Rising From the Ashes: Healing After Psychosis & Bipolar

🎧 Rising From the Ashes: Healing After Psychosis & Bipolar

Short Summary: 

Sarah Abat shares her deeply personal journey through psychosis and bipolar episodes that began at age 15 and led to years of hospitalizations, instability, and medication cycles. In this conversation, Sarah opens up about what those years were really like, and what helped her slowly find clarity, grounding, and stability again. With consistent support and healing-focused daily tools, Sarah experienced a profound shift in her mental health and life. This episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t always follow the path we’re told it will, and that hope is real.

Key Highlights:

Sarah’s first psychotic break at 15 and early hospitalization

Living through bipolar mania, paranoia, and repeated relapses

The emotional toll of medications and feeling “safe but numb”

How consistent daily healing tools supported long-term stability

The importance of family support during mental health crises

Why Sarah believes healing is possible, and worth protecting

Guest Sarah Abat Instagram: @sarahsmmbaking

Resources Mentioned: 

The following resources are shared as part of Sarah’s personal experience and healing journey:

Cleanse to Heal by Anthony William

Brain Saver by Anthony William

About This Series: Rising From the Ashes is a series on The Rise & Shine Show featuring real stories of people who have moved beyond diagnosis, despair, and “this is just how it is”, and found their way back to health, clarity, and life.

Gentle Note: This episode shares personal experiences and is not intended as medical advice. If you or someone you love is in crisis or concerned about immediate safety, please seek professional support or local emergency services.