End the Cycle of Depression: Address Trauma, Mindset & Gut Health for True Healing | Silvia Covelli

Like most people dealing with depression, you’ve probably tried everything—therapy, medications, lifestyle changes—but nothing seems to work. So what if the answer isn’t in taking more pills or sticking to the same old treatments? That’s exactly what Silvia Covelli, founder of the Healing Depression Project, discovered.

After 25 years of struggling with depression and cycling through over 60 failed treatments, Silvia realized it wasn’t about managing symptoms—it was about healing the root causes. She found a new way forward by connecting the dots between body, mind, and spirit and created a comprehensive approach to overcoming depression for good.

In this episode, Silvia unpacks why traditional methods fall short, how the body holds the key to mental health, and why holistic, functional medicine can provide lasting relief.

We explore the gut-brain connection, the impact of trauma on chronic depression, and the science behind Silvia’s program—an innovative blend of functional psychiatry, metabolic health, and trauma-focused therapy designed to tackle depression from every angle.

"Depression permeates everything in your being. So recovery requires a very comprehensive approach where all aspects of the human being are addressed." ~ Silvia Covelli

In This Episode:

00:00 Intro
02:58 What is depression? Symptoms explained
04:23 How common is depression today? Shocking stats
05:24 Why medications fail: treatment-resistant depression
09:59 Root causes of depression
16:50 The healing depression project
27:51 Exercise and depression: why movement matters
28:30 Struggling with medications? Expert advice for relief
34:33 How social media fuels depression + phone detox tips
38:39 Gut health and depression: the hidden connection
39:35 How to join the healing depression project
46:04 Finding purpose and spiritual healing for depression

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About Silvia Covelli
Silvia Covelli is a visionary entrepreneur, business strategist, and advocate for holistic healing. A graduate of Boston College with a degree in Sociology, Silvia began her career as a social science researcher at Harvard University before pursuing graduate studies in finance and business law. With extensive experience in business development and investments across the U.S. and South America, she honed her skills in transforming ambitious ideas into reality.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Silvia is a dedicated student of mind-body medicine. She studied directly with luminaries like Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and Tony Robbins, earning certifications as a Board-certified life coach, meditation and mindfulness teacher, and yoga instructor. Her pursuit of functional medicine and nutrition at The Institute of Functional Medicine and The Herbert Benson, MD Course in Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School further deepened her expertise.
Silvia’s personal journey of overcoming 25 years of treatment-resistant depression inspired her to create The Healing Depression Project. Through relentless exploration and collaboration with leading medical and wellness experts, she developed a transformative 45-day recovery program that integrates functional medicine, neuroscience, and habit formation. Now depression-free, Silvia is dedicated to helping others reclaim their lives, proving that true healing is not only possible but sustainable.

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