Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Coping with Grief After Loss: Recognizing Depression and Finding Healing

06 Aug 2019

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Grief and depression can look remarkably similar — sadness, fatigue, loss of motivation, changes in sleep — but they are not the same. In this episode of Giving Voice to Depression, Jennifer Bartolotta shares her deeply personal story of losing her husband, renowned restaurateur Joe Bartolotta, and how she learned to distinguish between normal grief and clinical depression.Jennifer discusses how her husband once recognized signs of depression in her, how she built daily spiritual and mental health practices to sustain herself, and why asking for help is not a weakness but an act of courage.Listeners will learn how to recognize the warning signs that grief may be developing into depression, why having honest friends and a strong support network matters, and what tools can help us through both grief and depression.This conversation offers comfort, validation, and practical strategies for anyone navigating loss while also tending to their mental health.Link to Psychology Today article on Grief vs. Depression: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-new-grief/201203/when-does-grief-become-depressionPrimary Topics Covered:The difference between grief and depressionJennifer’s personal story of loss and resilienceHow depression first showed up in her life and how her husband recognized itThe role of daily practices in supporting mental healthWhy asking for help and building a support network is essentialThe gift of honest friends during hard timesProfessional guidance on coping with grief and preventing relapse into depressionTimestamps:00:00 – Introduction and podcast overview 00:59 – How grief and depression overlap but differ 01:38 – Jennifer Bartolotta shares her sudden loss 02:43 – Jennifer’s background and confidence growing up 03:45 – Struggles with authenticity and early signs of depression 04:25 – The moment her husband recognized she needed help 05:55 – Beginning therapy and learning to manage depression 06:39 – Jennifer’s daily spiritual and mental health practices 07:20 – Practicing kindness: making someone smile each day 08:00 – Living through grief after her husband’s death 08:54 – Distinguishing grief from depression with expert insights 10:00 – Holding onto hope and perspective during grief 11:28 – Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness 12:30 – The importance of honest friends who notice changes 13:19 – How noticing “something is off” can start healing 14:01 – Psychology Today tips on navigating grief 15:33 – Closing reflections and next week’s previewExplore mental health and addiction treatment options at recovery.comFacebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoiceToDepression/Terry's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/givingvoicetodepression/

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Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Coping with Grief After Loss: Recognizing Depression and Finding Healing

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