Park Leaders Show : Park Ranger | National Park | State Park | Leadership

"When someone changes, something has changed in their life." Notable Moments [00:00:02] Why this episode was difficult but necessary to record [00:01:22] Personal experience with depression while working in parks [00:03:25] Lee Cockerell shares his experience with anxiety [00:09:48] The importance of routine, activity, and support [00:19:19] Why you should talk openly and seek help [00:29:27] Recognizing changes in others and taking action Jody Maberry shares a personal experience with depression and why this topic is important for park leaders. The episode includes a conversation with Lee Cockerell, who discusses his experience with anxiety. Lee shares how it developed and what he has done to manage it. The conversation highlights how mental health challenges can affect anyone, regardless of role or success. It's critical to recognize changes in others and yourself. If you are experiencing depression or anxiety it is important to talk to someone. It's important that leaders and team members to support one an