The Depression Files

By Al Levin

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Episodes: 120

Description

Men experience depression differently. Al Levin interviews men who have suffered from depression, educating those who may know little about mental illnesses while giving hope to those who may be suffering. After three years of compiling and sharing stories, Al now includes interviews of experts on various topics around mental health.

Episode Date
Al Interviews John MacPhee | CEO of The Jed Foundation
Sep 24, 2023
Al Interviews Dr. Mark Harper | Attending Anesthesiologist in the UK and Norway, Researcher & Author on the Topic of Cold-Water Swimming
Aug 27, 2023
Al Interviews Shannon Walker | Founder & CEO of Northwest Battle Buddies
Jul 30, 2023
Al Interviews Craig Stanland | Former Account Manager of a Large Tech Company, Formerly Incarcerated & Now a Reinvention Architect
Jun 25, 2023
Al Interviews Hal Hughes | Former Police Officer, Former MMA Fighter & Current Psychotherapist
May 28, 2023
Al Interviews Mark Horowitz | PhD in the Neurobiology of Depression and the Pharmocology of Antidepressants on the Topic of Weaning Antidepressants
Apr 30, 2023
Al Interviews Peggy Van de Plassche | Former Banker and Venture Capitalist on the Topic of Microdosing Psychedelics
Mar 26, 2023
Al Interviews Kody Green | Motivational Speaker & Content Creator with Over 1M Followers on TikTok (The Schizophrenic Hippie)
Feb 26, 2023
Al Interviews Kaitlynne Yancy | Navy Veteran & Associate Director of Governmental Affairs of the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
Jan 29, 2023
Al Interviews CeCe Cheng | Founder of ShareWell - A Mental Health Company That Provides Virtual Peer Support Services
Dec 25, 2022
Al Interviews Dr. Steve Lamberti | Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center on the Topic of Psychosis
Nov 27, 2022
Al Interviews Nick Jonsson | Keynote Speaker, Author & Co-Founder of EGN - An Executive Peer Network
Oct 30, 2022
Al Interviews Geralyn Ritter | Executive Vice President at Organon, Trauma Survivor & Author
Sep 25, 2022
Al Interviews Dr. Doug Klein | Family Physician & Professor at the University of Alberta on the topic of Park Prescriptions
Aug 28, 2022
Al Interviews Charlie Kratsch | Founder & CEO of Infinite Campus on Topic of $1M Prize to Develop Mental Health Care Network
Jul 31, 2022
Al Interviews Lorraine Montez | Film Producer, Actor & Writer
Jun 26, 2022
Al Interviews John Callas | Emmy-Nominated Hollywood Director, Writer, Producer & Author
May 29, 2022
Al Interviews Dr. Mark Rasenick | Distinguished Professor of Physiology, Biophysics and Psychiatry & Director of the Biomedical Neuroscience Training Program at Univ of Illinois College of Medicine
Apr 24, 2022
Al Interviews Deb Robison | Licensed Social Worker & Project Administrator at the Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs at Miami University
Mar 27, 2022
Al Interviews Corey Dixon | Actor, Public Speaker & Mental Health Advocate
Feb 27, 2022
Al Interviews Ricky Sapp | Former NFL Linebacker & Current Inspirational Speaker
Jan 30, 2022
Al Interviews Lesley Moffat | Author, Classroom High School Band Teacher, Public Speaker, and Mom
Dec 26, 2021
Al Interviews Michele Rosenthal | Trauma Recovery Specialist, Author & Mental Health Advocate
Nov 28, 2021
Al Interviews Anne Moss Rogers | Certified Suicide Prevention Trainer, Public Speaker, Award-Winning Author & Mother of a Son (Charles) Who Died by Suicide
Oct 31, 2021
Al Interviews Tracey Bear | PhD Student Discusses the Gut-Brain Axis and Depression
Sep 26, 2021
Al Interviews Victor Janzan | A Telecommunications Project Manager and Mental Illness Activist
Aug 29, 2021
Al Interviews Sarah Hancock | Former Professor of Clinical Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counseling at San Diego State University & a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor on the topic of ECT
Jul 25, 2021
Al Interviews Dr. Joyce Baptist | Professor in the Couple and Family Therapy Program at Kansas State University, on the topic of Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
Jun 27, 2021
Al Interviews Dr. Damon Ashworth | Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Expert, on the Topic of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
May 30, 2021
Al Interviews Sam Morris | Founder of The Unbreakable Human Collective & Managing Director - Head of Culture at Five to Flow
Apr 25, 2021
Al Interviews Dr. Rick Doblin, Founder of MAPS, on the Topic of MDMA (Ecstasy) Research for the Treatment of PTSD
Mar 28, 2021
Al Interviews Theodora Blanchfield on Receiving Ketamine Infusions
Feb 28, 2021
Al Interviews Dr. Natalie Gukasyan of Johns Hopkins University on the topic of Psychedelics and the Treatment of Mental Illness
Jan 31, 2021
Al Interviews Dr. Nolan Williams on the topic of Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT) - an Enhanced Version of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Dec 27, 2020
Al Interviews Dr. Robb Kelly | World-Renown Addiction Specialist & CEO and Founder of Robb Kelly Recovery Group
Nov 29, 2020
Al Interviews Dr. Sam Ko on the Topic of Ketamine
Oct 25, 2020
Al Interviews Mindy Greiling | Former MN State Representative, Former National NAMI Board Member & Author
Sep 27, 2020
An Announcement - Changes Coming to The Depression Files
Sep 10, 2020
Al Interviews Josh Knutti | Host of the Overcoming You Podcast
Sep 06, 2020
Al Interviews James Withey | Former Therapist, Mental Health Advocate, Public Speaker & Author
Aug 23, 2020
BONUS Episode - Al Interviews Dr. Peter Gutierrez on the Topic of Suicide
Aug 16, 2020
Al Interviews Matthew Williams | Author, Public Speaker & Project Worker for the Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind Charity
Aug 09, 2020
Al Interviews Evan Whitehead | Director of Special Services, National Consultant & Public Speaker
Jul 26, 2020
BONUS Episode - Al Interviews Michael Pipich LMFT on the Topic of Bipolar Disorder
Jul 19, 2020
Al Interviews Jon Harper | Assistant Principal, Author, Podcaster & Public Speaker
Jul 12, 2020
Al Interviews John Arenburg | Addictions Counselor, Former Long-Term Care Worker, Volunteer Firefighter, Author & Mental Health Advocate
Jun 28, 2020
Al Interviews Brett Stevens | Start-Up Consultant, Former Professional Poker Player & Author
Jun 14, 2020
Al Interviews Jordan Brown | Mental Health Advocate, Trained Social Worker & Author
May 31, 2020
Al Interviews Jon Middleton | Former Cardiac Nurse & Teacher of Health and Social Care
May 17, 2020
Al Interviews Sean Blackwell | Researcher and Teacher of the Spiritual Dimension and Healing Potential of Bipolar Disorder & Author
May 03, 2020
Al Interviews Raymond Baxter | Mental Health Activist, Cryptocurrency Enthusiast & Founder of The Relationship Blogger
Apr 19, 2020
Al Interviews Chris Agudo | Delivery Driver, Suicide Attempt Survivor, Author & Cofounder of Living Is So Big
Apr 05, 2020
Al Interviews Tom Cronin | Retreat Host, Meditation Teacher, Coach, Keynote Speaker, Author & Film Producer
Mar 22, 2020
Al Interviews Andy Grant | Transformational Energy Coach, Founder of Real Men Feel, Best Selling Author & Suicide Attempt Survivor
Mar 08, 2020
Al Interviews Brock Wilbur | Political Reporter & Standup Comedian
Feb 23, 2020
Al Interviews Immanuel Jones | YouTuber, Certified Life Coach & Mental Health Advocate
Feb 09, 2020
Al Interviews Dr. Dan Crocker | Poet & College Professor
Jan 26, 2020
Al Interviews Donald ”Skip” G. Mondragon II | Internal Medicine Physician, 26-Year Army Veteran, Author & Mental Health Advocate
Jan 12, 2020
Al Interviews Sam Miltich | Jazz Guitarist & Mental Health Advocate
Dec 29, 2019
Al Interviews Joe Dwyer | Author, Animal Chaplain, Certified Pet Loss Counselor, Dog Trainer & Public Speaker
Dec 15, 2019
Al Interviews Kenny | Elementary School Teacher & Mental Health Advocate
Dec 01, 2019
Al Interviews Gabriel Nathan | Editor-in-Chief of OC87 Recovery Diaries & Board Member of Prevent Suicide PA
Nov 17, 2019
Al Interviews Dale Curd | Psychotherapist, Host of CBC’s ”Hello Goodbye” & Founder of The Men’s List
Nov 03, 2019
Al Interviews Mark Henick | Mental Health Advocate & Public Speaker
Oct 20, 2019
Al Interviews Logan Lynn | American Musician, Writer, Producer, Filmmaker, TV Personality, Mental Health Advocate & LGBT Activist.
Oct 06, 2019
Al Interviews John Panigas | Executive Coach & Author
Sep 22, 2019
Al Interviews Michael Landsberg | TV/Radio Host, Mental Health Advocate & Founder of Sick Not Weak
Sep 08, 2019
Al Interviews Justin Peck | Professional Off-Road Racer, Mental Health Advocate & Author of Bulletproof
Aug 25, 2019
Al Interviews Michael J Nanna | Former University Professor, Former Police Officer & Singer-Songwriter
Aug 11, 2019
Al Interviews Cory Strathman | Mental Health Advocate and Former Principal
Jul 28, 2019
Al Interviews Matthew Tessnear | Author, Blogger & Mental Health Advocate
Jul 14, 2019
Al Interviews Carl Waggett | Firefighter & PTSD Advocate
Jun 30, 2019
Al Interviews Kevin & Co | Mental Health Advocate
Jun 16, 2019
Al Interviews Lorenzo Lewis | Mental Health Advocate & Founder of The Confess Project
Jun 02, 2019
Al Interviews Erik Robinson | General Contractor & Founder of Building a Refuge
May 19, 2019
Al Interviews Vincent Wales | Author & Co-Host of The Psych Central Show
May 05, 2019
Al Interviews Dr. Derek Chechak | PhD in Social Work, BA, BSW, MSW & RSW
Apr 21, 2019
Al Interviews Gabe Howard | Bipolar Speaker, Writer & Podcaster
Apr 07, 2019
Al Interviews Joe Barksdale (again) | NFL Offensive Tackle
Mar 24, 2019
Al Interviews David Soto Jr. | Author, Podcaster & Retired US Air Force Master Sergeant
Mar 10, 2019
Al Interviews Sean Adam | Inspirational Speaker & Podcaster
Feb 24, 2019
Al Interviews Jeremy Schneider, MFT | Marriage and Family Therapist, Author, Public Speaker & Childhood Trauma Survivor
Feb 10, 2019
Al Interviews Jacob Moore | Filmmaker and Founder of NoStigmas Mental Health Support Community
Jan 27, 2019
Al Interviews Nick Emeigh | Director of Outreach and Development for NAMI Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Jan 13, 2019
Al Interviews T.J. Smith | Hockey Coach & Mental Health Consultant
Dec 30, 2018
Al Interviews Michael Kuhne | Community College English Instructor
Dec 16, 2018
Al Interviews Mike Stroh | Mental Health Advocate & Founder of ”Starts with Me”
Dec 02, 2018
Al Interviews Ethan Fisher | Keynote Speaker for Middle Schools, High Schools & College Athletes
Nov 18, 2018
Al Interviews Daniel Garza | HIV Advocate, Public Speaker & Podcaster
Nov 04, 2018
Al Interviews Dr. Anthony Piparo | Performance Psychologist, Suicide Loss Survivor & International Best-Selling Author
Oct 21, 2018
Al Interviews Justin Birckbichler | Testicular Cancer Survivor, Men's Health Activist, & Founder of A Ballsy Sense of Tumor
Oct 07, 2018
Al Interviews John Dickson | Writer, Mental Health Advocate & Father
Sep 23, 2018
Al Interviews Lee Plummer | US Navy Veteran
Sep 09, 2018
Al Interviews Dr. Michael Weinstein | Acute Care Surgeon
Aug 26, 2018
Al Interviews Charles Minguez | Mental Health Advocate & Aspiring Journalist
Aug 12, 2018
Al Interviews Jermaine Tolbert (AKA Nate Calloway) | Songwriter, Author & Creator of Project: Genius of a Schizophrenic
Jul 29, 2018
Al Interviews Dan Ryder | Educator, Improviser & Design Thinker
Jul 15, 2018
Al Interviews Mike Veny | Author, Drummer, Motivational Speaker & Mental Health Advocate
Jul 01, 2018
Al Interviews Mike Schlossberg | PA State Representative & Author
Jun 17, 2018
Al Interviews Rene Mullen | Writer, Poet & Mental Health Advocate
Jun 03, 2018
Al Interviews Dr. Loren Olson | Psychiatrist & Author
May 20, 2018
Al Interviews Erez Shek | Mental Health Advocate & Vlogger
May 06, 2018
Al Interviews Patrick Donnelly | Editor & Freelance Writer
Apr 22, 2018
Al Interviews Jean-Francois Dupras | Mountaineer & Mental Health Advocate
Apr 08, 2018
Al Interviews Joe Barksdale | NFL Offensive Linesman for LA Chargers
Mar 25, 2018
Al Interviews Josh Okerson | Aspiring Author
Mar 11, 2018
Al Interviews Paul Currington | Storyteller
Feb 25, 2018
Al Interviews Gary Pollard | Founder of Men Tell Health
Feb 11, 2018
Al Interviews John Solomon | Lead Singer & Song Writer of Communist Daughter
Jan 28, 2018
Al Interviews Robert Vore | Blogger, Podcaster & Mental Health Advocate
Jan 14, 2018
Al Interviews John | City Public Works Employee
Dec 31, 2017
Al Interviews JP | Blogger & Podcaster
Dec 17, 2017
Al Interviews Tom Chapman | Founder of The Lions Barber Collective
Dec 10, 2017
Al Interviews Jeff Emmerson | Author, Advocate & Blogger
Dec 03, 2017
Al Interviews Paul Gilmartin | Comedian, Television Personality & Podcast Host
Nov 19, 2017
Al Interviews Dennis Gillan | Mental Health Advocate & Motivational Speaker
Nov 05, 2017
Al Interviews Eddie Kedge | Writer, Advocate & Sexual Abuse Survivor
Oct 22, 2017
Al Interviews James Prescott | Author, Podcast Host & Coach
Oct 08, 2017
Al Interviews Eric Thirteen | Hollywood Producer
Sep 24, 2017
Al Interviews Steve Austin | Author, Life Coach, Speaker & Podcast Host
Sep 10, 2017