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January 16, 2025 49 mins

Like most people dealing with depression, you’ve probably tried everything—therapy, medications, lifestyle changes—but nothing seems to work. So what if the answer isn’t in taking more pills or sticking to the same old treatments? That’s exactly what Silvia Covelli, founder of the Healing Depression Project, discovered.

 

After 25 years of struggling with depression and cycling through over 60 failed treatments, Silvia realized it wasn’t about managing symptoms—it was about healing the root causes. She found a new way forward by connecting the dots between body, mind, and spirit and created a comprehensive approach to overcoming depression for good.

 

In this episode, Silvia unpacks why traditional methods fall short, how the body holds the key to mental health, and why holistic, functional medicine can provide lasting relief.

 

We explore the gut-brain connection, the impact of trauma on chronic depression, and the science behind Silvia’s program—an innovative blend of functional psychiatry, metabolic health, and trauma-focused therapy designed to tackle depression from every angle.

 

"From 1990 to 2010, the use of antidepressants in America increased by 50%. And still, the numbers of depression remain the same. So that only means one thing, more medication without results." ~ Silvia Covelli

 

In This Episode:

- What is depression? Symptoms explained

- How common is depression today?

- Why medications fail: treatment-resistant depression

- Root causes of depression: a functional medicine view

- The Healing Depression Project

- Exercise and depression: why movement matters

- Struggling with medications? Expert advice for relief

- How social media fuels depression + phone detox tips

- Gut health and depression: the hidden connection

- How to join the Healing Depression Project

- Finding purpose and spiritual healing for depression

For more information, visit https://www.myersdetox.com 

 

Ready to discover your body's toxic burden and how it affects your health? Take my quiz to find out! http://www.heavymetalsquiz.com

 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Why Am I Still Depressed? (Free Guide): Get your free copy at healingdepressionproject.com/gift  

Puori PW1 Whey Protein: Use code WENDY to get 20% off the already discounted subscription at puori.com/wendy

Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition Podcast: Tune in here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-jockers-functional-nutrition/id1497791107



About Silvia Covelli:

Silvia Covelli is a visionary entrepreneur, business strategist, and advocate for holistic healing. Silvia’s personal journey of overcoming 25 years of treatment-resistant depression inspired her to create The Healing Depression Project. Through relentless exploration and collaboration with leading medical and wellness experts, she developed a transformative 45-day recovery program that integrates functional medicine, neuroscience, and habit formation. Now depression-free, Silvia is dedicated

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