The Deep End podcast

The Deep End

Many of us are struggling. But treatments for mental health disorders like depression don’t help everyone. Join us for a 6-part look at the lives of people who have volunteered to test an experimental therapy: permanent brain implants. It will change the way you think about mental health, the brain and maybe even yourself.

Many of us are struggling. But treatments for mental health disorders like depression don’t help everyone. Join us for a 6-part look at the lives of people who have volunteered to test an experimental therapy: permanent brain implants. It will change the way you think about mental health, the brain and maybe even yourself.

 

#8

Life after deep brain stimulation

Jon Nelson shares how he’s doing these days, now that his depression is gone. 

24 Mar 2025

39 MINS

39:42

24 Mar 2025


#7

Their depression is gone. Now what?

Several years after surgery, Jon and others have found relief. Here’s a look at what’s nex... more

17 Mar 2025

23 MINS

23:57

17 Mar 2025


#6

A 'no casserole' disease

Jon details the intense stigma, shame and judgement that comes with depression and its tre... more

10 Mar 2025

22 MINS

22:52

10 Mar 2025


#5

Living with brain electrodes

After surgery, Jon went through some big transformations. But his relief came with trade-o... more

03 Mar 2025

26 MINS

26:10

03 Mar 2025


#4

The void is gone

Jon Nelson wasn’t scared of brain surgery. His worry about the procedure was the same amou... more

24 Feb 2025

24 MINS

24:08

24 Feb 2025


#3

‘It felt like dread’

Jon Nelson explains what it’s like to live with severe depression, and listeners hear the ... more

17 Feb 2025

24 MINS

24:59

17 Feb 2025


#2

Meet Jon Nelson

Hear why he volunteered to get brain implants for his relentless depression.

10 Feb 2025

23 MINS

23:07

10 Feb 2025


#1

The Deep End Trailer

Brain implants for depression: It sounds like science fiction but it’s real. The Deep End,... more

03 Feb 2025

02 MINS

02:57

03 Feb 2025