Ep113: The Different Faces of Depression: How to Save Someone You Know - With Zack Rutledge

OVERVIEW

How well do you know the word depression? You often hear this word from someone who is feeling down, or constantly feeling sad. What you don’t know is that there are bigger and deeper reasons behind this word. But how will you know if someone you know is suffering from this mental health problem?

For this week’s episode, I am so delighted to have on the show Zack Rutledge a Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and a Certified Brain Health Trainer through the Functional Aging Institute. He is also an author and has released his own book about depression entitled “The Official Depression Relief Playbook. Just like you, Zack has also suffered from depression for 10 years but managed to survived and lived a healthy and happy life. His experience led him to help other people who are undergoing the same mental health problem that he had before. If you are someone who is feeling that you are at the lowest point of your life right now listen to this episode it might help you lift up your spirit and find a way to save not just yourself but also someone you know.

WHAT WILL WE LEARN

01:07 Who is Zack Rutledge
02:15 What encouraged Zack to write his book about depression
04:29 Why you should read Zack's book about depression
05:44 Is there a link between diet, food, and depression
07:56 Be aware of your own body
10:00 You're the co-creator of your own reality
12:00 How depression can affect one's sleep: Zach and his own experience of coping with sleep problems and depression
16:24 Zach and his message to people who are coping with depression: Practice Forgiveness
17:39 Other struggles Zach encountered while dealing with depression: How he overcomes it
20:15 Is there really a way to know why someone is feeling depressed
21:36 What motivates Zack to help other people who are coping with depression
22:46 How long does it take for Zack to overcome his depression
24:00 How to reach Zack and his services
24:27 Zack and his advice to people who are suffering from depression