Episode 17: Depression: The Story We’ve Been Told Might Be Wrong

What if depression isn’t what we’ve been told it is?In this episode, we unpack one of the biggest bombshells in modern mental health — the idea that depression may not be a simple chemical imbalance in the brain at all. Inspired by A Mind of Your Own by Dr. Kelly Brogan, we take a deep dive into the science that challenges the conventional narrative and asks us to look at depression as a whole-body experience, not just a brain disorder.We talk about how inflammation, hormones, gut health, nutrient deficiencies, thyroid function, trauma, stress, and lifestyle can all play powerful roles in mood — and why treating symptoms without addressing root causes may leave people feeling stuck.This episode isn’t about blaming, shaming, or dismissing anyone’s experience. It’s about opening the door to a much bigger conversation — one that offers understanding, agency, and hope.If you’ve ever felt like the standard explanation didn’t fully make sense… this episode might completely change the way you think about depression.