Episode 547: Still Becoming: A Sacred Journey Through Depression
5/15/202639 min
What happens when a therapist… becomes the one who needs healing?
In this deeply moving episode of The Whinypaluza Podcast, Rebecca Greene sits down with Dr. Swanzi Saunders, licensed therapist, minister, speaker, and author of Still Becoming: A Therapist’s Sacred Journey Through Depression.
Dr. Swanzi opens up about her own private battle with depression while balancing faith, family, leadership, and the pressure to appear strong. Together, Rebecca and Dr. Swanzi explore what healing really looks like, why depression is not the end of your story, and how even the smallest steps toward self awareness can create life changing transformation.
This episode is filled with wisdom, honesty, and hope for anyone navigating grief, overwhelm, depression, parenting challenges, or simply a season where life feels heavy.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• Why “still becoming” is such a powerful mindset
• How faith and mental health can work together
• Why strong people often struggle in silence
• Small daily practices that can help you begin healing
• What to look for when choosing a therapist
• Why your children need a present parent, not a perfect one
• How slow progress still counts
• Why depression may be part of your story… but never the end
Memorable Quote
“Depression may be a part of your story… but certainly it is not the end of your story.” Dr. Swanzi Saunders
Connect with Dr. Swanzi Saunders
Website: DrSwanzi.com
Book: Still Becoming: A Therapist’s Sacred Journey Through Depression
Available on Amazon and major booksellers.
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First 90 secondsSpeaker 00:00
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Rebecca Green· Host0:12
I'm your host, Rebecca Green. I'm a wife, mother of three, and licensed clinical social worker. I also have three fur babies at home too. My passion has always been to help children and their families. I always dreamed of being a wife and a mother. Parents are always learning through their struggles, failures, and successes and joys. I am no stranger to this wild ride of parenting, and I know behind every great parent lies a team of supportive friends and family. I want to be part of your support system. I want you to know that you are not alone. We are in this parenting world together. Join me every week for insightful discussions with experts on parenting and marriage, as well as other parents who have found the secret to successes in parenthood. You'll learn tips and tricks to make life with your family better than ever. I hope you will follow along with me while we dive into what it takes to achieve a happy family. Hello, everyone. This is Rebecca Green for the Wineypalooza podcast, and I am very excited today because I get to talk to the wonderful Dr. Swansea Saunders. Dr. Swansea, thank you so