Episode 20

The Chaos of Depression

Published on: 9th May, 2021

The Chaos of Depression – Moving through the Shadows of Depression with Zach Rutledge

Calming the Chaos welcomes Zack Rutledge, M.A.to a Live Podcast on YouTube. Zack is an ACE Certified Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Brain Health Trainer. Zack is also a black belt in Karate, and has practiced Yoga for over 10 years.

In this interview, Zack will share his stories about how he has struggled with depression, and about how he moved from a dark part of his life into understanding and coping with depression. He also talks about a book he has written, called “The Official Depression Relief Playbook.” Zack and Tracy will also be answering questions from the live chat!

The goal: To help people recognize signs of depression, and learn some skills to move through the shadows of depression through Zack’s stories and personal experiences.

  1. Tracy gives a brief intro to Zack
    1. History, when he first noticed signs of depression
    2. His emotional reaction and behaviors toward depression
    3. Was there any chaos here?
    4. Stories about depression, including:
  2. Interview with Zack
  1. The dark time with Music and bands
  2. Film / TV and Radio
  • Other stories of depression
  1. Pulling out of the depression – How he did it (does this include the certifications and the black belt / yoga practices?)
  1. Change in career direction during COVID-19
  1. How did this change in direction happen? (tell the story)
  2. What helped you have the courage to make the career change?
  • E-book – tell the story of it’s development, including how you published it, and on Audible
  1. A future as a Mental Health Counselor (LPC) in the future

 

  1. Helpful tools for managing depression (both Zack and Tracy)
  2. Zack’s links:

Amazon Link for Zack’s Book, “The Official Depression Relief Playbook” https://amzn.to/3xUVGY1

  

Zack’s Facebook Group:

 https://www.facebook.com/theofficialdepressionreliefplaybook

 

Helpful Resources:

 

Black Dog of Depression Cartoon Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCrniLQGYc

 

A Mindful Way Through Depression Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Way-through-Depression-Unhappiness-ebook/dp/B007T9FZRS

 

Meyers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI Quiz) https://practicalpie.com/myers-briggs-type-indicator/

 

Free Resources from “The Happiness Trap”  https://thehappinesstrap.com/free-resources/

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Calming the Chaos
Helping You Find Peace in a Chaotic World!
Calming the Chaos is a podcast by Licensed Mental Health Counselor Tracy Kenela, who interviews a variety of professionals around the world in an effort to find different ways to help people (and herself!) find peace in a chaotic world. Each episode contains Information, tips, tools, and resources that come from different schools of thought, and are presented as a fun and entertaining way to help you move toward a more peaceful and enjoyable life.

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Tracy Kenela

Tracy Kenela is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist in Olympia, Washington. As the Host of "Calming the Chaos" Podcast, Tracy has made it her mission to help people (and herself!) find peace in a Chaotic world! Her podcast interviews, YouTube Channel and short videos are an entertaining way to find self help for all things that cause you chaos!