Optimistically Depressed Podcast
1) Ruthy's Rumination - Coming back with CPTSD
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 epi...Show More
2) Going Under The Sea with Saltwater Sean
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 b...Show More
3) Feeling Moodie with Pat Sebastien
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 M...Show More
4) Emma with Self-Care, CPTSD & Emotional Regulation Therapy
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 ove...Show More
5) Emotional Connection with Meaghan Smith
What do we all share? Our emotions. While the way we experience them is unique, the feelings themselves are what connect us. With something so powerful, we need to be aware of how we use them and, whi...Show More
6) Optimistically Depressed: I’m Back!
After a much needed break, I’m feeling mostly refreshed and ready to get back to all of you and share what’s been on my mind for the past six months. It isn’t a surprise that it’s been rough, but it’s...Show More
7) Ruthy's Rumination on Dealing with Bad Thoughts, Balancing Your Mental Health with Others & Looking Forward to Post-Covid | Ep. 85
It's Rumination time! I got more topics for discussion from you beauties and used the opportunity to practice being more honest and raw with my opinions. I can't wait until all this crap with Co...Show More
8) Lindsay Umlah on Appreciating Your Body | Ep. 84
The glorious Lindsay Umlah joins Optimistically Depressed for a second time! I saw a post she made on Instagram about being enough and it struck me. There are many areas we need to work through ...Show More
9) Ruthy's Rumination on Staying Sane, Self-Care and Astrology | Ep. 83
Hey friends! This week I thought I’d do another rumination. I asked for some suggestions on what to talk about and suggestions were made! I talk on some tips I’ve learned on how to stay sane dur...Show More
10) Shannon Moyer-Szemenyei on C-PTSD, EMDR Therapy and Releasing Trauma | Ep. 82
Anyone else feel like a caged animal right about now? Like you need to get out but you also have so much fear around going out because you don't want catch Covid-19 and bring it home to your family?&n...Show More
Shannon Moyer-Szemenyei on C-PTSD, EMDR Therapy and Releasing Trauma | Ep. 82
1:07:45 | May 11th, 2020