Understanding Depression and Compassion Focused Therapy — A Conversation with My Sister

This week I'm joined by my sister for a conversation on depression, compassion focused therapy and the three systems thatgovern how we feel: the drive system, the threat system and the soothe system. If you've ever wondered why you can't just snapout of it — this episode will explain why, and what actually helps.We talk about what compassion focused therapy is, how it differs from other therapeutic approaches, and practical ways toactivate your soothe system when life feels overwhelming5 day devotion to self-love - workbook:https://www.patreon.com/posts/5-day-devotion-151272035?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Guided chakra meditation:https://www.patreon.com/posts/guided-aligning-150650632?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkHelpful Tools From the Episode:Samaritans (24/7 emotional support)📞 Call 116 123 (free)✉️ Email [email protected]🌐 https://www.samaritans.org/Thrive Edinburgh: iThrive | Edinburgh Mental Health and WellbeingA Year of Small Joys, PDF Self-care calendar:A Year of Small Joys - Aana.In.The.Wild's Ko-fi Shop Free 3 systems diagram:https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_7C8LyrY/yGrs0SKKou0xRwlL3KsWww/view?utm_content=DAG_7C8LyrY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hdb1ff9f865Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/soulandscissors/YouTubeSoul and Scissors - YouTubePinteresthttps://www.pinterest.co.uk/charliegirl0033/TikTok@soulandscissorshttps://bit.ly/4ng5DrlPatreon Membershipshttps://www.patreon.com/14548425/joinShop (Beauty by Charlene Store)https://www.fresha.com/store/beauty-by-charlene-store-bxua8lgq?pId=2604457Vintedhttps://www.vinted.co.uk/member/187523359Bookstack Diaries – Free 2026 Reading List & Workbookhttps://soulandscissors.eo.page/rzcc5Connect with Stevie:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aana.in.the.wild/Website: ko-fi.com/aanainthewild#depression #compassionfocusedtherapy #mentalhealth #healingjourney #selfcompassion #therapy #womenempowerment#personaldevelopment #anxiety #emotionalhealth