Highest Version
Welcome to the Highest Version Podcast, the podcast dedicated to guiding you on a transformative journey toward mental wellness, personal growth, and becoming the highest version of yourself. Each week, we delve into the principles of mental health, personal development, and self-improvement through engaging conversations with people in my network.
Join us as we explore inspiring stories to help you overcome obstacles, cultivate resilience, and unlock your fullest potential. Whether you're seeking to improve your mental well-being, develop new habits, or simply find motivation, Highest Version offers encouragement to help you rise above challenges and achieve your dreams.
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EP 27 - Coping With Depression & The Journey to Growth | Wayland Li
In this raw and honest episode, we dive deep into the experience of living with depression—its weight, and the small steps that can help along the way.
We talk through with Wayland on his experiences with depression and navigating building a new life. Although not totally overcoming it yet, he gives anecdotes and advice that has helped on a path to improving his mental health. Whether you've struggled with your mental health or are supporting someone who is, this episodes offers practical advice, personal stories, and insights on how to cope. We discuss the obstacles with reaching out but how important it is.
Join us as we shed light on the realities of depression, while offering hope, healing, and tangible tools to navigate the storm. It’s okay to not be okay. You don’t have to go through this alone. Tune in to hear more.
Chapters:
0:00 – Episode Highlight
0:20 – Guest Introduction
1:43 – Featured Funko Pop
2:22 – First Gen Experience
4:21 – Effects of Sibling Relationship On Mental Health
9:36 – Dealing With Internal Pressures
16:09 – Opening Up to Parents About Mental Health
24:50 – Experiences of Having Depression
39:04 – Things That Have Helped With Depression
44:34 – How to Ask For Help
49:00 – Deciding Your Career at 18?!
56:10 – Flowers for Wayland
58:35 – Passion for Teaching & Math
1:11:29 – Flowers for Wayland Pt 2
1:12:56 – Song Association
1:16:30 – Questions from the Audience
1:18:21 – Big 3 Questions
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