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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