For over 18 months, we have been learning how to cope with the pandemic. Some of us focus on our families, and some of us watch disaster movies (or The Great British Baking Show!). But the uncertainty and the overwhelming level of sad and disappointing news has caused cases of depression and anxiety to accelerate at alarming levels. 

The temptation to give up is real, which is why I’m so honored to have my friend Sheila Walsh on the show today for a very special conversation about mental health.

Sheila is an author, Bible teacher, and television host and, fun fact: she’s originally from Scotland! In this episode, she shares with us her mental health journey with clinical depression and the practical actionable steps we can take to manage this hard season. She also shares about her book, Holding on When You Want to Let Go, and what she learned as she managed her depression during the isolation of the pandemic. 

Tune in to learn more about: 

1. How to best support loved ones when they’re experiencing a difficult season
2. How the church is responding to conversations about mental health and challenging the stigma of shame around struggle
3. How God hears and holds us even when we don’t have all the right words in prayer
4. How you can incorporate Sheila’s daily practices to help with depression

In this episode I answer this question: 

1. How do I know I would be good at starting a business? (30:01)
   
   

Great things we discussed: 

1. Sheila Walsh

2. Holding On When You Want to Let Go 

3. All We Do 

4. Art and Faith: The Theology of Making 

5. BBC News App 

6. Primer by Tarte 

7. RESPECT : Aretha Franklin Movie Trailer 

8. Too Good Not to Believe 

9. Standing Strong

Hope you loved this episode! Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :)

xo,

Alli 

www.alliworthington.com/sheilawalsh3/