How Are You Holding Up?

This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss developments in techniques used in treating depression, including medications, electroshock, and several others, from the perspective of neurology.

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Examining depression through the lens of the brain | Dr. Helen Mayberg | TEDxEmory

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CW: Darker thoughts, hopelessness.

This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the difficulties inherent in a downward depression spiral, and how difficult the uphill struggle of maintaining one's mental health can be.

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This week, Chris, Lindsey, and special guest Casper discuss Cas's Trans-Nonbinary journey. In it, they discuss the process of injecting testosterone, getting top surgery, and the psychological journey it all entails.

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GC2B Binders

TLDEF - The Name Change Project

Casper's Instagram

Chicago House - Trans Mentoring Programs

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This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss a neurological trait that you may not know about: HSP, or being a Highly Sensitive Person. In it, they discuss what being a highly sensitive person is, where it comes from, how it manifests, as well as the benefits and disadvantages one faces as an HSP.

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The Highly Sensitive Person

Elaine Aron - A Talk on High Sensitivity Part 1 of 3: Research

Highly Sensitive Boys and Men - An Interview with Dr. Ted Zeff

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This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the future of the podcast, as well as who they've become over the past two years!

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This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss practicing gratitude, and what it means for one's mental health. In it, they discuss the reasons to practice, as well as what practicing gratitude ISN'T. Also, Chris reviews the Kurzgesagt Gratitude Journal.

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Kurzgesagt - An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

Kurzgesagt - Gratitude Journal Pre-Order

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This week, Chris and Lindsey are super mature at episode 69 (nice) and discuss sex and depression! In it, they discuss the effects of antidepressants on sexual function, as well as the effects of depression and anxiety in general. They also go into ways to naturally increase dopamine in the brain.

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Kurzgesagt - An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

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This week, Chris and Lindsey begin a series of episodes on the different types of therapy available out there! This week, they focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy!

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This week, Chris and Lindsey go into an update on Chris' medication situation, how he's managing, and how an increase in dosage is affecting him.

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Toad Sings "All I Want For Christmas is You"

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This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss the best methods to escaping the difficulties that can come with family meetups -- whatever the holiday involved!

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