Navigating Depression: When Everything Feels Dark

"Overall, this is what I want you to take away the most from this. You get to turn your pain into your purpose. That is your choice and yours alone. And even in the depths of despair, I held on to the same thought I've always managed to grasp onto, like some sort of life raft in the darkness, which is: this is an opportunity for growth." Today's episode is a little bit heavier than what everyone is used to, and we're talking about moving through depression. This episode is very raw and I am sharing: What has been going on with me How I moved through what has definitely been the darkest period of my life, to date. The importance of why I'm talking about this today And so much more   Are you ready? Let's go. For the full transcription of today's episode head over to EPISODE 271: Navigating Depression: When Everything Feels Dark   WORK WITH ME Let's chat! Reach out to find out about coaching options.   REFERENCES: Mental Health Hotlines: Canada USA UK Australia   EPISODE REFERENCES EPISODE 217: Healing Isn't Linear: When home is no longer home EPISODE 230: Slow Down to Speed Up: Burnout & the Inherent Vulnerability of Entrepreneurship EPISODE 145: The Need for Closure is an Inside Job EPISODE 260: How to Let Go & Recover From Loss EPISODE 153: The Life-Altering Year of 32: Burning Bridges, Building Relationships & Facing Your Darkest Fears EPISODE 130: Cancer, Depression & Strength: A Powerful Story of Hope & Resilience with Tom McClelland EPISODE 117: The 9 Year Affair: Lessons in Infidelity EPISODE 124: Affair Aftermath & Holding Space for a Friend in Crisis with Christina Montalvo EPISODE 127: We Are Not Our Social Media Handles with Hafsa Rana of Happily Hafsa EPISODE 112: Navigating Entrepreneurship: What Doesn't Get Shared Publicly with Christina Montalvo Episode 133: Stepping Out of the Chaos of Your Life & Allowing Ease with Emma Rose Tait EPISODE 154: How 2 Nobodies From Canada Created Chart-Topping Podcasts with Sarah Swain of The Great Canadian Woman EPISODE 192: [BIZ TIPS] COVID-19, Leadership & Your Online Business with Sarah Swain of The Great Canadian Woman EPISODE 25: Dealing With Anxiety; Growing Through Taking Action   Questions?  Comments? Want to connect and chat about this episode? You can email me at [email protected], or DM me over on Instagram @emilygoughcoach or Facebook at Emily Gough Coaching.  I would absolutely love to connect with you and thank you for listening in real life and here any takeaways you had from this or other episodes!.  It makes me day to see you listening to the podcast and fills me up with pure joy. Seriously.  See you on the 'gram! If Instagram and Facebook aren't your jam, send me a good old fashioned email!  [email protected] BRAND NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY Find Emily Online: Emily Gough Coaching Room to Grow Podcast