In this Healing 101 episode, I sit down with James Withey - writer, speaker, and founder of The Recovery Letters project - to explore what it really means to live with depression.

James shares his personal journey, from struggling with depression since childhood to facing suicidal thoughts and time in psychiatric hospitals. Through vulnerability, wit, and warmth, he helps break the silence and stigma around mental illness.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How depression can feel like deep isolation—and why connection is so vital
• The power of tracking small wins and challenging internal negative narratives
• Why asking for help doesn’t mean surrendering control
• Navigating shame, support, and the difficult act of reaching out
• A message of hope: that healing is possible, and joy can return

Whether you're supporting someone with depression or facing it yourself, this conversation is a reminder that you’re not alone - and that even in darkness, there’s a path forward.

Buy James's book on depression: https://amzn.eu/d/igcshWM

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