.

Chapters

• 00:00 Anxiety vs. Depression: Understanding the Overlap
• 06:11 Irritability and Isolation in Depression
• 14:04 Depression's Impact on Brain Fog
• 23:40 Depression as a Superpower
• 29:30 Empathy and Connection in Depression
• 36:12 Transitioning Post-Championship Moments
• 47:45 Recognizing and Supporting Depression in Others
• 52:54 High Functioning Depression and Identity in Sports