About this episode
Lori Patterson and mental health expert Kayla Burton discuss seasonal depression and provide insights on recognizing symptoms and finding therapy.
Hi, my friends, I hope you are having a most awesome day! Guess who's back in the house? Our very own mental health guru and BCC legend, Kayla Burton! It's like a family reunion, and everyone's invited! Kayla's been part of our BCC fitfam for over two decades now. She's not just an alum; she's a full-blown LPC and with her own practice, Burton Counseling, LLC. Talk about an overachiever! 😊 In our latest pod, we tackle the notorious seasonal depression – yep, the one with a fancy name, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). And we're diving deep. We'll be deciphering the fine line between the Winter Blues and SAD like we're on some kind of emotional CSI mission. And Kalya's got the lowdown on recognizing those tricky warning signs. And hold on to your sunlamps cuz we're uncovering the ultimate mystery; how to start asking those big questions, and guess what? It starts with Y-O-U. Yep, you heard that right. You're gonna have to spend some quality time with yourself. If that's not enough, Kalya's sharing with us some awesome resources and tips on finding your own therapist. Plus, she says we all need a vacation. Oh, yes, please! Thank you, as always, for your brilliant suggestions and…
People in this episode
Guest: Kayla Burton
Topics covered
- seasonal depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- mental health
- self-care
- therapy
Keywords
- Winter Blues
- self-reflection
- mental health resources
- vacation
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Burton Counseling, LLC
Books & works: CSI
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