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The Depression Files

Al Levin

Show • 120 episodes

Men experience depression differently. Al Levin interviews men who have suffered from depression, educating those who may know little about mental illnesses while giving hope to those who may be suffering. He also has ”deep dive” conversations with guest experts on various topics of mental health and mental illness.

Al Interviews John MacPhee | CEO of The Jed Foundation

Sep 24, 2023 • 1h 28m

Al Interviews Dr. Mark Harper | Attending Anesthesiologist in the UK and Norway, Researcher & Author on the Topic of Cold-Water Swimming

Aug 27, 2023 • 56m

Al Interviews Shannon Walker | Founder & CEO of Northwest Battle Buddies

Jul 30, 2023 • 46m

Al Interviews Craig Stanland | Former Account Manager of a Large Tech Company, Formerly Incarcerated & Now a Reinvention Architect

Jun 25, 2023 • 1h 55m

Al Interviews Hal Hughes | Former Police Officer, Former MMA Fighter & Current Psychotherapist

May 28, 2023 • 58m

Al Interviews Mark Horowitz | PhD in the Neurobiology of Depression and the Pharmocology of Antidepressants on the Topic of Weaning Antidepressants

Apr 30, 2023 • 1h 39m

Al Interviews Peggy Van de Plassche | Former Banker and Venture Capitalist on the Topic of Microdosing Psychedelics

Mar 26, 2023 • 1h 37m

Al Interviews Kody Green | Motivational Speaker & Content Creator with Over 1M Followers on TikTok (The Schizophrenic Hippie)

Feb 26, 2023 • 1h 13m

Al Interviews Kaitlynne Yancy | Navy Veteran & Associate Director of Governmental Affairs of the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

Jan 29, 2023 • 1h 3m

Al Interviews CeCe Cheng | Founder of ShareWell - A Mental Health Company That Provides Virtual Peer Support Services

Dec 25, 2022 • 56m

Al Interviews Dr. Steve Lamberti | Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center on the Topic of Psychosis

Nov 27, 2022 • 1h 21m

Al Interviews Nick Jonsson | Keynote Speaker, Author & Co-Founder of EGN - An Executive Peer Network

Oct 30, 2022 • 51m

Al Interviews Geralyn Ritter | Executive Vice President at Organon, Trauma Survivor & Author

Sep 25, 2022 • 1h 26m

Al Interviews Dr. Doug Klein | Family Physician & Professor at the University of Alberta on the topic of Park Prescriptions

Aug 28, 2022 • 43m

Al Interviews Charlie Kratsch | Founder & CEO of Infinite Campus on Topic of $1M Prize to Develop Mental Health Care Network

Jul 31, 2022 • 1h 3m

Al Interviews Lorraine Montez | Film Producer, Actor & Writer

Jun 26, 2022 • 58m

Al Interviews John Callas | Emmy-Nominated Hollywood Director, Writer, Producer & Author

May 29, 2022 • 1h 20m

Al Interviews Dr. Mark Rasenick | Distinguished Professor of Physiology, Biophysics and Psychiatry & Director of the Biomedical Neuroscience Training Program at Univ of Illinois College of Medicine

Apr 24, 2022 • 45m

Al Interviews Deb Robison | Licensed Social Worker & Project Administrator at the Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs at Miami University

Mar 27, 2022 • 54m

Al Interviews Corey Dixon | Actor, Public Speaker & Mental Health Advocate

Feb 27, 2022 • 57m

Al Interviews Ricky Sapp | Former NFL Linebacker & Current Inspirational Speaker

Jan 30, 2022 • 54m

Al Interviews Lesley Moffat | Author, Classroom High School Band Teacher, Public Speaker, and Mom

Dec 26, 2021 • 57m

Al Interviews Michele Rosenthal | Trauma Recovery Specialist, Author & Mental Health Advocate

Nov 28, 2021 • 1h 48m

Al Interviews Anne Moss Rogers | Certified Suicide Prevention Trainer, Public Speaker, Award-Winning Author & Mother of a Son (Charles) Who Died by Suicide

Oct 31, 2021 • 1h 20m

Al Interviews Tracey Bear | PhD Student Discusses the Gut-Brain Axis and Depression

Sep 26, 2021 • 56m

Al Interviews Victor Janzan | A Telecommunications Project Manager and Mental Illness Activist

Aug 29, 2021 • 2h 9m

Al Interviews Sarah Hancock | Former Professor of Clinical Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counseling at San Diego State University & a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor on the topic of ECT

Jul 25, 2021 • 1h 50m

Al Interviews Dr. Joyce Baptist | Professor in the Couple and Family Therapy Program at Kansas State University, on the topic of Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

Jun 27, 2021 • 48m

Al Interviews Dr. Damon Ashworth | Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Expert, on the Topic of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)

May 30, 2021 • 44m

Al Interviews Sam Morris | Founder of The Unbreakable Human Collective & Managing Director - Head of Culture at Five to Flow

Apr 25, 2021 • 1h 28m

Al Interviews Dr. Rick Doblin, Founder of MAPS, on the Topic of MDMA (Ecstasy) Research for the Treatment of PTSD

Mar 28, 2021 • 1h 12m

Al Interviews Theodora Blanchfield on Receiving Ketamine Infusions

Feb 28, 2021 • 1h 6m

Al Interviews Dr. Natalie Gukasyan of Johns Hopkins University on the topic of Psychedelics and the Treatment of Mental Illness

Jan 31, 2021 • 1h 42m

Al Interviews Dr. Nolan Williams on the topic of Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT) - an Enhanced Version of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Dec 27, 2020 • 31m

Al Interviews Dr. Robb Kelly | World-Renown Addiction Specialist & CEO and Founder of Robb Kelly Recovery Group

Nov 29, 2020 • 1h 8m

Al Interviews Dr. Sam Ko on the Topic of Ketamine

Oct 25, 2020 • 1h 9m

Al Interviews Mindy Greiling | Former MN State Representative, Former National NAMI Board Member & Author

Sep 27, 2020 • 1h 18m

An Announcement - Changes Coming to The Depression Files

Sep 10, 2020 • 2m

Al Interviews Josh Knutti | Host of the Overcoming You Podcast

Sep 6, 2020 • 1h 13m

Al Interviews James Withey | Former Therapist, Mental Health Advocate, Public Speaker & Author

Aug 23, 2020 • 1h 48m

BONUS Episode - Al Interviews Dr. Peter Gutierrez on the Topic of Suicide

Aug 16, 2020 • 1h 35m

Al Interviews Matthew Williams | Author, Public Speaker & Project Worker for the Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind Charity

Aug 9, 2020 • 1h 34m

Al Interviews Evan Whitehead | Director of Special Services, National Consultant & Public Speaker

Jul 26, 2020 • 1h 44m

BONUS Episode - Al Interviews Michael Pipich LMFT on the Topic of Bipolar Disorder

Jul 19, 2020 • 1h 19m

Al Interviews Jon Harper | Assistant Principal, Author, Podcaster & Public Speaker

Jul 12, 2020 • 50m

Al Interviews John Arenburg | Addictions Counselor, Former Long-Term Care Worker, Volunteer Firefighter, Author & Mental Health Advocate

Jun 28, 2020 • 1h 13m

Al Interviews Brett Stevens | Start-Up Consultant, Former Professional Poker Player & Author

Jun 14, 2020 • 1h 16m

Al Interviews Jordan Brown | Mental Health Advocate, Trained Social Worker & Author

May 31, 2020 • 1h 16m

Al Interviews Jon Middleton | Former Cardiac Nurse & Teacher of Health and Social Care

May 17, 2020 • 1h 36m

Al Interviews Sean Blackwell | Researcher and Teacher of the Spiritual Dimension and Healing Potential of Bipolar Disorder & Author

May 3, 2020 • 1h 26m

Al Interviews Raymond Baxter | Mental Health Activist, Cryptocurrency Enthusiast & Founder of The Relationship Blogger

Apr 19, 2020 • 1h 25m

Al Interviews Chris Agudo | Delivery Driver, Suicide Attempt Survivor, Author & Cofounder of Living Is So Big

Apr 5, 2020 • 1h 17m

Al Interviews Tom Cronin | Retreat Host, Meditation Teacher, Coach, Keynote Speaker, Author & Film Producer

Mar 22, 2020 • 1h 16m

Al Interviews Andy Grant | Transformational Energy Coach, Founder of Real Men Feel, Best Selling Author & Suicide Attempt Survivor

Mar 8, 2020 • 1h 16m

Al Interviews Brock Wilbur | Political Reporter & Standup Comedian

Feb 23, 2020 • 56m

Al Interviews Immanuel Jones | YouTuber, Certified Life Coach & Mental Health Advocate

Feb 9, 2020 • 50m

Al Interviews Dr. Dan Crocker | Poet & College Professor

Jan 26, 2020 • 47m

Al Interviews Donald ”Skip” G. Mondragon II | Internal Medicine Physician, 26-Year Army Veteran, Author & Mental Health Advocate

Jan 12, 2020 • 1h 15m

Al Interviews Sam Miltich | Jazz Guitarist & Mental Health Advocate

Dec 29, 2019 • 1h 19m

Al Interviews Joe Dwyer | Author, Animal Chaplain, Certified Pet Loss Counselor, Dog Trainer & Public Speaker

Dec 15, 2019 • 54m

Al Interviews Kenny | Elementary School Teacher & Mental Health Advocate

Dec 1, 2019 • 1h 13m

Al Interviews Gabriel Nathan | Editor-in-Chief of OC87 Recovery Diaries & Board Member of Prevent Suicide PA

Nov 17, 2019 • 1h 27m

Al Interviews Dale Curd | Psychotherapist, Host of CBC’s ”Hello Goodbye” & Founder of The Men’s List

Nov 3, 2019 • 1h 16m

Al Interviews Mark Henick | Mental Health Advocate & Public Speaker

Oct 20, 2019 • 1h 15m

Al Interviews Logan Lynn | American Musician, Writer, Producer, Filmmaker, TV Personality, Mental Health Advocate & LGBT Activist.

Oct 6, 2019 • 1h 7m

Al Interviews John Panigas | Executive Coach & Author

Sep 22, 2019 • 1h 20m

Al Interviews Michael Landsberg | TV/Radio Host, Mental Health Advocate & Founder of Sick Not Weak

Sep 8, 2019 • 1h 21m

Al Interviews Justin Peck | Professional Off-Road Racer, Mental Health Advocate & Author of Bulletproof

Aug 25, 2019 • 1h 52m

Al Interviews Michael J Nanna | Former University Professor, Former Police Officer & Singer-Songwriter

Aug 11, 2019 • 1h 5m

Al Interviews Cory Strathman | Mental Health Advocate and Former Principal

Jul 28, 2019 • 1h 10m

Al Interviews Matthew Tessnear | Author, Blogger & Mental Health Advocate

Jul 14, 2019 • 1h 11m

Al Interviews Carl Waggett | Firefighter & PTSD Advocate

Jun 30, 2019 • 1h 10m

Al Interviews Kevin & Co | Mental Health Advocate

Jun 16, 2019 • 55m

Al Interviews Lorenzo Lewis | Mental Health Advocate & Founder of The Confess Project

Jun 2, 2019 • 41m

Al Interviews Erik Robinson | General Contractor & Founder of Building a Refuge

May 19, 2019 • 1h 28m

Al Interviews Vincent Wales | Author & Co-Host of The Psych Central Show

May 5, 2019 • 1h 9m

Al Interviews Dr. Derek Chechak | PhD in Social Work, BA, BSW, MSW & RSW

Apr 21, 2019 • 1h 25m

Al Interviews Gabe Howard | Bipolar Speaker, Writer & Podcaster

Apr 7, 2019 • 1h 44m

Al Interviews Joe Barksdale (again) | NFL Offensive Tackle

Mar 24, 2019 • 54m

Al Interviews David Soto Jr. | Author, Podcaster & Retired US Air Force Master Sergeant

Mar 10, 2019 • 1h 33m

Al Interviews Sean Adam | Inspirational Speaker & Podcaster

Feb 24, 2019 • 1h 36m

Al Interviews Jeremy Schneider, MFT | Marriage and Family Therapist, Author, Public Speaker & Childhood Trauma Survivor

Feb 10, 2019 • 1h 22m

Al Interviews Jacob Moore | Filmmaker and Founder of NoStigmas Mental Health Support Community

Jan 27, 2019 • 1h 42m

Al Interviews Nick Emeigh | Director of Outreach and Development for NAMI Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Jan 13, 2019 • 1h 28m

Al Interviews T.J. Smith | Hockey Coach & Mental Health Consultant

Dec 30, 2018 • 48m

Al Interviews Michael Kuhne | Community College English Instructor

Dec 16, 2018 • 1h 59m

Al Interviews Mike Stroh | Mental Health Advocate & Founder of ”Starts with Me”

Dec 2, 2018 • 1h 22m

Al Interviews Ethan Fisher | Keynote Speaker for Middle Schools, High Schools & College Athletes

Nov 18, 2018 • 1h 11m

Al Interviews Daniel Garza | HIV Advocate, Public Speaker & Podcaster

Nov 4, 2018 • 1h 36m

Al Interviews Dr. Anthony Piparo | Performance Psychologist, Suicide Loss Survivor & International Best-Selling Author

Oct 21, 2018 • 1h 0m

Al Interviews Justin Birckbichler | Testicular Cancer Survivor, Men's Health Activist, & Founder of A Ballsy Sense of Tumor

Oct 7, 2018 • 1h 2m

Al Interviews John Dickson | Writer, Mental Health Advocate & Father

Sep 23, 2018 • 1h 7m

Al Interviews Lee Plummer | US Navy Veteran

Sep 9, 2018 • 1h 30m

Al Interviews Dr. Michael Weinstein | Acute Care Surgeon

Aug 26, 2018 • 1h 15m

Al Interviews Charles Minguez | Mental Health Advocate & Aspiring Journalist

Aug 12, 2018 • 44m

Al Interviews Jermaine Tolbert (AKA Nate Calloway) | Songwriter, Author & Creator of Project: Genius of a Schizophrenic

Jul 29, 2018 • 1h 9m

Al Interviews Dan Ryder | Educator, Improviser & Design Thinker

Jul 15, 2018 • 1h 37m

Al Interviews Mike Veny | Author, Drummer, Motivational Speaker & Mental Health Advocate

Jul 1, 2018 • 1h 2m

Al Interviews Mike Schlossberg | PA State Representative & Author

Jun 17, 2018 • 51m

Al Interviews Rene Mullen | Writer, Poet & Mental Health Advocate

Jun 3, 2018 • 57m

Al Interviews Dr. Loren Olson | Psychiatrist & Author

May 20, 2018 • 53m

Al Interviews Erez Shek | Mental Health Advocate & Vlogger

May 6, 2018 • 1h 16m

Al Interviews Patrick Donnelly | Editor & Freelance Writer

Apr 22, 2018 • 1h 4m

Al Interviews Jean-Francois Dupras | Mountaineer & Mental Health Advocate

Apr 8, 2018 • 58m

Al Interviews Joe Barksdale | NFL Offensive Linesman for LA Chargers

Mar 25, 2018 • 44m

Al Interviews Josh Okerson | Aspiring Author

Mar 11, 2018 • 1h 21m

Al Interviews Paul Currington | Storyteller

Feb 25, 2018 • 1h 43m

Al Interviews Gary Pollard | Founder of Men Tell Health

Feb 11, 2018 • 1h 0m

Al Interviews John Solomon | Lead Singer & Song Writer of Communist Daughter

Jan 28, 2018 • 1h 10m

Al Interviews Robert Vore | Blogger, Podcaster & Mental Health Advocate

Jan 14, 2018 • 55m

Al Interviews John | City Public Works Employee

Dec 31, 2017 • 1h 4m

Al Interviews JP | Blogger & Podcaster

Dec 17, 2017 • 1h 21m

Al Interviews Tom Chapman | Founder of The Lions Barber Collective

Dec 10, 2017 • 51m

Al Interviews Jeff Emmerson | Author, Advocate & Blogger

Dec 3, 2017 • 1h 23m

Al Interviews Paul Gilmartin | Comedian, Television Personality & Podcast Host

Nov 19, 2017 • 49m

Al Interviews Dennis Gillan | Mental Health Advocate & Motivational Speaker

Nov 5, 2017 • 55m

Al Interviews Eddie Kedge | Writer, Advocate & Sexual Abuse Survivor

Oct 22, 2017 • 1h 11m

Al Interviews James Prescott | Author, Podcast Host & Coach

Oct 8, 2017 • 1h 6m

Al Interviews Eric Thirteen | Hollywood Producer

Sep 24, 2017 • 1h 47m

Al Interviews Steve Austin | Author, Life Coach, Speaker & Podcast Host

Sep 10, 2017 • 54m

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