This episode addresses "what is depression" by exploring how it narrows our perspective, making us focus solely on negative aspects. We discuss the importance of tools and support to broaden our view, fostering a positive "mindset" and encouraging significant "personal growth." It's a journey of "self improvement" and understanding the "psychology" behind overcoming challenges.Dr. Schnell has an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. She has been studying why and how people change for over 40 years. Audrey Schnell enables her clients to end self sabotage, stop derailing themselves, master their emotions and reach their goals. She helps people see the blind spots that are costing them money and eliminate emotional triggers so they can reach their potential, create long-term client relationships, and even turn difficult clients into success stories. The discussion emphasizes the importance of therapy, community support, and the tools necessary for managing depression. Audrey highlights the significance of understanding feelings versus facts and encourages listeners to believe in their potential for transformation and healing.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Enlightenment02:41 The Journey of Self-Discovery05:15 Family Dynamics and Early Influences07:46 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact10:21 The Role of Therapy in Healing12:50 Navigating Independence and Professional Life15:23 Finding Community and Creating Reality16:49 The Journey Through Depression18:49 Tools for Managing Depression21:30 Building Support Systems24:01 Understanding Feelings vs. Facts28:42 Transformative Coaching Experiences34:23 Believing in Miracles and Change36:48 ThreadsOfEnlightenment_Outro_shortTail.mp4TakeawaysTime is a valuable gift we share with others.Positive energy and empathy can inspire others to reach their potential.Understanding our family dynamics can shape our mental health.Trauma can be generational and affect our perspectives.Therapy can provide essential insights and support.Knowledge alone is not enough; experience is crucial.Building trust is fundamental in therapeutic relationships.We need to practice self-care tools when we feel good, not just when we are struggling.Feelings are not facts; we must learn to separate them.Community and support are vital for healing and growth.Sound bites"Time is a valuable gift we share with others.""Therapy can provide essential insights and support.""Knowledge alone is not enough; experience is crucial."I strongly encourage everyone to follow him, buy his books, and be transformed by her insights.Everyone has a story, and this is his story.Below is a list of the sites that house his works.https://audreyschnell.com/https://www.instagram.com/audreyschnellphd/https://www.facebook.com/audrey.schnell.5/https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-schnell-2b315486/👍Thank you for supporting this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes.https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threads-of-enlighte/support⁠https://donate.stripe.com/5kAaG4crsbefesM7sshttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/kenprimus10🔵Shop at our storehttps://threads-of-enlightenment.myspreadshop.com/Affiliate:Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀https://vidiq.com/ThreadsofEnlightAmazon:https://amzn.to/4s8rO6s⚠️ 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑: All content is for informational purposes only and reflects the personal experiences and opinions of the speakers. © Threads of Enlightenment. All rights reserved.