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How to get from depressed to success is a podcast where depression survivors share their story to inspire and give hope to people who suffer from depression and related symptoms. The host also shares tips and tools to get from depressed to success.
Hey everybody and welcome to another episode of Depressed 2 succesS where we share real stories and emotions about our lives. And on this episode I really felt the need to vent to be honest and talk about my own personal life, or rather work life which has been tremendously stressful the last year with all the clients and employers I tried to help the best I could but I end up paying the price. I donât want to admit it, but I was burned out and maybe still am a bit to be honest. But one thing that has helped me a lot is journaling and reflecting on my triggers and writing it all down really helps me to reveal patterns. And becoming aware of these patterns is a very important first step to breaking those patterns and rewriting and recreating better more helpful patterns. So now I want to share a part I just wrote down. I am curious if you can relate and if you have tips than can help anyone in a similar situation.
So here it is:
I am so sick and tired of trying to please everyone
Trying to do my best for everyone
Trying to not hurt anyoneâs feelings
Trying to help everyone
Just to learn that it is never good enough for anyone.
When you keep putting others first you put your self second to last.
And that wont last forever. Because everybody has their breaking point.
When it is not hurting enough, you will continue to suffer.
When you go through the pain you will grow and you will change.
Easier said than done, but it needs to be said that it needs to be done.
And the only one who can do this for you is you. You need to set your boundaries and protect them with you life! Because if you donât do that, people will keep crossing those boundaries and they try to take over your life if you let them. Make you work and do things for them that pleases them. They may not even be doing this consciously, but that is not an excuse to be an insensitive you know what.
The people I talk about do not truly care about your wellbeing or that of anybody else than their own. And being a good person can sometimes look like being a people pleaser. But being a people pleaser is not necessarily the same thing as being a good person. Because a truly good person in my book does not mean being a person who pleases people and follows orders without checking with their heart if it feels good.
A truly good person in my book means being a person who has a good heart, lives with positive intention and has healthy boundaries for themself and respect themself and love themself enough to protect those boundaries. And by doing so people who truly love you and sincerely care for you will honour your action of setting and protecting your boundaries. They would not want to go beyond them out of mutual respect. People who do cross your boundaries do NOT belong in your life. Enough said.
So my wish for everyone who can relate in some sort of way is that you set yourself free of these type of people. Find a way to shield yourself from them. Protect yourself and protect your boundaries. If you donât know how you can ask me right here and we can get a discussion going and help each other.
I do want to mention that luckily there are also a lot of people who are different and who are more appreciative of your time and energy. And naturally when you close yourself of to people who are not worth your time and energy you automatically free up time and energy for people who are worth of it. And even then it remains important to be aware of your own needs and feelings and keep setting boundaries.
This was just a short personal update regarding my personal / work life, without diving to deep in the details. Not sure if I am going to make this a regular thing, if you like it you can let me know and if not you donât have to. And if you want to share your tips in the comments I am sure they will be of use to someone watching and reading it.
Thanks a lot.
In this episode Gianluca opens up and talks about his emotions after making a hard decision to break-up with his now ex-girlfriend.Â
He also shares some tips and advice on how he coped with it.
Also available on Youtube @ Depressed2succesS
As well as on Instagram @ Depressed2succesS
If you have a story to share leave me a comment under this video or send me a DM on Instagram.
Take Care & Stay Strong.
I posted this one long ago on YouTube https://youtu.be/3Pl6CTkW5NU but is still relevant now as it was in 2017.Â
I hope it serves you well.
Much Love,Â
Tao
It takes a lot of courage to open up and share your feelings. We all need to be heard, seen and loved. Our emotions are valid and by letting them just be amd sit with our emotions they will pass. Much Love!
Today I am feeling better then yesterday. I went from feeling depressed to mad and anxious as of there is something in the air. I'll tell you more in this podcast.
Take Care.
How can we say NO to others and YES To ourselves is not always easy. Listen to my personal experience and share your story.
Much Love!
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Did you ever have a negative voice in your head that you wish would just Shut The F*#@ Up? Well you are not the only one.
Just sit back and listen to my message.
Much Love And Light!!
T.
Sometimes that shit hits me again. Maybe to remind me of the fact that I am not quite there yet. To test me and to humble me, but shit gets so tiring and frustrating.Â
It has been an exhausting couple of months to be honest with a couple of deep lows, but I have grown from it.Â
Today is just not my day, but that is just the way it is.
Hope you are feeling better than me right now. And if you feel the same know you are not alone.
Done talking.Â
Take care.
Ride along on my first of hopefully many motor vlogs where I combine two of my passions: the process of creating and riding out in nature.
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Hello beautiful people! Here is a quick reminder that not everything means what you think it means. And let me tell you why.
I LOVE BUTTERFLIES! They hold a special meaning to me for many reasons and every time I see one it reminds my of my mother who passed away. Last week I felt blessed to see many butterflies so late in the year fluttering around.
This morning while cycling I saw a beautiful butterfly on the street. I was going quite fast but I was able to steer around it and then I started thinking, what if the butterfly stays there on the street, somebody else might run over it and it will die. So I pumped the brake and turned around only to find that . . . the butterfly already passed away. I gently picked it up to see if it might be still alive, but unfortunately it was not. I decided to take it home with me.
I have to be honest it kind of made me feel sad and it kept on my mind for quite some time so I decided to look up what this sign of the Universe was trying to tell me. We live in modern times so after a quick search on the web I learned that coming across a dead butterfly could mean 5 things:
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A dead butterfly can mean that you are neglecting important things, like joy and the lightness of spirit. Butterflies are there to remind you to renew your connection with your inner joy and spirit.
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With a dead butterfly, the universe can tell you to break free from your cocoon. Reconsider your limitations, do check up on your mindset. Get rid of behavioral patterns which are pulling you back.
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By sending a deceased butterfly the universe is asking you, âwhere your lightness is gone?â It could be that you have lost touch and tune with your essence and youâre still entrapped in some negative or detrimental cycle. Try to set your wings free.
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Seeing a dead butterfly can suggest that youâre not expressing yourself enough. Butterfly encourages you to speak your truth and allow your artistic self to shine.
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Maybe youâre one of those people who are gifted spiritually or physically, but you still didnât discover your talents because of your intoxicants, pollutants, or harmful emotions and mental patterns.
As we already know butterflies are a symbol of change and transformation.
On the other hand, a dead butterfly is not meaning everything opposite to the butterflyâs original meaning.
Actually, it represents rebirth and awakening.
So ask yourself:
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Are you neglecting important things?
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Do you still have your lightness?
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Are you ready to break free of your cocoon of limitations?
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Have you lost touch of your true essence?
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Are you expressing yourself enough?
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Are you speaking your truth (enough)?
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Have you discovered your talents?
Please share what you have found in the comments and connect with each other and why not help each other out any way we can.
Thank you for listening. Thank you for being here. And remember sometimes what we think are bad signs actually have a good intention.
Hope to see you in the next one.
Much love and light!
From your brother Tao.
Uniqueness canât be found main stream.
One simple question to add to your journaling and reflecting sessions.
What have you learned today / this week?
Join the discussion on YouTube @ Tao Life Coach.
See you there!
Take care!
In this podcast I have a great talk with my brother colleague Hicham aka Hichams Blueprint. Check out The Blueprint Podcast available on Spotify.
8:8 đŠ LION'S GATE & NEW MOON đ Are You Ready?
Yes the time for an upgrade is here! Be prepared to receive an upgrade in our crystalline DNA!!
These upgrades are necessary for the next phase of the journey as the collective moves into a dark night of the soul. Light workers and healers are being anchored in their heart and focus on unconditional love much needed in order to become the beacons of light people need in this dark night.
Ancient civilizations viewed Sirius as the spiritual Sun. It plays a key role in our ascension process. During this time particles flow uninterruptedly between our sun, our Earth and Sirius. These light particles are awakening our dormant DNA. Connect with this portal to expand your consciousness and to Awaken your crystalline DNA.
But what is the LION'S GATE?
The LION'S GATE PORTAL is the alignment of our sun, our Earth and Sirius that shines 26 times brighter than our sun, 8,611 LIGHT YEARS away from our planet earth.
In ancient Egypt Sirius was connected with Isis ( Egyptian Goddess associated with magic, fertility, mysticism and love ) and Osiris ( associated with the underworld, death, fertility and agriculture)
What does it do?
The rise of Sirius accelerates our spiritual growth bringing truths both new and old to light.
When is it?
The lion's gate portal occurs when the Earth and the Sirius star system are aligned.
This portal opens every year between July 28 and August 12 but August 8 is considered official activation day, when the Sun and Sirius move closest to Earth and align with Orion's belt.
What can you expect during LION'S GATE PORTAL?
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Accelerated ascension.
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Major shifts on all levels.
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Manifestation power speeds up. So use this to help create your reality.
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Experience high levels of Devine light.
What can you do during LION'S GATE PORTAL? When the stars and planets are aligned?
đAllow yourself space and time to rest and integrate these cosmic codes.
Spend time with people you feel safe with.
đłGo for a walk in nature.
đ§đ»ââïžMeditate and simply slow down your mind. This offers a calmer arena to experience changes.
đ§Drink more water.
đRest and unplug from devices when possible.
đ ââïžDon't engage in activities that you might find superficial or draining
if you feel exhausted, emotional, or are simply sensing that for some weird reason, life is not status quo, remember to take time to recalibrate and nurture yourself during this transition.
Questions that you can write down and contemplate about:
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What part of you, your life and/or your relationships would you like to heal?
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What would you like to get rid off?
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Who do you want to let go?
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Who do you want to become?
Of course if you have other questions feel free to let us know.
That was it for today, I hope this will be of help to you on your journey.
Thank you for listening! Thank you for being here.
Much Love and light!
Tao.
Did you know that:
The LION'S GATE falls on a SUNDAY!
The LION'S GATE goes together with a new moon.
Also known as the dog star.
Nick is back on the show to share and talk about his journey and what happened since the last podcast.
Recognizing Limiting Beliefs We Took From Our Parents.Â
Join us on our road trip to the motorbike dealer where we have a real talk about limiting beliefs we took from other people. Seeing this is the first step to let them go. What do you choose to believe?Â
DISCLAIMER
So before you listen I want to tell you that I am not a doctor, psychologist or psychiatrist. I received questions about my own experience and my own perspective. I am not completely for medication and I am not completely against medication. I believe every person, every patient, every client is different and some people need, or better said, could really benefit from medication and others might not. What I do stand for is that everybody needs and deserves the help they need. What matters is your physical and mental health.Â
So via my Instagram I try to involve you as much as possible. I asked everybody who was following me at TaoLifeCoach and DepresseD2SuccesS what people wanted to know about depression and mental health and a couple of you asked me to make a podcast about MEDICATION and then especially my personal experiences and thoughts about them.Â
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What is your personal perspective / view on medication?
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Has it been offered to you?
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Have you accepted or declined?
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What were the reasons for your decline or acceptance?
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What were your personal side effects?
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What impact had it on you?
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How do they make you feel?
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Did you feel a change?
For ADHD they prescribed me Ritalin or methylphenidate, but with the possible side effects I found on an internet search I decided to try an alternative called dextroamphetamines. After I tried it I felt like I took some sort of party drugs. I did feel good, I felt energized, too energized and I could not stay still. After it stopped working I felt a bit lower than usual. I must say before taking the medication I was a bit sceptical and it did not feel right to me. So I stopped fairly quickly with it and decided to continue without medication.
Later on when I was diagnosed with a Major Depressive Disorder of course I thought back to the time when they prescribed me medication for ADHD. This time they prescribed Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors or SSRIâs. I asked for alternatives and did my own research and we decided to go for HEPERIPLANT with Hepericum Perforatum, also known as the very potent herb Saint Johnâs Wort. This was an anti-depressant I got a prescription for. For me this was very mild, but very pleasant and effective. I started feeling better and better as the days went by and after the medication was finished I stopped. It went good for a while and then I felt I was falling back into a depression, but this time I tried the regular Saint Johnâs Wort you can get without a prescription and to my surprise it worked faster and better in my experience.Â
The side effects of my anti-depressants based on Saint Johnâs Wort was 0%!! And it really helped me to get out of my depression and keep me out of my depression. Note that this was my personal experience and and you might have a different one. And also I was doing a lot of soul searching, working on myself, in the midst of becoming a certified NLP coach and other things. But personally I feel good when I use Saint Johnâs Wort and the ones without prescription, available in pharmacies and even some grocery stores work the best for me. But always read the package insert and discus it with you doctor of course. Because even though you can buy Saint Johnâs Wort easily you also have to discuss it with your doctor, because if you need to take other medication they might not work as good anymore when you also take Saint Johns Wort.Â
If you are struggling with feelings of depression or suicide, please reach out to the people around you, talk about it with your family, your friends or tell your doctor. If you want to do it anonymous there are depression and suicide hotlines in every country, look it up on google or ask your doctor. Find and get the help you know you deserve!!
Take care, stay strong!! You got this!!
Much Love And Light From Your Brother, Tao.
Our guest speaker Nick shares his story of how he went from being depressed and suicidal to overcoming it building a beautiful business.
Today we talk openly about how it feels to have anxiety and depression. However the focus of this podcast lies on anxiety, many people who suffer from it are also prone to suffer from depression and the other way around.
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Wow Man Iâm so energized. Recently I have been feeling better and better!!
However it has not always been that way, as I remember,
The nights going to bed with a heavy mind and a heavy heart,
Wishing the pain to stop or to never again wake up.
I am so grateful those days and nights belong to the past.
Yesterday I went to bed with a lot of great ideas in my head.
I looked forward to this day, so that I could write down everything I wanted to say,
Just figuring out where to start, although thatâs not the most important part.
Sometimes just doing things without over thinking is the best thing you can do to break any cycle.
You just have to start, be active, if you want to get out of a negative spiral.
And one thing that always worked out for me, was working out on a daily base you see.
Because when you do just that, working out, your body will get you out of your head.
Never listen to voices that say you canât do it.
Unless you can use it as fuel to prove it.
And prove it to yourself, because deep down you know you can do it.
Hey NamastĂ© and welcome to the podcast DEPRESSED 2 SUCCESS where I share real stories, tips and tricks on how to beat depression. Thatâs my mission.
So back to the story all about how
My life got flipped turned upside down
And Iâd like to take a minute
Just sit right there
Listen to me say that some people do care
So some might say that it is my so called ADHD mind speaking, but thatâs ok.
Because I know I am so much more than what people might say.
Today I just wanted to share a bit about my days and all the things I realized along the way.
I believe sometimes the Universe gives us signs
And to see it you just have to be aware and awake.
So lately I have been thinking about my story of DEPRESSED 2 SUCCESS,
And even though I donât want to give in to my inner perfectionist, I still want to give it my best!!
And I just realized one important thing that I might not have realized before:
One of my biggest reasons I feel so good, is because I want to serve the greater good.
So one of the questions I ask myself often is: how can I help to make the world a better place?
Because I know now the road of my suffering in the past led me this way.
So that I could be of service, so that I could help co-create,
A better world with less suffering, more equality, more love and more light.
Because that is exactly what I needed back when I was lost in my darkest night.
We are not alone here, just the opposite, we are here together
And just a little bit of light can be enough to make us see,
That there are more people in the dark than just you and me.
Sometimes we get out and sometimes we fall back,
But the more often it happens the stronger we get.
The truth is that life goes up in down, thatâs just the way it is.
Somebody I just met explained it to me last, as riding the waves.
And that is one thing that I wanted to share btw.
Sometimes it can feel like we are drowning.
Sometimes it feels we are lost.
But when we realise we could also be learning
Then we have a chance to learn and grow the most.
During the hardest battles the strongest warriors are made.
Stop being a worrier and become a warrior so that your darkness too will start to fade away.
Another thing I learned is that we need a reason to fight and awaken our inner warrior.
And there is no better reason than to have purpose in life.
That was something I already knew and therefor is part of my depression prevention training,
but it resurfaced again and I wanted to put some emphasis on it.
Finding my purpose helped save my life.
When you feel stuck just go outside!! In this podcast I wanted to tell you all what I've been up to, what's coming soon and I give a couple of tips you can do to heal and deal with feeling depressed, sad or anxious.Â
Check Out The DEPRESSED2SUCCESS Podcast And Stay Strong!!
In this episode Ălvaro shares his story how he got from DEPRESSED 2 SUCCESS!! Also in YouTube!!
Today I want to share a little bit of what I have learned from my depression so far, last week in particular. It was a very intense week, with a lot of triggers, old patterns and trauma resurfacing again, which in turn led me to similar feelings I felt when I was in a depressed state of mind. It happened quite fast and somehow it felt surreal being in such a negative state once again. I have been doing better the last couple of years and then all of a sudden I was feeling the heaviness again. Of course as I know now these feelings are temporary and with that knowledge I was able to weather the storm and got trough it once again. And over time you will weather the storm too, and when you are conscious enough you will learn something new from every storm and you will learn that you are tougher than the storm and that you become stronger and wiser because of the storm.Â
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In this first interview Sander and I talk openly about his depression and he shares what he did to get out of it.Â
Hi, NamastĂ©, how are you feeling today? Welcome to the podcast DEPRESSED 2 SUCCESS where we provide knowledge, tools, insights and experiences to help people get out of a depression faster. But above all, this is a place of HOPE!! Because if you ever had to go through a depression, or maybe if you are still in it, you know what a dark place it can be. And if you are not careful, you can start to loose hope. I know, because, I also have been there. Iâve been in the dark so long, that I started to believe that the dark was all there is. And at times I couldnât even see the light and I started believing that there was no way out of it. And yet here I am: OUT OF IT! No longer depressed and that is my story of success. I will tell you more about my journey in a later podcast.
Imperfectly Perfect
First of all I noticed myself that, one of my triggers at least, is that we live in a world that looks perfectly perfect. Thanks to social media. Everything is edited and filtered and in summary this is what triggered the perfectionist in me, who constantly was lying to me that I was not good enough until I was perfect. So I procrastinated and keep delaying making this podcast. But now that lie is out the door, I want this podcast to be flawed. I want it to be raw, unpolished and most importantly as real as it gets. So prepare to hear some mispronunciations ( because I am not an English native speaker, but Dutch). You probably also here some background noises and other flaws, because the world and we all are imperfectly perfect beings. And we should be grateful for that.
I also want to start Breaking the Stigma by openly talking about depression.
Secondly I would love to interview people who successfully got through a depression and get as many people as possible involved in this project, because I believe that we can make a difference when we work together. Especially with things as hard to deal with as a depression and other mental health disorders, we often feel ashamed we have it, with the result that we do not talk about it, making us think that we are the only ones going through these feelings. While the truth is that almost everybody is dealing with something. And my hopes are that by talking about it and sharing our experiences, we learn to show our true selves and also to see and accept each other. But more importantly is that we accept ourselves first.
Everything that helps
Lastly this is also a place where I share tools, techniques, holistic knowledge about how you can get a grip of your depression and break it down into pieces so you are going to get out of it AND you are going to learn from it and become the happiest strongest version of your own self!!
So obviously this might not be perfect, but rest assured, I am learning as a go and eventually we all grow. We just have to start with the first step, keep going and remember to enjoy the process.
So in short
The mission of DEPRESSED 2 SUCCESS is, as the name implies, to get everybody from DEPRESSED TO SUCCESS. In this podcast I take you with me on a journey and together we are going to meet amazing and unique people like yourself, who share their stories of how they got depressed and more importantly how they got out of their depression. We talk openly on the podcast and we share our personal experiences with the intention to bring hope to the souls who need it most.
If you have a story to share, or better said, WHEN you have a story to share, please contact me via my Instagram @ Tao Life Coach or send me an e-mail to info@TaoLifeCoach.nl and letâs get in touch and share experiences and bring hope to whoever needs it.
Until the next one.
Stay strong!! Stay imperfectly perfect!! Love yourself!! You deserve it!!