Can Travel Heal Depression?

Season 5, Episode 83,   Sep 28, 2022, 07:30 AM

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Going on vacation doesn't mean your depression is on vacation, too. Even when you're out traveling the world, it's important to take care of your mental health.
Erin is joined by Tammy Tran to explore mental health and travel. They chat about what it feels like to be depressed while traveling, how to take care of your mental health while traveling, and how social media contributes to our travel experiences, and expectations.

Going on vacation doesn't mean your depression is on vacation, too. Even when you're out traveling the world, it's important to take care of your mental health. 

Erin is joined by Tammy Tran to explore mental health and travel. They chat about what it feels like to be depressed while traveling, how to take care of your mental health while traveling, and how social media contributes to our travel experiences, and expectations. 

GUESTS:
Tammy is a traveler, skydiver, TikToker, mental health advocate, and future marathon runner. Find her on TikTok at @travelthesky.

RESOURCES:
BOOK: Running on Empty by Jonice Webb, PhD

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Written and Hosted by: Erin Hynes
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