Listen to a friend's story as he talks about his marriage and the challenges he had faced.  He also shares what he has learned about himself as they walked towards restoration in their marriage.  Go back to episode 3 season of season 2 to hear from his wife.  

Listen to my friends story as she talks about her personal struggle of going through postpartum depression.  She'll share how depression had affected her mental state, her marriage and her family.  My friend, Julie, has written a book about her journey.  Her book is titled: Hope Inside Out: Approaching Depression with Purposeful Hope

As you listen, I hope you feel encouraged and less alone.  

Listen to my friend as she shares her experience of being single in this day and age.  She shares the pros and cons of being single along with some of the things that she is learning about herself.  

Listen to a friends story as she talks about the good and hard seasons of marriage.  She shares candidly about the pain of betrayal and reminds us about the gift of forgiveness and restoration.

I hope you feel encouraged and less alone.

For this episode, I will discuss 4 research based anecdotes to help improve communication and resolve conflicts.  This method will help eliminate some communication issues and replace them with healthy, productive communication patterns.

As you listen, I hope you feel encouraged and less alone.  

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Listen in on our conversation about BD. My friend and I discuss how bipolar disorder has affected her. She shares about her experiences, common misunderstandings, and gives practical advice for those that have a loved one that also has bipolar disorder.

I hope you feel encouraged and less alone.

My friend, Pooja, will be joining me for this topic.  Pooja Harlalka is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.  She currently works in Mumbai and has lots of experience working with children and families.  She shares such great information on this topic.  I will include her contact info on my Instagram page @redbuttonpodcast.

This conversation is beneficial to all parents, teachers, and loved one of a teenager.  Pooja will include information on what we need to watch out for and how we can help another teenager.  I hope you feel encouraged and less alone.  

Listen to a friend's story on how she deals and manages her anxiety.  

You can follow Sucharita Tyagi at @Su4ita - Sucharita is a writer, a movie critic, a video content creator, and a former radio jockey.  

Listen to a friend's story of how he experienced deep depression and attempted suicide.  It was through a random phone call and an act of kindness and warmth from a friend that kept him.  Charles is also an advocate for mental health.  "Mental health is worth talking about because I spent my entire childhood never hearing about it in the one place I would have hoped would give me… hope." - Charles Samuel.  

For more information on Charles, please follow his website: https://www.charlessamuel.com/culture/mental-health-suicide-church/

For additional information on suicide: please visit: NAMI.org 

I hope you feel encouraged and less alone.  

Today's podcast discusses how to help a depressed friend.  We all have had a friend or loved one that has gone through depression.  Sometimes we don't know what to say or do to help them.  I've shared my top 3 ways that I think would be helpful to a friend that is struggling with depression.  

I hope you feel encouraged and less alone.  

Follow me on Instagram 'Red Button Podcast' and I'll post more resources on helping a loved one with depression.