Rough Edges Podcast with Sarah I. Fox ™

What do you do when it feels like life is meaningless?

In this week's episode, Sarah shares five tips for managing life when it feels like all hope is lost. These tips are beneficial for physical, mental, and emotional health especially during overwhelming moments in life. Which tips stood out to you the most?

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What are some key things that we should know for our healing journeys?

This week's episode is a rerun of a previous episode about effective tips for healing. Read the following description below:

In this episode, Sarah shares 5 things that she wish she knew before she started her healing journey.  Which lesson stood out to you the most? 

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How are strong support systems vital for mental health management?

In this week's bonus episode, Sarah is joined by two very special guests, Melissa Duncan and Jihan Gabart who are the founders of SoMyPolar Inc.

SoMypolar INC consists of Melissa Duncan and Jihan Gabart. We are a nonprofit organization that services the mental health community. Melissa is diagnosed with more than one mental health illness and chooses to live a ...

Why is forgiveness so important?

In this week's episode, Sarah shares a recording from a message that she delivered at a prayer meeting. In the message, Sarah talks about what forgiveness is, why it's necessary for our healing journeys, and how we can begin the process of forgiving others especially when they cause us deep pain.

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How can faith and psychology connect when managing mental health?

In this episode, Sarah shares her background with growing up in a Christian household, what drew her to becoming a Christian, how her faith was tested after her bipolar diagnosis, and how she discovered the empowerment that comes with having hope through faith in Jesus.

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How can we encourage more mental health treatment in the Black community?

In honor of Black History Month, this week's bonus episode features an enlightening conversation between Sarah and esteemed guest, Dr. Nicole Washington.

Dr. Nicole Washington is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana where she attended Southern University and A&M College. After receiving her BS degree, she moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to matriculate at the ...

How do you come to terms with a life changing diagnosis? In this week’s episode, Sarah shares about her initial feelings about getting diagnosed with bipolar disorder, how writing a love letter to her bipolar disorder helped her come to accept its role in her life, and how she’s grown in learning how to manage this mental health condition. She also shares an updated version of her love letter to her bipolar disorder. If you want mo...

Why start a mental health podcast and how did Sarah begin to tell her story? Season 5 of the Rough Edges Podcast is finally here! This season will cover personal anecdotes from your host, Sarah I. Fox and various insights from her mental health journey as a Christian, Black woman with bipolar disorder. Join Sarah as she talks about her podcasting journey, why she decided to share her experiences with mental health, how she got h...

How can we learn how to retrain our brain and improve our thinking patterns?

In the first bonus episode of the new year, Sarah is joined by esteemed guest, Dr. Karen Liddell.

Dr. Karen is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, ordained minister, best-selling author, and international speaker. She's made it her mission to demonstrate how to live a life of joy by following the Biblical instructions to take every thou...

As 2023 comes to a close, Sarah shares her reflections from this past year, the lessons that she's learned, her favorite moments from 2023, and her hopes for the year to come. If you want more updates on this podcast, please follow @rough.edges.podcast on Instagram or visit the podcast website at www.roughedgespodcast.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges....

How do we encourage mental health awareness in church communities?

Trigger warning: This episode discusses depression and suicidal ideation.

In this week’s bonus episode, Sarah is joined by esteemed guest, John Finkelde. As lead pastor at C3 Church Hepburn Heights (based in Australia) with 30 years of pastoral experience, John led his church through generational renewal which helped his church grow while planting a new church eve...

What does “Twilight” teach us about relationships and mental wellbeing?

As season 4 comes to a close, Sarah is joined by special guest Skylar and they talk about all things Twilight on the 15th anniversary of the film's release.

Skylar is a mental health enthusiast who has long dreamed of being a life coach but is currently at university studying to be a financial coach instead. Join Sarah and Skylar as they discuss...

How can we dismantle mental health stigmas in various cultures through mental health advocacy?

In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by a very special guest, Avantika Bharad. Avantika is the host of the Beautiful You podcast. She is currently  studying Psychology in Mumbai, India. She was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder type 2 when she was 17. She’s a mental health advocate and she enjoys reading, writing and occasionally pe...

How can we manage burnout and learn how to give ourselves grace in the process?

In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Clint Callahan.

Clint is a seasoned social worker, therapist, and now life coach over his 23 year career, he has effectively aided thousands of people in enhancing their lives and relationships. He has observed the profound positive changes in his personal life and the lives of his clients by u...

How can we break the stigma surrounding mental health issues with resilience? In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Andrew Ramirez. Andrew is a Certified High School Counselor. He graduated from the University of Miami and Rutgers University. He's a proud Hubby and daddy of two. Andrew was also diagnosed with Bipolar I with psychotic tendencies, PTSD, and OCD.  Join them as they discuss Andrew's experience wi...

How can we inspire others to grow in their healing journeys? In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by a very special guest, Ally Loyns. Ally is a Canadian poet, musician, and BPD (borderline personality disorder) advocate who has called Winnipeg, Manitoba home since birth. Through raw and real poetic storytelling, she has a vision to embolden the healing journeys of people with Borderline everywhere by sharing her lived experi...

Welcome back to another episode of Rough Edges! In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, John Jarman. John is a professional fitness coach and men’s discipleship leader with a passion for seeing lives changed by Jesus Christ. A former football coach and Marine Corps veteran of Desert Storm, John’s life was radically transformed from a self-destructive trajectory to one of life, wholeness, and a dynamic walk with ...

How do you find the courage to share your story and transform the lives of others? Trigger warning: this episode mentions sexual assault, alcoholism, and psychiatric hospitalization. In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by a very special returning guest, Paris Scobie. Paris is the host of the top 2% globally ranked podcast called Live Well Bipolar ™ and best selling author of her memoir, "Crooked Illness: Lessons from Inside &...

Rough Edges is back with more of season 4! In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by a very special guest, Melody Murray. Melody is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Child Mental Health Specialist, and an expert in childhood trauma, family dynamics and suicidal ideation. She also has a private practice counseling individuals 14 and up and is the School District Mental Health Liaison for students and families in crisis. M...