Rough Edges Podcast with Sarah I. Fox

Welcome back to another empowering episode of Rough Edges! In this week's episode, Sarah gives an encouraging message about the importance of having hope in dark times. She also shares about her experience in giving a presentation on mental health in the church and how that impacted her view on her purpose in life. If you know anyone who would benefit from this episode, please feel free to spr...

You won't want to miss this bonus episode of Rough Edges! In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by esteemed guest, Julie A. Fast. Julie A. Fast, author and researcher, is the bestselling author of Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder; Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder; Getting It Done When You’re Depressed; and The Health Cards System for Bipolar Disorder. She is the world’s top online bipolar dis...

Welcome back to another episode of Rough Edges! This week's episode is a very special one. Sarah sits down with Moses and Marilette Sanchez from FamilyLife and also the hosts of @BigCityBigFamily, an Instagram page all about their life while raising five children in New York City. In this episode, you'll hear a recording from an Instagram live that was recorded on 5/30/23. Please see the official...

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 a...

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...

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 oth...

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!

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 cou...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Rough Edges is back with an all new season! In the 4th 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 movi...

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 forc...

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 w...

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 Thanks for listening and have a wonderful...

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,...

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 menta...

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.po...

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...

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...

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.  S...

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. Sh...

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 the...

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 suici...