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How Childhood Trauma Shapes Depression—and the Path to Healing
Episode 249
Trauma doesn’t just fade with time—it changes the way we see ourselves, others, and the world. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Maria Innocencia-Am…
4 years, 10 months ago
Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health: Coping with PTSD and Depression
Episode 248
Veterans often face invisible battles long after leaving military service — PTSD, depression, and deep feelings of isolation. But civilians can play …
4 years, 10 months ago
Veterans and Mental Health: Coping with PTSD, Depression, and Isolation
Episode 247
Veterans face unique mental health challenges — from PTSD and depression to the deep isolation worsened by the pandemic. In this episode of Giving Vo…
4 years, 11 months ago
Mental Health Recovery Isn’t Linear: Lacey’s Story of Growth, Relapse, and Strength
Episode 246
Recovery isn’t a checklist—and progress isn’t always forward. In this powerful follow-up to Episode 191, social worker Lacey shares why mental health…
4 years, 11 months ago
Teenage Depression and Finding Help: The Beginning of Hope in Lacey’s Story
Episode 245
At 14, Lacey didn’t have the words to describe her depression—just the tears, the withdrawal, and the deep confusion of feeling broken despite a stab…
4 years, 11 months ago
Depression Recovery Journeys: Lessons, Hope, and Support from the Podcast
Episode 244
Season 18 of Giving Voice to Depression was filled with raw honesty, resilience, and hope. In this review episode, co-hosts Bridget and Terry reflect…
4 years, 11 months ago
How to Support a Friend with Depression: Simple Ways That Truly Help
Episode 243
Supporting a loved one with depression can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t always require grand gestures or complicated interventions. In this episo…
4 years, 11 months ago
Treatment Trauma in Mental Health: Racism, Stigma, and Finding Culturally Competent Care
Episode 242
When mental health care itself causes harm, it leaves lasting scars. Dr. Warren Braden, a licensed marriage and family therapist in training, joins G…
5 years ago
A Mother’s Story of Suicide Loss: Honoring Her Son and Fighting Depression’s Lies
Episode 241
Suicide is devastating, complex, and deeply misunderstood. In this powerful conversation, Patty Kajawa shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 1…
5 years ago
Teen Suicide Prevention: A Grieving Mother’s Message on Warning Signs and Support
Episode 240
When someone dies by suicide, the grief is unlike any other. It’s filled with questions, guilt, love, and a desperate wish to understand. In this epi…
5 years ago