The Mistake We Make When Treating Anxiety and Depression (Episode 20)
Why do anxiety and depression happen, and are we asking the wrong questions about mental health? In this deeply personal solo episode, Stephanie Baubie shares her own experiences with anxiety, depression, grief, intrusive thoughts, medication, therapy, and nervous system healing. She explores why mental health symptoms are often viewed solely through a diagnosis lens, while deeper contributors like nervous system dysregulation, childhood experiences, lifestyle factors, sensitivity, stress, sleep, nutrition, and emotional processing are often overlooked. Stephanie offers a compassionate, whole-body perspective on mental health and explains why symptoms may be signals worth listening to rather than problems to suppress.
This Episode is For You If:
- You struggle with anxiety, depression, overwhelm, or low mood and want a deeper understanding of what may be contributing
- You consider yourself a highly sensitive person and often feel overstimulated by people, environments, or stress
- You are curious about nervous system regulation, holistic mental health, and addressing root causes rather than symptoms alone
Free Patreon resource: Download the Anxiety & Depression Reflection Guide and start exploring the root causes beneath your symptoms. https://www.patreon.com/posts/160074008
Timestamps:
(01:12) Why Stephanie no longer believes she was simply "born anxious"
(08:08) Understanding sensitivity, empathy, and nervous system wiring
(11:16) College, mono, lifestyle habits, and Stephanie's first experience with medication
(13:01) A second depressive episode and finding the right support
(17:01) Why Stephanie's psychiatrist changed how she views mental health treatment
(20:26) Viewing anxiety and depression as signals rather than pathology
(22:09) The six pillars of health and their connection to mental wellness
(22:40) How nutrition, blood sugar, caffeine, and vitamin deficiencies affect mood
(26:16) Cortisol, sleep, emotional processing, and nervous system regulation
(28:26) Boundaries, stress management, and identifying hidden root causes
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Disclaimer: Everything shared here is for educational purposes and personal reflection only. Not medical advice. Always work with your own healthcare provider for individual care.
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