Author: Katie

  • BipolarBrave Mental Health + Faith Awards Results for 2026

    BipolarBrave Mental Health + Faith Awards Results for 2026

    Happy World Bipolar Day The awards are wrapped! To find out who placed and won, see my Substack post here. As you took the time to visit my blog post, I want to thank you for your support. I still want to keep this blog on my site active, but…

  • Announcing the 5th Annual BipolarBrave Awards 2026

    Announcing the 5th Annual BipolarBrave Awards 2026

    🏆The Vote is Open📮 In the world of church and mental health, there’s a remnant of advocates called to stand up to raise awareness and erase stigma. From Christ-following mental health clinicians to peers with lived experience, pastors to nonprofits, podcasts to broadcasts, these are dedicated servants in God’s kingdom,…

  • BipolarBrave Awards 2025 Results

    BipolarBrave Awards 2025 Results

    The Results Are In Thank you to all who participated and cast a vote in the 2025 BipolarBrave Mental Health + Faith Awards! The response was outstanding, so thank you all who shared and voted! I’m pleased to have put this on for the fourth year to highlight those making…

  • Announcing the BipolarBrave Mental Health + Faith Awards 2025

    Announcing the BipolarBrave Mental Health + Faith Awards 2025

    Here’s this year’s press release for the fourth annual BipolarBrave Awards. As per usual and to avoid conflict of interest, I preclude myself from being eligible for the awards. Read on to find all the info on the awards. TLDR: 🏆👇 👉Submit a voting ballot today! Now LIVE Fourth Annual…

  • Losing Control: 3 Things to Do to Manifest God’s Power

    Losing Control: 3 Things to Do to Manifest God’s Power

    Lately, I’ve been dwelling on what my purpose is. My roles generically lend to the broader purposes of my life, but the matters of God’s planned destiny and the exact details he wants to manifest will not come without intentionally sowing seeds. Boldness, Bravery, Authenticity Have you been wondering the…

  • Anxiety and Sin: Stop the Accusations

    Anxiety and Sin: Stop the Accusations

    Anxiety is such a hot topic today. I’m thoroughly vexed over the well-intended remarks that the church throws around in an effort to band-aid those who suffer from their anxious states. This is a HUGE problem. When Is Anxiety a Sin Issue? The first issue that I want to address…

  • Recommended Reading: Resilient and Redeemed by Chris Morris

    Recommended Reading: Resilient and Redeemed by Chris Morris

    Hot Off the Press My writing friend and fellow mental health warrior Chris Morris has recently published a book. Resilient and Redeemed: Lessons about Suicidality and Depression from the Psych Ward is now out. I am halfway through this relatable read and am enjoying the honest look at mental illness…

  • BipolarBrave Awards Exclusive Interview: Pastor Brad Hoefs

    BipolarBrave Awards Exclusive Interview: Pastor Brad Hoefs

    This is the last post of a series of interviews for May, celebrating and raising awareness for mental health. The series showcases those who won or placed in the annual BipolarBrave Mental Health and Faith Awards I host each year through the BipolarBrave blog. Pastor Brad Hoefs of Fresh Hope…

  • BipolarBrave Awards Exclusive Interview: Dr. Corine Williams

    BipolarBrave Awards Exclusive Interview: Dr. Corine Williams

    This is one of a series of BipolarBrave Awards exclusive interview posts for May, celebrating those raising awareness for mental health. The series will showcase those who won or placed in the annual BipolarBrave Mental Health and Faith Awards I host through the BipolarBrave blog. Dr. Corine Williams’ ministry, Therapy…

  • BipolarBrave Awards Exclusive Interview: Lauren Roskilly

    BipolarBrave Awards Exclusive Interview: Lauren Roskilly

    This is one of a series of BipolarBrave Awards exclusive interview posts for May, celebrating those raising awareness for mental health. The series will showcase those who won or placed in the annual BipolarBrave Mental Health and Faith Awards I host through the BipolarBrave blog. Lauren Roskilly’s ministry of Mindful…