Ep. 363 Euphoric Light After Depression's Darkness

What does it feel like to experience true happiness after the lowest lows of depression? In this moving and deeply honest episode, Cara McErlain from Belfast, Northern Ireland, offers a rare and powerful glimpse into the lived experience of depression—and the unexpected joy that can follow.

Cara speaks with unflinching honesty about her darkest moments, the numbness and hopelessness that once felt permanent, and the night that pushed her to finally reach out for help. She describes how therapy, though painful at times, helped her uncover, name, and begin healing from long-unrecognized trauma. And perhaps most inspiringly, she shares how those moments of light—whether it's a warm coffee, a stranger’s hug, or a fleeting sense of peace—now feel euphoric after living in darkness.

This episode is a masterclass in the wisdom of lived experience. It’s not about a fairy tale ending, but about resilience, authenticity, and the raw power of holding on. If you or someone you love struggles with depression, Cara’s voice is one you need to hear.

🎧 "Hold on until tomorrow," she says. "You just might find a moment of light worth staying for."

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