I Looked Death in the Eye… Zuzana Smatanová Admits!

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She smelled death and openly admits that she would not have made it through on her own. This is a powerful conversation about the moment when success, performance and an outwardly thriving life suddenly collapse under the weight of what a person carries inside. The guest of this TROSHCAST episode is Zuzana Smatanová, one of the most distinctive Slovak singers, songwriters and lyricists, who speaks openly about burnout, depression, her comeback and the creative work that gives her new meaning today. What caused Zuzana Smatanová's burnout? What were the first signs of depression? When does a person realise it is a serious problem? How long does it take to get out of depression? Do antidepressants help? What is it like to be on the edge between life and death? Can you fully recover from depression? What helps most in treating depression? What does rehabilitation after a psychological collapse look like? How do you prevent burnout syndrome? Why is it worth being bored sometimes and not always being in performance mode? How does Zuzana Smatanová guard her privacy? How did the song Mama Mala Pravdu come about? What does Zuzana enjoy most today? How did the book Búdkovo and its illustrations come about? What was the best piece of advice Zuzana has ever received? You will find the answers to these questions in the newest TROSHCAST episode, which is available FOR FREE! Thank you, because it is thanks to you that we can keep bringing new guests and grow together. Because TROSHKA is enough to change a life. Enjoy listening!