Eeks Speakeasy: Seasonal Blues, Melancholy, and the Winter Splinter

Send us Fan MailSeasonal Blues, Melancholy, and the Winter Splinter...Do you only get the Winter Blues?Lucky you.In this episode of Eeks Speakeasy, Dr. Eeks confesses to suffering from the entire seasonal collection—from the Autumn Bottom and Spring Sting to the Summer Bummer and the newly diagnosed Winter Splinter.Along the way, she explores why our moods seem to shift throughout the year, why spring doesn't bring optimism for everyone, why daylight saving time continues to confuse humans and dogs alike, and why melancholy might deserve a little more respect than it gets.This isn't an episode about diagnosing depression or treating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It's a short, lighthearted take on the many ways seasons shape our emotions, complete with bad puns, Greek medicine, philosophical detours, Jack and his "Winter Jollies," and her dog Barnaby's unwavering belief that breakfast should never be a political decision.If you missed the first episode of Eeks Speakeasy, it's here: The Long Whatever.Work with me? Perhaps we are a good match. Keep Causes or Cures Ad-Free with Listener SupportYou can contact Dr. Eeks at bloomingwellness.com.Follow Eeks on Instagram here.Follow on X. Follow Public Health is WeirdOr Facebook here.On Youtube.Or TikTok.SUBSCRIBE to the Eeks Weekly Here! Support the show