What Depression Really Feels Like: The Conversation Every Family Needs to Hear | Pamela J. Wells

What if the person you love is silently battling depression... and you don't know how to help? In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of the Embrace Your Awesome Podcast, John Geyston sits down with author Pamela J. Wells, who courageously shares her journey through years of severe clinical depression, multiple hospitalizations, and surviving a suicide attempt. Rather than allowing her pain to define her, Pamela transformed it into purpose by writing In Their Shoes: A Journey of Understanding and Supporting Depression—a powerful book filled with real stories from people living with depression, their families, caregivers, and survivors. Together, they reveal what truly helps, what unintentionally hurts, and how we can better support those we love. This isn't a conversation about statistics or diagnoses—it's about real people, real pain, real hope, and real healing. • What depression really feels like from the inside • The warning signs families often miss • What to say—and what not to say—to someone who is struggling • How caregivers can support loved ones without feeling helpless • The power of empathy, listening, and hope • Why recovery is possible, even after life's darkest moments Whether you're facing depression yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply want to better understand mental health, this episode will leave you with greater compassion, perspective, and hope. 🎧 Subscribe to the Embrace Your Awesome Podcast for inspiring conversations on leadership, resilience, faith, mental wellness, and personal growth that empower you to become the very best version of yourself. Spotify Episode DescriptionIn this episode, you'll discover: