“I realized that I'm stronger than I thought I was, more resilient than I believed, and even though life brings me down, I'm still here and still smiling.” – Cathelina Duvert Today’s featured author is a wife, high school English teacher, blogger, and recovering depressive, Cathelina Duvert. Cathelina and I had a chat about her first book, “The Box”, her personal journey with depression, the therapeutic power of writing, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:How Cathelina used her struggle with depression to write her novelWhy you need a strong support systemSome things Cathelina does to combat depressionHer advice for other depressivesHer future writing plans and how to stay updated on her workCathelina’s Site: https://cathyscross.wordpress.com/Cathelina’s Book: https://a.co/d/ik0JtJrThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…Ep. 408 – “Women of Color Who Boss Up” with Carmelle Jean-Francois: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-408-women-of-color-who-boss-up-with-carmelle-jean-francois/Ep. 644 – “Aligning Science and Spirit to Overcome #Depression” with Debra Holz (@debraholz11): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-644-aligning-science-and-spirit-to-overcome-depression-with-debra-holz-debraholz11/116 - "Escaping the Rabbit Hole" with Tracey Maxfield (@maxfield_tracey): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/116-escaping-the-rabbit-hole-with-tracey-maxfield-maxfield_tracey/Ep. 622 – “Under The Orange Blossoms” with Cindy Benezra (@CindyBenezra111): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-622-under-the-orange-blossoms-with-cindy-benezra-cindybenezra111/Ep. 590 – “You're Not Alone” with Zach Westerbeck (@Zachwesterbeck): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-590-youre-not-alone-with-zach-westerbeck-zachwesterbeck/Ep. 838 – Holistic Methods and Techniques for a Happy and Healthy Mind with Brigitte Mars (@brigittemars): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-838-holistic-methods-and-techniques-for-a-happy-and-healthy-mind-with-brigitte-mars-brigitte/Ep. 498 – “The Immunotype Breakthrough” with Dr. Heather Moday: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-498-the-immunotype-breakthrough-with-dr-heather-moday/Ep. 596 – “The Self-Healing Mind” with Dr. Gregory Scott Brown (@GregorySBrownMD): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-596-the-self-healing-mind-with-dr-gregory-scott-brown-gregorysbrownmd/Disclaimer: This podcast contains the views and opinions of the Going North Podcast host and his guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is sharing their unique perspective, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever, including but not limited to establishing a “standard of care” in a legal sense or as a basis for expert witness testimony. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content establish a doctor-patient relationship. If you find any errors in any of the content of this podcast, please send a message through the “contact” page.