Fola Veritas: A Journey from Depression to Spiritual Healing
I feel like you're a very social person and you engage with people. When I have like clients and they are like, oh, I'm going through withdrawal from antidepressant, I was like, oh, my god, like that's horrible shit. But I think just my research, what I've been reading is that they're probably a bit more, just more than a placebo, like the studies show, that they actually have about of people. So yeah, so it just depends on the person.
Imagine growing up in the Middle East, moving back to Canada for studies, and then facing the harsh realities of depression. This is Fola Veritas's story, and she shares it all in this compelling episode of 'Zero to Hero'. Fola, an experienced psychiatric nurse, opens up about her multicultural upbringing and how it shaped her views on mental health and healing.
She dives deep into her struggles with depression, including a profound psycho-spiritual crisis that pushed her to seek out alternative healing methods. What makes Fola's journey so unique is her embrace of traditional knowledge and spirituality as key components of her recovery. She talks about the power of trusting your inner voice and the importance of self-care practices. Throughout the episode, Fola stresses the significance of community support and connecting with others who have walked similar paths.
Her candid discussion also highlights the need for more holistic approaches to mental health care. If you're looking for a raw and honest conversation about overcoming life's darkest moments, this episode is a must-listen.