Todd Kruder's guest appearances

Todd Kruder

Onward Podcast

Jason Redman

Nicholas Pearson

Logan Sneed

John Allen

Cynthia Jamin

Gleb Tsipursky

Robin Finney

Dave Sanderson

Leonard Perlmutter

Michael Taylor

Amanda Valentine

Jon Macaskill

Karen Seltz

Tom Antion

Nicole Christina

OwlTail

Sharon Kruder

Sharon Kruder and her husband, Captain Todd Kruder, US Navy Retired, talk about the fog of depression. Sharon and Todd share their story to help others realize they’re not alone. Also, this interview offers a unique opportunity to learn about how Sharon handles living with her husband who suffers from depression. Furthermore, you’ll learn about Sharon’s strength and determination to save the life of her spouse. Finally, this interview offers a compelling story of relentless perseverance and hope.   Episode Highlights:    First Todd talks about why he spoke out about his depression when he was a Navy Captain on active duty. Next, Sharon talks about what it's like living with her husband, Todd. After that, Todd describes what it's like to live with depression. Todd explains, as best he can, what it's like to be depressed. Next Emily asks Sharon why she stays in the marriage. Sharon talks about how she reaches out to friends and family for support. Todd talks about what triggers his depression. Sharon explains what it was like when Todd returned from deployment. Also, they tried couples therapy but it didn't help. Work causes distraction for Todd. When he has down time, it's hard for him. Next, Emily asks Sharon how she kept their family together. Sharon and Todd have 5 children. Todd says he would not be alive if Sharon had left him. Sharon is the hero. Furthermore, depression is an enemy that knows you very well. Todd has been diagnosed with treatment resistant depression. Next, Sharon talks about surviving single parenting 5 children when Todd was on deployment. Depression has taken away moments that should have been joyful for Todd. Todd obtained a degree in Clinical/Medical Social Work after he retired from the Navy. Helping others is Todd's therapy but he can't help himself. Finally, if one person hears this episode and gets help, Todd will have accomplished his goal for this interview.    Resources Mentioned:     Connect with Todd on LinkedIn  Margie’s website  Read Todd and Sharon’s Books about the Fog of Depression  Todd’s First Onward Podcast Interview  Connect with Emily on LinkedIn  Emily Harman Mental Fitness Program  Onward Accelerator Coaching Program Onward:  Instagram | Twitter |  Facebook | Onward Movement Facebook Group |  YouTube Schedule a Complimentary Coaching Call with Emily Soul Pajamas 

Sharon Kruder and her husband, Captain Todd Kruder, US Navy Retired, talk about the fog of depression. Sharon and Todd share their story to help others realize they’re not alone. Also, this interview offers a unique opportunity to learn about how Sharon handles living with her husband who suffers from depression. Furthermore, you’ll learn about Sharon’s strength and determination to save the life of her spouse. Finally, this interview offers a compelling story of relentless perseverance and hope. Episode Highlights: <ul> <li>First Todd talks about why he spoke out about his depression when he was a Navy Captain on active duty.</li> <li>Next, Sharon talks about what it's like living with her husband, Todd.</li> <li>After that, Todd describes what it's like to live with depression.</li> <li>Todd explains, as best he can, what it's like to be depressed.</li> <li>Next Emily asks Sharon why she stays in the marriage.</li> <li>Sharon talks about how she reaches out to friends and family for support.</li> <li>Todd talks about what triggers his depression.</li> <li>Sharon explains what it was like when Todd returned from deployment.</li> <li>Also, they tried couples therapy but it didn't help.</li> <li>Work causes distraction for Todd. When he has down time, it's hard for him.</li> <li>Next, Emily asks Sharon how she kept their family together. Sharon and Todd have 5 children.</li> <li>Todd says he would not be alive if Sharon had left him. Sharon is the hero.</li> <li>Furthermore, depression is an enemy that knows you very well.</li> <li>Todd has been diagnosed with treatment resistant depression.</li> <li>Next, Sharon talks about surviving single parenting 5 children when Todd was on deployment.</li> <li>Depression has taken away moments that should have been joyful for Todd.</li> <li>Todd obtained a degree in Clinical/Medical Social Work after he retired from the Navy.</li> <li>Helping others is Todd's therapy but he can't help himself.</li> <li>Finally, if one person hears this episode and gets help, Todd will have accomplished his goal for this interview.</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned:  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-kruder-5b804828/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Todd on LinkedIn</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.human-empowered.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Margie’s website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+fog+of+depression+kruder&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read Todd and Sharon’s Books about the Fog of Depression</a></li> <li><a href="https://emilyharman.com/podcasts/a-journey-into-and-out-of-the-fog-of-depression/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Todd’s First Onward Podcast Interview </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-harman-8580413/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Emily on LinkedIn </a></li> <li><a href="https://emilyharman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily Harman</a></li> <li><a href="https://emilyharman.com/mental-fitness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mental Fitness Program </a></li> <li><a href="https://emilyharman.com/coaching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Onward Accelerator Coaching Program</a></li> <li>Onward: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onwardpodcast_onwardmovement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/OnwardPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Onward-Podcast-306155260100368/?modal=admin_todo_tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/onwardmovement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Onward Movement Facebook Group</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoiHq4yhz2nGE05R0SfzRWw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://calendly.com/emilyharman/15min" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Schedule a Complimentary Coaching Call with Emil</a>y</li> <li><a href="https://www.soulpajamas.com/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soul Pajamas</a></li> </ul>

A Journey in the Fog of Depression: A Military Spouse's Experience with Sharon Kruder and Captain Todd Kruder, USN Retired

Emily Harman, host of Onward Podcast, interviews Todd Kruder, a Retired Navy Captain, whom she met when they were both working at the Naval Air Systems Command. Todd Kruder speaks about his journey into and out of the fog of depression and reveals how he turned his pain into purpose, ultimately earning a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.     Episode Highlights:     Emily Harman introduces Todd Kruder.  Todd tells us that depression doesn’t always look like we might imagine. Did Todd know he was depressed when he was working long hours, staying busy? Todd describes how he wore his uniform to try to hide his depression. Todd describes his obsession with exercise. How did a visit to the sleep doctor impact Todd?   Being depressed can put people in a zone to become a different person in an effort to hide their pain.  What was the breaking point that made Todd know he needed help? How should one approach someone about their possible depression? Was there one thing in particular that spawned Todd’s depression?   Todd found writing helpful as he explored possible triggers for his depression.   Todd explains the fight-or-flight nature of depression.  How did people in the military respond to CaptainTodd Kruder being in uniform and speaking out about mental health? How does the stigma of mental health affect people and families?  How has Todd moved onward from his mental health struggles?  Todd explains why he went back to school for his Master's degree in Social Work.  Having an awareness of depression triggers can be extremely beneficial to address it quickly.  Todd talks about the benefits of a service dog.  What helped Todd move onward from suicidal thoughts?  Every time an obstacle slows us down, there is an opportunity for rebirth.   We are in constant movement as human beings and are steadily changing.  Emily shares her thoughts about the information Todd Kruder shared.     3 Key Points:   The Department of Veteran Affairs estimates that 22 veterans commit suicide every day, about 8,000 annually.  Watch for the small things that appear off about someone as an alert about their potential depression.   Our mind is the last place where we are free. Mental health issues can take that away from us.     Tweetable Quotes:  “For someone who is depressed, or with a classic depression, you are either going to sleep too much or you don’t sleep well at all.” – Todd Kruder “The understanding of the brain...right now the science of it is kind of like looking at the Earth from outer space. Yeah, we know its Earth. But, the details of it we can’t make out.” – Todd Kruder “Therapies and approaches can range from anything from exercising, I’m a huge advocate of “eye rest,” which is a form of meditation. All these things can help.” – Todd Kruder    Resources Mentioned:http://lswgroup.org/  Lucius Seneca Wellness Group (LSWG) was the idea of a military spouse. Mrs. Kruder’s husband returned from a military deployment changed and not the same person as he left. Her husband found himself deep in a depressive state. Ignoring the signs of a serious behavioral health crisis, her husband continued to journey into the darkness. Mrs. Kruder personally witnessed her husband pull himself away from treatment rather than face the stigma associated with mental illness. Mrs. Kruder knew the issue was bigger and broader than just the military. It was the combination of these experiences that drove her to creating LSWG in the summer of 2015.Buy Todd’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B074PP4CXT   Descriptions below are from Amazon.com.A Journey in the Fog of Depression: A Military Officer's Experience; What if you never achieved your goal? What if your goal was to erase a moment in time? If your decisions in life were influenced by a series of events, a series of moments in time? The Journey through the Fog of Depression begins serendipitously. Through a seemingly series of unrelated events, a Military Officer, with over 25 years of service, a loving wife, and five children realizes his mental pain and anguish had brought him so perilously close to self-destruction may very well be deeply rooted in the events of his past. The Officer takes us with him on his personal voyage. A voyage that takes us in the perils of the fog. As his thoughts become more and more obscured by his fog of depression, he begins to seek solace in both despair and loneliness. Standing on the balcony of the fifth floor bachelor quarters one fall night, peering down at the ground below, imagining the relief that he would feel through his own death and recalling the stoic words, “What is the highway to freedom? Any vein in your body -- Lucius Seneca the Younger.” The Officer realizes for the first time that his depression is on a collision course with death. Voyaging through his experiences with multiple therapist and drug therapies, he gives a firsthand account of the stigma and devastating effects of depression. As he enters therapy for the third time, he makes a final attempt at trying desperately to find the reason for his unhappiness. He begins to journal those experiences that he could never seem to get away from. Those experiences we all have that linger in the darkest corners of our minds, always there, waiting, waiting for a weak moment to remind you of a past failure or devastating embarrassment. It was through this journaling approach that he has his “ah ha” moment. As he reads the journal entries, he discovers a common thread, a common theme. A theme that he can now trace back to a year, a day, and a time. The Officer discovers and contemplates his decisions of the past. Like the ringing of a ships bell transiting in the fog announcing the ships position to others. He hears the clinging sound, a sound that resonated from within his past and now heard clearly today. His is on a journey not yet completed.Mending the S.E.A.M.: A Process for Enhancing Traditional Depression Therapies (A Journey in the Fog of Depression) (Volume 2) is the second book in the series by the author of A Journey in the Fog of Depression: A Military Officer's Experience; Discover how he utilizes his ability to define processes in the development of a game changing, step by step model, that blossoms into a fascinating fresh look deep into our own unique experiences. Through a detailed approach, he takes the intangible form of an experience and transforms it into a 3D object. Using only pencil, graph paper, and coins; he demonstrates each step in detail. Learn how the young boy turned military officer finds himself sitting in his family room, alone, depressed, and contemplating his own suicide muttering the words: "The quickest path to freedom is through any vein in your body." The phrase echoes in his mind, resonating, and haunting him. Carrying him deeper into the fog of his depression. A compelling book developed for the purpose of enhancing existing therapies available to our active duty, veterans, and their families suffering the devastating effects of depression.  The Journey in the Fog of Depression: A Military Spouse’s Experience is a unique view into the life of a military spouse and her personal accounting of the events and effects of her husband’s depression. Written in a narrative style, the authors describe in detail, the events, challenges, and experiences of what life is like married to a military officer. We learn how the early challenges of their marriage and the frequent deployments instilled in her, the strength and determination to save the life of her spouse. A compelling description of relentless perseverance and hope.https://cnsmaryland.org/2013/12/11/militarys-mental-illness-stigma-pushes-navy-captain-to-edge/   https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/nation/military/navy-captain-opens-up-about-depression-and-hope/285231709    https://emilyharman.com https://www.soulpajamas.com/home  https://www.facebook.com/Onward-Podcast https://www.instagram.com/onwardpodcast https://www.podcastpress.io/  Todd Kruder: Linkedin

Emily Harman, host of Onward Podcast, interviews Todd Kruder, a Retired Navy Captain, whom she met when they were both working at the Naval Air Systems Command. Todd Kruder speaks about his journey into and out of the fog of depression and reveals how he turned his pain into purpose, ultimately earning a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work.   Episode Highlights:  <ul> <li>Emily Harman introduces Todd Kruder. </li> <li>Todd tells us that depression doesn’t always look like we might imagine.</li> <li>Did Todd know he was depressed when he was working long hours, staying busy?</li> <li>Todd describes how he wore his uniform to try to hide his depression.</li> <li>Todd describes his obsession with exercise.</li> <li>How did a visit to the sleep doctor impact Todd?  </li> <li>Being depressed can put people in a zone to become a different person in an effort to hide their pain. </li> <li>What was the breaking point that made Todd know he needed help?</li> <li>How should one approach someone about their possible depression?</li> <li>Was there one thing in particular that spawned Todd’s depression?  </li> <li>Todd found writing helpful as he explored possible triggers for his depression.  </li> <li>Todd explains the fight-or-flight nature of depression. </li> <li>How did people in the military respond to CaptainTodd Kruder being in uniform and speaking out about mental health?</li> <li>How does the stigma of mental health affect people and families? </li> <li>How has Todd moved onward from his mental health struggles? </li> <li>Todd explains why he went back to school for his Master's degree in Social Work. </li> <li>Having an awareness of depression triggers can be extremely beneficial to address it quickly. </li> <li>Todd talks about the benefits of a service dog. </li> <li>What helped Todd move onward from suicidal thoughts? </li> <li>Every time an obstacle slows us down, there is an opportunity for rebirth.  </li> <li>We are in constant movement as human beings and are steadily changing. </li> <li>Emily shares her thoughts about the information Todd Kruder shared. </li> </ul> 3 Key Points: <ol> <li>The Department of Veteran Affairs estimates that 22 veterans commit suicide every day, about 8,000 annually. </li> <li>Watch for the small things that appear off about someone as an alert about their potential depression.  </li> <li>Our mind is the last place where we are free. Mental health issues can take that away from us. </li> </ol> Tweetable Quotes: <ul> <li>“For someone who is depressed, or with a classic depression, you are either going to sleep too much or you don’t sleep well at all.” – Todd Kruder</li> <li>“The understanding of the brain...right now the science of it is kind of like looking at the Earth from outer space. Yeah, we know its Earth. But, the details of it we can’t make out.” – Todd Kruder</li> <li>“Therapies and approaches can range from anything from exercising, I’m a huge advocate of “eye rest,” which is a form of meditation. All these things can help.” – Todd Kruder</li> </ul> Resources Mentioned:<a href="http://lswgroup.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://lswgroup.org/  Lucius Seneca Wellness Group (LSWG) was the idea of a military spouse. Mrs. Kruder’s husband returned from a military deployment changed and not the same person as he left. Her husband found himself deep in a depressive state. Ignoring the signs of a serious behavioral health crisis, her husband continued to journey into the darkness. Mrs. Kruder personally witnessed her husband pull himself away from treatment rather than face the stigma associated with mental illness. Mrs. Kruder knew the issue was bigger and broader than just the military. It was the combination of these experiences that drove her to creating LSWG in the summer of 2015.</a>Buy Todd’s books here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B074PP4CXT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B074PP4CXT   Descriptions below are from Amazon.com.</a>A Journey in the Fog of Depression: A Military Officer's Experience; What if you never achieved your goal? What if your goal was to erase a moment in time? If your decisions in life were influenced by a series of events, a series of moments in time? The Journey through the Fog of Depression begins serendipitously. Through a seemingly series of unrelated events, a Military Officer, with over 25 years of service, a loving wife, and five children realizes his mental pain and anguish had brought him so perilously close to self-destruction may very well be deeply rooted in the events of his past. The Officer takes us with him on his personal voyage. A voyage that takes us in the perils of the fog. As his thoughts become more and more obscured by his fog of depression, he begins to seek solace in both despair and loneliness. Standing on the balcony of the fifth floor bachelor quarters one fall night, peering down at the ground below, imagining the relief that he would feel through his own death and recalling the stoic words, “What is the highway to freedom? Any vein in your body -- Lucius Seneca the Younger.” The Officer realizes for the first time that his depression is on a collision course with death. Voyaging through his experiences with multiple therapist and drug therapies, he gives a firsthand account of the stigma and devastating effects of depression. As he enters therapy for the third time, he makes a final attempt at trying desperately to find the reason for his unhappiness. He begins to journal those experiences that he could never seem to get away from. Those experiences we all have that linger in the darkest corners of our minds, always there, waiting, waiting for a weak moment to remind you of a past failure or devastating embarrassment. It was through this journaling approach that he has his “ah ha” moment. As he reads the journal entries, he discovers a common thread, a common theme. A theme that he can now trace back to a year, a day, and a time. The Officer discovers and contemplates his decisions of the past. Like the ringing of a ships bell transiting in the fog announcing the ships position to others. He hears the clinging sound, a sound that resonated from within his past and now heard clearly today. His is on a journey not yet completed.Mending the S.E.A.M.: A Process for Enhancing Traditional Depression Therapies (A Journey in the Fog of Depression) (Volume 2) is the second book in the series by the author of A Journey in the Fog of Depression: A Military Officer's Experience; Discover how he utilizes his ability to define processes in the development of a game changing, step by step model, that blossoms into a fascinating fresh look deep into our own unique experiences. Through a detailed approach, he takes the intangible form of an experience and transforms it into a 3D object. Using only pencil, graph paper, and coins; he demonstrates each step in detail. Learn how the young boy turned military officer finds himself sitting in his family room, alone, depressed, and contemplating his own suicide muttering the words: "The quickest path to freedom is through any vein in your body." The phrase echoes in his mind, resonating, and haunting him. Carrying him deeper into the fog of his depression. A compelling book developed for the purpose of enhancing existing therapies available to our active duty, veterans, and their families suffering the devastating effects of depression. The Journey in the Fog of Depression: A Military Spouse’s Experience is a unique view into the life of a military spouse and her personal accounting of the events and effects of her husband’s depression. Written in a narrative style, the authors describe in detail, the events, challenges, and experiences of what life is like married to a military officer. We learn how the early challenges of their marriage and the frequent deployments instilled in her, the strength and determination to save the life of her spouse. A compelling description of relentless perseverance and hope.<a href="https://cnsmaryland.org/2013/12/11/militarys-mental-illness-stigma-pushes-navy-captain-to-edge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cnsmaryland.org/2013/12/11/militarys-mental-illness-stigma-pushes-navy-captain-to-edge/ </a> <a href="https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/nation/military/navy-captain-opens-up-about-depression-and-hope/285231709" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/nation/military/navy-captain-opens-up-about-depression-and-hope/285231709 </a> <ul> <li><a href="https://emilyharman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emilyharman.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.soulpajamas.com/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.soulpajamas.com/home</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Onward-Podcast-306155260100368/?modal=admin_todo_tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.facebook.com/Onward-Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/onwardpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/onwardpodcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.podcastpress.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podcastpress.io/</a></li> </ul> Todd Kruder: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-kruder-5b804828" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a>

A Journey Into and Out Of the Fog of Depression with Captain Todd Kruder, U.S. Navy, Retired and LCSW