Episode 24

Debunking Depression with Carl Binger

In this episode, I interview Carl Binger, a therapist who specializes in working with individuals suffering from #depression. 

Carl shares his personal journey with depression, including his experience with severe depression, suicidal thoughts, and the challenges he faced in seeking help. I open up about my oldest brother Dave's past struggle with depression. 


We discuss the importance of seeking professional help, the stigma surrounding #mental health, and the need for vulnerability and open conversations about depression. 


Together, we address the misconception that depression is a sign of weakness and emphasize the importance of seeking help and support. Carl shares personal experiences and insights, highlighting the need for empathy, understanding, and vulnerability. 


We also discuss the role of medication in treating depression and the cultural stigma surrounding mental health, particularly in the African American community. The conversation concludes with a call to create a culture of vulnerability and support for those struggling with mental illness.


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Carl Binger is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He works with adults providing care for Clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationships, and spiritual abuse. He has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and ministries and has been practicing counseling since 2014. He studied at Medaille College, where he obtained a Masters in Mental Health Counseling.

His treatment approach is rooted in cognitive behavior therapy and narrative therapy. He believes in empathy and unconditional positive regard for all of the clients under his care. His primary area of focus is men's issues, depression, and couples therapy.


Carl's website: Counseling for those dealing with depression (beingalight.org)

His Book: The Progressive Darkness: For the Christian Losing Hope in Depression - Kindle edition by Binger LMHC, Carl. Religion & Spirituality Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

His course/docuseries: Progressing from Darkness | Udemy


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Steve Campbell

People are my passion! I wake up each day wanting to make a difference, inspiring and encouraging others.

I was born and raised in Binghamton, New York, and relocated my family to East Tennessee during the pandemic. My wife, Stephanie, and I have four beautiful kids. Joshua, Jordan, and identical twins - Hailey and Harper.

They are our world and make our lives crazy! We also have two mini-golden doodles, Zeke and Teddy, and we live outside Knoxville, Tennessee.

I'm a husband, father, and business owner.

Outside of the One Big Thing Podcast, I also co-host the award-winning Ditch the Suits Podcast alongside Travis Maus. Ditch the Suits is a financial planning podcast aimed at helping listeners get the most from their money and life by ditching conventional norms for authentic truth from industry insiders. Episodes released each Tuesday!

I also serve as the Chief Brand Officer and VP of Client Experience for S.E.E.D. Planning Group, a fee-only financial planning firm.