Rough Edges Podcast with Sarah I. Fox
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Welcome to Rough Edges! Rough Edges Podcast exists to provide mental health education as well as faith based messages in order to inspire growth and foster healing. In this podcast, the host Sarah I. Fox, will guide you through her faith and mental health journey to dispel the stigma surrounding mental illness and to create an empowering resource for those who wish to discover more about these topics.
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Discovering Holistic Healing Tips in "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" (feat. Allison Toth)
Welcome back to another episode of Rough Edges! In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Allison Toth. Allison is a crisis worker, world traveler, and retreat host with a passion for mental health advocacy and inner child work! She is also the host of the Wishing You Wellness podcast.
Join these ladies as they talk about all things "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend!" Listen as Allison shares about how "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" provided her with powerful tips for her healing journey in managing addiction, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar disorder. She and Sarah also talk about the importance of community, why getting a mental health diagnosis can be helpful for healing, why faith and mental health can connect, how relationships play a role in managing mental health conditions, and why the musical numbers in the show help to create more honest portrayals of mental health.
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.podcast@gmail.com or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Thanks so much for listening and have a wonderful day!
Allison's contacts:
Instagram: @wishyouwell.podcast
Website Resources: https://xoxoallisoncoaching.podia.com/resources
Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0l94uVQFIHIbSYmHc4Ie9u?si=A2NzBGu8Qpmc-Jx21IONHQ
Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wishing-you-wellness/id1613113632
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May 23, 2023
Mental Health & Audiobooks (feat. Rebecca Colvin)
Welcome back to another episode of Rough Edges! In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Rebecca Colvin. Rebecca was diagnosed with bipolar depression in her teens, 14 years ago. She graduated with a major in music and a minor in psychology in 2017. In 2017, she also officially moved out to San Antonio, Texas and has been there ever since. In 2021, she started an Instagram account designed to help give hope and spread positivity regarding bipolar wellness, called @hellobipolarpositivity. This account has enabled her to meet people from all walks of life who have bipolar and other mental illnesses.
Join these ladies as they discuss Rebecca's experience with bipolar disorder, the importance of maintaining an optimistic outlook on life, how audiobooks helped her learn how to manage her bipolar disorder, and how faith helped her find hope in the midst of sorrow. 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.podcast@gmail.com or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Thanks so much for listening and have a wonderful day!
Rebecca's contact:
Instagram: @hellobipolarpositivity
Rebecca's audiobook recommendations:
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
Getting It Done When You're Depressed, Second Edition: 50 Strategies for Keeping Your Life on Track
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, and It's All Small Stuff
Owning Bipolar: How Patients and Families Can Take Control of Bipolar Disorder
Welcome to the Jungle, Revised Edition: Facing Bipolar Without Freaking Out (Book only)
The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage
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May 16, 2023
Learning from Past Trauma in “The Lion King” (feat. Sam Fox)
Happy Tuesday! In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by a guest who is near and dear to her heart, her very own younger sister, Sam Fox.
Sam is a rising junior who is studying film at Fordham University. She’s a huge fanatic of Sonic and The Lion King but she also loves reading, singing, and writing in her spare time. Join these ladies as they take a deep dive into “The Lion King (1994)” and other films and shows in the Lion King universe.
They also discuss how childhood trauma impacts us as adults, how physical disabilities also affect mental health, why it’s important to remember who you are in your healing journey, and why it’s essential to learn from past experiences. These ladies also share about their experience after watching The Lion King on Broadway!
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.podcast@gmail.com or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Thanks so much for listening and have a wonderful day!
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May 12, 2023
Rough Edges Trailer
Welcome to Rough Edges! Please listen to the trailer for more about this podcast. If you want more updates, please follow this podcast on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit my blog at sarahifox.com. Stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday!
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May 9, 2023
Empowering Youth through Positive Role Models in Media (feat. Eric Daddario)
Welcome back to another episode of Rough Edges!
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Eric Daddario. Eric helps students and student athletes see how making better life decisions now will lead to a more fulfilling life. Through stories and examples, his presentations engage and resonate with students and student-athletes, as he shows them how they can immediately change the course of their own lives and the lives of others. The presentations have a beneficial effect on the youth who experience them — showing them how the decisions they make every day can have long-term consequences on their lives.
Join them as they talk about the importance of creating a safe space for young people as they navigate their healing process, why asking for help is vital for moving forward, how social media can affect young adults (specifically athletes) in a positive way, and why community is essential for modeling positive influences for young people.
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.podcast@gmail.com or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Thanks so much for listening and have a wonderful day!
Eric’s Contacts:
Website: https://thedecisionswemake.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericdaddario/?hl=en
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericdaddario3
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-daddario-16019753
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ericdaddario16?lang=en
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May 2, 2023
Developing Determination in “Cast Away” (feat. Carlo Taormina)
Welcome back to Rough Edges!
Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation.
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Carlo Taormina. Carlo from Richmond, VA, fell into a deep depression and even had suicidal ideation toward the end of 2020 and the majority of 2021. He turned his life around and is now a coach that helps others achieve the breakthrough he had for himself through his experiences.
Join him and Sarah as they discuss how the 2000 film, Cast Away portrays mental health, the importance of community, and determination. Carlo also shares his experience with depression and suicidal ideation and how perseverance helped him overcome past trauma.
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.podcast@gmail.com or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Thanks so much for listening and have a wonderful day!
Carlo’s contacts:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlotaormina_lifecoach/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlotaormina_lifecoach
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Apr 25, 2023
Lessons from “Inside Out” (feat. Keoni)
Happy Tuesday! In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Keoni. Keoni is the host of the KDTime Podcast which talks about a variety of different things anywhere from life, culture, sports, music, movies, TV shows, food, dating and so much more. Keoni is a down to earth girl from Brooklyn, NY, born and raised. Some of her favorite hobbies involve watching great TV shows like Abbott Elementary, The Goldbergs, Christmas movies, and sports like baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, etc., (practically the most popular sports).
Join these ladies as they discuss Disney Pixar’s Inside Out and how it portrays mental health. They also discuss the importance of expressing our emotions, why experiencing sadness is just as important as experiencing joy, and the effects of toxic positivity on the healing process. 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.podcast@gmail.com or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Thanks so much for listening and have a wonderful day!
Keoni contacts:
KDTime Podcast Blog: https://kdtimepodcast.blogspot.com/
Instagram: @kdtimepodcast
Listening Options: https://linktr.ee/KDTime?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5f64053c-6d36-485e-b84b-fd2e0e2d67d1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kdtimepodcast
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Apr 18, 2023
Reflections from “Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me” (feat. Marilette Sanchez)
Get ready for an all new episode of Rough Edges! In this week’s episode, Sarah and returning guest, Marilette Sanchez discuss Selena Gomez’s recent documentary: My Mind and Me. Marilette is a native New Yorker who loves coffee, raising awareness about mental health issues, and pop culture. She is also a wife and mother of five children. Marilette has a heart for celebrities and her work in couples’ ministry in Family Life. You can follow her homeschooling adventures on Instagram @bigcitybigfamily and her musings on Christianity and pop culture on her website, www.marilettesanchez.com.
Join these ladies as they explore the effects of celebrity culture on mental health, how societal pressure and stigmatization can affect mental health advocacy in the media, and their thoughts on how Selena’s documentary depicts her battle with bipolar disorder. For more updates on this podcast, please follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit the official podcast website at www.roughedgespodcast.com. If you have any questions or suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Thanks again for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Apr 11, 2023
Mental Health in Literature (feat. Paula Sands)
With another Tuesday comes a brand new podcast episode! In the second episode of season four, Sarah is joined by special guest, Paula Sands, also known as the “Reading Psychologist." Paula is a licensed clinical psychologist, who primarily works with college and graduate students. She has a passion for books of all kinds, and mental health issues. She got into Bookstagram in February of 2021, and has really enjoyed the opportunity to share resources with a larger community. Listen as these ladies discuss the importance of exploring mental health in literature, why mental health education matters, and which books Paula recommends for those who want to learn more. If you’d like more updates on this podcast, please follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit the official website at www.roughedgespodcast.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
Paula’s contact:
Instagram: @readingpsychologist
Paula's book recommendations:
The Charm Offensive: A Novel
Know My Name: A Memoir
Losing Our Minds: The Challenge of Defining Mental Illness
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
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Apr 4, 2023
Mental Health in the Media
Rough Edges is back with an all new season! In the fourth season of the podcast, Sarah and various guests will explore mental health and how it’s portrayed in the media. Today’s episode will introduce the topic of how the media often glamorizes, trivializes, and stigmatizes mental health conditions and why this needs to change. Get ready for candid conversations about mental health portrayals in movies, books, TV shows, & more! For more updates on the podcast, please follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit the official podcast website at www.roughedgespodcast.com. For more questions or further suggestions on how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Thanks so much for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Feb 27, 2023
Dear God, I'm Sad and Loved (feat. Gabby Wilkinson)
In continuation of honoring Black History Month, Sarah is joined by special guest, Gabby Wilkinson. Gabby Wilkinson is a seminary student who has been working in ministry since 2014. At Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, Gabby is studying the intersectionality of mental illness and Christianity through the lens of church trauma and is working to make this area of focus the driving force of her vocation. She recently started a brand that was birthed out of this study called “Dear God, I’m Sad.” The mission of “Dear God, I’m Sad” is to craft a healthier & more holistic relationship between mental illness & Christianity through reflection, investigation, & exploration with the hopes of destigmatizing mental illness in faith spaces & promoting compassionate responses from faith leaders. You can listen to the “Dear God, I’m Sad” podcast everywhere you stream podcasts & read about “Dear God, I’m Sad” on Gabby’s website, gabriellemwilkinson.com. Join these ladies as they talk about bridging the gap between the intersection of faith and mental health, how to experience healing from church hurt, the importance of cultivating a personal relationship with Christ, and steps that the church communities can take in learning more about mental health and treating others with compassion.
For more updates on Rough Edges, please visit the Instagram page, @rough.edges.podcast. You can also visit the official podcast website at roughedgespodcast.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
Gabby's platforms:
Website: gabriellemwilkinson.com
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-god-im-sad/id1644716653
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deargod_imsad/
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Feb 19, 2023
Hope Heals: Reframing Race, Faith, & Mental Health (feat. Dr. Christina Edmondson)
In honor of Black History Month, Sarah is joined by esteemed guest, Dr. Christina Edmondson. Dr. Christina Edmondson is an educator. She holds a PhD in counseling psychology and an MS in family therapy. A certified cultural intelligence facilitator with experience in nonprofit, higher education, and corporate sectors, Dr. Edmondson often consults with organizations about diversity and equity, as well as mental health and faith issues. Her work and insights have been covered in the Atlantic, the Guardian, Essence, and CBS News. She is also the co-host of the Truth's Table Podcast, which elevates the voices of Black women and explores topics such as embracing blackness, expressing faith, and engaging in racial liberation.
In today's episode, Sarah and Dr. Christina talk about the effects of church hurt on the Black community, how to identify racial trauma in predominantly white churches, the importance of revolutionizing blackness in light of the Western ideals of modern Christianity,…
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Feb 13, 2023
Here’s What They Don’t Tell You About Healing
Welcome to the first podcast episode of 2023! 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?
For more podcast updates, please visit the following platforms:
Website: www.roughedgespodcast.com
Instagram: @rough.edges.podcast
Email: rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com
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Nov 22, 2022
The Healing power of Democratic Parenting (feat. Dr. Pritika Gonsalves)
Welcome back to Rough Edges! In the season three finale, Sarah is joined by special guest, Dr. Pritika Gonsalves. Dr. Gonsalves has a Phd in Child Psychology. She has over six years of experience with practicing Child Psychology in Mumbai, India. She is also an APA international member. Dr. Gonsalves has expertise in dealing with attachment problems, parenting styles, anger, academic difficulties, parental counseling and managing stress. She has worked with children from ages three to 18 years old. She also believes that we all are unique and that we need to explore our uniqueness.
Join these ladies as they discuss the benefits of democratic parenting styles, the importance of the parent-child relationship in forming a child's future, generational trauma, the pressures of dealing with perfectionistic parents, and the value of having pre-parental training for future parents. For more updates on the Rough Edges podcast, please follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast. You can also visit…
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Nov 15, 2022
You are Your Own Way Out (feat. Josie Warren)
Welcome to another episode of Rough Edges! In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Josie Warren. Josie is a mental health expert. She had depression, anxiety, alcoholism, and an eating disorder in her teens and 20’s. After years of struggling with traditional therapy, even becoming a licensed therapist and working at The Betty Ford Center, she was unable to solve any of her mental health issues. Thankfully, she found the missing piece that led her to fully heal from all her mental health disorders. Josie is passionate about helping others with mental health disorders heal and create fulfilling lives. She is thankful for the gift of her past mental health issues and lives in gratitude.
Join these ladies as they discuss the importance of self-care, how healing begins with having a healthy relationship with yourself, and how to have agency when managing mental health conditions. For more updates on Rough Edges, please follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast. You…
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Nov 8, 2022
The Best is Yet to Come
In this episode, Sarah reflects on one year of podcasting and how Rough Edges changed her perspective on mental health issues and her own experiences with bipolar disorder. For more updates, please follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit the podcast website at www.roughedgespodcast.com. If you have any questions or suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Nov 1, 2022
How to Heal from Toxic Relationships (feat. Shannon Petrovich)
Welcome back to another episode of Rough Edges! In continuing the third season about mental health and relationships, Sarah is joined by special guest, Shannon Petrovich. Shannon is a licensed Clinical Therapist with expertise in Substance Abuse counseling, trauma bonding, and social work. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College, and her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Connecticut. She earned her clinical licenses in Social Work and Substance Abuse Counseling, and is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work.
With a very trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, she seeks to help people see the old stories that are in their way, and to fully become the person they were created to be. Shannon is also a YouTube Creator and a bestselling author. Join these ladies as they talk about healing from toxic relationships, how relationships become toxic, and tips on avoiding those abusive relationships.
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Oct 25, 2022
Insights from "Bipolar Faith" (feat. Dr. Monica A. Coleman)
Welcome back to the Rough Edges Podcast! In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by esteemed guest, Dr. Monica A. Coleman. Monica A. Coleman is Professor of Africana Studies at the University of Delaware. She spent over ten years in graduate theological education at Claremont School of Theology and Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. Answering her call to ministry at age 19, Dr. Coleman brings her experiences in evangelical Christianity, black church traditions, global ecumenical work, and indigenous spirituality to her discussions of religion. Dr. Coleman is the author or editor of six books and several articles that focus on the role of faith in addressing critical social and philosophical issues.
Her memoir Bipolar Faith shares her life-long dance with trauma and depression, and how she discovers a new and liberating vision of God. Her book Making a Way Out of No Way is required reading at leading theological schools around the country. Dr. Coleman co-hosted the w…
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Oct 18, 2022
God is not Angry with You (feat. Bibi Babatunde-Ikotun)
Happy Tuesday! Welcome back to Rough Edges. Today Sarah is joined by special guest Bibi Babatunde-Ikotun, who is a minister of the gospel. She is all about sharing the good news to every man, woman and child. The good news is "God is not angry with you". She is passionate about helping believers grow in their full identity in Christ and come into a deeper revelation of God's love for them. She is the convener of Beautifully Rooted in Christ conference, an annual conference targetted at women to help them deepen their roots in Christ and bring glory to God. She is also the convener of GLOW (Gracious, Loving and Outstading Women) community for christian women living in North America. When she is not sharing the gospel, she is fundraising for a charity that helps to relieve and prevent hunger in Canada.
Join these ladies as they discuss the meaning of cancel culture, how Christians can use faith to reconcile “canceled” relationships, and how the canceled individual can move for…
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Oct 11, 2022
Boundaries can Heal (feat. JaQuasia Vandross)
Welcome to another episode of Rough Edges!
This week, Sarah is joined by special guest, JaQuasia Vandross. JaQuasia is the Founding CEO & President of Black Girls Can Heal Inc. She currently serves as a Clinical Coordinator, providing underserved youth and families in the community and foster care with affordable therapy services. She is a 2016 Mercy College graduate with a B.S. in Psychology. She later graduated from Mercy College in 2020 with an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She also has a certification in helping clients with Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.
Join these ladies as they talk about the importance of open communication in relationships, how youth relationships have similar patterns to adult relationships, and how to effectively communicate boundaries with your friends and loved ones. JaQuasia also shares her journey with managing her trauma and how her experiences inform her present work with those in foster care.
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Oct 4, 2022
Investing in Intentional Relationships (feat. Monica DiCristina)
Welcome back to Rough Edges! In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest Monica DiCristina. Monica DiCristina is a therapist with over fifteen years of experience in mental health. She runs a private practice in Atlanta, GA serving individuals and couples in therapy. Monica walks with people as they process difficult experiences, helping to bring healing to their relationship with themselves and others. Join Sarah and Monica as they talk about the benefits of having intentional relationships, how Monica’s Here app helps with mental health issues, and how to establish boundaries in various relationships. If you want to stay updated with this podcast, please follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Sep 27, 2022
Finding the Upside of Life (feat. Michelle Reittinger)
Happy Tuesday! This week, Sarah is joined by special guest Michelle Reittinger who specializes in helping mothers manage bipolar disorder. Join these ladies as they speak about managing motherhood and wellness, creating boundaries in martial and familial relationships, and how to effectively communicate your needs to those you love. Michelle also shares her battle with mania, depression, and suicidal ideation. If you’d like more updates on this podcast, please follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Sep 20, 2022
Modeling Freedom (feat. Bianca N. Cotton)
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest Bianca N. Cotton. Bianca is the host of the “Behind the Confident Smile” Podcast and in today’s episode she talks about her faith and how it helped her mental health, how her podcast is making a difference in the lives of others, and the importance of modeling freedom for those who are hopeless. For more updates on Rough Edges, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Sep 13, 2022
Gaining Restorative Wellness (feat. Brieanna Lightfoot Smith)
Welcome back to Rough Edges! In honor of suicide prevention month, this episode features Brieanna Lightfoot Smith and she shares about her journey with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. TW: This episode contains stories of suicidal ideation.
Join Sarah and Brieanna as they talk about creating safe spaces to heal in relationships, how faith restores your path to wellness, and how vulnerability can help you share your testimony with others. Brieanna also shares a powerful testimony of how God restored her faith for a life of abundance. If you'd like to stay updated with all things "Rough Edges," feel free to follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks again for listening and have a wonderful day! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roughedgespodcast/message
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Sep 6, 2022
The Power of God’s Love (feat. Dr. Bill Senyard)
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest Dr. Bill Senyard. Dr. Senyard is a pastor (for over 25 years), a conference speaker, and an author of over 15 books and workbooks. He is also the founder of the Gospel App Ministries, a platform that has training to help with mental illness from a biblical perspective. Join them as they talk about topics such as: the power of seeking God during low moments, the different training courses that Dr. Bill’s site offers, and how the Gospel is integral to deep healing. For more updates on this podcast, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks again for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Aug 30, 2022
Building Faith in Relationships (feat. Tasha T)
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest Tasha T. Tasha is a clinical social worker who also works as a counselor. She is also the host of the Mindful Nuggets podcast, which marries the topics of faith and mental health. Tune in as these ladies talk about the importance of self-care, how faith can impact our mental wellness, and how Tasha’s desire for helping others find healing led her to create the Mindful Nuggets podcast. If you’d like to stay up to date with Rough Edges, please follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks so much for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Aug 23, 2022
Creating Strong Bonds (feat. Ance Vanaga)
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Ance Vanaga. These ladies speak about topics such as: the importance of community during dark times, how to be vulnerable with others, and how to create strong bonds with the people you care about. If you want to stay up to date with Ance, you can follow her on Instagram @conversations.with.my.mind. Tune in for more empowering episodes on Rough Edges! In order to get further updates on this podcast, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email us at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Aug 16, 2022
The Strength of a Caregiver (feat. Lynessa Fox)
Welcome to season three of Rough Edges! This season, we are exploring mental health and relationships. In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by her mother, Lynessa Fox. These ladies tackle topics such as: the role of being a caregiver for someone with mental illness, how to have understanding during tough conversations, how to prioritize self-care, and how faith plays a role in taking care of yourself and others. For more updates, please follow this podcast on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please visit our email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks again for listening and have a wonderful day!
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May 10, 2022
The Power of Perseverance (feat. Andrea Golden)
In the season finale of season two, Sarah is joined by special guest and mental health jeweler, Andrea Golden. Join these ladies as they speak about the essence of perseverance, how following your passion can lead to helping others, and how Andrea learned how to build an adequate support system in order to help with her mental health. If you want to learn more about Andrea’s work, you can visit her website at thefreedomspeaker.com. If you want more updates on Rough Edges, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit Sarah’s website at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or suggestions for how this podcast can grow, you can email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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May 3, 2022
Keto Diets & Mental Health (feat. Nicole Laurent)
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest Nicole Laurent, a psychotherapist who specializes in the ketogenic diet and nutritional therapy for mental illnesses. Join these ladies as they talk about ketogenic dietary therapy, how nutrition affects mental health, and how to make the most out of dieting in order to treat severe mental illnesses. If you want to learn more about Nicole, you can visit her website at mentalhealthketo.com. You can also follow her on Instagram @mentalhealthketo. If you want updates on Rough Edges, please follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit Sarah’s website at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please leave a review at Podchasers or on Apple Podcasts. You can also email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Apr 26, 2022
The Essence of EFT (feat. Lauren Fonvielle)
In this week’s episode Sarah is joined by special guest and Integrative Energy Practitioner, Lauren Fonvielle. Join these ladies as they talk about EFT (emotionally focused therapy) and how holistic healing is essential for healing the mind, body, and soul. If you’d like to learn more about this technique you can follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenic0le or visit her website at mindshiftwithlauren.com. If you want to stay up to date with the latest episodes from Rough Edges, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit Sarah’s blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or suggestions for how this podcast can grow, you can write a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts. You can also email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Apr 19, 2022
Reflections of a Warrior
In this week’s episode, Sarah shares 10 lessons that she learned after receiving her diagnosis. These lessons helped to transform her into the warrior that she is today. If you’d like more updates about this podcast, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit Sarah’s blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, you can write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. You can also email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Apr 12, 2022
Mastering Stability (feat. Elizabeth Horner)
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest Elizabeth Horner, a psychiatric nurse and mother of four boys who learned how to manage her bipolar disorder for over twenty years. Join them as they talk about maintaining stability, managing mental illness and dealing with motherhood, and how to remain resilient while seeking stability. If you’d like to follow Elizabeth, you can do so on Instagram @bipolarbeautiful. If you’d like more updates on Rough Edges, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit Sarah’s website at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, you can email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Apr 5, 2022
Managing Bipolar Disorder (feat. Paris Prynkiewicz)
In this week’s episode (which was recorded on World Bipolar Day), Sarah is joined by special guest Paris Prynkiewicz from the Master your Mental Podcast. Join these ladies as they discuss managing bipolar disorder, embracing the healing process, building support systems, and raising awareness of bipolar disorder. Paris also shares about her book “Crooked Illness” and how she used her platform to change many lives. You can follow Paris and her podcast on Instagram @masteryourmental. If you would like to stay updated with more Rough Edges content, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit Sarah’s website at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please write a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. You can also email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Thanks again for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Mar 29, 2022
Living with Bipolar (feat. Jes See Ng)
In honor of World Bipolar Day, Sarah is joined by special guest Jes See Ng, moderator of the Bipolar Comedy Club on Clubhouse. Jes is based in Malaysia and loves the color yellow. Join her and Sarah as they talk about living with bipolar disorder, how to manage bipolar disorder, perfectionism, and how spirituality can help someone move forward in his or her healing journey. If you’d like to learn more about Jes, you can follow her on Instagram @ngjessee and to have more information about the Bipolar Comedy Club, you can also follow them on Instagram @bipolarcomedyclub. If you’d like more updates on Rough Edges, please follow us on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit Sarah’s website at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, you can leave a review on Podchasers or Apple Podcasts. You can also email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Thanks again for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Mar 22, 2022
Love Letter to my Bipolar Disorder
In this week’s episode, Sarah shares a love letter that she wrote to her bipolar disorder in response to a challenge stipulated by the Bipolar Support Club and her guest Michel Le Roux (Identity & Mental Illness episode). In this letter, she talks about her struggles with accepting her bipolar disorder and how the illness ultimately changed her outlook on life. For more updates on this podcast, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit Sarah’s website at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, you can email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. If you’d like to give feedback, leave a review! Sarah would love to hear from you! Thanks again for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Mar 15, 2022
Having Hope in Grief (feat. Antoinette Tompkins)
In this week’s episode Sarah is joined by special guest Antoinette Tompkins and they speak about grief and how it impacts our lives. They also discuss the intersection between faith and mental health and how the two can be used to fuel resilience in our healing journeys. If you want more updates on this podcast, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit Sarah’s website at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Also leave us a review and some feedback for future episodes. We would love to hear from you!
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Mar 8, 2022
The Batman Movie Review
In this week’s episode, Sarah gives her review and an in depth analysis of the psychology of the Batman. With this new iteration of the Caped Crusader, director Matt Reeves delves into the psychology of Bruce Wayne and his coping mechanisms for healing. If you’d like to stay up to date with this podcast, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or you can visit Sarah’s website at sarahifox.com. If you have further questions or suggestions for how this podcast can grow, you can email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Thanks again for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Mar 1, 2022
More than a Conqueror (feat. Alan Cox)
In this week's episode, join Sarah and special guest Alan Cox, founder of the EverYellow app, as they discuss the importance of having mental fitness, why it's essential to end the stigma of poor representation of mental health in the media, and how to build resilience in your healing journey.
Alan is a mental health change-maker on a mission to change the narrative around mental health and help millions of people achieve mental strong wellbeing.
When you hear Alan's story, you might be surprised that he's even alive. Alan is an entrepreneur who has suffered decades of poor mental health. Starting with an abusive childhood, Alan struggled through school and life. As you'll hear, Alan's had setback after setback.
Alan has now devoted his life to improving the wellbeing of millions of people around the world. A crucial part of this mission is Alan's impact business. EverYellow, who have created a fascinating mental conditioning app that is getting great results for those who use it.…
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Feb 22, 2022
Identity & Mental Illness (feat. Michel Le Roux)
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest and bipolar wellness coach Michel Le Roux. Join them as they discuss resilience in hard times, the importance of valuing your growth, and how to view your diagnosis so it doesn’t define who you are as a person. Hear all that and more in this episode! If you want more updates on Rough Edges, feel free to follow this podcast on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit my blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or suggestions for how this podcast can grow, send an email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you! Thanks again for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Feb 15, 2022
Mastering Mental Health Advocacy (feat. Julie Kraft & Shaley Hoogendoorn)
In this week’s episode Sarah is joined by special guests Julie Kraft and Shaley Hoogendoorn, the dynamic duo of the wonderful podcast, This is Bipolar. Join in as they speak about the importance of sharing your story, the impact of community on your mental health journey, and how to adequately advocate for mental health issues. You can follow the This is Bipolar Podcast on Instagram @this.is.bipolar or you can tune in on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other listening sites. In order to stay up to date with Rough Edges, you can follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or follow my blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, feel free to email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Feb 8, 2022
Miracles in the Mess (feat. Susan Johnson)
Join Sarah and special guest Susan Johnson as they discuss managing bipolar disorder, developing faith and mental health, and staying resilient in your healing journey. Susan graduated from Drake University with a B.A. in Sociology. Since her diagnosis of Bipolar 1 in 1995, Susan's true passion in life is to help break the stigma of living with a mental illness and bring hope to those living with one. Susan is the author of “Some Dreams Are Worth Keeping A Memoir of My Bipolar Journey.” She is an accomplished inspirational speaker. She gave a TedX talk titled “Having A Mental Illness Is Not A Death Sentence.” She is a guest blogger for a mental health magazine. She received the award for Best Blogger for Healthline.com in 2017 and appeared in the 2018 "This Is Me" article in BP Hope Magazine.
Susan's writing also appears in “The Catholic Exchange.” Susan co-leads a mental health group at her church and currently works with special education students as an Instructional Ass…
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Feb 1, 2022
PTSD & Purpose (feat. Lydia Vreeman)
In this week’s episode, join Sarah and special guest Lydia Vreeman as they discuss the effects of PTSD on someone’s life and how you can still find purpose even with this mental illness. Listen as Lydia shares her experience with PTSD and as she encourages those with mental health issues to move forward in their healing journeys. Lydia is a 23 year old living in NYC. She works full time in communications and part time in ministry and loves economics. She is also passionate about Christian women learning about sexuality and started the Holy Ship podcast to foster an open and shame-free dialogue on the intersection of women, sexuality, and Christianity. For more updates on the Holy Ship podcast, you can follow them @theholyship.podcast. You can also listen to their episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
If you want to stay up to date with Rough Edges, please follow on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or follow my blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions…
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Jan 25, 2022
Reclaim Your Resilience (feat. Carrie Leaf)
Welcome to season 2 of Rough Edges! Join Sarah and special guest Carrie Leaf, as they discuss moving past negative thought patterns, how to advocate for your mental health, and how to find a holistic approach to your healing journey. Carrie Leaf is currently a practicing psychotherapist, life coach, and hypnotherapist. She holds her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the University of Northern Iowa. She completed her masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, graduating top of her class from Iona College. She has been a practicing psychotherapist for over 10 years and working in the psychology field for over 15 years.
Carrie is a mother to two twin toddler boys and a step-mother to their older brother and sister as well. She is a furbaby mom to two boxer dogs. She enjoys working out, exploring her health and fitness journey, staying active, nature and being outdoors, traveling, and trying new things.
You can visit her website at https://www.carriele…
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Jan 4, 2022
Affirm Your Healing (feat. Brianna Miller)
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest Brianna Miller from the empowering women’s group, I Affirm Me. Join them as they talk about overcoming insecurities, avoiding negative self-talk, and using affirmations to move forward in your healing journey. You can follow Brianna and I Affirm Me on Instagram @ia.m._ or on Facebook at Facebook.com/ia.m._. For more updates, visit this podcast on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit my blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Dec 28, 2021
Lessons from our Healing Journey (feat. Sashel Hinds)
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest Sashel Hinds and they discuss four lessons that they each learned from their own healing journeys. Join Sashel and Sarah as they reveal these nuggets of truth and encourage others to be grateful, redefine their identities, embrace the healing process, and learn to seek God during the most difficult moments. You can follow Sashel on Instagram @sashelnicole and @operationredeemed or visit her blog at https://operationredeemed.blogspot.com/. For more updates, follow this podcast on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or follow my blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com.
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Dec 14, 2021
Wise Words
In this week’s episode, join Sarah as she talks about things that you should or shouldn’t say to someone who is dealing with a mental illness. For more updates, you can follow this podcast on Instagram (@rough.edges.podcast) or visit my blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Dec 7, 2021
Hope Has Arrived
In this week’s episode, Sarah will present a marvelous poem which she wrote during her healing journey. “Hope Has Arrived” is a poem that was created during hardship. Listen as Sarah recites this poem and gives a compelling speech on the essence of having hope in difficult seasons. For more updates, feel free to follow this podcast on Instagram (@rough.edges.podcast) or visit my blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, please email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Nov 30, 2021
There’s Power in Your Story (feat. Marilette Sanchez)
In this week’s episode, Sarah is joined by special guest Marilette Sanchez and they talk about the power of sharing your mental health journey with others. They also discuss topics concerning womanhood, culture, ministry, and managing mental illness. Feel free to follow Marilette on Instagram (@marilettesanchez and @bigcitybigfamily) or visit her blogs at marilettesanchez.com and https://thinkchristian.net/contributors/marilette-sanchez. For further updates, feel free to follow this podcast on Instagram (@rough.edges.podcast) or visit my blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, you can email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks again for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Nov 24, 2021
Grateful for God
Every year, my family and I always say what we’re thankful for at Thanksgiving. I noticed that I rarely thank God for who He is in my life. This week’s Thanksgiving episode is centered around the different characteristics of God and why it’s important to thank Him for who He is in our lives. For more updates, feel free to follow this podcast on Instagram (@rough.edges.podcast) or follow my blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, you can email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and have a wonderful day!
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Nov 22, 2021
Much Needed Support
In this week’s episode, I want to talk about finding support during one’s mental health journey and why therapy is a valuable resource for growth and healing. In this episode, I will explore the various myths surrounding therapy, my journey with seeking therapy, and why support groups are important for mental health. For more updates, you can follow this podcast on Instagram @rough.edges.podcast or visit my blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or suggestions for how this podcast can grow, you can email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
Resources:
10 Most Common Myths about Therapy (Psychology Today)
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Nov 16, 2021
My Diagnosis
In this week’s episode, I’m going to share more about how I received my diagnosis. I will also explore various aspects of bipolar disorder such as the symptoms, types, and appropriate treatment plans. This episode is by no means a substitute for treatment, it is merely for educational purposes. If you need help, try to seek counsel from a professional (therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist). For more updates, you can follow this podcast on Instagram at @rough.edges.podcast or visit my blog at sarahifox.com. If you have further questions or any suggestions on how this podcast can grow, you can email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful day!
Resources:
"Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder"
"Living Well with Depression and Bipolar"
"DSM-5 (p. 123-154)"
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Nov 7, 2021
Welcome to Rough Edges!
In this episode, I will guide you through my faith and mental health journey, discuss why I started this podcast, give the meaning behind the title, and share a poem that aligns with the theme of this podcast. Feel free to follow me on Instagram (@rough.edges.podcast) or visit my blog at sarahifox.com. If you have any questions or further suggestions for how this podcast can grow, you can email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com. Thanks again for listening and have a wonderful day!
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