Why is it dark at 5:00 pm: why winter means we are in our sad girl eras

Hey, it's me, the 20-something-year-old girl who moved in across the hall, who spends most of her day talking to her cat, Santina. This week, I talk about seasonal depression and why we have all had a horrible week. From circadian rhythm disruptions to serotonin mysteries to the messed-up hurricane of responsibilities that occur in November and December, this time of year really is the perfect storm of garbage that is sure to lower your mood. I also discuss potential treatments that may help, including light therapies and lifestyle resets. And of course, I talk about some of my current struggles, which include lab cockroaches, dreams of skiing, and even a little bit about me falling up the stairs in front of a professor. As per usual, I release a new episode every Monday at 7:00 am EST. You can find me on all podcast platforms and on Instagram at @theplasticitypodcast. Thank you so much for another week of listening, and please remember to stay strong during these troubling times (and by that I mean the STM strike, I just want to go from point A to B, why is that so hard???).