by Maria Gaian | Jul 22, 2026 | 🧑🏼🤝🧑🏿 Community and Connection
Why Don’t I Help People Recover From Depression For Free? Maria Gaian, Founder of the Ditch the Black Dog Virtual Retreat This is a good question. I believe in a fair, just, inclusive and equal society. Which by default makes me anti-capitalist. So why...
by Maria Gaian | May 10, 2026 | 🧑🏼🤝🧑🏿 Community and Connection
Here’s My Recommended Reading List to Help You Survive Depression Maria Gaian, Book Lover What are the best books to read when you’re depressed? I’ve always loved books. My mother taught me to read when I was two years old and honestly, I think...
by Maria Gaian | Apr 24, 2026 | 🧑🏼🤝🧑🏿 Community and Connection
Living with the Black Dog of Depression How do you know where to start healing from depression? Maria Gaian, holistic healer. A previous post talked about how depression is about more than just your mind. In this one I want to talk about where to start healing from...
by Maria Gaian | Apr 7, 2026 | 🧑🏼🤝🧑🏿 Community and Connection
Does it feel like everyone else has their shit together but you? Maria Gaian, Founder of the Ditch the Black Dog Virtual Retreat It’s 4am, you’re depressed and as usual, you can’t sleep. Your mind is whirring and your inner bitch is on...
by Maria Gaian | Apr 7, 2026 | 🐺 Living with the Black Dog of Depression
“How dare you feel depressed when so many other people have it so much worse than you do!” Maria Gaian, Founder of the Ditch the Black Dog Virtual Retreat It's 4am and, as usual, you're wide awake with that overwhelming sense of dread in your...