In this Episode Eleanor & Christopher discuss how depression can be reframed from the classical clinical lens into a more holistic understanding that depression is a signal and a messenger. Please know you are not alone.Action Steps:1. Check your foundational basics: sleep, diet (sugar, processed seed oils, food sensitivities - gluten, dairy), Water, Nature, Community Sit Down - Set a 10 Minute Timer - Repeat the Mantra "I Love You & I Am Listening"2. Ask for HelpIf you feel like you don't have anyone you can reach out to, DM Ellie and Christopher on Instagram @christopher_linkenbach @mindfulbellie3. Breathwork Breathwork - Try out one of Ellie's Breathwork videos on YouTube or book a 1:1 breathwork session with Ellie at calendly.com/mindfulbellie Wim Hof Youtube is great tooMeditations with Christopher: Christopher YoutubeSchedule a call with Christopher hereComfort Zone Retreats: Book your next retreat with us hereConnect on Instagram: Follow Comfort Zone Retreats on Instagram  Ellie's Instagram Christopher's Instagram About The Hosts:Ellie is the founder of Comfort Zone Retreats, former chemical engineer, and emotional eating coach. Ellie is the leader of the Austin Wim Hof Group, breathwork facilitator, and yoga teacher.Christopher is the COO of Comfort Zone Retreats, Meditation Teacher, Life Coach, and studying to become a licensed psychotherapist.