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Podcast: Ignite Our Catalyst
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Ignite Our Catalyst - S1E2 - Eric Quach
Category: Health
Duration: 00:59:11
Publish Date: 2018-03-02 22:40:19
Description: On the exterior, Eric looks a lot like Superman. He has the strength of a weightlifter, the endurance of a CrossFit athlete, and the size of a bodybuilder; he practically flies down the rugby pitch. But even Superman has his kryptonite, and for Eric, it’s depression. On the second episode of Ignite Our Catalyst, Eric talks about what inspired him to pursue a degree in kinesiology, focusing on understanding and preventing workplace injuries. He also opens up candidly about living with depression. What was his darkest moment? How did he get out of it? Show Notes: 4:50 – Biomechanics, ergonomics, and the prevention of workplace injuries 6:50 – A nurse’s job is more physically taxing than you think 12:10 – How is Eric making a nurse’s job safer? 14:40 – Weight training can prevent workplace injuries 18:18 – An early retirement sparked the interest to pursue a career in kinesiology and ergonomics 20:08 – What are your plans after the degree? 22:00 – Hard work and good genetics gave Eric his calves 25:10 – Workplace injuries are incredibly disheartening 28:40 – The darkest moment of Eric’s life 31:10 – Did you always know you had depression? 33:55 – One of the hardest things about depression is not knowing what causes it 38:35 – The conversation that saved Eric’s life 39:55 – Depression completely distorts how you see yourself 44:25 – Crying with someone is better than crying alone 45:55 – Being casual and normal is your best bet to approach someone with depression 49:00 – There are ways other than medication to cope with depression 49:35 – The unrelenting negative thoughts silence any positive thoughts you have when you're depressed 51:40 – Self-awareness, knowledge, and support can help with the next depressive episode 52:40 – Opening up about depression became the catalyst for others to be supportive and be supported 56:10 – The Man In the Arena 57:50 – Don’t fight alone. You always have support.
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