Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

When depression affects your concentration, confidence, or energy, staying productive can feel like a constant battle with yourself.

But working harder is not always the answer.

In the second half of this practical conversation, Terry and Bridget continue speaking with writer Sarah Fielding, author of the Healthline article, “Nine Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work When You’re Struggling Mentally.”

Sarah shares five additional strategies for navigating work while living with depression, anxiety, or burnout. Her advice is not about forcing yourself to perform at full capacity every day. It is about understanding what helps you function, recognizing your progress, and giving your mind opportunities to recover.

The conversation explores why taking five minutes to reset is not wasted time, how acknowledging completed tasks can rebuild a sense of capability, and why pushing through without rest may ultimately make it harder to focus.

Sarah also discusses creating a work playlist, paying attention to food and caffeine, and choosing clothing that helps you feel more confident and connected to yourself.

Most importantly, this episode challenges the belief that productivity must be constant.

There will be days when these strategies help and days when they do not. That does not mean you are lazy, weak, or incapable. It means you are human—and learning to work with your mental health may be more sustainable than continually fighting against it.

Primary Topics Discussed:

•  Reviewing and celebrating your progress 
•  Rebuilding confidence when depression affects work 
•  Taking short breaks without guilt 
•  Preventing burnout by working more sustainably 
•  Using music to create a productive routine 
•  How food and caffeine can affect focus and energy 
•  Dressing in ways that support mood and confidence 
•  Recognizing that difficult days do not make you incapable 
•  Taking mental health days when possible 
•  Replacing constant pressure with self-awareness 

Timestamps:

00:01:25 How depression affects focus, decision-making, and workplace performance
 00:02:21 Revisiting Sarah Fielding’s article on working while struggling mentally
 00:02:57 A recap of the first four motivation strategies
 00:03:47 Tip five: review and acknowledge your progress
 00:04:32 Why depression can make us question our capability
 00:05:14 How recognizing past success can make difficult tasks feel possible
 00:05:25 Tip six: take five minutes to reset
 00:06:18 Why a short break is not wasted time
 00:06:57 How rest can improve focus and productivity
 00:07:00 Tip seven: create a motivating work playlist
 00:07:21 Using music to train your brain to enter work mode
 00:08:15 Tip eight: consider how food and caffeine affect your energy
 00:09:27 Tip nine: wear something that helps you feel confident
 00:10:17 How depression can make self-care feel pointless
 00:10:52 Acknowledging the days when getting started is not possible
 00:11:12 The pressure to appear productive all the time
 00:11:55 Why taking five minutes can sometimes save hours
 00:12:08 Final reflections and encouragement to share the episode

Link to Sarah's Healthline article: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/depression-motivation-tips

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When depression steals your motivation, even the smallest task can feel impossible.

Getting out of bed. Answering an email. Folding laundry. Starting a work project.

From the outside, it may look like procrastination or laziness. From the inside, it can feel like trying to move through wet concrete.

In this practical episode, Terry and Bridget welcome writer Sarah Fielding, whose article on staying motivated while struggling with mental health inspired a conversation full of realistic, compassionate strategies for navigating days when depression makes everything feel harder.

Together they discuss simple tools that can make overwhelming days feel more manageable, including:

•  Why getting started is often the hardest part 
•  Breaking large projects into small, achievable steps 
•  Creating realistic to-do lists that build momentum 
•  Planning your day around your natural energy levels 
•  Giving yourself permission to adapt when depression or burnout hits 
•  The difference between being busy and being productive 
•  How changing your environment can improve focus 
•  Why self-compassion often leads to greater productivity than self-criticism 

Whether you're working from home, returning to the office, managing a household, or simply trying to make it through the day, this episode offers practical ideas you can try the next time depression makes even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming.

Because sometimes the hardest part isn't finishing—it's taking the first step.

Primary Topics Covered:

•  Depression and motivation 
•  Depression and productivity 
•  Executive dysfunction 
•  Breaking tasks into smaller steps 
•  Time blocking 
•  To-do lists and momentum 
•  Burnout and mental fatigue 
•  Self-compassion 
•  Managing work with depression 
•  Practical depression coping strategies

Timestamps:

00:01:24 Why motivation can disappear during depression

00:02:23 Meet Sarah Fielding and the inspiration behind today's practical tips

00:02:58 Why getting started is often the hardest part

00:03:54 Planning your day to reduce overwhelm

00:04:16 Time-blocking, prioritizing, and choosing your "Big Three"

00:05:05 Why writing everything down reduces mental clutter

00:06:09 Breaking large projects into manageable steps

00:07:08 Working with your natural productivity patterns

00:07:47 How changing your environment can improve motivation

00:08:35 Checking in with yourself instead of pushing through burnout

00:09:50 Advice for employers supporting employees with depression

00:11:25 Why it's normal not to perform at 100% every day

00:12:23 Busy versus productive

00:13:11 Adapting your routine to match your mental state

00:13:54 The "big rocks" prioritization metaphor

00:14:43 Why small accomplishments create momentum

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Hundreds of thousands of people know Shannon for making them laugh.

Her videos have gone viral. Her social media is full of humor, energy, and outrageous comedy.

What most people didn't see was that behind the camera, she was learning one of the hardest lessons of her life: she couldn't heal from depression alone.

In Part 2 of Shannon's story, she shares the biggest changes she's made since seeking treatment—and why asking for help became one of the most powerful tools in her recovery.

She talks candidly about learning to accept help from friends and family, finding a community that noticed when she was struggling, becoming more honest with her husband, and discovering that vulnerability strengthened her relationships instead of weakening them.

Shannon also describes her experience with EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and the unexpected relief she felt after beginning to process a painful memory in a new way.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

•  Why asking for help is often the hardest—and most important—step 
•  Finding supportive friendships after years of feeling alone 
•  How honesty transformed her marriage 
•  Why depression convinces us we're a burden 
•  What her first EMDR session was actually like 
•  How therapy changed her relationship with a traumatic memory 
•  Free mental health resources when therapy isn't financially possible 
•  Why hearing other people's stories reminds us we're not alone 

Whether you're living with depression yourself or supporting someone who is, Shannon's story is a reminder that healing rarely happens in isolation.

Sometimes the bravest words we can say are:

"I need help."

Primary Topics Covered:

• Asking for help with depression
•  Depression support 
•  Therapy for depression 
•  EMDR therapy 
•  Feeling alone with depression 
•  Finding supportive friendships 
•  Marriage and mental health 
•  Vulnerability and healing 
•  Mental health resources 
•  Hope after depression 

Timestamps:

00:01:26 Continuing Shannon's story and the tools helping her manage depression

00:02:36 Going public about depression on social media

00:03:17 How honesty online became part of her healing

00:04:15 Why depression makes so many people feel alone

00:05:03 Breaking the stigma by talking openly

00:06:35 Learning to ask for—and accept—help

00:07:25 Why asking for help is worth the vulnerability

00:08:43 Finding supportive friendships after opening up

00:09:34 Becoming more honest with her husband about depression

00:10:46 Making therapy a regular part of recovery

00:11:16 What EMDR therapy is

00:11:53 Shannon's first EMDR session

00:13:08 Replacing self-criticism with self-compassion

00:13:53 How EMDR changed her relationship with a traumatic memory

00:15:22 Finding free mental health resources when therapy isn't affordable

00:16:15 Why changing our relationship to painful memories matters

00:17:07 Asking for help is an act of courage

00:17:52 What to do if your first attempt to get help isn't successful

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Nearly a decade ago, Davey shared one of the darkest depression stories we've ever featured on Giving Voice to Depression. He was living with relentless depression, frequent suicidal thoughts, and believed he simply couldn't do life anymore.

Today, he comes back with a very different story.

After years of searching for answers, one conversation with a physician led to a diagnosis of Complex PTSD (CPTSD)—a discovery that completely changed how he understood his depression, his childhood, and, ultimately, himself.

In this powerful follow-up, Davey shares how understanding the root of his pain opened the door to self-compassion, healing, and something he once thought was impossible: waking up happy to be alive.

In this episode you'll hear about:

•  How childhood trauma contributed to years of depression 
•  Why understanding Complex PTSD changed everything 
•  The connection between perfectionism and childhood abuse 
•  Learning that your value isn't based on your productivity 
•  Recovering from years of believing you weren't lovable 
•  Finding hope after years of suicidal thoughts 
•  Setting healthy boundaries with toxic people 
•  Why healing is a journey—not a finish line 
•  The importance of self-compassion in trauma recovery 
•  A hopeful message for anyone who feels like they're beyond help 

Davey's story won't be everyone's story, but it offers something many people living with depression desperately need to hear:

Things really can change.

As he says during this conversation:

Primary Topics Covered:

•  Complex PTSD (CPTSD) 
•  Childhood trauma 
•  Depression recovery 
•  Suicidal thoughts 
•  Emotional neglect 
•  Self-worth and self-compassion 
•  Perfectionism and trauma 
•  Trauma-informed healing 
•  Healthy boundaries 
•  Hope after depression 

Timestamps:

00:01:14 Understanding depression through the lens of Complex PTSD

00:01:34 Why Davey wanted to return after nearly ten years

00:02:55 A doctor's encouragement to share his recovery

00:03:16 Living with severe depression and suicidal thoughts

00:03:30 The life-changing Complex PTSD diagnosis

00:04:31 The book that transformed Davey's understanding of himself

00:05:13 Building resilience and beginning a healing journey

00:06:05 How childhood trauma shaped his depression

00:07:13 Realizing emotional neglect wasn't a normal childhood

00:08:29 Relief after finally understanding the "why"

00:09:40 Learning that self-worth isn't based on productivity

00:10:25 What daily life looks like after healing

00:11:50 What he'd tell the version of himself who wanted to give up

00:13:17 Why everyone deserves love simply for who they are

00:13:37 Letting go of toxic relationships

00:14:40 A message of hope for anyone living with depression today

00:15:42 Why he believes he won't return to his darkest place

00:16:49 The importance of receiving the right diagnosis

00:19:04 Understanding Complex PTSD beyond traditional PTSD

00:20:34 Talking openly about suicidal thoughts and reducing stigma

00:22:30 The meaning behind Davey's semicolon tattoo

00:23:21 Why creating safe spaces saves lives

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Instagram creator ShannyPants has built a community of hundreds of thousands of followers by making people laugh.

But while millions of people saw the funny videos, very few knew she was quietly living with depression.

In this episode, Shannon shares what depression really looked like behind the scenes, why she finally sought treatment, how antidepressants and therapy changed her life, and why humor became one of the tools that helped her heal.

In today's podcast episode, you'll hear about:

•  What daily life with depression really looks like 
•  Why simple routines can make difficult days more manageable 
•  How checking off tiny accomplishments builds momentum 
•  The role antidepressants played in her recovery 
•  Why she waited years before asking for help 
•  The connection between isolation and depression 
•  How humor became part of her healing 
•  Why talking openly about depression changed both her life and the lives of her followers 

Shannon reminds us that depression doesn't always look the way people expect—and that laughter and depression can exist at the same time.

Most importantly, she offers hope that healthier days are possible.

Primary Topics Covered

•  Living with depression 
•  Coping with depression 
•  Depression routines and habits 
•  Antidepressant medication 
•  Therapy for depression 
•  Humor and mental health 
•  Depression and isolation 
•  Asking for help 
•  Daily mental health strategies 
•  Hope after depression 

Timestamps

00:01:26 – Why laughter can help during depression

00:02:30 – Meeting Shannon and her mental health journey

00:03:19 – What depression feels like on difficult days

00:03:46 – Using routines to manage depression

00:05:11 – Small daily goals that build momentum

00:06:11 – The difference between an "off day" and depression

00:06:34 – Leaving the house to interrupt depressive episodes

00:07:56 – Learning self-compassion

00:08:26 – COVID's impact on her mental health

00:09:26 – Reaching a breaking point and asking for help

00:10:24 – Changing her views about antidepressant medication

00:11:03 – Accepting depression and seeking treatment

00:12:05 – Starting medication and noticing improvement

00:13:09 – Why humor became part of healing

00:15:20 – Sharing depression publicly on social media

00:16:09 – Breaking isolation through honest conversations

00:17:19 – Why recovery stories create hope

00:19:20 – Looking ahead to EMDR therapy

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For years, Davey believed he had depression.

What he didn't know was why.

After nearly a decade of living with severe depression—including years of suicidal thoughts—a conversation with a physician changed everything. Within minutes of hearing Davey's childhood story, the doctor wrote two words on a piece of paper:

Complex PTSD (CPTSD).

That diagnosis became the beginning of a completely different healing journey.

In this follow-up episode—nearly ten years after his first appearance on Giving Voice to Depression—Davey shares how understanding childhood trauma helped him replace shame with self-compassion, perfectionism with acceptance, and hopelessness with genuine joy.

You'll hear about:

•  How childhood abuse and emotional neglect contributed to depression 
•  The difference between depression and Complex PTSD 
•  Why understanding the root cause changed everything 
•  Learning that self-worth isn't based on productivity 
•  Recovering from years of believing he wasn't lovable 
•  Setting boundaries with toxic relationships 
•  Why healing is an ongoing journey—not a destination 
•  Finding hope after living with suicidal thoughts 

Davey's story offers hope for anyone who has ever believed they were "broken."

As he says in this conversation:

Primary Topics Covered:

•  Complex PTSD (CPTSD) 
•  Childhood trauma and depression 
•  Emotional neglect 
•  Self-worth and healing 
•  Suicidal thoughts and recovery 
•  Perfectionism and trauma 
•  Trauma-informed mental health care 
•  Healthy boundaries 
•  Healing from childhood abuse 
•  Hope after depression

Timestamps:

00:01:34 – Why Davey returned nearly a decade later

00:02:48 – A doctor's encouragement to share his recovery

00:03:16 – Living with suicidal thoughts before healing

00:03:30 – Discovering Complex PTSD

00:04:31 – The book that changed Davey's understanding of himself

00:05:13 – Becoming more resilient through healing

00:06:05 – How understanding trauma changed everything

00:07:13 – Recognizing childhood abuse and emotional neglect

00:08:29 – The relief of finally understanding the "why"

00:10:25 – What daily life looks like after healing

00:11:50 – What he'd tell his former self

00:13:17 – Learning that you're worthy of love

00:14:40 – A message for anyone struggling today

00:15:50 – Why he believes he won't return to that dark place

00:20:27 – Carly on suicidal thoughts, stigma, and creating safe conversations

00:22:30 – The meaning behind Davey's semicolon tattoo

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What do you do when depression makes even getting out of bed feel impossible?

Davey knows that battle firsthand.

After years of pushing through exhaustion and believing something was physically wrong, he was eventually diagnosed with major depressive disorder. What followed wasn't a quick recovery—it was a daily commitment to learning everything he could about depression and building a toolbox of coping strategies.

In this deeply practical conversation, Davey shares the lessons that have helped him survive some of his darkest days.

You'll hear about:

•  Why getting out of bed can be a victory 
•  The idea of "tools for a time"—small coping strategies that help in difficult moments 
•  Why accomplishing one small task can build momentum 
•  Learning your depression's triggers instead of fearing them 
•  Why depression convinces us we're broken 
•  The importance of accepting depression as a legitimate illness 
•  Why well-meaning advice often isn't helpful during severe depression 
•  Building a personalized toolbox instead of searching for one perfect solution 

Davey's unforgettable metaphors—from restoring old chainsaws to comparing unwanted advice to chicken soup during the stomach flu—offer powerful ways to understand what living with depression actually feels like.

His message is hopeful without minimizing the struggle:

Depression may be a difficult enemy, but it can be managed one day, one tool, and one small victory at a time.

Primary Topics Covered:

• Coping with depression
•  Major depressive disorder 
•  Anxiety and depression 
•  Depression recovery tools 
•  Building a mental health toolbox 
•  Depression self-care strategies 
•  Small wins and behavioral activation 
•  Understanding depression triggers 
•  Supporting someone with depression 
•  Hope while living with depression

Timestamps:

00:01:12 – Davey's update and why this story still matters

00:03:07 – Losing your identity after depression

00:03:44 – Recognizing the symptoms of major depression

00:04:33 – Fighting depression one day at a time

00:05:15 – Why small accomplishments build momentum

00:06:13 – "Tools for a time": building a coping toolbox

00:07:16 – The chainsaw metaphor for understanding depression

00:08:45 – Why lived experience matters

00:09:21 – The "chicken soup" analogy: when advice isn't helpful

00:11:17 – Learning depression's lies

00:12:07 – "Fixing something that's broken with something that's broken"

00:13:14 – Accepting depression as a legitimate illness

00:14:05 – Anxiety triggers and managing depressive episodes

00:15:43 – Finding purpose while living with depression

00:16:19 – Why depression is a winnable battle

00:18:02 – Listening instead of saying, "You just need to..."

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Why do so many people wait years before asking for help with depression?

For award-winning television journalist Ted Perry, the answer was simple: stigma.

In this candid conversation, Ted shares why he kept his depression hidden for years, how grief after his father's death intensified his symptoms, and why finally accepting therapy and antidepressant medication changed his life.

He also reflects on the relationships depression affected, the shame that kept him silent, and the hope that ultimately carried him through.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

•  Why depression often hides behind humor and success 
•  How stigma keeps people from seeking treatment 
•  Why asking for therapy felt harder than asking for help with a physical illness 
•  What antidepressants actually do—and what they don't 
•  Building a personal depression recovery toolbox 
•  The importance of exercise, meditation, faith, and meaningful routines 
•  Why depression convinces people they're a burden 
•  The role hope plays in recovery 

Ted reminds listeners that depression isn't a character flaw. It's an illness that deserves treatment, compassion, and conversation.

His message is simple:

There is another side to depression.

And there is hope.

Primary Topics Covered:

•  Depression stigma 
•  Men's mental health 
•  Therapy for depression 
•  Antidepressant medication 
•  Grief and depression 
•  Hope after depression 
•  Exercise and mental health 
•  Protective factors in recovery 
•  Depression and relationships 
•  Asking for help

Timestamps:

00:01:58 – Why Ted decided to speak publicly about depression

00:04:23 – Early signs of depression in college

00:05:13 – Overcoming the stigma of seeing a therapist

00:06:32 – Why asking for help is a sign of strength

00:07:11 – Depression after the death of his father

00:08:32 – Finally admitting, "I'm depressed"

00:08:53 – How antidepressants actually work

00:09:34 – Building a recovery toolbox with therapy, exercise, faith, and meditation

00:10:42 – Why hope is essential in depression recovery

00:12:33 – Hiding depression because of shame

00:12:55 – How depression affected romantic relationships

00:14:14 – Why depression is not a character flaw

Link to Mentioned News Story:

Link to Ted Perry's feature on the "Giving Voice to Depression" podcast on Fox 6 News: https://www.fox6now.com/news/former-tv-news-anchor-helps-those-suffering-depression-with-podcast-i-can-give-voice

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How do you help someone with depression when they believe they're a burden?

Pam knows that feeling all too well.

After years of suppressing depression, childhood trauma, and overwhelming life stress, she experienced a severe depressive episode that lasted more than three years. During that time, she was hospitalized four times, survived a suicide attempt, and struggled to believe she would ever experience joy again.

Today, Pam shares not only how she recovered, but what family members, friends, and caregivers can do to support someone living with depression—and what often causes even more pain.

In this episode, you'll learn:

•  Why depression is far more than sadness 
•  The symptoms that signaled Pam needed help 
•  Why finding the right therapist sometimes takes more than one attempt 
•  What psychiatric hospitalization was actually like—and why it wasn't frightening 
•  Why "Snap out of it" is one of the least helpful things someone can say 
•  Small acts of kindness that helped Pam feel seen and valued 
•  How physical touch and loving presence can bring comfort during depression 
•  Why depression convinced her she was a burden—and how loved ones challenged that lie 

Pam also shares a powerful perspective: despite now living with a painful chronic nerve condition, she says she would choose physical pain over depression every time because depression stole her ability to experience joy.

This conversation is filled with practical guidance for anyone supporting a loved one through depression—and hope for anyone wondering if recovery is possible.

Primary Topics Covered:

• Severe depression
•  Depression symptoms 
•  Suicide attempt recovery 
•  Psychiatric hospitalization 
•  Finding the right therapist 
•  Childhood trauma and depression 
•  Supporting someone with depression 
•  What not to say to someone with depression 
•  The healing power of connection and touch 
•  Hope after depression

Timestamps

00:01:21 – Pam's experience with severe depression, hospitalization, and a suicide attempt

00:02:16 – Why depression is much more than sadness

00:03:03 – Life events that triggered a years-long depressive episode

00:03:36 – Finding the right therapist after several attempts

00:04:12 – Symptoms of severe depression

00:04:48 – Living with constant suicidal thoughts

00:05:07 – Why depression was worse than chronic physical pain

00:06:42 – Psychiatric hospitalization and overcoming fear of getting help

00:08:30 – What not to say to someone with depression

00:09:59 – Small acts of kindness that truly help

00:10:38 – Why flowers mattered so much

00:11:03 – "You're loving me through this"

00:11:55 – The healing power of hugs and safe physical touch

00:14:52 – Finding the right therapist and why fit matters

00:16:11 – Free consultation calls and making therapy accessible

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What if there were a free, portable tool you could use almost anywhere to help reduce stress and emotional overwhelm?

In this episode, Terry and Bridget explore Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) — commonly known as tapping — with EFT expert Brad Yates.

Tapping combines gentle stimulation of acupressure points with focused attention on thoughts and emotions. Supporters of the technique describe it as a way to calm the body's stress response while creating space for emotional healing.

Brad explains:

•  What EFT tapping is 
•  How tapping may help reduce stress and anxiety 
•  Why acknowledging difficult emotions is important 
•  How stress can become intertwined with depression 
•  Why small improvements matter 
•  How tapping can create hope when you feel stuck 

Listeners are guided through a complete tapping session focused on depression, self-compassion, gratitude, and emotional relief.

Whether you're curious about EFT, looking for new depression coping tools, or simply interested in practical mental health techniques, this episode offers a guided introduction you can follow along with in real time.

As Brad reminds listeners:

Even moving from a "9" to an "8.75" is evidence that change is possible.

Primary Topics Covered:

• EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) 
•  Tapping for depression 
•  Tapping for anxiety 
•  Stress reduction techniques 
•  Self-help tools for depression 
•  Gratitude practices 
•  Emotional regulation 
•  Self-compassion 
•  Managing overwhelming emotions 
•  Hope and resilience

Timestamps:

00:01:28 – Introduction to EFT tapping and why listeners requested coping tools
00:02:14 – What EFT is and how it combines emotional and physical stress relief
00:04:06 – Research on stress reduction and cortisol
00:04:30 – Why EFT is free, portable, and accessible
00:05:13 – Small improvements create hope
00:05:59 – Step-by-step explanation of tapping points
00:06:44 – Why EFT starts by acknowledging difficult feelings
00:09:13 – Stress, depression, and unresolved emotional experiences
00:10:20 – Guided EFT session for depression begins
00:13:43 – Opening to the possibility of feeling better
00:14:05 – Gratitude as part of emotional healing
00:15:13 – Choosing happiness in the present moment
00:16:04 – Worthiness, self-love, and releasing old beliefs
00:17:14 – Evaluating emotional shifts after tapping
00:17:48 – Why EFT can be useful when depression makes everything feel difficult

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