Breaking Free: Overcoming Chronic & Treatment-Resistant Depression When Nothing Else Works with Silvia Covelli and Heather Gray

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In episode 130 Heather Gray FDN-P welcomes Silvia Covelli , who opens up about her long struggle with chronic depression and the misconceptions surrounding mental health. Silvia Covelli shares her journey and insights on effective treatment methodologies that combine functional medicine, metabolic psychiatry, and lifestyle transformation. They discuss the vital connection between physical and mental health and challenge the traditional psychiatric model

In this podcast you will discover

00:00 Introduction to the podcast and the mission to explore advanced health and wellness topics.

02:31 Silvia joins the conversation, sharing her passion for addressing depression openly and honestly.

03:16 Silvia discusses her background and her personal battle with chronic depression for over 25 years.

05:38 The stigma around depression and the pressure to feel grateful despite personal struggles.

07:45 Discussion about the lack of holistic approaches in traditional psychiatry and the need for comprehensive physical health evaluations.

09:20Silvia's realization that conventional methods weren't working for her and her determination to seek alternative solutions.

10:51 Critique of the psychiatric model that often neglects the connection between mind and body.

12:18 Discussion about the long-term effects of medication on youth and the lack of holistic support in treatment.

14:09 A preview of what’s to come in the next segment, focusing on Silvia’s Healing Depression project.

17:18 Silvia discusses her experiences with gaslighting and the lack of effective treatment for her depression, emphasizing the need for comprehensive care.

18:51 Introduction to the Healing Depression Project, which blends functional medicine and metabolic psychiatry

20:25 The importance of dietary changes and how food impacts mental health, highlighting the role of nutrition in treating depression.

22:24 Silvia explains the 45-day program structure, including a 30-day retreat focused on medical assessments and lifestyle training.

28:41 Information on scholarships available for participants in the 2025 program, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.

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Guest Bio: Silvia, the founder and CEO of the Healing Depression Project, is an honors graduate from Boston College and a former social science researcher at Harvard University. While building her successful entrepreneurial career, she battled chronic depression and underwent over 60 treatments without lasting relief. This personal struggle, combined with her expertise in human transformation and mind-body connection, led her to develop a program that eliminated 25 years of depression symptoms, inspiring her mission to help others achieve freedom from depression through the Healing Depression Project.

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