Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health
Episodes
Make It To Tomorrow: Andre Henry on Depression, Suicide, and Hope Through Song
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When everything feels unbearable, how do you keep going? In this deeply moving conversation, musician and author Andre Henry shares how writing his s...
Mental Health New Year Resolutions: Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Self-Care, Therapy, and Real Change
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new year often brings the pressure to reinvent ourselves — to lose weight, quit bad habits, or be more productive. But what if this year, your mos...
Holiday Depression Is Real: Finding Hope in Grief, Loss, Depression, and Loneliness
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays can be painful for anyone carrying grief, loss, or depression — especially in a world that insists on constant cheer. In this special ...
Managing Holiday Stress and Depression: How to Protect Your Mental Health with Compassion and Boundaries
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season can bring warmth, connection, and joy — but it can also trigger deep stress, loneliness, and depression. In this insightful conve...
EFT Tapping for Depression and Anxiety: How Emotional Freedom Technique Reduces Stress and Boosts Hope
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Giving Voice to Depression, hosts Terry McGuire and her sister and former co-host Bridget Shore introduce a simple, science...
How to Cope with Holiday Stress: Expert Strategies for Mental Health, Boundaries, and Self-Care
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are marketed as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for millions struggling with depression, anxiety, and burnout, the season ...
Holiday Depression and Grief: How to Set Boundaries, Manage Expectations, and Find Peace
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration—but for many living with depression or grief, this season can feel un...
Mothering Through Mental Illness: Surviving Depression While Raising Neurodivergent Kids
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle is a mom living with depression, anxiety, and ADHD — and raising children diagnosed with OCD, ADHD, and DMDD. In this candid and compassion...
When Depression Feels Endless: How Therapy and Small Moments of Hope Can Save a Life
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Cara from Belfast, Northern Ireland, opens up about her journey through years of darkness...
Treatment-Resistant Depression and Recovery: How Therapy, Medication, and Self-Compassion Can Change Everything
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After years of living with depression — through countless ups, downs, and failed treatment attempts — Caryn finally found light again. In this epi...
How Critical or Emotionally Immature Parents Shape Your Inner Voice—and How to Heal It
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Giving Voice to Depression features licensed therapist Carolina Bracco and a candid conversation about the profound, long-term effec...
Depression in Older Adults: Breaking the Silence on Loneliness, Aging, and Mental Health
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depression in older adults is one of the most under-discussed — and most misunderstood — mental health challenges today. In this moving episode of...
How to Help Someone Who Refuses Help: Compassionate Intervention for Depression and Mental Illness
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, or addiction, knowing how to help can be agonizing — especially when every attempt see...
How Pets Help with Depression: Healing Through Unconditional Love and Companionship
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When depression makes it hard to get out of bed, eat, or even believe things will ever get better, a loving pet can be a lifeline. In this moving epis...
Grieving After Suicide: How to Support Loss Survivors with Compassion and Understanding
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The grief that follows a suicide is unlike any other. It’s layered with guilt, confusion, trauma, and the persistent question: Why? In this powerful...
What to Say (and Not Say) After Suicide: Supporting Grieving Loved Ones with Compassion
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a suicide, words can either comfort and connect — or cut and cause more pain. In this powerful episode of Giving Voice to Depression, journali...
Coping with Suicide Loss: Breaking the Silence and Stigma Around Grief
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning journalist and author Meg Kissinger joins Giving Voice to Depression to share the extraordinary and heartbreaking story behind her memoi...
Breaking Mental Health Stigma: Family Trauma, Suicide Loss, and Healing Together
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning journalist and author Meg Kissinger joins Giving Voice to Depression to share the extraordinary and heartbreaking story behind her memoi...
Forgiving Yourself After a Suicide Attempt: How to Heal from Guilt and Shame
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply human episode of Giving Voice to Depression, John, a survivor of a suicide attempt, shares his ongoing struggle with self-forgiveness —...
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction: Understanding Dual Diagnosis and the Path to Recovery
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when mental health and addiction collide? In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, David Shamszad shares his raw and revealing stor...
Self-Help for Depression: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Practices That Help
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Dr. Barbara Moser, a trained teacher in mindful self-compassion, shares three simple yet powerful pract...
Bullying and Depression: How Isolation Impacts Mental Health and Recovery
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Kevin Lepine shares his deeply personal journey of growing up misunderstood, bullied, and isolated — ...
Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Hope: Rebecca Lombardo’s Decade of Progress
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, we revisit the powerful story of author and advocate Rebecca Lombardo, who has openly shared her strugg...
Intergenerational Depression: How Family Trauma and Genetics Shape Mental Health
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this intimate, unscripted conversation, Giving Voice to Depression hosts Terry McGuire and her daughter Carly McCollow open up about their personal...
Managing Depression with Spoon Theory: How to Conserve Energy and Cope Daily
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this rerun episode of Giving Voice to Depression, hosts Terry and Dr. Anita Sanz revisit The Spoon Theory, a popular metaphor created by Christine ...
Living with Depression: The Power of Internal Family Systems and Self-Acceptance
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Eric shares his deeply personal journey of living under the crushing weight of depression and how he fo...
How Cancer Affects Mental Health: Depression, Therapy, and Healing
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Giving Voice to Depression, J.J. Singleton shares his journey of living with terminal colorectal cancer and battling depre...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression: How CBT Helps You Heal
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Dr. David Jacobi of Rogers Behavioral Health explains how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works as a...
Why Therapy Is Important for Mental Health: Beyond Crisis Care
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Dr. Anita Sanz joins Terry and Carly to discuss the importance of seeking therapy as a proactive step f...
Suicide Prevention in Schools: How a Teacher Noticing Saved a Life
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One caring adult can make the difference between life and death.In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Chloe shares how her teacher noticed wa...
Recovering from Depression: Signs of Healing and Hope
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depression can convince us that healing is impossible. But recovery doesn’t come all at once — it shows up in small, powerful signs of change.In t...
Depression and Memory Loss: Why Happy Memories Disappear
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depression doesn’t just impact mood — it can also steal your memories of joy. In this episode, mental health advocate and author Natasha Tracy sha...
Depression During Pregnancy: Understanding Antepartum Depression and Its Impact
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When people talk about maternal mental health, postpartum depression often gets the spotlight. But what about the depression that begins during pregna...
Childhood Trauma and Depression: How Unspoken Pain Becomes a Lifelong Burden
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the pain of childhood is never spoken aloud — or validated? For Trina Kennedy, it meant carrying an invisible backpack of heavy ro...
Recovering from Depression: How Self-Worth Changes the Journey
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people living with depression are told to “get better” for their families, their partners, or their friends. But what happens when you realiz...
Men and Depression: Rebranding Therapy to Break Stigma and Save Lives
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Men are less likely than women to seek therapy — but not because they don’t need it. Stigma, cultural expectations, and outdated ideas about mascu...
How to Recover from Depression: Small Shifts That Bring Hope and Healing
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery from depression doesn’t always come through major breakthroughs. Sometimes it begins with the smallest shift — a single degree of change ...
Living with Persistent Depression: Signs, Symptoms and Struggles
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Persistent depression doesn’t just come and go. It lingers — shaping daily routines, relationships, energy, and even self-worth.In this raw and ho...
What Does Depression Feel Like? The Difference Between Sadness and Depression
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does depression really feel like — and how is it different from ordinary sadness?In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, psychologists D...
Talking About Depression: How Honest Conversations Break the Silence
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What difference does it make when families actually talk about depression instead of hiding it?In this episode, Jesse reflects on growing up in a fami...
Depression Recovery Questions: 3 Life-Changing Tools from Dr. Anita Sanz
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the right question could shift how you see yourself, your struggles, and your recovery journey? In this farewell episode, clinical psychologis...
Depression Recovery with The Tors Band: When the Darkness Lifts and Small Wins Bring Hop
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depression recovery rarely happens in one breakthrough moment—it’s usually a series of small, almost invisible steps that slowly add up to change....
Overcoming Depression: How The Tors Turned Struggle into Hope Through Music
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coping with depression often means searching for ways to turn struggle into something that helps you keep going. For Matt Weedon of The Tors, that out...
Coping with Depression and Bipolar Disorder: Johnny Crowder’s Mental Health Journey
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Depression doesn’t just bring sadness—it can strip away hope, motivation, and even the will to fight for recovery. For Johnny Crowder, frontman, m...
How to Recover from Depression After Loss and Setbacks with Johnny Crowder
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when everything falls apart at once? Musician and mental health advocate Johnny Crowder recently faced that exact reality—losing his h...
Supporting a Partner with Depression: Coping Strategies for Caregivers
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Gwen shares her lived experience of supporting her husband and children while navigating the challenges...
Marriage, Mental Health, and Boundaries: Coping When Your Partner Has Depression
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting a partner with depression is an act of love, but it can also feel overwhelming and isolating. In this episode, Gwen shares her lived experi...
Supporting a Partner with Depression: Coping, Parenting, and Finding Hope
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share Margaret’s story of living with a partner who struggles with treatment-resistant depression and anxiety while raising a ch...
Teen Depression and Suicide Prevention: A Parent’s Call for Change in Schools
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After losing his teenage daughter to suicide, Chris Coulter turned his grief into a mission: demanding real change in how schools and parents address ...
Depression and Suicide in Teens: What Every Parent Needs to Know
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When 14-year-old Maddie died by suicide, her father Chris Coulter’s world shattered. In this deeply personal conversation, Chris shares his family’...
How to Recover from Depression: Coping Tools, Triggers, and Small Wins
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery from depression isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about gathering the right tools, managing daily triggers, and finding small wins that keep...
Managing Depression Without Medication: Natural and Holistic Treatment Options
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if managing depression didn’t always mean medication?In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Rena Shoshana Forester shares her deeply pe...
Living with Depression and Addiction: Honest Talk on Sobriety, Suicide, and Recovery
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts collide?In this candid episode, comedian and rapper Zane Thomas shares how he talks bac...
Managing Stress and Mental Health in Uncertain Times: What Really Helps
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uncertainty has become part of daily life — and it can take a heavy toll on our mental health. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Dr. An...
Depression During the Holidays: Finding Comfort When Christmas Feels Heavy
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For many, the holidays bring joy, connection, and celebration. But for others, they can be some of the hardest days of the year. If you’re strugglin...
Managing Holiday Grief: Mental Health Tips for Coping with Loss and Depression
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are often portrayed as the “happiest time of year,” but for many living with grief and depression, they can be especially painful. In...
Holiday Stress and Mental Health: Practical Tips to Cope with Family, Fatigue, and Finances
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays can be joyful, but for many, they bring stress, exhaustion, and even deeper struggles with depression. Increased expectations, disrupted ...
Living with Depression: How Vulnerability and Sharing Stories Lead to Recovery
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Depression often convinces us to stay silent, but silence can keep us stuck.In this powerful conversation, Lystra shares her experience as a young mot...
Talking to Kids About Depression: Why Early Mental Health Conversations Matter
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Too often, children grow up surrounded by silence when it comes to mental health. Without words for what they see or feel, kids may blame themselves, ...
Generational Trauma and Depression in Native Communities: Stories of Healing and Hope
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Generational trauma leaves deep scars that ripple through families, cultures, and communities. For Native American communities, centuries of systemic ...
Supporting Veterans’ Mental Health: How Families and Communities Can Help
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When veterans return home, the adjustment can be overwhelming. Transitioning from military life back into civilian routines brings unique challenges —...
Veterans’ Mental Health Overview: PTSD, Readjustment, and Recovery After Service
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The transition from military service to civilian life brings challenges that many veterans aren’t fully prepared for. While not all veterans develop...
Routines for Mental Health: How Daily Habits Build Confidence and Support Depression Recovery
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For anyone living with depression, even the smallest daily actions can feel impossible. But routines—done consistently—can create a foundation for...
Depression Symptoms: How Depression Affects Your Mind, Body, and Relationships
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Depression is more than sadness — it’s a condition that can affect every part of life, from how we think to how we connect with others. For Paul M...
How to Recover from Depression: The Power of Taking Baby Steps
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery from depression can feel overwhelming—especially after years of pain, trauma, and loss. But sometimes the way forward isn’t a giant leap—...
Treatment-Resistant Depression: What It Feels Like and How People Cope
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to live with depression every single day — not just in episodes, but as a constant presence? In this powerful episode of Giving Vo...
Recovering from Natural Disaster Trauma: Mental Health, PTSD, and Healing After the Storm
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When natural disasters strike, the physical destruction is only part of the story—the emotional and psychological scars can last for years. In this ...
Depression and Suicidal Thoughts: A Suicide Attempt Survivor’s Story of Healing and Hope
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply moving episode, Bob courageously shares his journey as a suicide attempt survivor who found a way back to hope through therapy, support...
How to Recover from Depression: Why the Hard Work Pays Off
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery from depression isn’t quick or easy—but it is possible, and it is worth it. In this episode, Renee shares her powerful story of transform...
Depression and Music: Turning Pain into Hope Through Song
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When depression feels unbearable, finding a way to express it can be lifesaving. In this episode, we sit down with singer-songwriter Demetra Prochaska...
Signs of Depression: Finding Hope Through Therapy, Faith, and Connection
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Emmy-winning news anchor Ted Perry first considered therapy, he was skeptical—and terrified. But what started as a reluctant step turned into a...
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: What Every Partner Should Know
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Postpartum depression and anxiety affect far more families than most people realize, yet many partners are left unprepared to recognize the signs. In ...
Depression Is Not Weakness: A Psychiatrist Explains the Truth
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For too long, depression has been unfairly labeled as a weakness. Psychiatrist Dr. Tim Cantopher, author of The Curse of the Strong, offers a very dif...
Supporting Friends with Depression: Empathy Acceptance, and Coping
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if supporting a friend with depression was as natural as how Winnie the Pooh and his friends cared for Eeyore? In this episode, Sean shares his e...
What Are the Signs of Depression? How to Get Help Before It’s a Crisis
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Depression rarely shows up overnight—it creeps in with subtle signs that can easily be overlooked. Recognizing those signs early is one of the most ...
Suicidal Thoughts and Finding Help: How a Crisis Line Saved My Life
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Corinne never thought she would be the one to dial a suicide hotline. A journalist, wife, and mother surrounded by loved ones, she believed crisis lin...
Journaling for Depression: How Writing Can Help Release Negative Thoughts
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Journaling isn’t just about documenting your day — it can be a powerful tool for managing depression and quieting the inner critic. In this episod...
Healing from Childhood Trauma: Group Therapy, Art Therapy, and Recovery from Depression
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For survivors of childhood trauma, depression often feels like an unshakable shadow. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Renee shares her c...
Living with Depression: Why the 3-Day Rule Can Stop a Downward Spiral
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Matt Zinman hit his lowest point after losing his brother, he realized something critical: the difference between a bad day and a dangerous spira...
Depression and Family History: How Genetics and Trauma Shape Mental Health
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What role does family history play in depression and other mental health conditions? In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, guest Matt Zinman ...
Dual Diagnosis: Depression and Substance Abuse Recovery Explained
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When depression and addiction occur together, the struggle is even greater. This is called a dual diagnosis, and it requires unique approaches to trea...
Suicide Prevention and Community Support: Why You Must Check on Your Friends
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After losing her son Jake to suicide, Jeannie transformed her grief into action by creating the “Check on Your Friends” movement. What started as ...
Suicide Loss and Parenting: Why Doing Everything Right Doesn’t Always Prevent Tragedy
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a parent does “everything right” — early intervention, therapy, open communication — and still loses their child to suicide?...
Living with Depression: Redefining What ‘Normal’ Really Means
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does “normal” look like when you’re living with depression? For Tara, it’s not what society tells her it should be—it’s the small vic...
Depression and Suicidal Thoughts: Brian Dawkins’ Powerful Mental Health Journey
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NFL Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins opens up about his battle with depression, suicidal thoughts, and the powerful lessons he’s learned in facing mental...
Breaking Mental Health Stigma: Paula’s Story of Depression and Healing
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, Paula shares her powerful story of living with depression, confronting stigma, and ultimately finding hope. Though known fo...
Depression and Anxiety: Why Listening Can Save a Life
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to truly listen to someone who’s struggling with depression or anxiety? In this episode, we revisit an impactful conversation with...
Postpartum Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Real Stories of Recovery
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Postpartum depression (PPD) is more common than most people realize—and yet it often goes unrecognized, unspoken, or dismissed as “just the baby b...
Postpartum Depression: Signs, Symptoms, and Finding Support
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 1 in 8 new mothers, yet it often remains hidden behind stigma, shame, and the expectation of joy after childbirth....
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Recovery Stories: The Power of Compassion
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, we revisit Part 2 of an unforgettable story of compassion, connection, and hope. Jonny shares how a str...
Depression and Compassion: Why Small Acts of Kindness Matter Most
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What difference can compassion make in someone’s darkest moment? In this powerful episode, we share the story of a stranger who stopped and listened...
How to Help Someone with Depression: Practical Ways to Support a Loved One
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting a loved one with depression can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure what to say or do. In this episode of Giving Voice to De...
How to Help Someone Struggling with Depression: 5 Practical Ways to Show Support
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting a loved one with depression can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure what to say or do. In this episode of Giving Voice to De...
Struggling with Depression? Here’s Exactly What to Say When You Need Help
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaching out for help when you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts can feel impossible — especially when you don’t know...
Depression and Asking for Help: Practical Ways to Reach Out When You’re Struggling
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reaching out when you’re struggling with depression can feel impossible—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression...
Living with Depression: Finding Hope After Suicidal Thoughts During the Pandemic
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the pandemic forced him into isolation, John found himself at his darkest point—facing suicidal thoughts more serious than ever before. But ins...
Living with Depression: How Naming It Helped Me Find Strength and Hope
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, John thought his pain was weakness. He buried his feelings, convinced that naming them would make him “less of a man.” But when he fi...
Depression and Suicidal Thoughts: Speaking Up to Save Your Life
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Depression often whispers the cruel lie that your loved ones would be “better off without you.” These thoughts are not truths — they are symptom...
Depression Hospitalization vs. Medical Care: One Woman’s Eye-Opening Story
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Katie was hospitalized for suicidal thoughts, her stay was life-saving. Just three months later, she was hospitalized again—this time for emerg...
Depression in Families: Supporting Children Through a Parent’s Struggles
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a parent lives with depression, the impact extends beyond the individual—it ripples into the family, especially children. In this moving episod...