Labels Don´t Define Us

Discover real stories of resilience, healing, and transformation in this episode of Labels Don’t Define Us.

In this episode, Sarah reflects on the season’s most powerful themes and shares inspiring journeys of individuals and couples who found hope after a mental health diagnosis.

This uplifting episode includes:
💛 Stories of healing after anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and bipolar diagnoses
💛 Real couples who strengthened their relationships through mental health challenges
💛 Messages of hope from listeners overcoming trauma, self-doubt, and stigma
💛 Evidence-based facts about recovery, treatment success, and long-term resilience
💛 A community invitatio...

In this inspiring episode of Labels Don’t Define Us, Sarah explores how creativity supports mental health, emotional healing, and self-expression for people living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, autism, and other diagnoses.

Discover how art, writing, and music can become powerful tools for coping, grounding, and rebuilding identity.

Sarah shares moving stories of individuals who transformed their struggles into creative strength—from painting through trauma to using poetry to navigate depression.

You’ll also hear an intimate interview with musician and entrepreneur Sam, who turned his anxiety and depression into meaningful music that now he...

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of Labels Don’t Define Us, Sarah explores the truth behind Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)—a condition often misunderstood and unfairly judged.

In “Borderline Personality Disorder: Beyond the Stereotypes,” we dive into the myths vs. realities, share inspiring stories of growth and recovery, and highlight why compassion, understanding, and therapy are the keys to healing.

You’ll hear stories of individuals and couples who’ve faced BPD together—navigating emotional intensity, fear of abandonment, and deep love—and have found peace, balance, and connection through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and self-awarenes...

In this heartfelt episode of Labels Don’t Define Us, our host Sarah explores what it really means to be “successful” while living with depression—and how society’s definition of achievement often leaves out the quiet strength of those who are simply surviving.

From the outside, success is measured in money, productivity, and constant motion.

But what happens when depression slows your world down?

Sarah dives deep into the emotional reality of living with chronic depression, the invisible weight of guilt and comparison, and how self-compassion and small wins can become powerful acts of he...

In this heartfelt episode of Labels Don’t Define Us, Sarah dives deep into the meaning of love and connection beyond mental-health labels.

How do you build healthy relationships when living with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or other diagnoses?

Sarah explores real-life stories of couples and families who’ve faced these challenges and grown closer because of them.

Discover practical communication strategies, gentle ways to navigate friendships and family dynamics, and inspiring examples of resilience, patience, and unconditional love.

Sarah also shares touching stories about partners who learned to speak each...

In this heartfelt episode of Labels Don’t Define Us, host Sarah explores what it’s really like to live with anxiety and a constantly racing mind.

From sleepless nights to endless overthinking, anxiety can feel like living with your mind on overdrive—but it doesn’t have to define who you are.

Sarah is joined by our guest Paul, who opens up about his personal journey with high-functioning anxiety, therapy, and how mindfulness and acceptance helped him find peace.

Together, they discuss powerful tools to manage worry, turn panic into awareness, and build re...

In this inspiring episode of Labels Don’t Define Us, Sarah explores the beauty of neurodiversity and what it truly means to celebrate different ways of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world.

Joined by our special guest Mary, who shares her personal journey with autism, this episode dives deep into healing, self-acceptance, and empowerment.

Together, they discuss life hacks from autistic adults, how to create sensory-friendly routines, and why being “different” is actually a unique superpower.

Sarah also shares insightful facts about living with post-traumatic stress disorder, autism, and other neurodiverse conditions, encouraging listen...

In this powerful episode of Labels Don’t Define Us, Sarah opens up an honest conversation about breaking mental health stigma and reclaiming confidence after a diagnosis.

Too often, judgment about mental illness keeps people silent—but sharing our mental health awareness stories can create understanding, compassion, and change.

This week, Sarah welcomes John, who bravely shares his journey of emotional healing and recovery.

Together, they talk about how stigma once affected his relationships, work, and self-esteem, and how therapy and support for mental wellness helped him rebuild his life.

His stor...

In this heartfelt episode of Labels Don’t Define Us, Sarah explores the journey of healing after PTSD—a path filled with courage, growth, and rediscovery.

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can make you feel defined by what happened to you, but this conversation shows that you can build a new identity filled with strength and meaning.

Sarah is joined by Grace, who shares her mental health recovery journey—from the struggles of coping with PTSD symptoms to finding her voice, reconnecting with others, and embracing emotional resilience after trauma.

Together, they talk about...

In this episode of Labels Don’t Define Us, Sarah explains how ADHD can be seen not as a limitation but as a unique advantage in the workplace.

While conversations about mental health often focus on challenges, this episode celebrates the hidden strengths of ADHD—from heightened creativity and innovative thinking to incredible resilience and out-of-the-box problem solving.

Sarah discusses real stories of workplace success, shares strategies for building focus and productivity, and highlights the importance of therapy, self-care, and supportive environments that empower people with ADHD to thrive.

Whether you live with ADHD...

In this episode of Labels Don’t Define Us, Sarah explores what it means to live a full and meaningful life with bipolar disorder.

Too often, mental health conditions are reduced to stigma and misunderstanding, but today’s stories show a different side: resilience, empowerment, and recovery.

Through inspiring examples, Sarah discusses how support systems, therapy, routines, and self-care can help people thrive while living with bipolar.

You’ll hear how creativity, strength, and healing can flourish even in the face of challenges.

If you or someone you love is navigating bipola...

In this first episode of Labels Don’t Define Us, host Sarah welcomes you to a safe space where mental health is talked about with honesty, hope, and compassion.

Sarah explains why this podcast exists and how receiving a diagnosis of a mental illness can sometimes feel like being given a label—but that label is never the whole story.

Through uplifting reflections and short stories of people living with conditions like depression, anxiety, ADHD, or PTSD, Sarah shows that recovery, resilience, and empowerment are possible.

This episode is about breaking the stigma, embr...