A Superwoman Handbook S3 EP17: Pamela Wells on Depression, Healing & the Power of Unconditional Love

Depression is often an invisible battle—not only for the person experiencing it, but also for the loved ones desperately trying to help. In this heartfelt episode of A Superwoman Handbook, Gillian Utesch sits down with Pamela J. Wells to share an extraordinary story of resilience, recovery, and the life-changing power of unconditional love. After her husband's quadruple bypass surgery, Pamela found herself spiraling into a deep clinical depression that uncovered years of unresolved childhood trauma. What followed was a difficult journey through multiple hospitalizations, therapy, medication, and a devastating suicide attempt. Yet through every dark moment, one thing remained constant—her husband's unwavering commitment to stand beside her with patience, compassion, and hope. Pamela opens up about the realities of living with depression, the misconceptions surrounding mental illness, and why it's impossible to simply "snap out of it." She explains how understanding, empathy, and the willingness to simply be present can become the greatest gifts we offer someone who is struggling. Drawing from both her personal experience and her book, In Their Shoes, Pamela shares practical insights that help caregivers, spouses, friends, and family members better understand what depression truly feels like and how they can provide meaningful support. Whether you're living with depression yourself, supporting someone you love, or simply wanting to better understand mental health, this conversation offers hope, compassion, and the reminder that healing is possible. Pamela's story is proof that even in life's darkest seasons, love has the power to carry us toward recovery.   Connect with Pamela J. Wells: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pamfromcanada Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579570154210 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pamandzuri Threads: https://www.threads.com/@pamandzuri Email: pamwells777@gmail.com   Connect with Gillian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gumoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuperwomanhandbook/ Website: http://brokenglassceilingmarketing.com   Listen & Subscribe Subscribe to A Superwoman Handbook on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.   #ASuperwomanHandbook #PamelaJWells #mentalhealth  #depressionawareness  #suicideprevention  #mentalhealthrecovery  #healingjourney  #caregiversupport  #hope  #resilience  #emotionalwellbeing  #mentalhealthmatters  #podcast  #season3