depression – Gerry van der Walt

Insights

INSIGHT [noun]:The raw understanding that emerges in moments of deliberate challenge; clarity found at the edge of perceived limits.

Insights

Stories from the edge of possibility. Whether navigating Arctic extremes or guiding transformative change, these reflections explore what happens when we push beyond perceived limits. Expect honest insights, practical wisdom, and real experiences from both frozen frontiers and human potential.

February 1, 2025

Gerry van der Walt - Life Coach - Mental Health Coach - Health and Wellness Coach

Between Paradise and Purpose: A Letter to Safari Guides

This is about what happens in the spaces between game drives. In the quiet moments when the adrenaline settles and reality seeps in.

February 1, 2025

Shut Up Your Mind: Do Something Actually Hard

Stop making up battles in your head because you're too comfortable to fight real ones. Stop turning simple moments into mental warfare because you've forgotten what real challenge feels like.

January 27, 2025

Understanding Depression

Depression is so much more than feeling down—it’s a profound shift in how your brain perceives and interacts with the world. Imagine your mind as an operating system running a program that alters everything.

January 24, 2025

A Guide to Exercise and Mental Health

When individuals exercise, their brains undergo a sophisticated series of chemical changes that directly influence mental state and emotional resilience.

January 23, 2025

When the Light Goes Out: Finding Your Way Back from the Darkest Places

Right now, your only job is to stay. Stay here. Stay alive. Let others help carry this weight until you're strong enough to see your own worth again. Dawn always comes, even if you can't see it yet.

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