We’re increasingly attentive to the many faces of depression and anxiety, and we’re fluent in the languages of psychology and medication. But depression is profound spiritual territory; and that is much harder to speak about. This is an On Being classic. Krista opens up about her own experience of depression and talks with Parker Palmer, Anita Barrows, and A ... Show More
May 14
Michael Pollan — The Mystery of Consciousness
From Krista: Michael Pollan’s latest book, A World Appears, is an exploration — with scientists and journalists and technologists and spiritual teachers — of what consciousness is, and is not, or might be: from the plants which have always fascinated him, to the new technologies ... Show More
1h 14m
Mar 2024
Part 2: Healing Depression with Meditation
Most people get depressed at times, and many suffer greatly from bouts of major depression. At the heart of the suffering is the experience of severed belonging—of being imprisoned in the pain of separation, unworthiness, unlovability and hopelessness. These two talks explore sev ... Show More
55m 52s
Oct 2025
Part 1: Healing Depression with Meditation
Most people get depressed at times, and many suffer greatly from bouts of major depression. At the heart of the suffering is the experience of severed belonging—of being imprisoned in the pain of separation, unworthiness, unlovability and hopelessness. These two talks explore sev ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 2024
Part 1: Healing Depression with Meditation
Most people get depressed at times, and many suffer greatly from bouts of major depression. At the heart of the suffering is the experience of severed belonging—of being imprisoned in the pain of separation, unworthiness, unlovability and hopelessness. These two talks explore sev ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2021
An Actress, Supermodel and Country Star Pull Back the Veil on Depression
From May 24, 2007: Oprah talks to people in the public eye who are dealing with the effects of depression. Actress and author of On the Couch, Lorraine Bracco shares what she called “a vortex of pain,” and her daughters talk about how they were affected. Country singer, Gary Alla ... Show More
40m 43s
Jun 2018
Andrew Solomon Re-Release (Originally Ep #50) The Atlas of Depression
This week on The One You Feed we have Andrew Solomon.
Andrew Solomon is a writer and lecturer on politics, culture and psychology.
Solomon’s recent book, Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity, published on November 13, 2012, won the National Book Criti ... Show More
45m 5s
Aug 2023
Insights on Mental Health, Identity, and Resilience with Andrew Solomon
In this conversation, mental health advocate Andrew Solomon challenges societal norms and explores the complex relationship between depression and identity. Andrew also strives to uncover the delicate balance between suffering and growth in his thought-provoking exploration of th ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2025
176. Sheila Walsh: Finding Biblical Hope Beyond Depression
Does life feel dark right now? When you go through serious challenges, it can feel like you're the only one our—guest on this episode understands that—but we wanted you to know the truth: you're not alone. Join Joyce, Ginger, Erin, and the epic Sheila Walsh and hear how she went ... Show More
47m 44s