Optimistically Depressed

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Optimistically Depressed episodes

  • Jessica Wypper on Managing Chronic Illnesses & Mental Health | Ep. 43

    Jessica Wypper joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the nature of her life-changing chronic illnesses and how she manages them and combats their effect on her mental health. 


    Listen:

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    About Ruth:

    Ruth McMullen is the creator and host of Optimistically Depressed, a podcast where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame. Ruth is an advocate for mental health and has openly shared her journey with depression.

    53 min
  • Sid Kosatsky and Emma Vaasjo on Marriage, Amicable Separation and Polyamory | Ep. 42

    Sid and Emma join Optimistically Depressed to talk about their relationship, marriage, changes of lifestyle, separation, and how they remained loving friends through it all. 


    Listen:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw

    iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN


    Connect with Optimistically Depressed:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/optmlydepressed


    About Ruth:

    Ruth McMullen is the creator and host of Optimistically Depressed, a podcast where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame. Ruth is an advocate for mental health and has openly shared her journey with depression.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Tracey Hackett on Grief and Living On | Ep. 41

    Tracey Hackett joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the loss of her mother and how she chose to let it change her life for the better.

    Listen:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw

    iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN


    Connect with Optimistically Depressed:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/optmlydepressed


    About Ruth:

    Ruth McMullen is the creator and host of Optimistically Depressed, a podcast where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame. Ruth is an advocate for mental health and has openly shared her journey with depression.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Thomas Taggart on Medication and Meaning | Ep. 40

    Thomas Taggart joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the process of adjusting medication for depression and how it affects day to day life while pursuing more meaning in our existence. 


    Listen:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw

    iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN


    Connect with Optimistically Depressed:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/optmlydepressed


    About Ruth:

    Ruth McMullen is the creator and host of Optimistically Depressed, a podcast where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame. Ruth is an advocate for mental health and has openly shared her journey with depression.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Emma on Trauma | Ep. 39

    Emma joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss trauma and how it affects us at different stages in our lives.


    Listen:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw

    iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN


    Connect with Optimistically Depressed:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/optmlydepressed


    About Ruth:

    Ruth McMullen is the creator and host of Optimistically Depressed, a podcast where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame. Ruth is an advocate for mental health and has openly shared her journey with depression.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Diana Jean Lewis on Leaning Into Discomfort | Ep. 38

    Diana Jean Lewis joins Optimistically Depressed to talk about taking control of your life and leaning into discomfort. 

    Listen:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw

    iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN


    Connect with Optimistically Depressed:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/optmlydepressed


    About Ruth:

    Ruth McMullen is the creator and host of Optimistically Depressed, a podcast where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame. Ruth is an advocate for mental health and has openly shared her journey with depression.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Brock Jorgensen on Anxiety, Depression and Overcoming Life's Obstacles | Ep. 37

    New Brunswick photographer Brock Jorgensen joins Optimistically Depressed to speak about anxiety, depression and overcoming life's obstacles.


    Listen:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw

    iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN


    Connect with Optimistically Depressed:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/optmlydepressed


    About Ruth:

    Ruth McMullen is the creator and host of Optimistically Depressed, a podcast where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame. Ruth is an advocate for mental health and has openly shared her journey with depression.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Ruthy's Rumination: Prenatal and Postpartum Depression

    Optimistically is starting a new segment called Ruthy's Rumination, where Ruth talks about anything from personal experiences to her ever-developing and changing views and thoughts on different subjects. In this episode, Ruth talks about her personal encounter with prenatal and postpartum depression.

    21 min
  • Harry De Rose on Life Challenges and Change | Ep. 36

    Harry De Rose joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss events in his life which led him to conclude he needed to make changes in his outlook and behaviour.


    Listen:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw

    iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN


    Connect with Optimistically Depressed:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/optmlydepressed


    About Ruth:

    Ruth McMullen is the creator and host of Optimistically Depressed, a podcast where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame. Ruth is an advocate for mental health and has openly shared her journey with depression.

    1 hr
  • Michael Williston and Pushing Through Mental Illness | Ep. 35

    Michael joins Optimistically Depressed for round two and discusses the importance of pushing through hard days but also balancing those with the dangers of acting like you're ok when you aren't.


    Listen:

    Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Yi8bhw

    iTunes: https://apple.co/2J3WFhN


    Connect with Optimistically Depressed:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimisticallydepressed

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/optmlydepressed


    About Ruth:

    Ruth McMullen is the creator and host of Optimistically Depressed, a podcast where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame. Ruth is an advocate for mental health and has openly shared her journey with depression.

    57 min

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Optimistically Depressed is a platform where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame.