Have you ever felt weighed down by seasonal depression or moments of hopelessness? In this episode, Sarah shares five Psalms from the Bible that have been a source of strength, comfort, and hope during her own struggles with seasonal depression. Join Sarah as she explores how these words can bring light into dark times and guide us toward healing.

If you are having a difficult time right now and need hope through Biblical Principles, this episode is for you!

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How can we learn to have hope in dark times?

This week's episode is a rerun of an episode from the first season about having hope during difficult moments. Read the following description below:

In this week’s episode, Sarah will present a marvelous poem which she wrote during her healing journey. “Hope Has Arrived” is a poem about finding hope in difficult times. Listen as Sarah recites this poem and gives a compelling speech on the essence of overcoming challenges with hope.

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What are some helpful tips for managing seasonal depression and grief during the holidays?

In the 100th episode of the podcast, Sarah hears from her listeners and shares their advice or words of encouragement for those who are struggling with seasonal affective disorder (SAD), seasonal depression, and grief during the holiday season. Special thanks to all who shared their responses!

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What does it mean to be a "strong black woman" and how does this stereotype hinder mental wellness?

In this week's episode, Sarah explores the characteristics of the strong black woman stereotype and its effects on mental health, the historical origins of this archetype, how it shows up in various aspects of her life, and lessons that she's learned by dismantling the strong black woman persona.

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Articles used in this episode:

The Strong Black Woman Concept: Associated Demographic Characteristics and Perceived Stress Among Black Women - Lisa F. Platt and Sandy C. Fanning

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When Being Strong Hurts: Trauma and the Strong Black Woman Stereotype - Suzanne C. Swan

How can we learn how to thrive while managing invisible disabilities?

In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Dr. Amee Shah.

Dr. Amee Shah is a trailblazer boldly navigating her professional life and her journey with epilepsy. I have a no holds barred approach to mental health advocacy that challenges the stigma that often surrounds invisible illnesses/mental health. My story is more then just about survival- it’s about thriving in the face of adversity.

Join these ladies as they discuss Amee's journey with managing epilepsy, lessons that she learned during her healing journey, how parents can support their children as they learn to manage epilepsy, and how to de-stigmatize epilepsy through education and raising awareness.

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More about Amee:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthebindis/

How can music be beneficial in managing mental health conditions? In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Brittney Smith.

Brittney Smith is the owner and principal music teacher at One in a Melody, a boutique music studio in Georgetown, TX. She teaches private piano, guitar, and ukulele lessons to kids ages 4-18 years old. When she’s not working, Brittney is engaging with her community through volunteer and networking events in the Austin area. Brittney is also a committed advocate for mental health and uses her bipolar diagnosis to share hope and light to world through her social media accounts.

Join these ladies as they discuss Brittney's journey in managing bipolar disorder, how music can help to create discipline and grounding for mental health management, Brittney's experiences as a music teacher, and lessons that she's learned in becoming a mental health advocate.

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Brittney’s Contacts:

Website: https://oneinamelody.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittneybenavidezsmith/

Today commemorates 3 years since Rough Edges was created and it feels so surreal!

In honor of the podcast's third anniversary, Sarah conducted a live recording to celebrate this milestone. Join Sarah as she discusses her motivation for podcasting, lessons that she's learned after 3 years of podcasting, and what's next for Rough Edges in the near future.

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!

How can we learn more about autism spectrum disorder in order to dismantle the stigma surrounding it?

In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Sonia Chand.

Sonia Chand is a person on the autism spectrum. She is the host of a podcast called On the Spectrum with Sonia. On that podcast, she discusses mental health related topics, autism spectrum disorder, and inspirational stories. The purpose of the podcast is to leave the audience feeling inspired and connected. Sonia also has a memoir coming out in early 2025 called Dropped in the Maze. The memoir is about being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 20.

Apart from being a podcast host and author, Sonia is an avid runner and featured on NBC. She also works as a psychotherapist by profession.

Join these ladies as they discuss Sonia's experiences with managing autism spectrum disorder, how we can learn to de-stigmatize autism through empathy and understanding, and helpful tips for managing autism spectrum disorder. Sonia also shares some takeaways from her upcoming memoir!

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!

Sonia's contacts:

Website: https://soniakrishnachand.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chand_sonia/?hl=en

On the Spectrum Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2mDTKqqgaswALC31UEruaY