Despite the myriad advances made by humans over the centuries, depression is a condition that seems to be consistently on the rise. We can all do more, have more and experience more than our ancestors could have possibly dreamed of, yet so many of us struggle to find a sense of peace within ourselves.In this episode, Thom explores the subject of depression and the role that Vedic Meditation can play in reversing the cycle of depression and anxiety-related conditions. With depression often having serious and life-threatening consequences, Thom advocates a multipronged approach: appropriate professional care supported by Vedic Meditation to relieve the stress that brought it about.   Episode Highlights: [00:45] Anger With Good Manners[02:02] Two Flavors of Depression[03:03] Reversing the Vicious Cycle Through Vedic Meditation[04:31] Accumulating Distorted Memories and Maladaptive Reactions[06:14] The Vicious Cycle of Anxiety and Depression[07:50] A Feedback Loop of Mutual Enrichment[08:56] An Enormous Aid to DepressionUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles/https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/