Podcasts by Optimistically Depressed

Ruthy's Rumination - Coming back with CPTSD from 2021-02-27T22:08:48

Thank you everyone for being so patient with me as I took another needed break. I deeply appreciate all of you.

I've recently been diagnosed with CPTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) an...

Going Under The Sea with Saltwater Sean from 2020-12-03T14:48:55

The wonderful Sean McMullen returns to Optimistically Depressed to talk about his excursions as Saltwater Sean, the thrills of discovering what lies under the sea, and how the exposure to cold w...

Feeling Moodie with Pat Sebastien from 2020-11-26T22:19:38

Are you looking for ways to improve your emotional and physical well-being? Do you struggle with some of your thoughts and feelings?

Pat Sebastien, CEO of Moodie Inc, & I sat down to ...

Emma Morris-Smith with Self-Care, CPTSD & Emotional Regulation Therapy from 2020-11-20T21:09:03

It's amazing how many contributors there are to the inability to regulate our emotions. They feel like this involuntary experience that takes over our body - you know the feeling - the anger tak...

Emma with Self-Care, CPTSD & Emotional Regulation Therapy from 2020-11-20T21:09:03

It's amazing how many contributors there are to the inability to regulate our emotions. They feel like this involuntary experience that takes over our body - you know the feeling - the anger tak...

Emotional Connection with Meaghan Smith from 2020-11-12T22:47:51

What do we all share? Our emotions. While the way we experience them is unique, the feelings themselves are what connect us. With something so powerful, we need to be aware of how we use them an...

Optimistically Depressed: I’m Back! from 2020-11-06T00:20:20

After a much needed break, I’m feeling mostly refreshed and ready to get back to all of you and share what’s been on my mind for the past six months.

It isn’t a surprise that it’s been ro...

Ruthy's Rumination on Dealing with Bad Thoughts, Balancing Your Mental Health with Others & Looking Forward to Post-Covid | Ep. 85 from 2020-05-30T12:19:53

It's Rumination time! 

I got more topics for discussion from you beauties and used the opportunity to practice being more honest and raw with my opinions. I can't wait until all this...

Lindsay Umlah on Appreciating Your Body | Ep. 84 from 2020-05-22T00:26:43

The glorious Lindsay Umlah joins Optimistically Depressed for a second time! 

I saw a post she made on Instagram about being enough and it struck me. There are many areas we need to ...

Ruthy's Rumination on Staying Sane, Self-Care and Astrology | Ep. 83 from 2020-05-15T19:32:07

Hey friends! 

This week I thought I’d do another rumination. I asked for some suggestions on what to talk about and suggestions were made! I talk on some tips I’ve learned on how to ...

Shannon Moyer-Szemenyei on C-PTSD, EMDR Therapy and Releasing Trauma | Ep. 82 from 2020-05-11T23:25:29

Anyone else feel like a caged animal right about now? Like you need to get out but you also have so much fear around going out because you don't want catch Covid-19 and bring it home to your fam...

Ruthy's Rumination on Losing Relationships, Looking in the Mirror and Hope | Ep. 81 from 2020-04-30T22:48:47

Rumination time! 

I tried out Ruthy's Rumination many months ago and have recorded others since but haven't released them because I'm not ready for that level of vulnerability. And n...

Alexa Goodman on Handling Our Behaviour During a Challenge | Ep. 80 from 2020-04-16T21:32:27

Ok, it's been something like four weeks since we've had to stay home, right? Perhaps some of us still need more time to grieve, but others may be noticing a crossroads. What next? Shall I plunge...

Abigail Lower on Freeing Yourself from Influence | Ep. 79 from 2020-04-09T23:23:24

Freedom. Ah, doesn't that sounds especially sweet right now?

We may be feeling a little caged right now since we can't go out and visit our friends, but the most effective cage in our liv...

Hanging Out With Sean McMullen: The Self-Isolation Issue | Ep. 78 from 2020-04-03T21:12:07

I think we’re starting to get to a point where we’re really starting to understand this pandemic isn’t going away soon. I know we “knew” that, but we didn’t really know that. That make ...

Marc Boudreau on Coping with Self-Isolation | Ep. 77 from 2020-03-26T20:32:18

I hope all of you are doing well. If you are struggling, my heart goes out to you. If you have lost someone to this horrible virus, from the bottom of my heart, I am sorry. I have been thinking ...

Candyce Sellars on Mental Health in Community | Ep. 76 from 2020-03-20T14:23:21

It's so great to have a friend that you can talk to about anything, including the stuff that we generally hate talking about, ie: confrontational stuff. Candyce is one of those people that can l...

Christy Ann Conlin on Turning Life Into Your Own Story | Ep. 75 from 2020-03-12T19:32:15

We all have a part of our pasts that we can feel the victim of, and the truth is that when we’re children, we are the victim. But what about when we become adults? Do we carry the victim status ...

Lee Fraser on Successful Mindsets and Retaliation | Ep. 74 from 2020-03-06T00:19:07

We’ve heard from this guy before, but I had to interview him again. Lee Fraser is one of those minds that many try to mimic, and why? Because when he sets his mind on something, he gets it done....

Wren Kelly on Owning Borderline Personality Disorder | Ep. 73 from 2020-02-27T23:24:49

One of the mental disorders that has a lot of confusion around it is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Many people get a little freaked out at the idea, but they don't need to be.

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Verity Vale on Climbing Mountains and Managing Anxiety | Ep. 72 from 2020-02-20T20:16:40

Inspiration graces us in many forms and in this case, it comes in the form of my friend Verity. I am thrilled to have her back on Optimistically Depressed.

As a professional hypnotherapis...

Meaghan Smith on Understanding Emotion and Rebuilding Yourself | Ep. 71 from 2020-02-14T15:45:50

I’ve been privileged to know Meaghan Smith for about six years now. She has taught me many valuable lessons involving how to interpret, understand and manage my emotions. Her unique perspective ...

Veronica Gutierrez on Culture and Mental Health | Ep. 70 from 2020-02-06T19:32:43

You know how they say you need to surround yourself with people who will tell you the truth? Veronica Gutierrez is one of those people, and that is probably how she attracts the same kinds of pe...

Brett Hartlin on Using Nature to Ease Anxiety | Ep. 69 from 2020-01-30T18:30:19

We all know that getting outside helps with mental health, so why don’t we do it more? Perhaps we need some inspiration! Brett Hartlin joins Optimistically Depressed to talk about the benefits o...

Sean McMullen on Exercise, Saying No and Being Meaningful | Ep. 68 from 2020-01-23T13:14:18

Sean comes back to Optimistically Depressed to talk about making big changes in his exercise habits and saying no more often. We also discuss the frustrations associated with trying to be meaningfu...

Tom Taggart on Hardship, Trauma, War Heroes and Not Diminishing Your Own Struggle | Ep. 67 from 2020-01-17T20:46:28

Tom Taggart returns to the show to talk about not diminishing your own struggle and the importance of hardships in order to learn and grow. We also touch on Star Wars, Elon Musk and the myths of su...

Katie MacLeod on Borderline Personality Disorder and Childhood Cancer | Ep. 66 from 2020-01-10T01:03:11

Up for quite the story? Katie talks about her passions and what it feels like to live with borderline personality disorder. She also shares her experience with being born with cancer. Buckle up and...

Lindsay Umlah on Being Born With a Congenital Heart Defect & Mental Health | Ep. 65 from 2020-01-02T19:42:23

Lindsay Umlah, co-host of the popular podcast Momgasm, joins Optimistically Depressed for a juicy episode on her rebellious attitude coupled with her experience being born with a congenital hear...

Todd Veinotte on Swearing, Getting Offended & Respectfulness | Ep. 64 from 2019-12-27T15:49:57

Being in any kind of spotlight brings along more responsibility than you could imagine. There is a constant balancing act between different opinions and how you represent yourself. Corrections a...

Joel Muise on Anxiety & Tranquility Online | Ep. 63 from 2019-12-20T20:41:48

It's no secret that I have anxiety, so I would love for you to meet my wonderful coach & friend Joel Muise. You've heard from him before on this show, but this time we dove deeper into what ...

Tom Taggart on Resilience | Ep. 62 from 2019-12-15T18:18:47

You know that good ol' saying "life is what you make it?" Tom is living proof of that. This guy is such a kind human being whose nature involves creating safety. Tom and I sit down for the secon...

Marc Boudreau on Holidays, Work and Hating My Birthday | Ep. 61 from 2019-11-28T17:00:28

Marc Boudreau joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the holidays and work. I spill my guts on being worn out by trying to keep a certain image and why I generally hate my birthday.

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Kristin Vokes and Working with Life | Ep. 60 from 2019-11-21T17:55:10

Alright, tough times are inevitable, so how are you going to deal with it? Because even if you try to avoid it, that’s the way you choose to deal with it.

Kristin Vokes comes back to talk...

About Optimistically Depressed from 2019-11-20T21:24:24

Optimistically Depressed is a platform where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame.

Optimistically Depressed LIVE at The Carleton! | Ep. 59 from 2019-11-15T18:08:27

Ok everyone, so I did a live show. It was awesome. I don’t know if everyone in the room enjoyed it as much as I did, but I’m going to assume that’s the case.

This is the most open I have ...

Lee Fraser on How He Gets Sh*t Done | Ep. 58 from 2019-11-15T16:53:40

Ever see a person with lots on the go and wonder how their mind works? Look no further! Lee Fraser gives us an inside peak at how he gets sh*t done. Frankly, while it highly motivated me, it als...

Kristin Vokes on Cultivating the Witness | Ep. 57 from 2019-11-01T01:24:54

Ever feel like you’re on the edge of realizing something or figuring something out but you just don’t have all the pieces yet? Then you have that one conversation that just fits it so nicely tog...

Holly Carr on Taking Risks & Resilience | Ep. 56 from 2019-10-24T23:56:21

Artist Holly Carr sat down with Optimistically Depressed to discuss what it really means to put yourself out there and how she developed resilience in the risks she took. 

Holly has ...

Kevin Breen on Wrestling and Kidney Disease | Ep. 55 from 2019-10-17T23:33:31

Any wrestling fans out there? Kevin Breen used to be a wrestler (and will be starting his own wrestling podcast soon) but recently began dealing with the physical effects of kidney disease. Kevi...

Amanda Marie on Big Changes & Ending Relationships | Ep. 54 from 2019-10-17T23:16:22

Ever wonder what it's like to be scared and keep going? Amanda Marie spoke with Optimistically Depressed to discuss developments in her life over the past year including moving to a new province...

Sarah MacLellan on Life and Mental Health as a Podcaster | Ep. 53 from 2019-10-11T20:24:01

Podcasting is fun. Life is fun. But neither are fun all the time. And neither are easy all the time. And a lot of the time it is not easy to talk about it, so of course, we talked about it becau...

Julya Lynass on What Anxiety and Depression Feels Like | Ep. 52 from 2019-10-03T20:02:07

So you hear someone has anxiety or depression. What pops into your head? Someone who's down a lot or really tense? Those may be some of the symptoms, but it is way more complex than that. Since ...

Verity Vale on the Misconceptions of Hypnotherapy | Ep. 51 from 2019-09-26T22:52:51

Hypnotherapy? I don't believe in hypnotherapy! *bark* *bark* *bark*

Just kidding! But seriously, how many of us raise an eyebrow when we hear of someone going to a session of hypnotherapy...

Micaela Greener on Experiencing Emotions | Ep. 50 from 2019-09-20T01:27:34

Episode 50! Micaela joins Optimistically Depressed to talk about some of her darker thoughts and express how it's ok to talk about them and experience your emotions.

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Chelsea Rose in Telling Your Parents You Have Depression | Ep. 49 from 2019-09-12T22:45:17

Chelsea Rose joins Optimistically Depressed again to give us an update on how she’s doing and tells us about how it went when she told her parents she’s depressed and pansexual.

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Amy Lai on Healthy Anxiety and Taking Responsibility | Ep. 48 from 2019-09-07T00:18:23

Amy Lai joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss her encounter with anxiety, the difference between good anxiety and bad anxiety, and taking responsibility for the life you want to have.

Mike Mousseau on the Mental Toll of working as a Correctional Officer | Ep. 47 from 2019-08-30T01:42:27

Mike returns to Optimistically Depressed to talk about the mental toll that working in a stressful field takes on you as well as the little known facts of what a correctional officer faces in da...

Harry De Rose On Losing an Estranged Father and Sensory Overload | Ep. 46 from 2019-08-27T23:54:23

Harry joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss his journey with emotions. We peer into his experience with letting them in after a lifetime of shutting them out due to sensory overload and the ...

Kirsten Aitken on the Effects of PTSD from Unhealthy Relationships | Ep. 45 from 2019-08-23T22:14:38

Kirsten joins Optimistically Depressed again to discuss her progress over the months since her last episode as well as the link between physical and mental health and the effects of PTSD from un...

Marc Boudreau on Finding Life's Path, Anxiety Sweats and Flipping Burgers | Ep. 44 from 2019-08-15T21:31:04

Marc Boudreau of Brand New View Podcast joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the last decade of his life and how he got to where he is. We also spoke about how we both get anxiety sweat, fl...

Jessica Wypper on Managing Chronic Illnesses & Mental Health | Ep. 43 from 2019-08-08T02:17:53

Jessica Wypper joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the nature of her life-changing chronic illnesses and how she manages them and combats their effect on her mental health. 

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Sid Kosatsky and Emma Vaasjo on Marriage, Amicable Separation and Polyamory | Ep. 42 from 2019-07-30T23:58:35

Sid and Emma join Optimistically Depressed to talk about their relationship, marriage, changes of lifestyle, separation, and how they remained loving friends through it all. 

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Tracey Hackett on Grief and Living On | Ep. 41 from 2019-07-26T20:51:59

Tracey Hackett joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the loss of her mother and how she chose to let it change her life for the better.

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Thomas Taggart on Medication and Meaning | Ep. 40 from 2019-07-19T01:13:58

Thomas Taggart joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the process of adjusting medication for depression and how it affects day to day life while pursuing more meaning in our existence. ...

Emma Jane Morris on Trauma | Ep. 39 from 2019-07-17T01:46:11

Emma Jane Morris joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss trauma and how it affects us at different stages in our lives.

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Emma on Trauma | Ep. 39 from 2019-07-17T01:46:11

Emma joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss trauma and how it affects us at different stages in our lives.

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Diana Jean Lewis on Leaning Into Discomfort | Ep. 38 from 2019-07-05T00:32:49

Diana Jean Lewis joins Optimistically Depressed to talk about taking control of your life and leaning into discomfort. 

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Brock Jorgensen on Anxiety, Depression and Overcoming Life's Obstacles | Ep. 37 from 2019-06-28T02:36:29

New Brunswick photographer Brock Jorgensen joins Optimistically Depressed to speak about anxiety, depression and overcoming life's obstacles.

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Ruthy's Rumination: Prenatal and Postpartum Depression from 2019-06-26T20:58:45

Optimistically is starting a new segment called Ruthy's Rumination, where Ruth talks about anything from personal experiences to her ever-developing and changing views and thoughts on different ...

Harry De Rose on Life Challenges and Change | Ep. 36 from 2019-06-20T23:36:55

Harry De Rose joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss events in his life which led him to conclude he needed to make changes in his outlook and behaviour.

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Michael Williston and Pushing Through Mental Illness | Ep. 35 from 2019-06-13T22:31:24

Michael joins Optimistically Depressed for round two and discusses the importance of pushing through hard days but also balancing those with the dangers of acting like you're ok when you aren't....

Natalie Parsons on Assault & Soul Coaching | Ep. 34 from 2019-06-06T23:26:37

Natalie Parsons joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss past traumatic events and how she found spirituality for healing.

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Raina Kahn on Rough Childhoods, Depression and Complicated Relationships | Ep. 33 from 2019-05-31T16:40:14

Raina Kahn joins Optimistically Depressed for round two where we discuss rough childhoods, the effects of depression on relationships and much more. 

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Pain & Tragedy with Ruth & Sean McMullen | Ep. 32 from 2019-05-22T23:13:10

Ruth and Sean discuss the past week and a half after receiving heartbreaking news.

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Ryan McMullen on Social Anxiety, Family and Self-Motivation | Ep. 31 from 2019-05-16T00:17:31

Ryan McMullen joins Optimistically Depressed to talk about his experiences with social anxiety back in high school, the importance of family, motivating himself and what mental health looks like...

Dr. Nikole MacLellan, ND on Burnout | Ep. 30 from 2019-05-09T13:59:11

Dr. Nikole MacLellan, ND joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss burnout and its chemical and physical effects.

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Joel Muise and Anxiety, Depression and Therapy | Ep. 29 from 2019-05-03T00:25:33

Joel Muise joined Optimistically Depressed to talk about anxiety and depression and effective ways to deal with each. Joel founded Tranquility Online, where their mission is to help those who ar...

Nadia LaCroix and Acupuncture, Anxiety & Near Death Experiences | Ep. 28 from 2019-04-25T20:08:21

Nadia LaCroix joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss acupuncture and how it is connected to the mind and body. She also discusses her brush with death and how she made it through the mental h...

Michael Williston on Happiness, Drugs & Religion | Ep. 27 from 2019-04-24T00:34:36

Michael Williston joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss happiness, drugs, toxic masculinity and religion. 

Kirsten Aitken on Drug Abuse & Suicide | Ep. 25 from 2019-04-16T15:11:16

Kirsten Aitken joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss drug abuse, depression, anxiety and suicide. 

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Graeme Gillis on Family Relationships & Anxiety | Ep. 24 from 2019-04-11T15:10:56

Graeme Gillis joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss some of his family relationships and his experience with anxiety.

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Mohammed Najim on Culture & Respect | Ep. 23 from 2019-04-09T12:40:46

Mo joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the importance of respect, his experiences with different cultures, and being on his own.

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Tyler Simmonds on Depression & Inspiration | Ep. 22 from 2019-04-04T14:48:20

Tyler Simmonds joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss his battle with depression and rising up through social constructs to achieve his dreams.

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Emma Jane Morris and Anorexia | Ep. 21 from 2019-04-03T00:22:49

Emma returns to Optimistically Depressed to talk about her personal experience with anorexia and also share the medical side of the eating disorder. 

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Emma and Anorexia | Ep. 21 from 2019-04-03T00:22:49

Emma returns to Optimistically Depressed to talk about her personal experience with anorexia and also share the medical side of the eating disorder. 

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Kate Shaw & the Glorification of Alcohol | Ep. 20 from 2019-03-29T00:57:38

Kate Shaw joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the glorification of alcohol and how easily we can slip into its dangers. 

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Grace MacMillan & Borderline Personality Disorder | Ep. 19 from 2019-03-27T00:41:49

Optimistically Depressed gets to talk to Grace MacMillan about Borderline Personality Disorder, depression and the stuff Optimistically Depressed is up to. 

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Quirky and/or Queer & Coping Insights with TeeJohnny | Ep. 18 from 2019-03-21T12:42:09

TeeJohny of Quirky and/or Queer joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss journalling, do some joking and explore other coping mechanisms for depression and anxiety. 

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Emma Bonang on Losing a Sibling, Grief and the Importance of Being Kind | Ep. 17 from 2019-03-20T01:26

Emma Bonang joins Optimistically Depressed to talk about her experience with losing a sibling and grieving at a young age. She also talks about the importance of being kind because, after all, w...

Fawn Logan-Young: Questions on Parenthood and Self-Identity | Ep. 16 from 2019-03-14T23:29:42

Fawn discusses the questions she has regarding parenthood with Optimistically Depressed and shares her struggles with self-identity while growing up.

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Raina Khan on an Eventful Childhood & Mental Health | Ep. 15 from 2019-03-12T22:22:38

Raina Khan joins Optimistically Depressed and shares her eventful childhood along with the events leading up to the realization that her mental health wasn't where it needed to be. 

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Emily Baltzer on Yoga, Mental Health & Abuse | Ep. 14 from 2019-03-07T15:06:52

Emily Baltzer talks to Optimistically Depressed about her journey with mental health, abuse and how yoga has helped her process her experiences. 

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Spencer McIver on Self-Loathing, Men's Fashion & Inaccurate Views of Ourselves | Ep. 13 from 2019-03-05T22:53:10

Spencer and Optimistically Depressed talk about self-loathing, men's fashion, and inaccurate views of ourselves. 

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Angeline Francis on Relationships & Grief | Ep. 12 from 2019-03-02T20:10:59

Angeline Francis joins Optimistically Depressed to talk about the dynamics of relationships in many of their forms. We cover our relationship with grief and grieving people, our relationship wit...

Mike Mousseau on Losing Loved Ones & Dealing with Grief | Ep. 11 from 2019-02-27T00:29:20

Mike Mousseau is back on Optimistically Depressed! Mike dives into the discussion of losing loved ones and dealing with grief. 

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Sean McMullen on Social Judgment, Depression & Anxiety | Ep. 10 from 2019-02-20T01:06:16

Our tenth episode features Halifax photographer Sean McMullen. He talks about depression, anxiety, social judgement and the need for grace.

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Akshay Gupta on Achieving Bliss, Happiness and Managing Thoughts | Ep. 9 from 2019-02-12T00:57:50

Akshay and Optimistically Depressed talk about achieving bliss, happiness and managing your thoughts. He even gave me a little therapy session! 

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Chelsea Rose on Depression, Suicide and Handling Emotion | Ep. 8 from 2019-02-10T22:17:20

In our eighth episode, Chelsea joins us to talk about vomit, depression, suicide, "being strong" and handling our emotions.

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Spencer McIver on Military School, Depression and Self-Deprecating Humour | Ep. 7 from 2019-02-03T21:30:58

In our seventh episode, Spencer McIver talks about his experiences with military school, depression, his self-deprecating humour and how all those mix together.

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Jennifer Barry on Brain Cancer, Self-Harm and Life's Amusements | Ep. 6 from 2019-01-24T16:49:43

In this episode, Jennifer Barry talks about her experiences growing up with a mother diagnosed with brain cancer, self-harm, and finding the amusing aspects of life.

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Emma Jane Morris on Depression, Anxiety and Elective Mutism | Ep. 5 from 2019-01-22T01:23:08

Emma Jane joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss depression, anxiety, self-harm, elective mutism and much more.

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Zoey McMullen on Anxiety | Ep. 4 from 2019-01-17T23:06:15

Zoey McMullen joins Optimistically Depressed to give her advice on anxiety and to talk about depression from the point of view of an eight-year-old.

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Alexa Goodman on the Ocean, Body Image and Loving Yourself | Ep. 3 from 2019-01-13T01:04:10

Alexa Goodman joins Optimistically Depressed to discuss the ocean and reducing single-use plastics, body image, and loving yourself.

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Rachael & Emily Shrum on a Near Death Experience & Mental Health | Ep. 2 from 2019-01-09T01:01:16

Rachael and Emily talk about Rachael's first encounter with depression, her near death experience and the ebbs and flows of mental health.

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Mike Mousseau on Depression, Abuse & Shame | Ep. 1 from 2019-01-04T01:50:20

In Optimistically Depressed's first podcast, Mike Mousseau speaks about depression, abuse, shame and forgiveness in raw honesty. It was a privilege to talk with him and hear some of his story. P...