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Talking Honestly About Depression (with Taylor Swilley)

October 17, 2026 · 1 h 23 min

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Becca and Taylor share their experiences with depression and the challenges of navigating mental health as artists and small business owners. Becca reflects on a recent severe depressive episode and hospitalization, while Taylor shares their own experiences with treatment, therapy, and managing depression. Ryan joins the conversation from the perspective of someone without firsthand experience, asking questions about better understanding depression and how friends and loved ones can offer meaningful support.

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