Eddie and Justin decide to take another look at the topic of their very first episode- DEPRESSION. In the three and a half years since the show began we have learned a lot about ourselves, podcasting, depression, and our profession. Listen to stories about depression, the symptoms of depression, and which celebrities have said that drug problems are more accepted in Hollywood than clinical depression. As always, the emphasis is on love, understanding, and getting help when you need it.



Sources:
https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/nearly-one-ten-americans-reports-having-depression#:~:text=Depression%20increased%20most%20rapidly%20among,help%20seeking%20remained%20consistently%20low.


https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression


https://workplacementalhealth.org/mental-health-topics/depression/quantifying-the-cost-of-depression#:~:text=2005%20and%202010).-,Key%20Findings,be%20%24210.5%20billion%20per%20year.


https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/about_sleep/sleep_hygiene.html


https://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/slideshow-depression-celebs

Eddie and Justin welcome TV news anchor Emily Burris onto the show to talk about her journey with depression and anxiety that was successfully treated with medication and therapy. She highlights how there are not enough positive mental health stories in the media and shares her story to change the narrative. Plus, they discuss positive lifestyle changes to maintain sanity in a high stress job. Emily shines in this episode with her natural charisma and relatability.

Feel free to share restaurant reviews, outdoor destinations, and story ideas with her at [email protected], or connect with her on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Eddie and Justin discuss their experience working with transgender youth. They share some tips, and provide evidence for why we should be supportive to this group of people as a society. Famous celebrities that have progressed trans rights are discussed, and we learn that Eddie has no idea who Chaz Bono is.

Plus, lots of resources are given for trans youth and parents of trans youth to promote physical and mental well being.

Resources:
https://pflag.org/
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Transparenthood.com
Familyproject.sfsu.edu

Trans Lifeline offers direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis. It was created for the trans community, by the trans community. If you are in crisis, call the Trans Lifeline at 1.877.565.8860.



Sources:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/research-on-the-transgender-brain-what-you-should-know/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_transgender_people_in_the_United_States#:~:text=There%20are%20a%20few%20historical,varied%20from%20tribe%20to%20tribe.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgender_history
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21963-transgender-ensuring-mental-health
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35212746/

Aimee Huffman joins the show to teach Eddie and Justin about yoga therapy and the benefits it can have on the body and the mind. They tell stories of their yoga experiences, and discuss how tranformative this practice can be. Plus, they list off a few celebrities that swear by yoga to make the topic relatable, and give the listener motivation to try it!

Aimee's Links:

www.aimeehuffman.com

https://aimeehuffman.com/transformstressandanxiety

60% of Men and 50% of Women experience trauma in their lifetimes. Trauma informed care is a way to better understand people who have experienced trauma and help them. Eddie and Justin discuss this topic, and provide resources on how to shift the conversation from "What is wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?" Plus, they give celebrity examples of people who have experienced and overcome trauma.

... and if one of our listeners knows Oprah, please share this episode with her so she can hear her multiple shout outs.

Links:

https://www.traumainformedcare.chcs.org/what-is-trauma-informed-care/

https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/social-research/institutes-centers/institute-on-trauma-and-trauma-informed-care/what-is-trauma-informed-care.html

https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/common/common_adults.asp#:~:text=Going%20through%20trauma%20is%20not,assault%20and%20child%20sexual%20abuse.
Traumainformedcare.chcs.org

https://summitmalibu.com/blog/celebrities-and-famous-people-with-ptsd/

Eddie and Justin have the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Doug Mader on the show. In his 40 year career as a veterinarian, he has amassed many accolades, but his love for animals is at the heart of everything he does. They discuss the topic of pet mental health, medication and therapy for pets, the human-animal bond, the emotional difficulties of being a vet, and how major life events shaped his world view. You can't miss this episode with this amazing human.

Link to Dr. Mader's Website:
https://www.dougmader.com/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dmaderdvm/?hl=en

Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Vet-Noahs-Ark-Survival-Inner-City/dp/1954641044/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiAorKfBhC0ARIsAHDzslsZ6G_XGRR7WgKni-RpQ5BD-h9LDS1UpJ2nTvg_9CvCF1DsJi00nRgaAm0gEALw_wcB&hvadid=601013015898&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9024570&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=16835726639936777349&hvtargid=kwd-1662829680143&hydadcr=14837_11138648&keywords=the+vet+at+noahs+ark&qid=1676520336&sr=8-1

Eddie interviews Dr. Justin about his TEDx talk that was just released. They give a background on how he chose the topic, and also history behind TED talks. Plus, the audio track from the talk is played at the end of the episode. Click on the link below to see the full youtube video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ldLwkj4dRc&t=5s

Eddie and Justin discuss the phenomenon of generational trauma, the definitions, how it is studied, real world examples, and how to address it. The emphasis remains on love, understanding, hope, and support for people who have gone through trauma in their lives.

Links:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6127768/#:~:text=On%20the%20simplest%20level%2C%20the,parents'%20post%E2%80%90traumatic%20state.


https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/02/legacy-trauma

Eddie and Justin start the new year by discussing New Year's resolutions, weight, body image, and the pressure to be thin. They explain how our food environemnt is promoting obesity and weight gain, and provide tips for living healthy lives instead of yo-yo dieting.

Sources:

Nutritionfacts.org

https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/basics/causes.html

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18307693/

https://www.marketplace.org/2013/03/12/processed-foods-make-70-percent-us-diet/

In honor of the holiday season, Dr. Justin performs his annual Christmas Special. This shorter-than-usual episode has Christmas and non-Christmas music, poetry, and interesting facts about Christmas traditions. Check it out if you want to hear how Dr. Justin finds a way to tie in Pink Floyd into a Christmas special. Plus, he performs an original song titled "Time alone". Play this episode during your holiday travels if you need something positive and informative. Have a happy holidays!!!!