Canaries in the Coal Mine
Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine — a podcast for people who notice deeply, tell the truth, and are breaking patterns they didn’t choose.
I’m Shannon — a former party girl turned cycle-breaker, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything human. I know what it’s like to grow up reading the room, managing emotions that weren’t yours, and learning to doubt your own instincts just to stay connected.
This podcast is for anyone who was raised around addiction, emotional immaturity, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect — and grew up feeling “too much,” too sensitive, or somehow wrong.
But here’s the truth:
You’re not broken.
You’re not crazy.
You’re just the canary.
Through thoughtful conversations, grounded tools, and clear language, we talk about emotional patterns, family systems, boundaries that protect, nervous system overload, and what it actually takes to come back to yourself.
Just honest conversation.
If you’ve always noticed what others missed, you’ll feel at home here.
🎙️ New episodes every other Tuesday at 1 PM ET.
Canaries in the Coal Mine
What Depression Really Feels Like (From the Inside)
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In this episode, I share honestly what it’s like from the 'inside', and I answer the questions so many of us carry: Is depression just a chemical imbalance? Why are so many people depressed today? And how do you actually begin to climb out when the weight won’t lift?
For decades we were told depression = “low serotonin.” Modern research paints a fuller picture. Depression is complex—an interplay of biology (genetics, hormones, brain chemistry, inflammation), life experience (trauma, stress, loss, neglect), and environment (social media, isolation, economic pressure, a culture that never lets us rest). You’re not broken; your body and brain may be saying: something in life is out of balance.
In this video, we’ll explore:
- Is depression really a “chemical imbalance”? (what the science does—and doesn’t—say)
- Why so many people are depressed now: awareness, less stigma, modern stressors, generational trauma
- What depression actually feels like day-to-day (nervous system, body symptoms, brain fog, shame)
🎁 FREE HEALING TOOLS:
'The Vagus Nerve Reset Guide' – calm body memories & anxiety
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Canary Love Notes – gentle, trauma-informed support (weekday mornings)
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7 Tools for Sensitive Souls in a Loud World – free PDF
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
This video is not medical advice and is not sponsored. Some links may be affiliate; I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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💛 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL:
This space is for cycle breakers, highly sensitive people, and deep feelers. You’re not “too much.” You’re wired for truth—and your healing matters. New cinematic episodes every other Sunday at 2 PM, plus podcast uploads.
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