Living with Guilt, Depression, and Trauma: Finding Forgiveness and Healing
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Cindy Kolbe shares her journey through overwhelming guilt, grief, and depression after a tragic car accident left her daughter...
4 Sep 201818min
Suicide Loss and Healing: Stories of Grief, Recovery, and Saving Lives
In this powerful episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Sebastian Slobodin shares his deeply personal journey after losing his father to suicide at age six. Growing up in silence and stigma, he strugg...
28 Aug 201816min
Depression in First Responders: Mental Health Crisis Among Police, Firefighters, and EMTs
First responders are trained to run toward danger while the rest of us run away. But the weight of constant trauma, danger, and stress takes a toll. In this episode, former sheriff’s deputy Monica Que...
21 Aug 201817min
How Shared Mental Health Stories Help Fight Depression Stigma and Build Community
Season 3 of Giving Voice to Depression brought powerful, honest, and deeply human stories about living with and overcoming depression. From moments of despair on a London bridge to the healing found i...
14 Aug 201818min
College Student Mental Health: Coping with Depression, Stress, and Loneliness
College can be a time of growth and excitement, but for many students, it also brings stress, loneliness, and depression. In this episode, Justin shares his personal journey through the challenges of ...
7 Aug 201813min
Men’s Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, and the Truth About Antidepressants
In this powerful season review, we revisit the most impactful conversations from Season Five of Giving Voice to Depression. From learning how to ask for help when words feel impossible, to breaking my...
31 Jul 201819min
High-Functioning Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and the Mask People Wear
Many people with depression seem fine on the outside—successful, social, and “holding it together.” But behind the mask, they’re struggling. This episode explores high-functioning depression—what it l...
24 Jul 201817min
Forgiving Yourself After a Suicide Attempt: Healing Guilt, Shame, and Finding Hope
Forgiving yourself after a suicide attempt can feel impossible, even when loved ones have already offered their compassion and support. In this deeply moving episode, John shares his story of survivin...
17 Jul 201818min
