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The Hidden Weight of the Winter Blues: Why Seasonal Change Feels Heavy — and How to Find Light

Seasonal change isn’t just about weather. As daylight fades and routines unravel, here’s how to find calm and connection.
Heather Jones, PhD
Heather Jones, PhD

Dark skies greet us when we wake up and when we return from work. In some places, no amount of layers stand up to the pressing cold. As autumn tumbles into winter, the world seems to slow down, and yet somehow, we feel like we’re moving faster. Why does this time of year carry such weight, and what can we do to lighten it?

In a time of change, we may find answers in both simple and strange places, from medication to mindful walnuts (yes, walnuts). Rogers’ Chief Clinical Officer Heather Jones, PhD, shares how in a recent Medium article.

More into podcasts? Listen to Dr. Jones’ Rise Above episode covering the same topic here.