The Light Between The Leaves Dr. Scott Eilers On Depression, Trauma, & Emotional Disconnection
Release Date: 01/30/2026
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info_outlineIn today’s episode, we connect with Dr. Scott Eilers to discuss his upcoming book, The Light Between the Leaves: 6 Truths Your Therapist Won't Tell You About Healing Depression and Trauma, set for release in April 2026. Known as “The Depression Doctor,” Dr. Scott is a clinical psychologist who has spent decades working with people whose depression, trauma, and emotional disconnection don’t fully respond to conventional approaches.
Drawing from both his professional work and his own lived experience with severe depression and self-isolation, Dr. Scott shares how his healing journey led him beyond traditional therapy models — toward nontraditional paths like reconnecting with nature, rebuilding emotional safety, and addressing the internal systems that quietly block recovery…
This discussion delves into:
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Why joy, comfort, and connection can feel inaccessible even when life seems “fine” on the outside.
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Why positive moments fade quickly while emotional lows feel permanent.
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The hidden patterns that sustain certain forms of depression and trauma.
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What actually helps restore emotional connection and long-term healing.
Ready to take a deeper look at the reality of depression? Hit play to hear how Dr. Scott challenges surface-level solutions and offers a more integrated, human approach to healing.
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