21 minutes of mental health advice from a clinical psychologist living with depression

The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers - A podcast by Scott Eilers - Mondays

Depression often strikes those with above-average intelligence and empathy who clearly see life's harsh realities.Living with chronic mental illness means not trusting every thought or feeling. My brain sometimes produces crushing despair when nothing is wrong externally. This awareness has been crucial after years of mistaking symptoms for guidance.I'll show you practical strategies for managing your mental health as a full-time job. Learn how to set emotional budgets, define what meaning truly is, and prioritize brain health through sleep, nutrition, movement, and consistency—all without shame.Get my ⁠5-day guide to reclaiming your time and energy despite mental health struggles⁠.Get Practical tools for navigating life with depression and anxiety, delivered weekly⁠⁠⁠.⁠3 Unique ways to work with me⁠⁠Dramatically improve your sleep in 2 steps⁠⁠ with my new Sleep Workbook.⁠⁠⁠My book: For When Everything is Burning⁠⁠⁠The caffeine-lite option for long-term boost in mood, cognition, motivation and stress management.Use Code SCOTT20 for 20% of your order.⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on TikTok⁠⁠Connect on Instagram⁠⁠Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a replacement for receiving treatment. It is purely educational in nature. My relationship with you is that of presenter and audience, not therapist and client.But I do care.