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Healing from Childhood Trauma: Understanding Complex PTSD, Depression, and Self-Worth

July 21, 2026

For years, Davey believed he had depression.What he didn't know was why.After nearly a decade of living with severe depression—including years of suicidal thoughts—a conversation with a physician changed everything. Within minutes of hearing Davey's childhood story, the doctor wrote two words on a piece of paper:Complex PTSD (CPTSD).That diagnosis became the beginning of a completely different healing journey.In this follow-up episode—nearly ten years after his first appearance on G...

How to Cope with Depression: Small Steps, Daily Tools, and Hope That Lasts

July 14, 2026

What do you do when depression makes even getting out of bed feel impossible?Davey knows that battle firsthand.After years of pushing through exhaustion and believing something was physically wrong, he was eventually diagnosed with major depressive disorder. What followed wasn't a quick recovery—it was a daily commitment to learning everything he could about depression and building a toolbox of coping strategies.In this deeply practical conversation, Davey shares the lessons that have he...

Living With Depression: 10 Lessons About Stigma, Therapy, Medication, and Finding Hope

July 07, 2026

Why do so many people wait years before asking for help with depression?For award-winning television journalist Ted Perry, the answer was simple: stigma.In this candid conversation, Ted shares why he kept his depression hidden for years, how grief after his father's death intensified his symptoms, and why finally accepting therapy and antidepressant medication changed his life.He also reflects on the relationships depression affected, the shame that kept him silent, and the hope that ult...