Depression and How it Affects Baby Boomers

Depression among Baby Boomers is a critical Health concern that often goes underdiagnosed and untreated. As this generation ages, understanding the nuances of depression becomes increasingly important for effective treatment and improved quality of life. Baby Boomers face unique challenges and life transitions that can trigger or exacerbate depressive symptoms, such as Retirement, the loss of loved ones, and increasing physical health issues. Addressing their Mental Health needs is not only crucial for their well-being but also for the healthcare system that supports them.

In this section of the site, we will touch upon the common form of depression, major depressive disorder, which can cause significant impairment in daily functioning and is characterized by persistent sadness and a lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities. We will look at Dysthymia (Persistent Depressive Disorder), which is a milder, but chronic, form of depression that lasts for two years or more. It often affects baby boomers, especially those who might not have addressed or recognized their depressive symptoms early on. We will also explore Bipolar Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and depression resulting from chronic illnesses.

Depression Specialists & Contributors

Beth Elkassih Professional Blogger

Brad Miller Podcaster

Constantin Morun Neuroencoding & Transformational Growth Specialist

Dr. Larry F. Waldman Psychologist-Retired

Dr. Mara Karpel Clinical Psychologist, Author, Podcaster

Dr. Supatra Tovar ANEW Body Insight Podcast

Elliot Kallen Wealth Manager | Registered Principal

James Cox Podcast Host who has Cerebral Palsy

Lyndsay Soprano Lyndsay Soprano, Host of Giving Pain Purpose and Founder of The Pain Hub

Renfrew Center Expert Eating Disorder Treatment

Podcasts About Depression

Plant Based Curious

The Wellness Driven Life Show

Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Aging With Purpose and Passion | Women Over 50

When Words Fail...Music Speaks

Positive Talk Radio

The Healing Place Podcast

Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life

Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,

Quiet Connection - Postpartum Mental Health

Ready For Retirement

The MisFitNation

Books About Depression

An Enemy Like Me

By Teri M Brown

Secrets of Aging Well: Get Outside

By Martin Pazzani

I’m Not Okay With Gray: How To Create An Extraordinary Life After 50

By Michael Taylor

Holiday Grief: How To Cope With Stress, Anxiety and Depression After a Loved One’s Death (Understanding Your Grieving Heart Book 2)

By Mary M. McCambridge

Understanding Your Grieving Heart After a Loved One’s Death

By Mary M. Mccambridge

Trading Ashes for Roses

By Connie Pombo

The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife and Beyond

By Janet Horn (M.D.)

Too Young to Be This Old

By Mrs Sheryl Letzgus McGinnis

June Never Came

By Patricia Burgess-Southerland

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Plant Based Curious

The Art of Healing: A Game-Changing Conversation with Dr. Tumi Johnson

This episode is one for the books, friends. I am still buzzing from this conversation with Dr. Tumi Johnson, and I have a feeling you will be too. There are some interviews that stay with you long after the mic turns off, and this was absolutely one of them. Dr. Tumi brought a level of depth, vulner…

This episode is one for the books, friends. I am still buzzing from this conversation with Dr. Tumi Johnson, and I have a feeling you will be too. There are some interviews that stay with you long aft…

This episode is one for the books, friends. I am still buzzing from this conversation with Dr. Tumi Johnson, and I have a feeling you will be too. There are some interviews that stay with you long after the mic turns off, and this was absolutely one of them. Dr. Tumi brought a level of depth, vulnerability, and wisdom that I found myself completely pulled into—and I can't wait for you to experience it.Dr. Tumi is a physician of over 20 years, a dance performance artist, and the author of Delicious Healing. She shares her incredible personal journey of using a plant-based lifestyle to he…

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Diane Randall July 12, 2026

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The Irony of US

If you suffer from anxiety or depression, I recommend that you do NOT read this piece. It is easy to look away from the debris we leave in our wake. But if we are ever to change our trajectory, we must first be willing to stare at the wreckage. This is a reflection on who we are and what we…

If you suffer from anxiety or depression, I recommend that you do NOT read this piece. It is easy to look away from the debris we leave in our wake. But if we are ever to change our trajectory, we…

If you suffer from anxiety or depression, I recommend that you do NOT read this piece. It is easy to look away from the debris we leave in our wake. But if we are ever to change our trajectory, we must first be willing to stare at the wreckage. This is a reflection on who we are and what we have become. I’m no different than you. We all pollute. We all can stop, or at the very least, make a difference. Environmental Degradation & Waste We drive everywhere spewing particulate matter from fossil fuel exhaust, killing anything with the misfortune of being in our way. Opera…

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Paula Tozer July 10, 2026

Article

Why Do Grandparents Flee to Florida?

Ever notice how it seems like everyone’s grandparents either live in Florida or plan to? It’s not your imagination. There’s a genuine, almost magnetic draw that pulls older adults to the Sunshine State — and it’s not just about the weather, although that certainly helps. Every year, thousa…

Ever notice how it seems like everyone’s grandparents either live in Florida or plan to? It’s not your imagination. There’s a genuine, almost magnetic draw that pulls older adults to the Sunshin…

Ever notice how it seems like everyone’s grandparents either live in Florida or plan to? It’s not your imagination. There’s a genuine, almost magnetic draw that pulls older adults to the Sunshine State — and it’s not just about the weather, although that certainly helps. Every year, thousands of retirees make the migration south into what feels like a rite of passage, trading snow shovels for sunglasses and chilly holidays for year-round warmth. But what’s really behind this massive senior migration? Is it the beaches? The tax breaks? The shuffleboard? Or is there something deeper …

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Nicole H. July 10, 2026

Podcast Episode

The Wellness Driven Life Show

Isabelle Daikeler Created Shakeology. Then She Rebuilt Herself.

Isabelle Daikeler co-created Shakeology. Then a decade she couldn't walk taught her to surrender, and everything she thought gave her worth quietly fell away. Watch the full episode and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss what's next: https://youtube.com/@thewellnessdrivenlifeshow?sub_confirmation=1 ⏱ E…

Isabelle Daikeler co-created Shakeology. Then a decade she couldn't walk taught her to surrender, and everything she thought gave her worth quietly fell away. Watch the full episode and SUBSCRIBE so …

Isabelle Daikeler co-created Shakeology. Then a decade she couldn't walk taught her to surrender, and everything she thought gave her worth quietly fell away. Watch the full episode and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss what's next: https://youtube.com/@thewellnessdrivenlifeshow?sub_confirmation=1 ⏱ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Who Isabelle Is, and the Story She Wants to Tell 02:32 The Decade She Couldn't Walk 04:00 What Losing Your Health Teaches About Aging 04:44 Chronic Fatigue, No Answers, and Real Depression 06:08 Meeting the Innate Intelligence 08:13 Grief, Fear, and the Loss of Worth 13:30 The …

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April Chavez July 8, 2026

Podcast Episode

Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Sarah Collins Interview | Intuitive Life Coach on Mindfulness, Healing, Purpose & Living Fully

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with intuitive life coach, guide, and creator of Living Fully with Sarah, Sarah Collins. After spending more than 20 years as a successful civil engineer, Sarah discovered that professional achievement…

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with intuitive life coach, guide, and creator of Living Fully with Sarah, Sarah Collins. After spendi…

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with intuitive life coach, guide, and creator of Living Fully with Sarah, Sarah Collins. After spending more than 20 years as a successful civil engineer, Sarah discovered that professional achievement, external success, and constantly chasing the next milestone were not creating the lasting peace, fulfillment, or happiness she truly desired. Despite building a successful career, she quietly struggled with depression, overthinking, and the belief that happiness always existed somewhere in the fut…

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Joe Dimino July 8, 2026

Podcast Episode

Aging With Purpose and Passion | Women Over 50

Why Successful Women Feel Alone in Leadership

Who do you turn to when everyone turns to you for answers?Success can be lonely—especially for women in leadership.Whether you're a founder, business owner, executive, board member, or a high-performing woman leading others, there are decisions you can't always share, doubts you keep to …

Who do you turn to when everyone turns to you for answers?Success can be lonely—especially for women in leadership.Whether you're a founder, business owner, executive, board member, or a high-p…

Who do you turn to when everyone turns to you for answers?Success can be lonely—especially for women in leadership.Whether you're a founder, business owner, executive, board member, or a high-performing woman leading others, there are decisions you can't always share, doubts you keep to yourself, and pressures few people truly understand.In this episode of Aging With Purpose and Passion, Beverley Glazer sits down with entrepreneur and KELLA founder Hannah Wrixon to explore one of leadership's least talked about challenges: loneliness at the top.Hannah's story didn't …

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Beverley Glazer July 8, 2026

Article

Sarah Collins Interview | Intuitive Life Coach on Mindfulness, Healing, Purpose & Living Fully

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with intuitive life coach, guide, and creator of Living Fully with Sarah, Sarah Collins.After spending more than 20 years as a successful civil engineer, Sarah discovered that professional achievement,…

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with intuitive life coach, guide, and creator of Living Fully with Sarah, Sarah Collins.After spendin…

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with intuitive life coach, guide, and creator of Living Fully with Sarah, Sarah Collins.After spending more than 20 years as a successful civil engineer, Sarah discovered that professional achievement, external success, and constantly chasing the next milestone were not creating the lasting peace, fulfillment, or happiness she truly desired. Despite building a successful career, she quietly struggled with depression, overthinking, and the belief that happiness always existed somewhere in the futu…

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Joe Dimino July 7, 2026

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When Words Fail...Music Speaks

Episode 526 — From Classroom to Stage: Paul Reisler’s Journey Turning Kids’ Stories into Songs

Welcome to “When Words Fail, Music Speaks,” the podcast that battles depression and unlocks hidden voices through the power of song. In today’s episode, host James Cox sits down with Paul Reisler—a composer, performer, and the visionary founder of Kid Pan Alley.From his humble root…

Welcome to “When Words Fail, Music Speaks,” the podcast that battles depression and unlocks hidden voices through the power of song. In today’s episode, host James Cox sits down with Paul …

Welcome to “When Words Fail, Music Speaks,” the podcast that battles depression and unlocks hidden voices through the power of song. In today’s episode, host James Cox sits down with Paul Reisler—a composer, performer, and the visionary founder of Kid Pan Alley.From his humble roots in a tiny Virginia town to a career that’s touched 90,000 people, Paul shares how he’s spent the last quarter‑century empowering children (and adults) to find their own musical voice. You’ll hear stories about:Why songwriting is less about teaching a craft and more about uncovering what�…

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James Cox July 7, 2026

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Positive Talk Radio

Sarah Collins on Stop Waiting and Start Living | 1,570

Sarah Collins on Stop Waiting and Start Living | 1,570 Sarah Collins helps people stop waiting for life to begin and start living the one they already have. After more than 20 years as a civil engineer, Sarah realized that achievement alone could not create lasting fulfillment. Her own journey thr…

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Sarah Collins on Stop Waiting and Start Living | 1,570 Sarah Collins helps people stop waiting for life to begin and start living the one they already have. After more than 20 years as a civil engineer, Sarah realized that achievement alone could not create lasting fulfillment. Her own journey through depression, overthinking, and the search for meaning led her to a deeper understanding of presence, self awareness, and what it truly means to live fully. Today, as an intuitive life coach and the creator of Living Fully with Sarah, she helps people move beyond limiting beliefs, emotional suff…

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KEVIN MCDONALD July 7, 2026

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The Healing Place Podcast

The Healing Place Podcast: Healing, Alignment and The Manifesting Fix with Kelsey Aida

My face and heart are still smiling after sitting down with Kelsey, best-selling author, energetic alignment coach, and co-host of High Vibin' It. Please join us as we discuss: * her High Vibin' It podcast * her personal journey with depression * what she means by quality of life is the most import…

My face and heart are still smiling after sitting down with Kelsey, best-selling author, energetic alignment coach, and co-host of High Vibin' It. Please join us as we discuss: * her High Vibin' It p…

My face and heart are still smiling after sitting down with Kelsey, best-selling author, energetic alignment coach, and co-host of High Vibin' It. Please join us as we discuss: * her High Vibin' It podcast * her personal journey with depression * what she means by quality of life is the most important thing * tapping into abundance * tie the money to the mission * the missing piece of manifestation - alignment * communing with your spirit team * dreams from the heart - you owe it to yourself and the world to try * you living your best life is a service to all * her book release of The Manifes…

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Teri Wellbrock July 6, 2026

Podcast Episode

Grief and Rebirth: Finding the Joy in Life

From Corporate CFO to Global Trauma Expert: Manna Abraham’s 6-Step Path │ Episode Teaser

Why does external success fail to bring true inner peace? Our next episode features former corporate CFO turned global trauma expert Manna Abraham, who reveals why traditional talk therapy often falls short and how to heal without reliving your past.Discover her book FINALLY FREE: The 6-Step Path to…

Why does external success fail to bring true inner peace? Our next episode features former corporate CFO turned global trauma expert Manna Abraham, who reveals why traditional talk therapy often falls…

Why does external success fail to bring true inner peace? Our next episode features former corporate CFO turned global trauma expert Manna Abraham, who reveals why traditional talk therapy often falls short and how to heal without reliving your past.Discover her book FINALLY FREE: The 6-Step Path to Healing Personal and Generational Trauma - When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough and how her neuroscience-backed EMPR method resolves anxiety, PTSD, depression, and generational trauma in as little as 1 to 6 sessions. If you are ready to break old cycles and build fearless inner peace from within, this …

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Irene Weinberg July 6, 2026

Podcast Episode

Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,

275 Reverse Diabetes and Restore Vitality Through Functional Nutrition with Lori Balue

What if fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and declining strength after 50 are not inevitable signs of aging, but signals of underlying metabolic dysfunction that can be corrected? In episode 275, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with metabolic restoration practitioner, Lori Balue, about how women can rest…

What if fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and declining strength after 50 are not inevitable signs of aging, but signals of underlying metabolic dysfunction that can be corrected? In episode 275, Dr. G…

What if fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, and declining strength after 50 are not inevitable signs of aging, but signals of underlying metabolic dysfunction that can be corrected? In episode 275, Dr. Gillian Lockitch speaks with metabolic restoration practitioner, Lori Balue, about how women can restore energy, reduce inflammation, preserve muscle, and regain metabolic resilience through personalized nutrition and functional testing. Lori shares her remarkable journey of losing 100 pounds, reversing prediabetes and chronic inflammation, and transforming her health in midlife. Listeners will lea…

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Dr. Gillian Lockitch July 6, 2026

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