In this podcast, George & Rachel address depression, focusing on how we can better understand and deal with this debilitating mental and emotional state of being.

Here's what was covered:

• [01:17] The stigma of depression.
• [04:00] Cultural habits of self-medicating.
• [06:40] The importance of balance in life.
• [11:02] Looking at what happens neurologically when we get depressed.
• [16:57] Why we become hypersensitive to painful situations.
• [18:00} How our brain sets up habitual patterns.
• [21:50] Nature does not want us to be numb.
• [28:12] Breaking the habit of feeling depressed.
• [32:00] Honouring our depression.
• [34:02] Being aware of those around us and being compassionate.

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