Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade's shocking suicides within days of each other have stunned the world and opened the wounds of those whose families have been shaken by someone they love taking their own life. In this episode, Rolonda shares what these suicides mean to her personally, having lost a family member to suicide herself. Ro also speaks with a soap opera actress who sunk into a deep depression over unrequited love and a job firing and didn't get out of bed for a year. She shares how writing saved her life. She also speaks with the author of the book, Nature's Prozac, offering natural remedies for depression. And, tips from the man who wrote, Overcoming Depression.

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