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Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

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Giving Voice To Depression unites lived experience and expert insight to shine a spotlight on depression and mental health. Each week, we bring you honest personal stories, evidence-based strategies, and compassionate conversations to help you understand, cope with, and recover from depression. Whether you’re navigating your own journey, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to better understa... more

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How do you explain depression to a child?

For Todd Rennebohm, that question became deeply personal.

After years of living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, alcoholism, suicidal thoughts, and multiple hospitalizations, Todd found himself facing one of... more

What does it mean to live with suicidal thoughts — and not be actively suicidal?

In this powerful episode, Wally shares what it’s like to experience daily suicide ideation while actively managing their mental health.

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Can you be depressed and not even realize it?

Psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker Dr. Margaret Rutherford joins us to explore a powerful and often overlooked topic: high-functioning and perfectly hidden depression.

In Part 1 of this two-part con... more

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Can you be depressed and not even realize it?

Psychologist, author, and TEDx speaker Dr. Margaret Rutherford joins us to explore a powerful and often overlooked topic: high-functioning and perfectly hidden depression.

In Part 1 of this two-part con... more

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Jeffrey Rubin
Psychologist and expert on mental health
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Dan Udell
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Molly Bacchus
Introduced as a guest who coined the term 'The Impossible Task' to describe daily struggles faced during depression
Episode: Why Depression Makes Daily Life Feel Impossible — and How to Ask for Help Without Shame
Darin Olien
Wellness expert, author of SuperLife
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Andre Henry
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Dr. Margaret Rutherford
Psychologist, author, and mental health podcaster.
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Dr. Anita Sanz
Psychologist and member of the Giving Voice to Mental Illness Board.
Episode: Managing Holiday Stress and Depression: How to Protect Your Mental Health with Compassion and Boundaries

Hosts

Terry Maguire
Host of the show; co-creator; frequent presenter with long-running involvement in depressive-health conversations.
Carly McCullough
Co-host; licensed social worker and educator with expertise in mental health support.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 287 ratings
  • So helpful

    This podcast has really helped give language to my experience. Having lived with depression for decades without realizing what it was, this podcast is a breath of fresh air. I really recommend it, and also really hope people who are in community with people with depression would listen as well to know how to companion well. Thank you for the podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hope4cras
    United States5 months ago
  • Stories that help

    In the throughs of mental health disorders, you can feel alone or isolated. This podcast lets you find community and to not feel alone, by hearing real, genuine stories about people getting through depression. A must listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chuck C Don
    United States6 months ago
  • Got me through it

    I am so very very thankful for this podcast. When I found about my husband’s affair 8 yrs ago, after 26 yrs of marriage I was destroyed. I sunk into extreme depression, anxiety and PTSD. Listening to episodes each night as I tried to fall asleep helped me feel calmer and not alone. I don’t know how I would have made it through without it. Thank you Terry. You made a difference in this woman’s life. You may have saved it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    heisluckyihaventkilledhim😁
    United States6 months ago
  • The lessons in this podcast have even helped me with non-depression related marriage communication

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Seeker42
    7 months ago
  • A Must listen podcast

    Best out there explaining depression! Super well produced and fulfilling!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MCP3388
    Canada7 months ago

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Guests and hosts are described as authentic, knowledgeable, and relatable, with practical advice that listeners can apply.
Listeners praise the show's compassionate, real-world approach to depression and its impact on personal lives.
The production quality and guest expertise are frequently highlighted as strengths, along with the safe, supportive tone.
Overall, audiences appreciate the balance of lived experience and clinical insight.

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Q: Is it safe to ask someone if they are thinking about suicide?
Yes; asking directly does not plant the idea and can prevent harm by opening a conversation and directing them to help.
Depression Help That Works: Suicidal Thoughts, 988 Crisis Support, Therapy, and Antidepressants Explained
Q: What should someone do if they're having thoughts of self-harm or suicide?
Speak up to a trusted person or professional; naming the thoughts helps them become manageable and directs you toward immediate resources like 988 or a crisis professional.
What Depression Really Feels Like: Symptoms, Negative Thoughts, and How Recovery Happens
Q: Did your sister go through depression at the same time as you?
Terry explains that both he and his sister experienced depression but were not in a place to recognize or acknowledge each other's struggles.
What Depression Really Feels Like: Symptoms, Negative Thoughts, and How Recovery Happens
Q: What was your depression like?
Terry describes it as a dark experience where he completely withdraws and believes lies about himself, stating that depression talks to you in your own voice and infiltrates your deepest insecurities.
Spreading Love, Saving Lives: The Little Heart Project’s Impact on Depression and Suicide Prevention
Q: How would you describe where you are now compared to where you were?
Kathleen described that she is much better now, though she still experiences short episodes of depression that she can more readily recognize and manage.

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This program centers on real stories from people living with depression, paired with expert insights to unpack symptoms, treatments, coping strategies, and the everyday realities of mental health. Episodes blend lived experience with clinical guidance, practical tools, and compassionate dialogue to reduce stigma, normalize help-seeking, and foster hopeful, actionable paths for listeners, whether they're navigating their own journey or supporting someone else. A standout quality is the consistent mix of personal storytelling with expert perspectives, plus a strong emphasis on safety planning, community support, and practical steps that listeners can apply in daily life across varied contexts—from family dynamics to workplace stress. Potentia... more

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2. Jeffrey Rubin
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4. Dan Udell
5. Molly Bacchus
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7. Andre Henry
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