Episode 82: Depression is Health with Mental Health Professional Astrid Schmidt

Today Daniella speaks with Astrid Schmidt, a licensed social worker, and dedicated mental health professional, as they dive into the mental health journey through a holistic approach. Daniella starts off the episode by inviting Astrid to explain the concept of spiral mapping (1:40). Later the two discuss the influence of the inner child and its relationship to mental health (10:10; 14:15). Broadening the conversation, Daniella and Astrid weave in society’s impact and influence on mental health (23:00). Afterwards Astrid pivots the conversation to discuss how depression specifically plays a significant role in mental health and towards healing the inner child (29:37; 26:28). To wrap up Daniella and Astrid converse about the effects of generational trauma (39:49) before Astrid parts with some advice for the listeners (43:46). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices