Guiding Tides Podcast
Guiding Tides Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to Guiding Tides, the mental health podcast where Christian Smith, Jessica Kelly, Jeff Chasen, and Mahesh Balan dive into real conversations about mental health, therapy and recovery.
💡 What You’ll Get in This Podcast:
✅ Personal mental health stories from recent wellness center patients (Christian & Jessica)
✅ Expert insights from a licensed therapist (Mahesh Balan)
✅ Inside knowledge of the mental health industry (Jeff Chasen)
🔔 Subscribe now! 💙 If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Call or text 988(US) for mental health support.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on mental health, therapy, and recovery, with episodes like 'Living with Anxiety' highlighting personal battles and 'Understanding Fight or Flight' delving into psychological responses and their impact on well-being. Topics include anxiety management, trauma reflection, and strategies for resilience, aiming to destigmatize mental health discussions.
Welcome to Guiding Tides, the mental health podcast where Christian Smith, Jessica Kelly, Jeff Chasen, and Mahesh Balan dive into real conversations about mental health, therapy and recovery.
💡 What You’ll Get in This Podcast:
✅ Personal mental health stories from recent wellness center patients (Christian & Jessica)
✅ Expert insights from a licensed therapist (Mahesh Balan)
✅ Inside knowledge of the mental health industry (Jeff Chasen)
🔔 Subscribe now! 💙 If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. Call or text 988(US) for mental health support.
Episode 5 – Persistent Depressive Disorder: The Weight You Learn to Carry
In this unfiltered and deeply personal episode, the Guiding Tides crew — Christian, Jeff, Jess, and Mahesh — open up about living with Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), a chronic form of depression that doesn’t always look like a crisis, but feels like a constant, quiet fog.
They break down what PDD really is — beyond the clinical definitions — and explore how it shows up in real life: going through the motions, meeting your responsibilities, but never quite feeling okay. From journaling letters to your future self to blasting Iron Maiden on the drive home, this episode is packed with raw stories, honest insights, and practical strategies that help when the darkness becomes familiar.
This is more than a conversation — it’s a mirror for anyone who’s ever felt stuck, numb, or like life is moving forward without them.
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