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Thank you for 100 Episodes on Rough Edges
It feels surreal to be celebrating 100 podcast episodes! As I sit here reflecting on this achievement, I can’t help but wonder how I got this far. Podcasting was never really something that I enjoyed nor did it seem like a feasible option for advocacy (since I hated to hear my voice on recordings). I’m beyond grateful to God for giving me the opportunity to share my story and for giving me the…
3 Lessons God Taught Me in Managing My Bipolar (Feature)
I was honored to write an article for Anxious Faith all about how my faith developed while I learned how to manage bipolar disorder. Here is an excerpt from the featured article: Two years ago, my mental health changed drastically. On January 4th, 2021, I had a severe manic episode which led to my hospitalization. I was frantic, speaking rapidly, and I felt rejuvenated even after getting two…
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A Tribute to a Valiant Warrior
November 21, 2023 was one of the most agonizing days of my life. My grandfather passed away and for the very first time, I experienced an indescribable pain. My granddad was a quiet man who allowed his actions to speak volumes. He was very devoted to God and was never ashamed of his faith in Jesus. He loved others well and served them with grace and compassion. In honor of his memory, I wrote…
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Rough Edges - A Poem by Sarah I. Fox
In honor of the 2 year anniversary of the Rough Edges Podcast with Sarah I. Fox, I wanted to share this poem, which was the catalyst for creating this platform for those who want to embrace their own healing journeys. Rough Edges Everyday it’s hard to get a grip. I’m trying to walk at a steady pace, But all I do is trip. I can’t seem to get my focus, Too many thoughts running through my…
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Christians Experience Bipolar Disorder Too: Balancing Faith and Mental Illness (Feature)
I was honored to write an article for the Christian Mental Health Initiative about my experience in managing bipolar disorder with faith. Please see an excerpt below: Two years ago, I made one of the most difficult decisions of my life. I accepted an untimely diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which changed my life forever. On January 4th, 2021, I had a severe manic episode, which led to my…
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Big Announcement for Rough Edges Podcast!
🎉 ON AUGUST 16TH, 2023, ROUGH EDGES MADE THE TOP 100 MENTAL HEALTH PODCASTS CHART ON GOODPODS! 🎉 I’m so grateful to God and to you all for your support and consistency in listening every week. I appreciate my community and I pray that you will continue to be blessed by this project! Love y’all! The best is yet to come 😉💜
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My Passion Project
Nearly two years ago, I knew that I wanted to create a resource so that others can heal. In January of 2021, I received an unexpected bipolar diagnosis which caused me to face my pain. Rough Edges was born out of that pain. In creating this podcast, I learned to embrace my brokenness in order to use it to heal others. Not only did this platform create a safe space for me to heal, it also allowed…
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Lessons from my Battle with Bipolar Disorder
It’s been 2 years since having bipolar disorder changed my life forever. In 2021, my world turned upside down after receiving a diagnosis of bipolar 1 disorder. Everything I knew about myself was shattered. Through endless months of searching for the right therapy tools, the appropriate medicinal treatments, and the best way to manage my self-care, I learned 3 important lessons about living…
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Still Shining
This year started off with a bang: I got a new job as a Case Manager/Transformational Coach for underprivileged youth. With God’s help, I escaped the worm hole of real estate and finally made it into the realm of what I want to do with my life. My podcast, Rough Edges, is growing in leaps and bounds: appearing on 10+ platforms (including iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and…
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My Fight
Bipolar Disorder is a roller coaster. One minute you’re up, the next minute you’re down. It’s very unpredictable. Mania 😄: a feeling of endless bliss. You feel invincible, you talk at rapid speeds, you feel like a deity, nothing bothers you. You’re more likely to start multiple projects, you plan five years into the future, you get very creative. Depression 😢: You feel very heavy. The world…
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How I Faced my Mental Illness with Faith and Now Work to End the Stigma (Feature)
It’s Mental Health Awareness month and I want to share an article that I wrote about my faith and mental health journey and how God helped me to fight to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. Please see below for a snippet of the article: “Last year I had to do one of the hardest things in my life. I had to accept an untimely diagnosis which changed my life forever. On January 4th, 2021, I…
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Love Letter to my Bipolar Disorder
To my bipolar disorder, I wish I could say that it was love at first sight, but you crept into my life with no warning. In January of last year, you wrestled with me and showed me that I needed to slow down. You gave me a severe manic attack with psychosis and you took me to the hospital where I had to spend over two weeks wondering what went wrong. At the time, I was angry with you. I wanted…
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“Girl, Interrupted”: Navigating the Labyrinth of Mental Illness
Mental illness is a dark labyrinth for the mind and soul. Susanna Kaysen’s Girl, Interrupted, serves as a guide through that maze. Overall, Susanna Kaysen’s Girl, Interrupted is a thrilling memoir that depicts the challenges of living with mental illness.
Title: Girl, Interrupted Author: Susanna Kaysen Type: Memoir, 168 pages Publisher: Turtle Bay Books Price: $14.40 Mental illness is a dark labyrinth for the mind and soul. Susanna Kaysen’s Girl, Interrupted, serves as a guide through that maze. Kaysen’s memoir is an account of her getting diagnosed with borderline personality disorder when she was eighteen-years-old. She frames her story…
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Rough Edges Podcast
Hello and welcome to Rough Edges, I’m your host, Sarah Fox. In this podcast, I will guide you through my faith and mental health journey to dispel the stigma surrounding mental illness and to create a voice for those who wish to discover more about these topics. This podcast will not only shed light on mental health issues but will also reveal the intersection between faith and mental illness. I…
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The Verdict is In
If you were going to be placed on trial for being a Christian, would you be found innocent or guilty? Well, there’s only one way to find out. Here is a list of the criteria for living the Christian lifestyle (the following list was taken from Romans 12:9-21): Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in…
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How to Cope With Mixed Emotions On Father’s Day (Feature)
To be honest, this was one of the most difficult articles for me to write. I’m grateful to Iridescent Women for giving me a platform to share my experiences and offer hope to others. Here is an excerpt from my newest guest article: “I still remember my first Father’s Day without my dad. It was a few months after he decided to walk out on my mother, sister, and I. To say that I was hurt would be…
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'The Chosen' Season 2 Episode 1 Review
‘The Chosen’ Season 2 Episode 1 Review
On Easter Sunday, I had the pleasure of watching the global premiere of season two of Dallas Jenkins’ The Chosen. This series is the first multi-season show about the life of Christ and it truly transforms the biblical narrative of the Gospels. When I first saw season one of The Chosen, I was overwhelmed by the depiction of Jesus’ grace and love while He was on earth. There were several scenes…
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