About this episode
#217 In this week's solo episode, I am sharing one of my absolute favorite mental health books as a part of my new book club series! This week's pick is Lost Connections by Johann Hari, a New York Times bestselling book that explores what truly causes (and fixes!) depression. In this episode, I break down my favorite quotes and teachings from the book, on topics including: + the chemical imbalance theory & why we're over-prescribed anti-depressants+ a theory that explains why people actually get depressed+ debunking other theories of depression based on the research+ the crucial relationship between grief & depression + nine disconnections in our lives that can cause depression + how loneliness can change our physical & mental health + what psychology says about materialism when it comes to depression+ childhood trauma & its impact on depression + modern society's emphasis on status & its impact on mental health+ how living in a city versus a rural environment affects mental health+ if some of us are genetically wired to be depressed + seven ways to solve your depression MENTIONED+ Lost Connections + Johann Hari interview+ Hans Schroder interview+ ACEs criteria SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by
