How Speaking Up About Mental Health Changed Our Lives

The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. If you think you’re having a medical emergency, please contact your healthcare provider or call 911 immediately.We talk with author and educator Cathelina Duvert about lifelong depression, the courage to speak after years of silence, and how therapy and small daily practices shifted her life. We also explore her novel The Box, the craft behind self-publishing, and the role of family in healing.• naming hidden depression and early signs• building a sister-and-cousin support circle• talk therapy as structure for reflection• five anchors: writing, exercise, meditation, affirmations, motivation• giving yourself grace on skipped days• self-publishing process and working with an editor• themes in The Box and reader takeaways• culture, legacy, and future thriller project• where to find the book in print, ebook, and audioFollow Cathelina on social media! https://www.instagram.com/cathelinaduverthttps://cathelinaduvert.comIf you enjoyed our conversation, you can send me a text at divatonight.buzzsprout.com and share your opinions on the episode!Follow us on Instagram at diiva on the radio. That’s diva with two I's ♥️ Follow us on TikTok at DiivaOntheRadio for more clips and conversations you’ll loveText us anytime at https://divatonight.buzzsprout.comSend us Fan MailSupport the showThanks for listening to Diva Tonight! I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayward ! Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you!Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiivaontheradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradioTikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradioTwitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadioIf you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to [email protected] or send us a Text!