The Chaos of Depression

<p>The Chaos of Depression – Moving through the Shadows of Depression with Zach Rutledge</p> <p>Calming the Chaos welcomes Zack Rutledge, M.A.to a Live Podcast on YouTube. Zack is an ACE Certified Trainer, Fitness Nutrition Specialist and Brain Health Trainer. Zack is also a black belt in Karate, and has practiced Yoga for over 10 years.</p> <p>In this interview, Zack will share his stories about how he has struggled with depression, and about how he moved from a dark part of his life into understanding and coping with depression. He also talks about a book he has written, called “The Official Depression Relief Playbook.” Zack and Tracy will also be answering questions from the live chat!</p> <p>The goal: To help people recognize signs of depression, and learn some skills to move through the shadows of depression through Zack’s stories and personal experiences.</p> <ol> <li>Tracy gives a brief intro to Zack <ol> <li>History, when he first noticed signs of depression</li> <li>His emotional reaction and behaviors toward depression</li> <li>Was there any chaos here?</li> <li>Stories about depression, including:</li> </ol> </li> <li>Interview with Zack</li> </ol> <ol> <li>The dark time with Music and bands</li> <li>Film / TV and Radio</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Other stories of depression</li> </ul> <ol> <li>Pulling out of the depression – How he did it (does this include the certifications and the black belt / yoga practices?)</li> </ol> <div style="margin-left: 2em"> <ol> <li>Change in career direction during COVID-19</li> </ol> </div> <ol> <li>How did this change in direction happen? (tell the story)</li> <li>What helped you have the courage to make the career change?</li> </ol> <ul> <li>E-book – tell the story of it’s development, including how you published it, and on Audible</li> </ul> <ol> <li>A future as a Mental Health Counselor (LPC) in the future</li> </ol> <p> </p> <ol> <li>Helpful tools for managing depression (both Zack and Tracy)</li> <li>Zack’s links:</li> </ol> <p><em>Amazon Link for Zack’s Book, “The Offic