Welcome back to another episode of the Rough Edges Podcast. In this episode Sarah shares her vision for 2025, personal goals, new year’s resolution and emphasizes the importance of having clear goals for the future amidst recent challenges. Sarah also explains the purpose of visions and how they can provide a motivating factor in our healing journey’s and wellness, as well as her personal aspirations including health, travel, career success, self-care, mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical freedom.

In addition to sharing her vision for the new year, she encourages listeners to document their own visions and also gives an update on the podcast’s future season which will focus on men’s mental health, and offers a prayer for a prosperous 2025!

If you’re in need of motivation or a practical guide on creating aspirations for the new year, this episode is for you!

This episode covers:

● The purpose of a vision and how it differs from new years resolutions

● The importance of implementing visions in our lives and how they can help us to

improve in our healing journeys

● The biblical implications of visions and how they can affect our spirituality

● Exploring the role of visions in building our futures, improving our goals, and

strengthening our tenacity to complete our aspirations

● Practical insights on how to create a vision and use it as a tool to measure progress

● How visions can help to cultivate effective self-care tools

● Updates on the sixth season of the podcast, future topics, and Sarah’s prayer for her listeners in the new year

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Happy New Year and welcome back!

In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by her beloved sister, Sam Fox as they review Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) and explore the film's themes of navigating loss.

Join these ladies as they share their initial thoughts on Sonic 3, favorite character moments from the film, and how Sonic 3 highlights the importance of processing emotional pain after loss and seeking support from your community during grief.

Movie Summary: When Shadow, a mysterious and powerful enemy emerges to challenge Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails, the trio must form an unlikely alliance to save the planet. With their abilities outmatched, they learn that teamwork and trust are key to overcoming adversity.

If you’re a fan of the Sonic movie franchise or someone seeking inspiration for navigating life’s challenges, this episode is for you!

It’s a brand new year! Visit our ⁠⁠shop⁠⁠ and get yourself a variety of products from tote bags, T shirts, journals, crewnecks and many more. 20% of the proceeds go to a mental health organization.

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-Listen to last week's episode ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

-Loving the show? It would be good if you left a review ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

-Connect with us on Instagram! (⁠⁠@rough.edges.podcast)⁠⁠

-Connect with us on YouTube! (⁠⁠@roughedgeswithsarah⁠⁠)

-Connect with us on Facebook! (⁠⁠@rough.edges.podcast⁠⁠)

-Follow us on TikTok! (⁠⁠@roughedgeswithsarah⁠⁠)

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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!

It’s almost the end of the year! Visit our shop and get yourself a variety of products from tote bags, T shirts, journals, crewnecks and many more. 20% of the proceeds go to a mental health organization.

Resources & links mentioned in the episode:

-Listen to last week's episode here

-Loving the show? It would be good if you left a review here

-Connect with us on Instagram! (@rough.edges.podcast)

-Connect with us on YouTube! (@roughedgeswithsarah)

-Connect with us on Facebook! (@rough.edges.podcast)

-Follow us on TikTok! (@roughedgeswithsarah)

• Want to be a guest on our show? Send us an email at rough.edges.podcast@gmail.com.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brittney’s Contacts:

Website: https://oneinamelody.com/

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