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Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Hosted by Anita Sanz, Terry McGuire

Giving Voice To Depression, hosted by Dr. Anita Sanz and Terry McGuire and published by Recovery.com, covers depression, mental health and recovery through personal stories and expert guidance. The show has 528 episodes, released roughly weekly, with a median length of about 20 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, implying a rate of $90 to $630 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Weekly depression and mental health show with a loyal, engaged listener base

  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 187 ratings signals an engaged audience.
  • 528 episodes since 2017 give a long, searchable back catalogue.
  • Weekly episodes of roughly 20 minutes suit host-read mid-roll placements.
Best forwellness and self-care productsmental health app or therapy servicessleep and stress products
Watch forRecent episodes deal with suicide and suicidal thoughts, so ad creative and placement need to be sensitive.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Mental Health85%
Health & Fitness15%
Formats
interview, co-hosted discussion, expert advice, personal narrative
Tone
compassionate, informative
Language
English
Production
Clean, edited audio
Typical length
15 to 30 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent5/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 60%: 187 Apple ratings maps to 5,000 to 25,000 per episode; show is older than five years and Podcast Index popularity is 9, with weekly cadence across 528 episodes.
Audience asks abouthow to support someone with depressionhow to cope with depression day to daywhen and how to seek therapy or medication
Age
15%18-24
25%25-34
25%35-44
35%45+
Gender
55%women
45%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States70%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom10%
🇨🇦 Canada10%
🇦🇺 Australia10%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
Recovery.com
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by Recovery.com, a treatment directory that owns it, and no funding links are listed.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Several recent titles discuss suicide and suicidal thoughts, such as 'Teen Suicide Prevention: How to Respond When Your Child Talks About Suicide', so the content is sensitive though not graphic.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 84 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.

Giving Voice To Depression unites lived experience and expert insight to shine a spotlight on depression and mental health. Each week, we bring you honest personal stories, evidence-based strategies, and compassionate conversations to help you understand, cope with, and recover from depression. Whether you’re navigating your own journey, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to better…
Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

Giving Voice To Depression is a weekly mental health podcast that pairs personal stories with expert guidance on depression, coping, and recovery. Dr. Anita Sanz and Terry McGuire co-host the show, which the feed and the Recovery.com website describe as a space for real voices and practical support. The show has published 528 episodes since 2017, with a median length of about 20 minutes.

According to Apple Podcasts, the show holds a 4.6 average rating from 187 ratings. Listener numbers are not published; our estimate is 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, and this is an estimate, not a verified figure. The audience is likely adults interested in depression, mental health, and supporting someone they love.

No third-party sponsors appear in the feed. Recovery.com owns and publishes the show. Estimated rates are $90 to $630 per host-read episode, suited to wellness and mental health brands that fit a sensitive editorial context.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Giving Voice to Depression: Real Stories & Expert Support for Depression and Mental Health

How much does Giving Voice To Depression charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are $90 to $630 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on placement and the terms agreed with the show.

What is Giving Voice To Depression about?

The podcast covers depression and mental health through personal stories and expert advice, including coping strategies, therapy, and how to support someone who is struggling.

How do I contact Giving Voice To Depression about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.

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