EP #68: From Surviving to Thriving After Depression with Zack Rutledge
We can’t make a positive impact if we are not taking care of ourselves first. Zack Rutledge is an author, coach, and Certified Brain Health Trainer through the Functional Aging Institute, and he focuses on helping people live healthier lives whilst dealing with depression. Today he joins the show to discuss his journey with depression, as well as his advice for those battling with this tough mental illness.
Listen in as Zack shares the benefit of taking things one step at a time and setting small milestones to hit as you’re working your way out of a depressive state. You will learn the importance of taking care of yourself through nutrition and exercise—and how this correlates with mental health.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
Why Zack decided to write a book on depression.
His background with depression.
The value of meditating.
How gut health impacts mental health.
Why self-care is not selfish.
The benefit of writing lists.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“Depression and anxiety do tend to travel the same pathways in the brain… if you’re prone to one, you’re almost prone to another.” - Zack Rutledge
“Grief is something that we have to go through. Everyone goes through grief.” - Zack Rutledge
”We have to get rid of this guilt around self-care.” - Zack Rutledge
Resources In Today's Episode:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Official Depression Relief Playbook by Zack Rutledge
