#644 Double Depression - Writer/Critic Bethanne Patrick

Bethanne Patrick is a writer, literary critic, and podcast host (Missing Pages). She talks about her struggles with double depression, her experiences with being a supportive caretaker, and her life as a voracious reader. Besure to check out her new book, Life B: Overcoming Double Depression. More about Bethanne Personal website:  https://www.bethannepatrick.com/ Life B's page on the Counterpoint website: https://www.counterpointpress.com/books/life-b/ Missing Pages from The Podglomerate, an award-winning podcast hosted by Bethanne: https://podglomerate.com/shows/missing-pages/ PEN/Faulkner Literary Foundation (Bethanne is on the board): www.penfaulkner.org NAMI, Bethanne’s favorite mental-health organization: www.NAMI.org Support Our Sponsors!  WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST Subscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2 Spread the word via social media.  It costs nothing. Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod  Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod    Become a one-time or monthly donor via Paypal or Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) or Venmo @Mentalpod Try Our Sponsor’s Products/Services See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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