DEPTH Work is a podcast for those who love to dive into transformative healing practices. We talk about mental health, madness, trauma, mind-body practices, energy work, ancestry, spirituality, societal change, somatics, and more. As a complex trauma survivor, holistic counselor, and co-founder of a transformative mental health training institute (IDHA-NYC.org), I believe that our deepest pain is guiding us towards our greatest transformation. Let's dive in! Become a Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/jazmine-russell/subscribe
DEPTH Work: A Holistic Mental Health Podcast
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DEPTH Work is a podcast for those who love to dive into transformative healing practices. We talk about mental health, madness, trauma, mind-body practices, energy work, ancestry, spirituality, societal change, somatics, and more. As a complex trauma survivor, holistic counselor, and co-founder of a transformative mental health training institute (IDHA-NYC.org), I believe that our deepest pain is guiding us towards our greatest transformation. Let's dive in! Become a Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/jazmine-russell/subscribe
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May 26, 2026
111. Trauma, Chronic Illness & Systems Thinking: Why "Regulating the Nervous System" Isn't Enough with Nkem Ndefo
<p>At a time when tools for ‘nervous system regulation’ are everywhere we look, it’s easy to forget that we aren’t meant to always be “regulated.” In this episode, I'm joined by Nkem Ndefo, trauma therapist, nurse-midwife, somatic practitioner, and founder of the Resilience Toolkit. Nkem brings a rare synthesis of biological training, lived experience, social activism, disability and systems thinking to their work. We dig into the limits of nervous system regulation as a panacea, the politics of the word "dysregulation," what birth and midwifery taught Nkem about intergenerational trauma, and why understanding just how interwoven physical and emotional healing are can be life-saving. We also explore the modality of Emotional Transformation Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and we even talk about the healing quality of colors.</p><p><strong>In this episode we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>Nkem's journey from community organizer and needle exchange worker, to nurse-midwife, to trauma therapist and somatic practitioner</li><li>What birth taught her about the “long arms of intergenerational and historical trauma”</li><li>Why medicine's hyper-specialization keeps people trapped in cycles of suffering</li><li>The link between trauma, autoimmunity, and conditions like mast cell activation and why the "hardest to treat" psychiatric presentations may have an immunological root</li><li>Why Nkem is moving away from the word "dysregulation" and toward the concept of “coherence”</li><li>Utilizing light, color, and bilateral stimulation for rapid transformation</li><li>What collective healing looks like when systems themselves are treated as organisms</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Nkem Ndefo is foremost an alchemist and also a disabled Black midwife, facilitator, coach, and strategist. She is the founder of Lumos Transforms and creator of the Resilience Toolkit, vehicles for healing and liberatory change across borders and at all scales. Her work builds embodied capacity to stabilize the impacts of personal and collective trauma and catalyze structural transformation. Nkem has led multi-year initiatives in embodied antiracism, healing justice, and resilience capacity building across the U.S., the UK, and Palestine, and directs several certification and professional training programs internationally.</p><p><strong>Links</strong>: </p><ul><li>https://lumostransforms.com/</li><li>https://theresiliencetoolkit.co/</li></ul><p><strong>Resources</strong>:</p><ul><li>Find videos and bonus episodes: <a href="https://depthwork.substack.com/">DEPTHWORK.SUBSTACK.COM</a></li><li>Get the book: <a href="https://www.routledge.com/Mad-Studies-Reader-Interdisciplinary-Innovations-in-Mental-Health/Lewis-Ali-Russell/p/book/9780367709082%E2%81%A0">Mad Studies Reader: Interdisciplinary Innovations in Mental Health</a></li><li>Become a member: <a href="www.idha-nyc.org">The Institute for the Development of Human Arts</a></li><li>Train with us: <a href="www.idha-nyc.org/core-curriculum">Transformative Mental Health Core Curriculum</a></li><li><br></li></ul><p>Sessions & Information about the host: <a href="">JazmineRussell.com</a></p><p>Disclaimer: The DEPTH Work Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Any information on this podcast in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling, psychotherapy, mental health counseling, or any other type of therapy or medical advice.</p>
April 24, 2026
110. Trusting the Detours: When the Universe Has Better Plans Than You Do with Wendy Shulman
<p>Life gives many of us moments that can crack us open. For Wendy, this was a car accident that led her to seek alternative healing modalities and ultimately open up a healing center: Roslyn Salt Cave. We talk about the ups and downs, keeping faith in your vision, and letting life bring you what you need even when it’s not always what you want. We also talk about the unglamorous in-between stages of the healing journey, the sometimes indignant inner child, why discernment matters more than any single modality, and building a community of healers. We also get personal about gratitude practices, forgiveness rituals, breathwork, and what it means to see your “purpose” as broader than any one action or dream.</p><p><strong>In this episode we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li>How a car accident became the catalyst for Wendy's path</li><li>The unglamorous "in-between" phase after crisis</li><li>"Collecting ingredients" - why seemingly random experiences and detours are often exactly what you need</li><li>Learning to trust your intuition</li><li>The wellness industry's complicated relationship with science, placebo, and ancestral healing traditions</li><li>Creating sacred healing environments — how sight, scent, sound, and curation shape the experience of healing</li><li>Daily rituals: morning practices, gratitude, forgiveness and bedtime intentions</li><li>The difference between chasing a destination and living the journey</li></ul><p>Wendy Shulman is a dynamic speaker, life architect, and coach based in Roslyn, New York, renowned for guiding individuals toward profound personal transformation and purpose-drivenlives. Drawing from her own near-fatal car accident that became a pivotal turning point, Wendy rebuilt her world with resilience and vision, ultimately founding a thriving wellness center thathas empowered over 25,000 clients on their journeys to health and fulfillment. As the creator of "Purpose Unleashed: Unlock the Power of Your True Calling," she equips people with simple,powerful tools to shift paradigms, align careers with passion, and monetize their innate gifts—proving that destiny isn't just discovered, it's architected. With a philosophy rooted in energy, joy, and unapologetic self-discovery, Wendy is a beacon for anyone ready to trade survival for sovereignty.</p><p><strong>Links</strong>:</p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roslynsalt/**" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/roslynsalt/</a></li><li>Website: <a href="https://roslynsaltcave.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://roslynsaltcave.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong>:</p><ul><li>Find videos and bonus episodes: <a href="https://depthwork.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">DEPTHWORK.SUBSTACK.COM</a></li><li>Get the book: <a href="https://www.routledge.com/Mad-Studies-Reader-Interdisciplinary-Innovations-in-Mental-Health/Lewis-Ali-Russell/p/book/9780367709082%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Mad Studies Reader: Interdisciplinary Innovations in Mental Health</a></li><li>Become a member: <a href="www.idha-nyc.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">The Institute for the Development of Human Arts</a></li><li>Train with us: <a href="www.idha-nyc.org/core-curriculum" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Transformative Mental Health Core Curriculum</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sessions & Information about the host: <a href="" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">JazmineRussell.com</a></p><p>Disclaimer: The DEPTH Work Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Any information on this podcast in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling, psychotherapy, mental health counseling, or any other type of therapy or medical advice.</p>
January 30, 2026
109. Seasonal Depression: Vitamin D, Brain Health & Structural Roots of Winter Blues
<p>Seasonal depression, often called “seasonal affective disorder”, can make getting through the Wintertime much more difficult. But what’s really happening in our brains and bodies when winter darkness sets in? How do our urban environments, work culture, and economic systems create the worst conditions for winter struggles. Shouldn’t we all be hibernating anyways?</p><p>In this episode, I explore the links between seasonal depression and Vitamin D, beyond simplistic explanations about light exposure, revealing fascinating connections between our environment, brain chemistry, immune function, and mental health. I’ll tell you a bit about my own experience as living in Berlin, a city with pretty minimal winter sunlight, has given me personal insight into how profoundly seasonal shifts can affect our mental and physical wellbeing.</p><p>The world needs all of us to be tuned in, feeling resilient, and able to support ourselves, our bodies, and our communities, especially right now, so let’s dive into what we can do.</p><p><strong>LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE AT: </strong><a href="https://depthwork.substack.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">DEPTHWORK.SUBSTACK.COM </a></p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>The medicalization of structural problems: how urban environments, work culture, and economic factors set us up for seasonal struggle</li></ul><ul><li><ul><li>What science actually tells us about vitamin D’s role in brain health, immune function, and mood regulation</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>My personal experiences with vitamin D testing and its connections to autoimmunity and mental health</li></ul></li><li><ul><li>Practical strategies for feeling awake and alive during darker months</li></ul></li></ul><li><p><br></p><p><strong>Support Immigrants & Stand Against ICE:</strong> </p><ul><li><p>https://www.standwithminnesota.com/</p></li><li><p>https://www.wfmn.org/funds/immigrant-rapid-response/</p></li><li><p>https://mylegalaid.org/</p></li><li><p>https://www.freedomforimmigrants.org/volunteer</p></li></ul><p><strong>Mutual Aid Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>https://www.alwaysreadyhq.com/9719/strategies-for-forming-local-mutual-aid-groups/</li><li>https://wildanarchistvessel.substack.com/p/10-ways-to-start-doing-mutual-aid</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources</strong>:</p><ul><ul><li>Find videos and bonus episodes: <a href="https://depthwork.substack.com/">DEPTHWORK.SUBSTACK.COM</a></li><li>Get the book: <a href="https://www.routledge.com/Mad-Studies-Reader-Interdisciplinary-Innovations-in-Mental-Health/Lewis-Ali-Russell/p/book/9780367709082%E2%81%A0">Mad Studies Reader: Interdisciplinary Innovations in Mental Health</a></li><li>Become a member: <a href="www.idha-nyc.org">The Institute for the Development of Human Arts</a></li><li>Train with us: <a href="www.idha-nyc.org/core-curriculum">Transformative Mental Health Core Curriculum</a></li></ul></ul><p>Disclaimer: The DEPTH Work Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Any information on this podcast in no way to be construed or substituted as psychological counseling, psychotherapy, mental health counseling, or any other type of therapy or medical advice.</p></li>
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