Note: Please note that in this interview Sarah and I discuss mental health and illness in detail, including suicidal thoughts. Feel free to save this replay for later if this may be triggering for you. If you or anyone you know is struggling, the National Suicide Hotline is 800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741
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Links Mentioned:
- Connect more with Sarah on her website and via Instagram and Twitter
- Sarah’s viral blog post (see 6:25)
- Sarah’s Book – I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die: Finding Hope in the Darkness of Depression (note that it discusses self-harm and suicidal thoughts; these passages are marked so readers can skip if they might be triggering)
- Resources Jamie mentioned: Better Help and Faithful Counseling
- Resources Sarah mentioned: Celebrate Recovery and Fresh Hope for Mental Health
- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer (see 49:10 – convinced Jamie to begin a weekly personal Sabbath, with unexpected mental health benefits)
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Questions We Discussed:
2:34 – Would you share an overview about your mental health journey and how you began doing this work in the world?
9:23 – Can you describe what you mean when you refer to ruthless self-care?
14:37 – How can you differentiate between a level of struggle that is something to work through on a personal level, and when you have a problem that needs professional help?
19:10 – Can you share a bit about your therapy journey?
31:33 – How would you recommend someone start the journey of seeking professional help? What would you recommend for a woman who doesn’t have the time or money to go to therapy at the moment?
42:41 – Would you share what you’ve learned when it comes to navigating suicidal thoughts?
52:16 – What’s your take on the verse in Philippians that promises “peace that passes all understanding” for those who continue to struggle with mental health?