If you are feeling depressed and hopeless (or terrified or outraged) about the state of the world then you are one of many people. The pandemic, climate change, social instability and injustice, and now Putin's war - it's overwhelming and it's so heartbreaking. And that's all on top of any personal challenges you might be facing in your own life. In this episode I share reflections and tips on how to cope during this difficult time. 

Resources I've mentioned:

• Video by psychotherapist, author and soul-activist Francis Weller on grief. I can highly recommend his book The Wild Edge of Sorrow too.
• Being Well podcast episode by Rick and Forrest Hanson on Supporting Yourself During Difficult Times
• Video by Jack Kornfield A Peaceful Heart in a Time of War 

And if you're looking for more information on my holistic approach to overcoming depression, then head here.

You can read the blog version of this episode here if you prefer.

Sending you love to your corner of the world 🌍 
 

Suffering from depression often means suffering from a sense of meaninglessness. It's incredibly painful- I know from experience. In this episode, I talk about how to create meaning in your life when you're depressed. Grab a pen and paper, and take notes as this episode is absolutely full of advice and journaling prompts for you.  Regaining meaning in your life is possible.

"Don't die with your music still in you (Dr Wayne Dyer)" 

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For the blog version of this episode, head here. 

To arrange a free Zoom chat with me to see if my approach to overcoming depression is right for you, click here. 

Loneliness and depression can go hand in hand. Both bring up so much shame and can trigger big downward spirals. Loneliness is something I see a lot with my clients, and it's certainly something I've profoundly suffered from myself in the past.

So in this episode, I’m taking a deep dive into loneliness. I will be talking about:

• The types of loneliness
• The effects of loneliness on our physical and mental health
• Why so many of us feel lonely
• And what to do to stop feeling lonely

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Links mentioned in this episode:

• Vivek Murthy's book "Together"
• To book a free half hour Zoom call with me
• To find the resources for this episode, head to the blog post version.