When Emmy-winning news anchor Ted Perry first considered therapy, he was skeptical—and terrified. But what started as a reluctant step turned into a journey that reshaped his understanding of depression, recovery, and hope.

In this powerful episode, Ted shares his first-ever public story about depression: how stigma delayed his healing, how therapy and medication helped him find balance, and why speaking out is so important. His honesty is both relatable and inspiring for anyone struggling silently.

Listeners will walk away with encouragement, practical takeaways, and the reminder that recovery isn’t weakness—it’s strength.

Primary Topics Covered:

• Why stigma keeps people from seeking help for depression
• Ted Perry’s personal story: resisting therapy, then learning its value
• The role of medication and how it works in depression recovery
• Why silence about depression wastes valuable time and relationships
• Building a toolbox for recovery: therapy, exercise, faith, and support
• Finding hope even when depression feels overwhelming
• The importance of speaking up and breaking shame around mental health

Timestamps:
 00:00 – Intro to the podcast and mission
 02:08 – Introducing Ted Perry, news anchor, and his decision to speak out
 04:34 – Why Ted resisted therapy at first and what changed his mind
 06:11 – His first therapy experience and surprising breakthroughs
 07:21 – Moving cities, grief, and depression after his father’s death
 08:43 – Realizing “I was depressed” and the turning point
 09:44 – How therapy and antidepressants helped Ted regain balance
 10:25 – The role of exercise, pets, and other protective factors
 10:53 – Why stigma makes depression worse and hope is essential
 12:14 – Regrets about wasted time and relationships lost to silence
 15:18 – How sharing his story brings hope to others

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