180: Healing Through Past Mistakes

Get ready for a wonderful returning guest of mine who I spoke with last back on episode 115 in March of 2022 here.

Sarah Fox returns to the podcast to answer the question "what does it look like when we are learning how to heal through past mistakes, both pre diagnosis and during our manic states?"

Sarah is a Christian woman, alumna of The King’s College with a B.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics with a Pre-Law minor & a Case Manager/Transformational Coach for youth development. With this profession, Sarah spends most of her time mentoring at-risk youth and preparing them for job opportunities. She is also the host of the top 10% globally ranked podcast called Rough Edges where she shares educational tools about mental health, anecdotes from her healing journey, and the intersection between faith and mental illness.

We dive into all aspects of Sarah's journey with bipolar disorder, from diagnosis to starting her healing journey, her struggles with self-care and how she learned to accept her diagnosis.

Discover the role her faith played in her healing journey, and the importance of community and how Sarah first began to cultivate vulnerability. She also shares her tips on how to deal with past mistakes, how to challenge the people-pleasing mentality, setting healthy boundaries, and the importance of self-compassion for individuals living with bipolar disorder.

Make sure to connect with Sarah here to stay updated on her journey and podcast!

00:40 Getting to Know Sarah Fox

01:38 The Importance of Open Conversations

02:21 Understanding and Healing from Past Mistakes

03:07 Sarah's Personal Journey with Bipolar Disorder

04:47 The Impact of Diagnosis and Stigma

07:07 Learning from Past Attitudes and Embracing the Present

10:20 The Importance of Community and Vulnerability

20:20 The Struggle with People Pleasing and Setting Boundaries

25:12 Looking Forward: Upcoming Season of Rough Edges Podcast

28:15 Living Well with Bipolar: A Personal Perspective

30:59 Conclusion and Farewell