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In the second part of The Sarah Show series on rest,  Sarah talks with Youth Pastor Kevin White about why rest is beneficial for us and what happens when we don't rest enough. 
 
In the first part of the series, Sarah and Pastor Kevin discussed the origins of rest and the Sabbath, and what obeying the Sabbath looked like for them. In this episode, they talk about the 12 signs your body really needs rest, and their experiences of burnout.

Sarah shares the seven types of rest Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith says every person needs in her book, Sacred Rest. Pastor Kevin and Sarah also share some quotes and Bible verses to encourage you when you fail to rest. 

This episode is another one NOT to miss, so be the first to download and listen to it! Share it with your friends and tag @the_sarahshow if you share it on Instagram!

Rest challenges of the episode:
1) SLEEP. Go to bed earlier this week.
2) Experience sensory deprivation for at least 20 minutes. Do a face mask, turn off your phone, and enjoy the quiet this week. 

Pastor Kevin White's links:
https://www.instagram.com/revkevwhite/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/kwhite1
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kevinwwhite/4-me?fbclid=IwAR0E5ObE2Gfy8KmG31y_anLnOAp7Wel4wx1lqVCIiw0Cm1W-iBRnPTwfOpo

Articles cited:
https://www.healthline.com/health/exercise-fitness/rest-day
https://www.healthline.com/health/i-need-a-break
https://ideas.ted.com/the-7-types-of-rest-that-every-person-needs/
 
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On the fifth episode of season two of The Sarah Show, Sarah talks with multi-faceted health and fitness expert, Kayla Koh, about what a healthy lifestyle actually looks like.
 
Kayla Koh is first and foremost a loving wife and mom of three. Her other hats include being a personal trainer, a holistic sports nutritionist, a gym owner, and a fascial stretch therapist.

Kayla and Sarah talk about how a thin appearance does not equate a healthy lifestyle —in fact, Kayla recounts her experience training for a bikini bodybuilding competition, and how even though she looked her leanest, she felt the weakest.  

Kayla and Sarah discuss common signs of an unhealthy lifestyle, like fatigue, guilt and irregular menstruation, as well as signs of a healthy lifestyle, like energy, freedom and strength. 

Listen to the episode to find out if you're living a healthy lifestyle, or if you can make some changes to increase your mobility — which may also increase your lifespan! 

You can reach Kayla Koh through her Instagram: @kaylackoh
Or you can visit her website: kaylastretchtherapy.ca
 
Question(s) of the episode:

Of all the attributes we listed, which ones do you relate to the most: the healthy or unhealthy lifestyle signs? What do you need to do about them?

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On the fourth episode of season two of The Sarah Show, Sarah co-hosts the show with her mother, Amy Chew. The two talk about the importance of gratitude and how to put it into practice.

Both Amy and Sarah share personal stories about when they were very ungrateful, as well as times they chose to be grateful and it made all the difference.

They cite definitions of the word, "gratitude," and give Biblical background to showcase the power of giving thanks. 

Listen to the full episode to hear Amy sing "Count Your Blessings," as well as six practical ways you can start being grateful this week!

Bible passages referenced in this episode:
Genesis 13:1-13 : Abram and Lot separate after choosing land
Acts 16:16-40 : Paul and Silas beaten and thrown into prison
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 : "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
 
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Welcome to season two of The Sarah Show! To kick off the new season, Sarah talks with Lorraine Lam about how listeners can partner and walk with people experiencing poverty, homelessness and marginalization.  

Lorraine Lam is as an outreach worker at Sanctuary Toronto, a Christian organization that works with poor and homeless people and provides community meals, health care, resources, worship services, etc.  In this first episode of season two, Sarah and Lorraine discuss the importance of listening to people before trying to "help" them — and why your "help" might not be so helpful after all. 
 
Lorraine also speaks about how her faith influences the advocacy work she does on social media, and how she handles grief and anger while witnessing injustices day to day.

It's an epic episode that will be sure to make you think twice about performative service, and consider pursuing humble partnership with marginalized members of your community. 

Lorraine's links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorrainelamchops/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lorrainelamchop?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Website (and you can subscribe to her newsletter here): https://www.lorrainelam.org/

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On the eighth episode of The Sarah Show, Sarah talks with her mom, Amy Chew, about how she learned to be such a good mother despite losing her own mom at an early age.
 
Amy Chew grew up in a village in Malaysia, where her parents ran a coffee shop. Her mom was diagnosed with cancer when she was only 10 years old, and for 10 more years while her mom was in and out of the hospital, Amy balanced taking care of her seven siblings and going to school.  At the age of 20, her mom passed away, and Amy talks about how that loss affected her life. 

She also shares what it felt like when she gave birth to her first daughter, and how she wanted to be the best role model for her girls to look up to. In the absence of her own mom, Amy speaks about how God provided motherly figures and friends in her life to guide her. 

*WARNING: the subject matter of death, grief and loss may be triggering to some. Prepare yourselves as Sarah and her mom speak honestly and openly about loss and pain.
 
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On the seventh episode of The Sarah Show, Sarah talks with Abby Tai, founder and creator of Eczema Conquerors and host of the Eczema Podcast.
 
Opening up about this topic for the first time online, Sarah shares that she has dealt with eczema since she was born. She'd often hide her wounds, hate herself for itching, and felt very alone because of it. Abby Tai shares that she was also born with the skin condition, but it grew dramatically worse when she broke up with her first love. Listen to the episode to hear about how they treat their eczema, how steroid creams may lead to homicidal tendencies (WHAT?!), and what they've learned about God during their struggles. 

Bible verse quoted: James 1:2-6

MORE ABOUT THE GUEST: Abby Tai is a holistic nutritionist who has battled with eczema from an early age. Instead of isolating herself in her pain, she created an online community for people who were suffering just like her. Now, through her podcast and social media,  Abby educates others and facilitates conversations about the skin condition, topical steroid withdrawal, and promotes ways to heal and cope. She has authored several books on the subject, and has her own skincare line for people with sensitive/eczema skin:

https://shop.eczemaconquerors.com/collections/all

As we discuss in this episode, atopic dermatitis (eczema) in children and adults has been linked to the development of depression, anxiety, and even suicidal ideation. Here are some studies that show evidence of this:

https://www.aaaai.org/global/latest-research-summaries/New-Research-from-JACI-In-Practice/anxiety#:~:text=The%20study%20revealed%20that%20people,in%20people%20with%20severe%20eczema).
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6947493/#:~:text=Atopic%20eczema%20is%20common%20(20,years%20lost%20because%20of%20disability.
https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(18)30467-5/pdf
https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/370226

*WARNING: the subject matter of this skin condition may be triggering or traumatizing to some. 

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On the fifth episode of the Sarah Show, Sarah talks to rising actress and her best friend Mika Tamaki about how they stayed so close even with different religious beliefs. 

The best friends met in high school, and nine years later are still going strong. Sarah is a devoted Christian, and Mika is a Buddhist, agnostic and generally open to other religions. They discuss how their faiths affect their daily lives, how they resolve disagreements, and how they remain best friends even when their lives go in different directions. 

Get ready to learn more about Sarah and Mika, and see how you can build your own healthy friendships.

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Question of the episode:

To you, what makes a good best friend? And do you exemplify those traits yourself?

DM @the_sarahshow on Instagram with your response!