Speak Kindly to Yourself Out Loud (feat. Vasavi Kumar)

How does speaking kind declarations to ourselves help us manage mental health challenges? In this week's episode, Sarah is joined by special guest, Vasavi Kumar. Vasavi Kumar is a first-generation Indian immigrant raised on Long Island, NY. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 19, she made it her mission to understand her mind, starting by making room to hear herself think. Through her *Say It Out Loud* podcast, keynote talks, and group programs, Vasavi has taught thousands of entrepreneurs, creatives, and artists how to work through any situation—by saying it out loud. She holds dual Master’s degrees in Special Education from Hofstra University and Social Work from Columbia University. Her book, Say It Out Loud is published by New World Library. Join these ladies as they discuss the creation of Vasavi's book, her journey with managing bipolar disorder, how her culture shaped her view of mental health and practical tips on how to speak more kindly to ourselves during mental health challenges. 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 [email protected] or leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser. Thanks so much for listening and have a wonderful day! Vasavi's contacts: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Say-Out-Loud-Thoughts-Courageously/dp/1608688267 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi/ Website: https://vasavikumar.com/