In this episode, Eric and Kimi discuss her journey to healing and how the role of identity can be helpful (or not so helpful) when dealing with depression or mental illness.
Kimi Culp is a TV and film producer and is the host of the award winning  ALL THE WISER podcast.  Kimi’s unique specialty is identifying and developing stories with soul. She has traveled the world interviewing hundreds of people and creating content that motivates people to live a happier, more fulfilling life. 
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How Identity Can Affect How You Deal with Depression with Kimi Culp

How her internal narrative shifted when she started talking about her mental illness
The power of knowing we’re not alone in our struggles
Owning the truth of who we are and also not letting it be your entire identity
Understanding that we are many parts of the whole being
The healing journey and how identity can take a more prominent role at the beginning
The nuances of identifying what is depression
How labeling depression can be helpful, but overidentifying with that label can be harmful
The importance of adult friendships
Comparative suffering 
Gratitude and how it is a powerful tool
Her collaborative book, A Letter to My Dog

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