Chude Jideonwo, founder of the widely watched talk show #WithChude and Chair of the Fourthmainland Creator Fund, on Saturday, January 24, hosted a global virtual launch for his Amazon best selling memoir, ‘How Depression Saved My Life’. The live event brought together participants from different parts of the world for an intimate, reflective conversation on mental health, purpose, faith, and emotional honesty. Designed as a shared, close-knit experience rather than a spectacle, the virtual launch expanded access to the book while preserving the depth and vulnerability that define its message.
The session was hosted by Kanyinsola Olukoya and kingpexxie, who guided the flow of the programme with warmth and sensitivity. A central moment of the event was a thoughtful conversation between Jideonwo and Jennifer Mairo, exploring the personal experiences, inner conflicts, and moments of reckoning that shaped the book. Jideonwo spoke candidly about depression, ambition, faith, and the pressure of public life, offering clarity on how pain became a pathway to healing and joy. The conversation set a reflective tone that encouraged participants to listen not just as readers, but as fellow travellers in their own emotional journeys.
The event concluded with an open audience Q&A, where participants asked deeply personal questions about boundaries, family, spirituality, resilience, and how to access joy in everyday life. Many attendees described the session as intimate, grounding, and emotionally affirming, showing the book’s resonance beyond the page. The virtual launch marked a significant moment in the ongoing ‘How Depression Saved My Life’ movement, reinforcing Jideonwo’s belief that honest storytelling can create connection, comfort, and community across distance.
The book is available on book.withchude.com, on Amazon and Kindle.
