Depression Talks Podcast

Immanuel Jones lives with major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, and he started this podcast to prove that depression does not have to stop you from building a meaningful life. With 81 episodes and a perfect 5.0-star rating from 36 reviews, the show has a small but deeply appreciative audience. Jones works as a mental health advocate and speaker, and his podcast is an extension of that mission -- specifically focused on suicide prevention awareness and reducing stigma around depression. The format is solo and conversational, with Jones sharing personal reflections on topics like self-doubt, numbness, the pressure to fit in, and what it actually feels like to push through a bad mental health day. Episodes range from very short (1-2 minutes) to around 25 minutes, with most landing in the 5-12 minute range. This makes the show perfect for when you need a quick check-in rather than a deep hour-long conversation. There are no guest interviews or clinical experts -- just one person being honest about his ongoing experience with depression. That simplicity is the appeal. Jones talks to you like someone who genuinely understands what you are going through because he is going through it too. The show ran actively from 2018 to 2024. If you connect with personal stories over professional advice, and especially if you want to hear from someone who is managing depression rather than looking back on it from the other side, this podcast delivers something authentic and unpretentious.