Canaries in the Coal Mine
Welcome to Canaries in the Coal Mine—a podcast and YouTube channel for sensitive souls, truth-tellers, and cycle-breakers who see the fire before anyone else smells the smoke.
I’m Shannon—recovering party girl, trauma survivor, boundary-setter, and fellow feel-everything-er—and I’m here to help you stop gaslighting yourself, set sacred boundaries, and remember: your sensitivity is your superpower.
If you were raised around addiction, narcissism, codependency, or emotional neglect, you might feel like you're too much, too emotional, or just plain broken.
But here's the truth:
💛 You're not broken. You're not crazy. You're just the canary.
Through raw conversations, grounded tools, and gently rebellious truth-telling, we’ll explore healing from trauma, setting boundaries without guilt, reparenting ourselves, and rebuilding the nervous system—one deep breath at a time.
No toxic positivity. No bullshit. Just soul-level self-care, emotional wisdom, and some dry humor to get us through the hard stuff.
Whether you're just beginning to question your family patterns or knee-deep in breaking generational cycles—you belong here.
🎙️ New episodes every week.
—Let’s stay connected:
🕊️ Free healing guide: www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
📬 Email: shannon@thecanariesinthecoalmine.com
🎥 YouTube: @thecanariesinthecoalmine
Canaries in the Coal Mine
What Depression Really Feels Like (From the Inside)
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
Download → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/4qzfwvxxp7
Canary Love Notes – gentle, trauma-informed support (weekday mornings)
Sign up → https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/c6ivxhp4ti
7 Tools for Sensitive Souls in a Loud World – free PDF
Get it →https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/b3d41t3hp2
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🌐 STAY CONNECTED:
Subscribe: @thecanariesinthecoalmine
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Website: https://www.thecanariesinthecoalmine.com/
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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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