Making space for depression

Julie-Roxane and Alasdair sit down to talk about 2019 and end up having an impromptu conversation about depression and how they make space for it in their lives and in their relationship.

Listen to this episode and explore:

• How 2019 began for Alasdair (6:38)


• How pain helps us change (8:00)


• Giving space in a relationship when we're in different places (10:44)


• The value of depression (11:48)


• How depression is similar to an acid trip (12:40)


• The problem with numbing (13:14)


• Loving by letting be (14:01)


• Alasdair ends up comparing depression to an acid trip again (16:40)


• Our engagement and moving to a new phase of life (18:45)


• Julie-Roxane's unconventional bachelorette party (20:32)


• Simple habits as an anchor during difficult times (22:56)


• Taking care of yourself as you would a toddler (24:22)


• Ignoring mental discomfort can become physical disease (34:22)

Mentioned on this episode:

• Gap Year for Adults podcast & Debbie's website


• The Road Less Travelled by Scott Peck


• FAR OUT podcast episode 7: "We're Engaged!?"


• Ian Mclaren


• Ezra Bayda


• Follow us on Instagram: @alasdair_jr

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Credits:

Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonald

Outro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa

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