Depression's Journey Can Be Long and Twisted

Giving Voice to Depression

Her depression first reared its ugly head in middle school. She is now in her 40s, and despite trying a myriad of medications and having a loving support network, the darkness has been unrelenting. In a living example of the both/and (vs. either/or) reality, Jennifer is both a multiple suicide attempt survivor and one of the most-resilient and hopeful guests we've had the honor to speak with.This episode revisits an interview from 2019, and includes an update she sent the day we recorded. Next week's episode will be Jennifer's update on her mental-health journey and the new treatments that have her feeling a light has finally flipped on in her dark brain.