Not Another Depressed Teen

09/20/2026

Pranjal interviews Dr. Michael Treadway, a cognitive neuroscientist and clinical psychologist who leads the TREAD Lab, where he studies the brain mechanisms underlying motivation and depression. They discuss why depression can make it feel almost impossible to do things, even things you once enjoyed, and how scientists distinguish between losing pleasure and losing motivation. Dr. Treadway explains the role of dopamine and the brain’s reward circuitry, how researchers measure motivation in the laboratory, and why depression may have different biological causes in different people. They also discuss how chronic stress can alter the brain, what this might teach us about resilience, and what it could mean for the future of more personalized treatments for depression. Dr. Treadway shares advice for families supporting a child who seems unmotivated and explains why a sudden change in motivation may be an important sign to pay attention to.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/5A6q-tIRQZY?si=29sEljjUUKZWpR7Y

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6n1wtcVlJvs5Qwkf3zUZtB?si=06898667d85a40da

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-treadway-on-the-neuroscience-of/id1622512933?i=1000790669238

07/19/2026

In this episode, Pranjal sits down with Dr. Ran Anbar, a pediatric pulmonologist and author of Life Guide for Teens: Harnessing Your Inner Power to Be Healthy, Happy and Confident. They discuss how teenagers can build resilience and take control of their own wellbeing. Dr. Anbar breaks down the power of mindset (why believing you'll fail makes failure more likely), the real science behind self-hypnosis, and shares striking patient stories.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, or would like a free copy of the Life Guide for Teens: Harnessing Your Inner Power to Be Healthy, Happy and Confident, message us on instagram () or via email ([email protected])

07/17/2025

In this episode, Pranjal speaks with 19-year-old youth speaker Lawrence C. Harris about overcoming childhood abuse, building resilience, and learning self-love. Lawrence shares how journaling, imagination, and small daily actions helped him survive, and how he now uses his story to inspire others. We also talk about how to support friends in abusive situations and the importance of reconnecting with yourself after trauma.

Follow Lawrence on social media .empowers or visit lawrencecharris.com. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is out there.

Here is the spotify link to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5giJOAgoK5zYG0BnL22Qna?si=I4gIxB0XRzGuCHbswby0FA

Links to listen to this episode on all our platforms can be found on notanotherdepressedteen.com

Not Another Depressed Teen · Episode

05/15/2025

In this episode, Dr. Elyn Saks, a law professor living with schizophrenia, shares her journey through psychosis, treatment, and advocacy. Her story is a powerful testament to what it means not just to live, but to thrive with a serious mental illness. Here is the Spotify link, but you can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon music, YouTube, and more!

11/15/2022

Hi everyone! We are excited to announce our fourth podcast episode, which features Mrs. Faitel, Irvington’s AP psychology teacher. Mrs. Faitel discusses her experiences with ADHD as a child, the research she completed in college regarding ADHD in girls vs. boys, and advice she has for parents and educators.

Here is the spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7misL9tyY25mUBgFLnHBGD?si=qLljOMEpRo2bWAeOKnAE7g

08/01/2022

hi everyone!

We’ve just released another episode featuring Sahar Jahanikia, a leading researcher in the field of neuroscience at the Aspring Scholars Directed Research Program. We’ll talk about Sahar’s journey to becoming a researcher, her ongoing projects at ASDRP, and the nuances of mental health diagnoses.

you can listen to this episode on spotify, apple podcasts, google podcasts, or our website: notanotherdepressedteen.com

06/26/2022

Hi everyone! We have just released another podcast episode, which discusses self-esteem. This episode features Sapna Saha, an experienced therapist and clinical director. We'll talk about how to achieve a healthy self-image and how to encourage high self-esteem and confidence in your kids or loved ones.

You can watch this episode on Spotify, apple podcasts, google podcasts, or our website: https://www.notanotherdepressedteen.com/

Thank you!!

06/02/2022

Hi everyone!

Aanya and I are excited to announce that our first podcast episode, "What is Mental Health?" is on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! In this episode, we interview Mrs. Velazco, a counselor at Irvington High School. Together, we discuss the importance of mental health, the nuances of labels and stigma around it, and how to parent accordingly.

Please check out the podcast at www.notanotherdepressedteen.com
The website contains our first episode and links to our Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

Thank you for your support!
Pranjal