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This week, we are excited to have our first repeat guest, Dr. Deborah Serani. Dr. Serani was on our show earlier this year to discuss her book, Depression and Your Child: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers. This week, she is back; and we have an awesome, candid conversation to talk about another one of her books, Depression in Later Life: An Essential Guide. Dr. Serani is a licensed psychologist in practice twenty five years, an associate professor at Adelphi University, and author of the award-winning books, Living with Depression, Depression and Your Child: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers, and Depression in Later Life: An Essential Guide. For more podcast information, resources, and to listen to other episodes, please visit, DefeatingDepressionPodcast.com. You can subscribe to every episode and/or stay informed with all the latest updates by visiting: https://dallasamsden.mykajabi.com/subscribe Hosted by: Dallas Amsden Produced by: LineupMedia.fm *For those in crisis: if you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. * If you need someone to talk to, 7Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. 7Cups is the world’s largest mental health system with 340,000 volunteers offering free anonymous, on-demand support via chat messaging. * Or, if you are a loved one is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – please contact the National Center for PTSD today at: https://www.ptsd.va.gov *These are not paid endorsements. Dallas Amsden, the Defeating Depression Podcast, nor LineupMedia.fm are compensated in exchange for providing these resources to you. The information provided in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding depression, anxiety disorder, or any other mental health or medical condition. The post Dr. Deborah Serani – Depression in Later Life appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we chat with author, speaker, and coach, Marianne Meeder. As an author, Marianne has written three books this past year – Dating Freak: Believing in Love Again, Insomniac Freak: Sleep Like a Baby and Wake Like a Champion, and Gluten Free Freak: Finding My Way In A World Full Of Pasta. As a coach, she empowers women to live their best life with specific training in mindset, confidence, relationships, and balance. For more podcast information, resources, and to listen to other episodes, please visit, DefeatingDepressionPodcast.com. You can subscribe to every episode and/or stay informed with all the latest updates by visiting: https://dallasamsden.mykajabi.com/subscribe Hosted by: Dallas Amsden Produced by: LineupMedia.fm *For those in crisis: if you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. * If you need someone to talk to, 7Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. 7Cups is the world’s largest mental health system with 340,000 volunteers offering free anonymous, on-demand support via chat messaging. * Or, if you are a loved one is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – please contact the National Center for PTSD today at: https://www.ptsd.va.gov *These are not paid endorsements. Dallas Amsden, the Defeating Depression Podcast, nor LineupMedia.fm are compensated in exchange for providing these resources to you. The information provided in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding depression, anxiety disorder, or any other mental health or medical condition. The post Marianne Meeder – The “Freak Series” Author appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we are honored to speak with Ohana Master, Dr. Scot Conway. Scot Conway is a martial arts grandmaster. He has authored three dozen books and nearly as many training programs. He says he “spent way too much time in school,” earning a law degree and a Ph.D. As a pastor, counselor, attorney, coach and more, he lives his life to be a “hero maker” of others. In this conversation, we cover a wide range of topics including how to address facts over feelings, transformational vocabulary in our personal identity, prayer, faith, conflict resolution in relationships, and his O.H.A.N.A. methodology . . . just to name a few topics. For more podcast information, resources, and to listen to other episodes, please visit, DefeatingDepressionPodcast.com. You can subscribe to every episode and/or stay informed with all the latest updates by visiting: https://dallasamsden.mykajabi.com/subscribe Hosted by: Dallas Amsden Produced by: LineupMedia.fm *For those in crisis: if you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. * If you need someone to talk to, 7Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. 7Cups is the world’s largest mental health system with 340,000 volunteers offering free anonymous, on-demand support via chat messaging. * Or, if you are a loved one is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – please contact the National Center for PTSD today at: https://www.ptsd.va.gov *These are not paid endorsements. Dallas Amsden, the Defeating Depression Podcast, nor LineupMedia.fm are compensated in exchange for providing these resources to you. The information provided in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding depression, anxiety disorder, or any other mental health or medical condition. The post Dr. Scot Conway – Transformational Vocabulary appeared first on Defeating Depression.

It’s Thanksgiving week, and host Dallas Amsden goes one-on-one with you in a segmented show this week: 5 parts to discuss the topic of gratitude. This episode is broken up so that you can listen to each segment on a daily basis this week, or you can listen to it in one sitting. With each segment, there is a “Get in the Pocket” mindfulness moment as well as an action step in each one too. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving this week! For more podcast information, resources, and to listen to other episodes, please visit, DefeatingDepressionPodcast.com. You can subscribe to every episode and/or stay informed with all the latest updates by visiting: https://dallasamsden.mykajabi.com/subscribe Hosted by: Dallas Amsden Produced by: LineupMedia.fm *For those in crisis: if you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. * If you need someone to talk to, 7Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. 7Cups is the world’s largest mental health system with 340,000 volunteers offering free anonymous, on-demand support via chat messaging. * Or, if you are a loved one is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – please contact the National Center for PTSD today at: https://www.ptsd.va.gov *These are not paid endorsements. Dallas Amsden, the Defeating Depression Podcast, nor LineupMedia.fm are compensated in exchange for providing these resources to you. The information provided in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding depression, anxiety disorder, or any other mental health or medical condition. The post Dallas Amsden – A Week of Gratitude appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this week’s Defeating Depression Podcast, we speak with Dr. Greg Judice, founder of Judice Sports & Rehab. He is a respected physical therapist in St. Louis, and we discuss some of the physical and mental connections of wellness. Fueled by a passion that everyone should be able to spend their time as they want without limitations, Dr. Greg was first introduced to the world of physical therapy when he was a child. At the age of eleven, he sustained a shoulder injury while pitching for a competitive, traveling baseball team. The injury limited his ability to pitch as he grew older, impacting his ability to play the game and the position he loved to play. Now a respected physical therapist in St. Louis, Dr. Greg enjoys being able to show people that they matter and he is motivated to demonstrate to his patients how much he cares about their health and success. This passion for helping others inspired his idea for a practice that addresses the three biggest frustrations from people seeking traditional healthcare: Time, Money, and Attention/Value. You can check out Dr. Greg’s practice at: http://www.stlouispt.com/ lso for more podcast information, resources, and to listen to other episodes, please visit, DefeatingDepressionPodcast.com. You can subscribe to every episode and/or stay informed with all the latest updates by visiting: https://dallasamsden.mykajabi.com/subscribe Hosted by: Dallas Amsden Produced by: LineupMedia.fm *For those in crisis: if you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. * If you need someone to talk to, 7Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. 7Cups is the world’s largest mental health system with 340,000 volunteers offering free anonymous, on-demand support via chat messaging. * Or, if you are a loved one is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – please contact the National Center for PTSD today at: https://www.ptsd.va.gov *These are not paid endorsements. Dallas Amsden, the Defeating Depression Podcast, nor LineupMedia.fm are compensated in exchange for providing these resources to you. The information provided in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding depression, anxiety disorder, or any other mental health or medical condition. The post Dr. Greg Judice – Physical Therapy and Mental Health appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this week’s Defeating Depression Podcast, I am excited and honored to introduce to you my business coach, Virginia Muzquiz. Virginia is one of my absolute favorite people. She is a rockstar, and I know you're going to love her energy as we discuss depression, anxiety, and how Mindset and Mental Health are crucial to your business growth. In this lively back-and-forth, Virginia shares her story and her history with mental health and the danger of over-achievement. We also discuss the struggles of isolation that men and women in business can feel and how leveraging relationship and community is the key to building success in both life and business. Virginia is the Referral Diva. She's passionately driven to teach six-figure solopreneurs how to build business that fuel their passions and have a massive impact in their community . . . if this is you, listen up. And, even if you are not in the 6-figure space now, you need her even more. Virginia has over 30 years of teaching, training and business building experience. She is the Chief Connections Officer at Master Connectors, Inc. and Co-executive Director of BNI Mid-America. She has coached 1,400+ entrepreneurs on building business using word-of-mouth best practices. In her “free time,” she also hosts a podcast called, Business By Referrals, which I recommend you check it out. Also for more podcast information, resources, and to listen to other episodes, please visit, DefeatingDepressionPodcast.com. You can subscribe to every episode and/or stay informed with all the latest updates by visiting: https://dallasamsden.mykajabi.com/subscribe Hosted by: Dallas Amsden Produced by: LineupMedia.fm *For those in crisis: if you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. * If you need someone to talk to, 7Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. 7Cups is the world’s largest mental health system with 340,000 volunteers offering free anonymous, on-demand support via chat messaging. * Or, if you are a loved one is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – please contact the National Center for PTSD today at: https://www.ptsd.va.gov *These are not paid endorsements. Dallas Amsden, the Defeating Depression Podcast, nor LineupMedia.fm are compensated in exchange for providing these resources to you. The information provided in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding depression, anxiety disorder, or any other mental health or medical condition. The post Virginia Muzquiz – Power Mindset for Your Business Growth appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this week’s Defeating Depression Podcast, I get the pleasure of sitting down with Candace Glass, the owner of Southtown Yoga and Southtown Healing + Arts in St. Louis, MO. In a very warm and candid conversation, we cover a wide array of topics from topics such as letting go of old beliefs, mindfulness and present-moment awareness, the power of connecting our body with our mind, just to name a few. Candace, E-RYT 500 with certifications in hatha yoga, children's yoga, yogahour, prenatal yoga and mindfulness. She also founded Elephant Power: Mindfulness and Yoga for Kids. Candace's teaching is informed by the knowledge, experience and wisdom that over 20 years of teacher experience. As a student, on her mat and off, Candace delves deeper into self-growth, with a strong emphasis on mindfulness and meditation as a practice. Yoga combined with mindfulness steered Candace to greater clarity, purpose and self-love. Candace remains a student first, which she believes is vitally important to being a strong teacher. She believes in joy, in practicing yoga with humility and effort, doing your best, and giving yourself some grace along the way. As often as possible, she can be found spending time in her garden, sipping chai and loving on her pup, Samson and cats, Luna and Soleil. Also for more podcast information, resources, and to listen to other episodes, please visit, DefeatingDepressionPodcast.com. You can subscribe to every episode and/or stay informed with all the latest updates by visiting: https://dallasamsden.mykajabi.com/subscribe Hosted by: Dallas Amsden Produced by: LineupMedia.fm *For those in crisis: if you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. * If you need someone to talk to, 7Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. 7Cups is the world’s largest mental health system with 340,000 volunteers offering free anonymous, on-demand support via chat messaging. * Or, if you are a loved one is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – please contact the National Center for PTSD today at: https://www.ptsd.va.gov *These are not paid endorsements. Dallas Amsden, the Defeating Depression Podcast, nor LineupMedia.fm are compensated in exchange for providing these resources to you. The information provided in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding depression, anxiety disorder, or any other mental health or medical condition. The post Candace Glass – Mindfulness and Mental Health appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this episode of the Defeating Depression Podcast, I sit down for a face- to-face with my CrossFit coach, Dr. Greg Skelly to discuss mental health and the connection of our mind and our body. We talk about how things like movement, physical exercise and good nutrition choices can fuel a better atmosphere for your mental health. Regardless of your current fitness levels, you’re going to gain some huge value from this conversation! Dr. Greg Skelly is the co-founder of CrossFit Edwardsville, an award- winning gym located in the Metro East of St. Louis. Coach G, as he is better known, received his doctorate in Physical Therapy from Washington University. He is also a current nutrition coach, retired CrossFit competitor and retired physical therapist, who had logged over 12,000 hours of health and fitness coaching since 2008. To use his words, he is “blessed with the privilege of working with a community of excellence- amazing people doing great things.” He is the author of several eBooks, including titles such as, WOD Prescription by Your Doctor, The Top 9 Benefits to Having a Worksite Wellness Program, and Fitness & Nutrition Secrets for Busy Professionals. Coach G and his wife, Caroline, co-founded CrossFit Edwardsville together, and they have one child, Zai. Also for more podcast information, resources, and to listen to other episodes, please visit, DefeatingDepressionPodcast.com. You can subscribe to every episode and/or stay informed with all the latest updates by visiting: https://dallasamsden.mykajabi.com/subscribe Hosted by: Dallas Amsden Produced by: LineupMedia.fm *For those in crisis: if you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. * If you need someone to talk to, 7Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. 7Cups is the world’s largest mental health system with 340,000 volunteers offering free anonymous, on-demand support via chat messaging. * Or, if you are a loved one is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – please contact the National Center for PTSD today at: https://www.ptsd.va.gov *These are not paid endorsements. Dallas Amsden, the Defeating Depression Podcast, nor LineupMedia.fm are compensated in exchange for providing these resources to you. The information provided in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding depression, anxiety disorder, or any other mental health or medical condition. The post Dr. Greg Skelly – Mental Health, Fitness and Nutrition appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In the premiere episode of our new season, I am honored to speak with Dr. Graham Davey. He is the author of the new book, The Anxiety Epidemic – The Causes of Our Modern-Day Anxieties. Dr. Davey serves as an emeritus professor of psychology at the University of Sussex, and he is a former president of the British Psychological Society. He also currently serves as editor-in-chief of the Journal of Experimental Psychopathology. In this episode, we cover a wide array of topics from the sources of anxiety, modern causes of anxiety such as perpetual connectivity, anxiety through the ages and the origin of phobias, socio-political variations in anxiety, as well as some amazing, practical tips on how to deal with anxiety in everyday life. Hosted by: Dallas Amsden Produced by: LineupMedia.fm *For those in crisis: if you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. * If you need someone to talk to, 7Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. 7Cups is the world’s largest mental health system with 340,000 volunteers offering free anonymous, on-demand support via chat messaging. * Or, if you are a loved one is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – please contact the National Center for PTSD today at: https://www.ptsd.va.gov *These are not paid endorsements. Dallas Amsden, the Defeating Depression Podcast, nor LineupMedia.fm are compensated in exchange for providing these resources to you. The information provided in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding depression, anxiety disorder, or any other mental health or medical condition. The post Graham Davey – The Anxiety Epidemic appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this episode, we speak with Valerie Cordero. She is the Co-Executive Director of Families for Depression Awareness, a national nonprofit organization helping families recognize and cope with depression and bipolar disorder to get people well and prevent suicides. Since assuming the role of Co-Executive Director, Valerie has lent her voice to national discussions of mood disorders and been featured on major media outlets such as NPR, Better Homes & Gardens, and New York Magazine’s vertical The Cut. Don’t forget, we also have a free, downloadable eGuide available for you. It’s called, Tackle Your Depression, and it’s available through the website. Also for more podcast information, resources, and to listen to other episodes, please visit, DefeatingDepressionPodcast.com. You can subscribe to every episode and/or stay informed with all the latest updates by visiting: https://dallasamsden.mykajabi.com/subscribe Hosted by: Dallas Amsden Produced by: LineupMedia.fm *For those in crisis: if you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1-800-273-8255 or https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. * If you need someone to talk to, 7Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support. 7Cups is the world’s largest mental health system with 340,000 volunteers offering free anonymous, on-demand support via chat messaging. * Or, if you are a loved one is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – please contact the National Center for PTSD today at: https://www.ptsd.va.gov *These are not paid endorsements. Dallas Amsden, the Defeating Depression Podcast, nor LineupMedia.fm are compensated in exchange for providing these resources to you. The information provided in this podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding depression, anxiety disorder, or any other mental health or medical condition. The post Ep#139: Valerie Cordero – Families for Depression Awareness appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we speak with Ryan Bogdan. He is an Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. He directs the BRAIN lab, which studies how genetic and environmental factors shape psychopathology risk and related neural circuitry. Don’t forget, we also have a free, downloadable eGuide available for you. It’s... The post Ep#138: Ryan Bogdan, BRAIN Lab appeared first on Defeating Depression.

Host and Coach, Dallas Amsden, talking with us today about his recent journey into CrossFit™ and how facing failure every day – whether it be mental failure, muscle failure, etc. – is one of the best ways to overcome depression and anxiety because it challenges our adversity quotient on a daily basis. Failure can be... The post Ep#137: Dallas Amsden – Fail Forward appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, your host, Dallas Amsden, goes one-on-one with you to talk about you can overcome panic, pessimism, and procrastination in order to tackle your depression. In a raw conversation, Dallas encourages you to take the daily steps to walk out of the darkness of your depression and/or anxiety. As a supplement to this episode,... The post Ep#136: Dallas Amsden – Tackle Your Depression appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this week’s episode, we speak with Al Levin. He is an assistant principal in an urban public elementary school. He is a certified co-active coach through the Coaches Training Institute. Having recovered from two bouts of major depressive disorder, Al has a passion for supporting others with mental illnesses, particularly men with depression. In... The post Ep#135: Al Levin – Host, The Depression Files Podcast appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we speak with Dr. Deborah Serani. She is an expert in depression, specializing in its treatment and living successfully with the disorder since childhood. She is a licensed psychologist in practice twenty five years, an associate professor at Adelphi University, and author of the award-winning books “Living with Depression” and “Depression and Your... The post Ep#134: Dr. Deborah Serani – Depression and Your Child appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this episode, we talk with author and psychotherapist, Jodi Aman. She is the author of several books, including the best-selling book, You-1, Anxiety-0. She is also a TEDx speaker, business mentor, and she teaches narrative therapy and intuitive counseling. Having studied at Columbia University’s School of Social Work, she has over 25 years of... The post Ep#133: Jodi Aman – Author and Psychotherapist appeared first on Defeating Depression.

Kate Allan is an author, artist, and creator of the mental health art blog, The Latest Kate. She draws and writes with gentle comfort and encouragement about the trials and tribulations of life. A Southern California transplant, she enjoys anything bright, fluffy, or colorful, as can be seen in her work. When she isn’t endeavoring... The post Ep#132: Kate Allan – The Latest Kate appeared first on Defeating Depression.

This week, we have a powerful conversation with Elysia Skye. She is a mindfulness consultant for corporations and individuals, and certified life coach based in Los Angeles and Nashville. She helps teams that are experiencing incredible amounts of personal and professional stress due to constant changes in the business by leading them through a series... The post Ep#131: Elysia Skye – Certified Wellness Coach appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In this episode, we continue the important conversation of maternal mental health with Dr. Amanda Freeman. Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice at the Headway Therapy Group. She also sits on the board as the training chair for the Postpartum Health Alliance (postpartumhealthalliance.org). She is passionate about making the experience of motherhood... The post Ep#130: Dr. Amanda Freeman – Postpartum Health Alliance appeared first on Defeating Depression.

In honor of Mother’s Day, today we speak with Dr. Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., PMH-C. Also known as Dr. Kat, she is a psychologist in private practice specializing in perinatal mental health. She works in her local community to provide training in perinatal mental health to local mental health and allied healthcare providers. Dr. Kat is... The post Ep#129: Dr. Katayne Kaeni – Postpartum Support International appeared first on Defeating Depression.