Depression & Dark Places
Honest conversations about depression, suicidal thoughts, and finding a way through.
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When Everything Collapsed, He Chose to Stay
Minh Nguyen, a father and entrepreneur, opens up about the rise and fall of his mortgage-industry career — losing over $1.1 million — and the shame and suicidal thoughts that followed. He shares the turning point that changed how he defines success, fatherhood, and self-worth.
Hear the conversation →The Champion Nobody Knew Was Struggling
American Ninja Warrior champion Jackson Erdos went from elite youth athlete to world-class competitor while quietly battling depression, anxiety, substance use, and suicidal ideation as a teenager. He talks about checking himself into residential treatment, losing close friends to suicide, and learning that your identity is not your performance.
Hear the conversation →The Helper Who Had to Learn to Be Helped
Josh Cutler built a career as a leader in the mental health field — then faced his own bipolar disorder, depression, and recovery after a traumatic brain injury. He shares how those experiences transformed his understanding of healing, purpose, and connection.
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All Depression & Dark Places episodes →
Jackson Erdos - Climbing the Mountain Takes Years: American Ninja Warrior on Depression, Identity...
with Jackson Erdos
Minh Nguyen - "I was ready to crash the car”: Losing Everything, Shame, and Choosing to Stay - H...
with Minh Nguyen
Corey Corpodian - Emotional Fitness: Building Resilience and Overcoming Depression - HMIO 323
with Corey Corpodian
BJ Shea: Uncovering Men's Mental Health
with Sky & Ryan
Mark Wigginton - The Complexities of Men's Mental Health
with Mark Wigginton
Josh Cutler's Journey: From Challenges to Change
with Josh Cutler
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Full directory →988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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Face It Foundation
Minnesota men who want other men to lean on through depression
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Learning the warning signs of suicide and how to respond
NAMI HelpLine
Free answers, classes, and support groups for you or your family
Men's Mental Health (ADAA)
Understanding how anxiety and depression show up differently in men