The Sadhguru Podcast - Of Mystics and Mistakes

Turn Depression Around #DailyWisdom

Nov 29, 2025
Sadhguru dives into the power of emotions and mental patterns that impact our well-being. He challenges listeners to break free from past traumas, emphasizing personal responsibility for change. The discussion reveals that unhappiness and depression serve no purpose, urging a shift towards joy. By contrasting the costs of suffering with the benefits of being joyful, Sadhguru inspires a transformative perspective on life.
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INSIGHT

Thoughts Drive Depression

  • Depression arises from overly strong emotions and intense thoughts that work against you.
  • If you can generate those thoughts and emotions, you can consciously reverse them.
ADVICE

Stop Incentivizing Sickness

  • Do not set incentives for sickness and instead set incentives for seeking help and well-being.
  • Turn your mind deliberately toward actions and supports that promote health rather than reinforcing illness.
ANECDOTE

Past Abuse Is Not A Life Sentence

  • People often use past abuse as a fixed identity and excuse for current suffering.
  • Sadhguru insists that knowing those stories doesn't prevent you from turning yourself around.
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