Episode 80: Panel on Depresion-Kelly McCracken, Melanie Meyer, and Josh Singer
Release Date: 02/03/2025
Episode 80: Panel on Depresion-Kelly McCracken, Melanie Meyer, and Josh Singer
Resilience Radio
In this episode of Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg and guests Kelly McCracken, Melanie Meyer, and Josh discuss the complexities of mental health, focusing on depression and its interplay with anxiety. They explore the symptoms, definitions, and cultural perceptions of depression, emphasizing the importance of understanding the individual experience. The conversation also touches on the limitations of traditional diagnostic frameworks and the need for a holistic approach to mental health care. Takeaways Depression is not just sadness; it includes lethargy and a lack of joy....
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Episode 73: Digestion Constipation and Diarrhea: Panel Discussion 1- Betzy Bancroft RH, Melanie Meyer ND, and Joshua Singer, L.Ac.
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Episode 72: Herbal Support for Sleep, Maria Noel Groves
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Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG) (she/her) is a bestselling author of the award-winning, best-selling and . She is also the owner of Wintergreen Botanicals Herbal Clinic & Education Center in New Hampshire. Maria writes and teaches nationally about herbal medicine and offers both on site and distance herbal study courses and health consultations. She melds evidence based medicine, traditional Western herbalism, food based nutrition, and personal clinical experience. She is a regular contributor to Herb Quarterly, Mother Earth Living, Mother Earth News, Taste for...
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Episode 71: Sleep Ergonomics Herbs and Diet, Maria Noel Groves
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Maria Noël Groves, RH (AHG) (she/her) is a bestselling author of the award-winning, best-selling and . She also owns Wintergreen Botanicals Herbal Clinic & Education Center in New Hampshire. Maria writes and teaches nationally about herbal medicine and offers both on site and distance herbal study courses and health consultations. She melds evidence-based medicine, traditional Western herbalism, food-based nutrition, and personal clinical experience. She regularly contributes to Herb Quarterly, Mother Earth Living, Mother Earth News, Taste for Life,...
info_outlineIn this episode of Resilience Radio, host Irvin Eisenberg and guests Kelly McCracken, Melanie Meyer, and Josh discuss the complexities of mental health, focusing on depression and its interplay with anxiety. They explore the symptoms, definitions, and cultural perceptions of depression, emphasizing the importance of understanding the individual experience. The conversation also touches on the limitations of traditional diagnostic frameworks and the need for a holistic approach to mental health care.
Takeaways
Depression is not just sadness; it includes lethargy and a lack of joy.
Anxiety and depression often coexist and influence each other.
Understanding the individual experience is crucial in mental health care.
Cultural perceptions of depression can oversimplify its complexities.
Holistic approaches can help individuals reconnect with lost aspects of their lives.
The interplay of yin and yang can provide insights into mental health states.
Sleep patterns can differ significantly between anxiety and depression.
Creative energy is often diminished in those experiencing depression.
Finding balance is essential for mental well-being.
Labels in mental health can be limiting and may not capture the full picture.
Chapters
00:00 Anxiety: Definitions and Manifestations
00:27 Transition to Depression
00:27 Depression: Definitions and Manifestations
05:57 Understanding Depression: Lack of Motivation and Hope
06:53 Understanding the Connection between Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
09:30 Exploring the Yin-Yang Relationship in Mental Health
11:41 Anxiety and Depression: Friends Holding Hands
17:22 Closing Thoughts on Depression
Music credits Aaron piano, Joanne Garton fiddle, Andrew van Norstrand guitar and producer, Hollis Easter flute, sound engineer Dana Billings,