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S4 E4: Examining Melancholy
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In today's episode of The Brain Coach, Mary explores melancholy: what it is, why some of us feel it more deeply, and how it differs from depression.
Mary explains the biological, psychological, and existential roots of melancholy's quiet, lingering sadness; from brain chemistry and temperament to our sensitivity to time, beauty, and meaning. She also shares practical strategies to work with melancholy instead of against it.
If you’ve ever felt a sweet, reflective sadness that you can’t quite name, today's episode will help you understand more.
69 episodes
Manage episode 523402219 series 3282672
In today's episode of The Brain Coach, Mary explores melancholy: what it is, why some of us feel it more deeply, and how it differs from depression.
Mary explains the biological, psychological, and existential roots of melancholy's quiet, lingering sadness; from brain chemistry and temperament to our sensitivity to time, beauty, and meaning. She also shares practical strategies to work with melancholy instead of against it.
If you’ve ever felt a sweet, reflective sadness that you can’t quite name, today's episode will help you understand more.
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