
Optimistically Depressed is a platform where mental health, hurt, life philosophies and anything in between can be discussed without shame.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 92 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | ||||

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) and in this episode, I talk about what CPTSD feels like and bri... more
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 water benefits him physically and mentally as it requires... more
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 discuss the app Moodie, which is designed to be your personalized... more
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 takes over and all you see is red, or the sadness is crippl... more
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Ruth is an excellent host and is a pleasure to listen to. You can tell how much she cares about her guests. Keep it up!
Ruth is incredibly gentle, warm, and welcoming. She has the sort of presence that makes you feel comfortable and at ease, immediately after meeting her. When I met her, I instantly felt like we were friends. She has such a passion for mental health, community, and making conversation happen about the tough subjects, which is what we truly need more of. I got to do an episode with Ruth, and it was such a blast. She really is the bestest human. I super duper recommend this podcast to anyone who wa... more
Great show! Great content and very engaging guests. Keep it up!
Optimistically Depressed is the type of podcast that just has an easy and honest flow about it. Ruth does a great job of talking about mental health with her guests in a way that encourages thoughtful and open conversation. It’s great to hear so many different perspectives!
Ruth has a beautiful way of holding space for her guests while asking questions that bring out nuggets of wisdom and triumph. So much relatability & inspiration to glean from the stories that unravel on this show.









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