How to use isolation and intentional solitude as tools for depression recovery—without feeding rumination or loneliness.

A candid mental health podcast with coping skills, relapse prevention, boundaries, and real-world re-entry plans.

Content note: explicit language; discussion of depression/loneliness.

If you’re struggling (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7).

Episode focus: turning isolation into restorative solitude—when it helps vs. harms, guardrails that keep you from disappearing, and simple re-entry steps back into life.

We cover:

• Messiest isolation phases (and what snapped us out)
• When solitude helps: reset, recharge, re-center
• When isolation harms: rumination, numbness, avoidance
• Guardrails: time limits, check-ins, movement, sunlight
• Re-entry plans: how to come back to people without whiplash

Hosts: The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective (Nick) • IndyPocket (Tony)

Post one “solitude rule” you’ll try this week on our Discord "The Struggle Bus"—we’ll keep you accountable. (link below)

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Candid mental health podcast with lived experience—schizoaffective disorder, trauma recovery, coping skills, and dark humor that fights stigma!

Discord — “The Struggle Bus”: https://discord.gg/emFXKuWKNA

If you need support (U.S.): Call/Text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7).

Sexual assault support: RAINN 800-656-HOPE or online.rainn.org

HOSTS / SOCIALS

The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective (Nick)

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@defectiveschizoaffective
• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@defectiveschizoaffective

IndyPocket (Tony)

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indypocket
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indypocket
• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@absolutezen

Cover Art: Ryan Manning