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she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth[trailer] welcome to 'she persisted'She Persisted is THE Gen Z mental health podcast. In each episode, Sadie brings you authentic, accessible, relatable conversations about every aspect of mental wellness. Expect evidence-based, Gen Z-approved resources, coping skills (lots of DBT), insights, and education in each piece of content you consume. She Persisted offers you a safe space to feel validated and understood in your struggle while encouraging you to take ownership of your journey and build your life worth living.Sadie Sutton is a 22-year-old aspiring clinical psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania. At 14, she underwent a year and a half of...
2025-03-0501 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth156. Tracking Your Mental Health: Diary Cards, Bullet Journaling, Apps, & More - SOLO EP#156 This week's solo episode is about tracking your mental health! I discuss how tracking your mental health can increase awareness and therefore facilitate behavior and mood changes. I cover different types of tracking such as DBT diary cards, bullet journaling, emotion trackers, apps, and more! We also go over how tracking can vary in an inpatient and clinical vs. outpatient and more casual setting. Finally, I discuss how I currently track my mental health to maintain recovery and emotional stability! If you're feeling like you're not making progress in your mental health journey, this episode is for you!
2023-08-2227 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth155. Are You a Perfectionist?: The 3 Types of Perfectionism & How You Can Achieve Your Goals WITHOUT It feat. Nicole Baker#155 Today's guest is Nicole Baker—a life coach specializing in helping perfectionists, a Life Coach Baker podcast host, and a goal-setting specialist. We discuss why perfectionists tend to struggle with anxiety, differences between being a perfectionist and being a high-achiever, how perfectionists’ brains are wired differently than the typical brain, why certain people are proud to be perfectionists, how you can determine which type of perfectionist you are and the strengths and weaknesses of each type, steps you can take to heal from each type of perfectionism, and myths about perfectionism debunked. If you're looking to figure out how to k...
2023-08-1451 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth154. Erin Treloar on Overcoming Anorexia, Silencing off the Eating Disorder "Voice," and Stepping into Self Love#154 Today's guest is Erin Treolar—a celebrity health & life coach, meditation teacher and host of the Raw Beauty Talks podcast. We discuss Erin's experience navigating an eating disorder at 16, overcoming fear surrounding accepting treatment, the cognitive distortions of anorexia/aka the eating disorder "voice," how mental eating disorders are despite being perceived as being very behavior-based, why self-love and mindset are essential in any sustainable health goal, how you can support a loved one struggling with an ED, and how to approach social media when you're struggling with body image. If you or a loved one struggles with disordered ea...
2023-07-2244 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth153. EMOTIONAL VULNERABILITY: How Teenagers Can Understand & Regulate their Emotions!#153 Today's solo episode is all about emotional vulnerability in teens! I explain the DBT model of emotions and the biopsychosocial theory as a background for how teens understand their emotions and why certain teens are more emotionally reactive. I then discuss why physical vulnerability affects teens' emotional regulation skills and how to decrease physical vulnerability using the DBT PLEASE skill. This episode is a MUST LISTEN for teens wanting to learn emotional regulation skills and for parents looking to understand their teens' emotions better!MENTIONED+ Model of Emotions Resource+ Biopsychosocial Model Resource
2023-07-0126 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth152. Healing Your Relationship with Health: Diet Culture, Exercise, Eating Disorders, & More feat Abbie Stasior#152 Today's guest is Abbie Stasior— a Columbia University graduate student, soon to be Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and founder of Be About Being Better, a company that aims to show people a diet-free, sustainable healthy lifestyle is possible. In this episode, we discuss the dangers of diet culture, the differences between being healthy versus engaging in disordered behaviors and when to get a professional’s opinion on your health, steps people can take to heal from under-eating or over-eating, how to create a more healthy relationship with exercise, and tips for how to give yourself grace when making changes to your...
2023-06-2645 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth151. YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION GUIDE: How to Write Your Essays, Build Your Resume, & More! feat. Kate Stone#151 Kate is an expert college coach and admissions consultant dedicated to unlocking the full potential of young individuals and guiding them toward their academic aspirations. In this episode, we discuss tips and brainstorming exercises for how to craft your resume and essays when applying to colleges, advice on what colleges are really looking for in your applications and what you can do to stand out, steps on how to start writing your college admissions essays, signs you may be spending too much or too little time working on your college applications, recommendations on who you should share your college...
2023-06-1947 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth150. Mental Health in College Q+A: Burnout, Getting Rejected, Stress, & Self-Care#150 In today's solo episode, I am answering a bunch of your questions on mental health when applying to college and while attending college! I talk all about how to practice self-care even while busy in college and how to avoid burnout, how you can enjoy the present and make the most of your college experience, what to do when your workload is becoming overwhelming, what you can do freshman year to set yourself up for college success, how to deal with rejection during the college admissions process, and how to manage your stress during final exams and when applying f...
2023-06-0436 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth149. How to THRIVE as a College Student aka YOUR ULTIMATE COLLEGE TOOLKIT feat Dr. Olivo & Dr. Seidler#149 Today's guests are Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler— two clinical psychologists and hosts of the College is Fine, Everything is Fine podcast who've helped students navigate the highs and lows of college for over a decade. In this episode, we discuss why college students can benefit from using DBT skills, how to manage your emotions, understand others’ states of mind, and use your wise mind as a college student, common dialectics that college students deal with, specific DBT skills for college students on reducing emotional vulnerability, improving relationships, and self-advocacy, and advice for college freshmen who are stru...
2023-05-2952 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth148. Should You Discuss Mental Health When Applying to College? feat. Emi Nietfeld#148 Today's guest is Emi Nietfeld— an author, mental health advocate, and speaker whose works include her 2022 memoir Acceptance and her viral New York Times essay on her experience working at Google. In this episode, we discuss how she incorporated her mental health journey into her Harvard admissions essays, how to navigate the college admissions process when your mental health has affected your transcripts, how to disclose your mental health experiences on college applications, what types of support systems can make an impact on college admissions, how competition with your peers can affect the application process, and mental health reminders yo...
2023-05-2033 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth147. What Every College Student Should Know: Mental Health Do’s and Don’ts feat. The College PsychiatristToday's guest is Dr. Bianca Busch— a board-certified adult and board-eligible child & adolescent psychiatrist who specializes in helping college students flourish. In this episode, we discuss why exactly college students experience so many mental health challenges, signs your mental health may be at a breaking point in college and when/where to reach out for support, ways to boost your mental health while transitioning to college and key mental health skills to use while you’re in college, and what she wishes student health services could do differently to support students’ mental health. Dr. Busch's Instagram: https://www.in...
2023-05-1335 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth146. How to Stop Rejecting Reality & Avoiding Improvement: Skills You NEED if You’re StrugglingToday's solo episode is all about how to maintain your mental health (aka avoid making your mental health WORSE) during times when you're struggling! We discuss the background on why keeping your mental health at a net neutral is effective from a DBT perspective and then dive into coping mechanisms and skills you can use to prevent your mental health from getting worse in the short AND long-term. These skills include the STOP, TIPP, distraction, and riding the wave skills as well as the radical acceptance, cope ahead, and accumulating positives skills. This episode is a MUST LISTEN if...
2023-05-0533 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth145. 7 Steps for Getting Better Sleep feat. Nicole ShallowToday's guest is Nicole Shallow— a sleep expert, behavior coach, and public speaker who works to help others develop habits that ultimately improve their overall quality of life. In this episode, we discuss signs that you might be struggling to get good sleep, why teenagers often struggle most with getting good sleep, an ideal sleep schedule for teens and how teens can begin to try out this schedule, why getting good sleep is so important for your mental health, what to do during the day to get better sleep at night and the optimal nighttime routine for good sleep, an...
2023-04-3040 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth144. Dr. Nicole LePera on Intergenerational Trauma, Anxiety, Ego States, & Advice for TeensToday's guest is Dr. Nicole LePera, a clinical psychologist, author, podcaster, and creator of the "Holistic Psychologist" platform that has amassed over 6.5 million followers on Instagram. Dr. LePera shares her holistic psychology approach—which involves a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual wellness—with her mass audience to equip people with interdisciplinary healing tools. In this episode, we discuss what it means to treat mental health holistically and how it can make therapy more effective, how intergenerational trauma is passed on and how teens can begin to heal from it, what ego states are and how they can be i...
2023-04-2041 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth143. EXPOSURE THERAPY: Exactly How to Reduce Anxiety, OCD, & AvoidanceToday's solo episode is all about exposure therapy! We discuss what exactly exposure therapy is, how it works, and who can benefit from it, the four different types of exposure therapy, my most embarrassing experiences with exposure therapy and how they ultimately lowered my anxiety, and a step-by-step method for how you can try out exposure therapy yourself. This episode is a MUST LISTEN if you struggle with anxiety and are looking for manageable ways to reduce it!MENTIONED+ STUDY on Exposure Therapy for Adolescents with Anxiety and OCD+ STUDY on Exposure Therapy fo...
2023-04-1332 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth142. ADHD Explained: Advice for Teens & Adults with ADHD feat. Kristen CarderToday's guest is Kristen Carder— an ADHD expert, top podcast host, and internationally-recognized mindset coach for adults with ADHD. In this episode, we discuss differences between presentations of ADHD in adults, children, and teens, the most common symptoms of ADHD, how parents can best support their children and teens with ADHD, the ADHD spectrum and why certain people are under-diagnosed, advice for someone who has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, difficulties that students with ADHD can face at school, resources for people looking to learn more about their ADHD diagnosis, and opinions on popular online discussions about ADHD. ...
2023-04-0636 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth141. Losing a Loved One to Suicide: What Alexandra Wyman Wants You to KnowToday's guest is Alexandra Wyman— an author, podcaster, speaker and grief navigator. After losing her husband to suicide, Alexandra wrote The Suicide Club: What to Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death to offer a road back to peace and joy for anyone who has lost someone close to them to suicide. In this episode, we discuss Alexandra's journey to becoming an advocate for people whose loved ones died by suicide, what the initial days of grieving a suicide can be like and ways others can best offer support during these times, boundaries she wished she had set while gr...
2023-03-3032 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth140. Q+A: Trusting Yourself, Willfulness, Advocating for Your Needs, & Building Healthy RelationshipsIn today's solo episode, I am answering a bunch of your questions! I share my tips on how to advocate for your needs with others, why we sometimes look for unhealthy attention and how to avoid this behavior, how to cope when someone needs space from you, how to build trust with yourself, what to talk about in therapy sessions, and how to navigate a loved one's willfulness. MENTIONED+ She Persisted Ep. 139+ Submit your questions! SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)
2023-03-2324 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth139. A Therapist's Guide to Why We Get Stuck & Ways to Move Forward feat. Britt FrankToday's guest is Britt Frank—a licensed psychotherapist, trauma specialist, speaker, award-winning adjunct instructor, and author of The Science of Stuck. In this episode, we discuss why people get stuck in the first place, signs you may be getting stuck with your personal goals or relationships, the truth behind laziness, the neuroscience behind getting stuck and pursuing goals, how to set and prioritize achievable goals, how to make promises to yourself that reduce shame, and tips that stop you from being stuck. Britt Frank's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittfrank/?hl=en MENTIONED+ Br...
2023-03-1633 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth138. How to Survive a Panic Attack - SOLO EPToday's solo episode is all about how to cope when you are experiencing a panic attack or other forms of intense anxiety. We discuss three DBT distress tolerance skills that will help you stop a panic attack in its tracks: The STOP skill, the TIPP skill, and the ACCEPTS and IMPROVE skill. If you struggle with anxiety, this is a MUST LISTEN & I share a coping skill that is 100% effective, every single time!!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube...
2023-03-0935 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth137. The Hidden Dangers of Social Media Use: Mental Health Risks for Teens Online & How Parents Can Help feat. Dr. Lisa StrohmanToday's guest is Dr. Lisa Strohman—an attorney, clinical psychologist, and author who has widely become known for her advocacy and education around mental wellness as it relates to our digital lives. She is also the founder and director of Digital Citizen Academy, one of the first organizations to address the global issue of technology addiction and overuse. In this episode, we discuss the dangers of technology use and how teens can use social media in healthier ways, the symptoms of screen addiction, the worst social media platforms for mental health, and advice for parents on setting technology boundaries an...
2023-03-0236 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth136. TEEN TREATMENT PROGRAMS: Tips for Parents & Teens on Finding the Right Treatment Program ft. Dr. Justin MohattToday's guest is Dr. Justin Mohatt— an internationally recognized, double Board-Certified Psychiatrist at Ohana, a program for child and adolescent behavioral health at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. In this episode, we discuss advice for both parents and teens on different types of teen mental health treatment programs. For parents, we share tips on how to find the right treatment program for your child, including how to start the search process, program must-haves and red flags, how to motivate your teen to seek treatment, and how families can participate in the treatment process. For teens, we share what to...
2023-02-2344 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth135. Q+A: Self-Care, School Burnout, Social Media, Seeking Help, & More!In today's solo episode, I am answering a bunch of your questions! I share my tips on avoiding social media addiction, finding a self-care routine, taking mental health breaks and avoiding burnout, dealing with imposter syndrome, coping with your child's depression as a parent, experiencing medication side effects, reaching out for help when struggling with suicidal ideation, and caring for your mental health when on your period. MENTIONED+ She Persisted Ep. 104+ She Persisted Ep. 107+ She Persisted Ep. 114 + She Persisted Ep. 115+ Man's Search for Meaning + My...
2023-02-1642 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth134. ELLIE ZEILER’s Advice for Teens: Mental Health, Relationships, Confidence, Social Media, & More!Today's guest is Ellie Zeiler, an 18 year-old social media influencer, model, actress, and podcaster who boasts almost 11 million followers on TikTok. In this episode, we discuss Ellie's experiences as a social media creator and her advice for teens, including how to find your identity and build self-confidence, overcome bullying, use social media in a healthy way, become more independent, navigate relationships with friends and family, and stay on top of your mental health. Ellie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliezeiler/MENTIONED+ Ellie's TikTok+ Ellie's Youtube+ Ellie's Podcast+...
2023-02-0931 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth133. EATING DISORDERS: Signs, Symptoms, Social Media, & Support Systems feat. Dr. Sam DeCaroToday's guest is Dr. Sam DeCaro— a licensed psychologist who provides individual, family, and couples therapy. Dr. DeCaro also served as an Assistant Clinical Director at the Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders and currently shares her eating disorder expertise as a writer and speaker. In this episode, we discuss common risk factors for eating disorders, signs that someone may be developing an eating disorder, ways that parents and loved ones can support someone with an eating disorder, how social media can affect body image and contribute to eating disorders, common eating disorder myths, and eating disorder resources that people ca...
2023-02-0242 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth132. 10 Coping Skills You NEED to Know - DBT EducationToday's solo episode is all about coping skills! I discuss all of my favorite DBT coping skills geared toward tolerating distress and regulating emotions and share how you can easily do them at home. These coping skills include the TIPP skill, Opposite Action skill, STOP skill, Check the Facts skill, and ABC skill.MENTIONED+ Ep. 85 on Emotion Education + Building a Life Worth LivingSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE SPONSOR🎧 Tigress by Nadya Okamoto: This is my unedited and rather unfiltered reflection on where I f...
2023-01-2635 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth131. Why We Struggle with Our Emotions & Ways to Build Emotional Intelligence feat. Jay FieldsToday's guest is Jay Fields, an educator, coach and author who has taught the principles of embodied social and emotional intelligence to individuals and organizations for twenty years. In this episode, we talk all about emotional regulation, including emotional difficulties faced by college students, how your childhood and parents can impact your ability to emotionally regulate and form healthy relationships, ways to improve your relationship between your body and your emotions, tips for managing your nervous system and building better emotional habits, and the power of self-empathy. Jay's Website: https://jay-fields.com/MENTIONED+...
2023-01-1940 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth130. Making Goals and Getting Motivated: Easy Ways to Increase Productivity & Achieve Your Ambitions feat. Kate StoneToday's guest is Kate Stone, an actress, founder of the HeartSpeak Empowerment School, college coach, and creator of The 30-Day Motivation Text Challenge. In this episode, we discuss how to create and prioritize goals, why people struggle to be motivated and achieve their goals, hacks and mantras for boosting daily motivation, why teenagers in particular can struggle with motivation, and how teens can make goals that boost their self-esteem and college admissions chances.Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katefrancestone/?hl=enMENTIONED+ The 90 Day Plan Workshop+ The HeartSpeak Micro-Text 30 Day M...
2023-01-1241 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth129. New Years Resolutions For Your Mental Health: SMART Goals, My 2023 Intentions, + MoreToday's solo episode is all about new year's resolutions and goals for 2023! I cover why people with anxiety tend to set unrealistic goals, shifting your mental health goals from being results-based to actionable steps, types of mental health goals to set for this year, SMART goals, and my resolutions/intentions for 2023!MENTIONED+ Ep. 120 Mental Health Habits+ Lost Connections+ Building a Life Worth Living+ Atomic Habits+ SMART goals+ A Fearless Heart (book on compassion)SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC...
2023-01-0532 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth128. Ally Petitti on Anxiety, Health and Childhood Struggles, & Advice for TeensToday's guest is Ally Petitti—host of the popular podcast Trying To Figure It Out. On her podcast, Ally discusses toxic friendships, toxic relationships, mental health, and more. In this episode, we discuss how she started her podcast and her mental health journey, her advice for teenagers whose parents have divorced, her traumatic health experience, how she manages her anxiety through exposure therapy and EFT, and her tips for teens on mental health and starting college. Alli's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allypetitti/?hl=en+ Alli's Youtube+ She Persisted episode on exposure therapy ...
2022-12-2734 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth127. Getting Through Grief: Tips for Processing Grief and Healing Your Heart feat. Sharon BrubakerToday's guest is Sharon Brubaker—a certified life coach and credentialed Grief Specialist who has studied grief and healing for over 16 years. Sharon specializes in helping grieving women process their thoughts and emotions. In this episode, we discuss different ways in which people can grieve, the inaccuracies of the five stages of grief, tips on how to cope, ask for help, and heal when experiencing grief, advice on helping a loved one who is experiencing grief, and how our education system has failed to teach children about grief. Sharon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefhealingwithsharonbrubaker/?hl=en...
2022-12-2032 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth126. YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT for the Holiday Season (Navigating Finals Stress, Family Relationships, Seasonal Depression, + Body Image)Today's solo episode is all about managing your mental health during the holidays! I answer your questions on continuing healthy habits over winter break, recharging and recovering from burnout over the holidays, navigating the stresses of studying for finals, managing fears of disappointing your parents, dealing with seasonal depression, and improving your body image and self-confidence during the holiday season. MENTIONED+ McLean's Guide to Managing Mental Health Around the HolidaysSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE SPONSOR🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Cou...
2022-12-1334 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth125. Tips for Teens: Relationships, College Apps, Finals Stress & More! feat. Talk With ZachToday's guest is Zach Gottlieb, who is the 16-year-old founder of Talk With Zach. Talk With Zach is a Gen-Z movement and community that hosts important conversations to change the culture, inspire activism, and make the world a better place. In this episode, we discuss navigating friendships and romantic relationships as a teen, unique mental health struggles faced by teenage boys, the dangers of social media, college application process tips, and advice for parents on how to support their teens. Zach's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkwithzach/MENTIONED+ Talk With Zach Website
2022-12-0640 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth124. Generational Healing: Nancy Diaz on Identity Struggles & Trauma for Multicultural Women of ColorToday's guest is Nancy Diaz of Global Citizen Therapy. Nancy provides online therapy and coaching services for multicultural women of color in order to pave the way for generational healing. In this episode, we discuss the identity struggles that daughters of immigrants can face and communicating these struggles with parents, finding the perfect therapists and mental health resources for women of color, the relationships between systematic oppression and mental health struggles, and how generational healing can help treat trauma. Nancy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globalcitizentherapy/ MENTIONED+ Global Citizen Therapy Website+...
2022-11-2943 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth123. Q+A: Staying Healthy in College, Eating Habits, Starting Therapy, & More!In today's solo episode I am answering a bunch of your questions! I share my tips on managing disordered eating habits, how to talk to your parents about starting therapy (using DBT skills), how to maintain your mental health in college and during daylight savings, my latest traveling and reading recommendations, advice on starting intensive care, and how to help a friend who doesn't want to be helped. MENTIONED+ She Persisted Ep. 121+ She Persisted Ep. 89+ She Persisted Ep. 74+ She Persisted Ep. 73+ Atomic Habits + Big Feelings
2022-11-2240 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth122. Ending Institutionalized Child Abuse feat. Breaking Code Silence - THE TROUBLED TEEN INDUSTRYToday's guest is Bobby Cook, who is on the Breaking Code Silence team. Breaking Code Silence is a nonprofit organization that works to support and uplift survivors of the troubled teen industry (TTI) while promoting evidence-based alternatives to the TTI for present and future generations and their parents. In this episode, we discuss what exactly the TTI is and our difficult experiences with it, major red flags that families should avoid when seeking treatment programs for teens, struggles faced by teens after they leave these programs and barriers they face in seeking justice, and how people can get involved...
2022-11-151h 10
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth121. Mary's Cup of Tea on Healing Your Body Image through Journaling, Social Media, College, & More!Today's guest is Mary Jelkovsky—host of the self-love podcast Mary's Cup of Tea, author of The Gift of Self-Love, and inspirational speaker who helps women worldwide on their body-image struggles and loving themselves unconditionally. In this episode, we discuss the dangers of the world of body-building, how to critically consume social media images and avoid comparisons, tips for improving self-love and body image, and advice for starting journaling. Mary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryscupofteaa/ MENTIONED+ Mary's Website+ The Gift of Self Love + 100 Days of Self Love ...
2022-11-0833 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth120. Mental Health Habits to Decrease Emotional Vulnerability & Sustain RecoveryToday's solo episode is all about mental health habits! I discuss how the principles in James Clear's Atomic Habits can be applied to mental health, using habits to decrease emotional vulnerability, the PLEASE skill + investing in physical health to support your mental health, the nonnegotiable habits I do on a daily basis, the importance of habit tracking, and habits to break ASAP. MENTIONED+ Atomic Habits+ Atomic Habits summary+ Atomic Habits summary 2+ Lifestyle Habits and Mental Health in Light of the Two COVID-19 Pandemic Waves in Sweden, 2020+ Morning...
2022-11-0542 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth119. A TEEN'S GUIDE TO THERAPY: Finding a Therapist, Avoiding Red Flags, Unique Challenges, and Breaking Up with your Therapist feat. Shani TranToday's guest is Shani Tran—therapist and author of Dope Therapy who focuses on educating around cultural humility and working with people of color, who have historically been underserved by the mental health community. We discuss how she began her career and achieved TikTok fame, tips for starting therapy for the first time, red flags to avoid when finding a therapist, the stigmas around therapy and unique mental health challenges faced by teens, and what to do if therapy isn't working for you— including breaking up with your therapist. Shani Tran's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshaniproject/
2022-10-2533 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth118. Dr. Sasha Heinz on Improving Your Life with Developmental + Positive Psychology PrinciplesToday's guest is Sasha Heinz, PhD, MAPP—a developmental psychologist and life coach who is an expert in positive psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck. In her private coaching practice, she teaches clients the tools to change their lives for good. Heinz received her BA from Harvard, her PhD in development psychology from Columbia, and her master’s in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she also served as a faculty member (go Quakers!!). We discuss how attending therapy can help you with 'adulting', how to use coping skills in daily life, the...
2022-10-2051 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth117. How I Get the Most Out of Therapy + Feel Seen in Sessions - SOLO EPToday's solo episode is all about optimizing your therapy appointments! I reflected on my 7 years of therapy and my experiences working with almost as many therapists to give you all my best tips to get the most out of your sessions! I talk about setting an agenda for your sessions, using a diary card, tracking your coping skills, celebrating your growth, setting tangible weekly goals (+ following up on them), getting support between appointments, navigating switching therapists, and challenging yourself to be vulnerable! MENTIONED+ Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)+ Bullet Journal Flip Through+...
2022-10-1732 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth116. Lindsey Simcik on Being Okay with Being Single, Using Discipline to Find Freedom, Thriving in the Chaos of CollegeToday's guest is Lindsey Simcik—the co-host of Almost 30 and Morning Microdose! Almost 30 is a top 50 lifestyle, wellness, and spirituality podcast, with events all over the world, digital courses and workshops, and a community of millions that proves we are not alone. (adapted from almost30.com) Lindsey and I discuss her wisdom for young adults at the beginning of their journies, tips to mitigate anxiety long-term, using movement to maintain your mental health, advice for navigating the chaotic season that is college, using discipline to have more freedom in your life, and being okay with being single in high sc...
2022-10-0644 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth114. SUICIDE PREVENTION: My Experience, Crisis Survival Skills, + Long-Term RecoveryTRIGGER WARNING for suicidal ideation + attempt In honor of September being Suicide Prevention Month, today's solo episode is all about my experiences with suicidal ideation. This episode focuses on skills education to help you navigate SI or support someone struggling white avoiding graphics that could potentially be triggering. I discuss my experiences with SI, what allowed me to shift these thought patterns, psychology facts to remember when feeling suicidal, my top crisis management skills, emotion regulation/long-term skills to build your life worth living, and answer some listener questions! MENTIONED+ 3East McLean Hospital
2022-09-181h 02
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth113. How to Make New Friends, Overcome Loneliness, + Combat Social Anxiety with Friendship Expert Dr. Marisa FrancoToday's guest is Dr. Marisa Franco—a psychologist, author, professor, and friendship expert. In this episode, we discuss the untrue beliefs we hold about platonic relationships, how loneliness prevents us from engaging in relationships, first steps to take in building relationships (and why it will scientifically turn out better than you think it will), how to build your social infrastructure, why early interactions are awkward, working through your social anxiety, and Dr. Franco's thoughts on intro/extroverts, friend groups, and best friends. Dr. Franco's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco/Dr. Franco's Website: https://drmarisagfranco.co...
2022-09-0834 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth112. Struggling with Depression as a Perfectionist: Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Perfectly Hidden DepressionToday's guest is Dr. Margaret Rutherford—a psychologist, author, podcast host, and writer! We discuss Dr. Margaret's background in the mental health field, how she identified and coined the term "perfectly hidden depression," what perfectly hidden depression is, how perfectionism can cover up emotional pain, the implications of not expressing emotions, high-functioning vs. perfectly hidden depression, warning signs to keep be aware of, Dr. Margaret's healing process for depression, how you can support someone struggling, and so much more!My episode on the Self-Work Podcast: https://drmargaretrutherford.com/296-selfwork-teenage-depression-its-real-how-can-you-help-a-conversation-with-sadie-sutton/Dr. Margaret's Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
2022-08-3143 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth111. What Does Therapy Mean to You? feat. Ashley Blaine Featherson-JenkinsToday's guest is Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins—a Netflix star, producer, content creator, proud Howard University graduate, and the host of Trials To Triumphs on the OWN Network! In this episode, we discuss Ashley's background in the entertainment industry, her experience starting therapy, why it's important to redefine therapy so it meets your needs, why preventative mental health care is so essential for POC/females/teens, current and past traumas POC are collectively working through, opening yourself up in relationships, trials and triumphs in Ashley's life + relationship, advice for navigating difficult seasons of life, getting in touch with your "why" and...
2022-08-1941 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth110. AMA: Habit Tracking, Mental Health Book Recommendations, + Treatment Storytimes - SOLO EPIn today's ask me anything/Q+A/advice episode, I am answering your questions about advocating to your parents, knowing what type of therapy is right for you, hitting rock bottom, dealing with judgment, addressing the teen mental health crisis, supporting men struggling with their mental health, talking about mental health on social media, skills coaching, diary cards, troubled teen industry stories, reading recommendations and so much more!!MENTIONED+ Anonymous topic submission form+EP #109 Understanding Depression: Causes, Cognitions, Comorbidity, + Coping Featuring UPenn Professor Ayelet Ruscio PhD+ John Oliver - Mental Health...
2022-08-1246 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth109. Understanding Depression: Causes, Cognitions, Comorbidity, + Coping Featuring UPenn Professor Ayelet Ruscio PhDToday we are going "into the classroom" with my Abnormal Psychology professor, Ayelet Ruscio! Dr. Ruscio's research a the University of Pennsylvania specializes in anxiety and mood disorders–their nature, classification, and comorbidity. (via psychology.sas.upenn.edu) We discuss why adolescence is such a crucial period for depression (and the role stress plays in this), the gender differences that contribute to higher rates of depression in females, tips to counteract rumination, ways teens can reduce their risk for mental illness, what is subclinical depression + ways to take action, why mental health skills are beneficial across the board, the re...
2022-08-0543 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth108. Michael Slepian PhD on The Psychology of Secrets + How to Be More VulnerableToday's guest is Michael Slepian—the Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. Associate Professor of Leadership and Ethics at Columbia University, a recipient of the Rising Star Award from the Association for Psychological Science, the leading expert on the psychology of secrets, and the author of The Secret Life of Secrets: How Our Inner Worlds Shape Well-Being, Relationships, and Who We Are. We discuss what qualifies something as a secret, the most common secrets people keep, the psychology of secret-keeping, personal/relationship/identity consequences of secrets, the pros and cons of confiding in someone else, why being authentic will almost always be...
2022-07-2829 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth107. Working Through Difficult Emotions and Suicidal Thoughts feat. Liz + MollieTW for suicidal thoughts ~42 minutes into this episodeToday's guests are Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, the co-authors of the WSJ bestseller No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotion at Work and Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay. We discuss why the 7 "big feelings" (burnout, perfectionism, comparison, uncertainty, anger, regret, + despair) are so difficult to navigate and tips on working through them, why it's so important to identify the emotions you're feeling, tips to lean into the emotional experience to understand what your emotions are trying to tell you, r...
2022-07-211h 04
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth106. Dr. Judy Ho on Why We Self-Sabotage + How to StopThis week's guest is Dr. Judy Ho—a licensed and triple board-certified Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, television and podcast host, and published author. (bio via drjudyho.com) We discuss why she started specializing in self-sabotage, what exactly self-sabotage is and why we do it, the 4 factors that predispose people to self-sabotage, red flags to be aware of, how to determine if your goals are realistic, values-based work, the first step to take in your self-sabotage journey, and why negative emotions are necessary.Dr. Judy Ho's Website: https://www.drjudyho.com/...
2022-07-1037 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth105. Mental Health Advice for College Students: Tips to Master Your Routine, Relationships, Rest, Recreation, and ResourcesIn today's solo episode I am giving you my tips on how to maintain your mental health as a college student! After wrapping up my freshman year at the University of Pennsylvania, I've put together this comprehensive episode to help you feel prepared to navigate college life! I've broken it down into 5 categories: routine, relationships, rest, recreation, and resources! I tell you everything I wish I knew before starting my freshman year and cover topics like choosing classes, taking mental health days, avoiding burnout, roommates, making friends, naps, hobbies, free time, exercise, and more! At the end of the...
2022-06-3046 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth104. Sleep Deprivation, Insomnia, + Night Routine Tips for Teens feat. Generation Sleepless Authors Heather Turgeon + Julie WrightToday's guests are Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright—the psychotherapists, sleep experts, and the authors of The Happy Sleeper and Generation Sleepless. In this episode, we discuss why teenagers are experiencing more sleep deprivation than any other demographic, the "perfect storm" leading teens to lose sleep, what exactly happens when you sleep + why it's so important that you get enough rest, at-home steps you can take to improve your sleep hygiene, night routine tips, how to combat insomnia, tips to get up in the morning, and so much more! If you are a teen or parent of a teen wh...
2022-06-2350 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth103. How to Optimize Your Therapy Sessions feat. ShrinkChick's Emmalee Bierly + Jennifer ChaikenToday's guests are ShrinkChicks co-hosts and Therapy Group founders Emmalee Bierly, LMFT, and Jennifer Chaiken, LMFT! We dive into how negative therapy experiences led Emalee + Jennifer to become therapists, the reasons college is one of the most challenging seasons for mental health, why you should be therapist-shopping, the biggest determinant of success in therapy, how to optimize your sessions to get the most out of them, debunking therapy myths, what is the family systems modality, and signs therapy may be beneficial for you.MENTIONED+ ShrinkChicks' Website & Podcast: https://www.shrinkchicks.com/+ ShrinkChicks' Instagram...
2022-06-1845 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth102. High School, College Apps, Dating, Podcast Growth, + More feat. The Girly Girl Podcast's Carmen ApplegateToday's guest is Carmen Applegate—the host of The Girly Girl Podcast! In this episode, we answer all your questions about high school, content creation, podcast growth, Pinterest marketing, dating, boys, flirting, and so much more! Carmen's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-girly-girl-podcast/id1527929846?uo=4Carmen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegirlygirlpodcast/This week's DBT Skill is grounding. Learn more HERE!MENTIONED+ Almost30 Podcast Accelerator + Scout's AgencySHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE SPONSORS☕️This week's episod...
2022-06-0950 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth100. My Top 10 Mental Health Tips from 100 Episodes + 4 Years of Depression RecoveryEpisode 100—can you believe it?!? I asked you guys on Instagram what you wanted to hear to celebrate and the majority said a solo episode. So, here we are—an episode jam-packed with my top 10 insights/takeaways/tips from the last 5 years (severely struggling with depression and anxiety from 13-16, navigating intensive treatment as a teen, recovering, and recording 100+ podcast episodes about mental health). THANK YOU for listening, supporting, and allowing me to share my story it means more to me than you'll ever know :) PS: make sure to enter the 100-episode giveaway on IG! TW for suicidal ideation + self...
2022-05-2738 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth99. ACNE 101 feat. CLEARSTEM Founders Danielle Gronich + Kayleigh ChristinaToday's guests are CLEARSTEM Skincare founders Danielle Gronich (owner of the acclaimed San Diego Acne Clinic and known as The Acne Guru™) and Kayleigh Christina (Holistic Nutritionist)! CLEARSTEM Skincare is a revolutionary skincare brand that is both Anti-Aging and Anti-Acne with zero hormone disruptors or toxins. In this episode, we discuss Danielle and Kayleigh's personal struggles with cystic acne and failed attempts to cure it, common acne triggers (genetics, lifestyle, foods, etc), the genetic components of acne, different types of acne (hormonal vs. cystic vs. minor breakouts), debunking TikTok trends (baby botox, slugging, hydrochloric bandages, at home high-frequency, etc), mak...
2022-05-1941 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth98. Whitney Goodman, LMFT on Toxic Positivity, Invalidation, + What Happens When We Suppress EmotionsWhitney Goodman, LMFT is the radically honest psychotherapist behind the hugely popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit, the author of Toxic Positivity, and the owner of The Collaborative Counseling Center, a private therapy practice in Miami, FL. She helps people who want to improve their relationships and emotional awareness. (bio via sitwithwhit.com) We discuss Whitney's clinical experience, how she started observing toxic positivity in her practice and community, what exactly toxic positivity is, how it shows up in ourselves and in our relationships, negative impacts of invalidation, situations you shouldn't be positive in, over validation, and the benefits of complaining.
2022-05-0427 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth97. truth x She Persisted: A Roundtable Discussion on Vaping, Teen Nicotine Use, and Quitting Substances as a Young AdultTruth Initiative is America's largest nonprofit public health organization dedicated to a future where tobacco and nicotine addiction are things of the past. In this roundtable with Truth Initiative, we discuss the prevalence of teen nicotine use, what happens when adolescents use nicotine (biologically, mentally, socially, etc), smoking cigarettes vs. vaping, the average age of onset, the mental health implications of vaping, This is Quitting as a resource (what it is, why it works, what to expect, etc), other resources that can be helpful on your quitting journey, and Megan + Jake's advice for teens currently trying to quit.
2022-04-2641 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth96. Eileen Kelly on DBT at McLean, Her Treatment Takeaways, + the Day-to-Day of Living in a Mental HosptialEileen Kelly is the host of Going Mental and the founder of KILLER AND A SWEET THANG (KAAST)—an online comprehensive resource for young people to discover, learn about and connect with their sexual health, pleasure, and identity. We sit down to compare our times at McLean Hospital (voluntarily going to treatment, advocating for yourself, being an adult vs. getting sent to treatment, DBT, day-to-day activities, and more), advice and takeaways post-treatment, why Eileen started blogging, stepping into her sexuality, and her advice for young adults today! Eileen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eileen/Going Me...
2022-04-2238 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth95. 5 Skills to Regulate Your Emotions, Decrease Emotional Vulnerability, + Build Your Life Worth LivingToday's solo episode is all about the emotion regulation module of DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy). I dive into everything you need to know to decrease your emotional vulnerability, effectively cope with emotions that arise and improve regulation long-term. Skills/topics mentioned include building your life worth living, understanding your priorities/values so you can live in line with them, ABC PLEASE skills, mindfulness of current emotions, and changing emotional responses. MENTIONED+ 3East McLean Hospital+ DBT+ Ep. 85 The Emotion Education you Should Have Gotten: Evolutionary Causes, Core Emotions, Primary vs. Secondary, and...
2022-04-1437 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth94. Staying Healthy in College: Managing Sleep, Stress, Exercise, Nutrition, Substances, and More feat. Jill + Dave HenryToday's guests are Jill and Dave Henry—high school coaches and the authors of The Greatest College Health Guide! We sit down to discuss everything you need to know to have a successful college experience. Topics covered include what makes transitioning to college difficult, why you can expect an increase in stress, things to do before college to set yourself up for success, the identity crisis many students experience, wellness self-assessments, tips to set up an effective schedule, and the 5 health pillars to stay on top of in college.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestcollegehealthguide/We...
2022-04-0755 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth93. Manifesting Your Mental Health feat. Efia SulterToday's guest is Efia Sulter—a mindset and manifestation coach and the host of The Manifest Edit! Efia's passion is helping ambitious women create the life they truly desire – not just the life they’ve settled for. In this episode, we dive deep into Efia's journey of overcoming the childhood trauma of being orphaned, the value of the coach-client relationship, what exactly manifesting is, the importance of subconscious programming, angel numbers, manifestation misconceptions, how mental health and manifestation intersect, how race relates to manifesting, and so much more! Efia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/efiasulter_/Efia's...
2022-03-3141 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth92. Reclaiming Your Life and Identity After Trauma + PTSD feat. Michele RosenthalToday's guest is Michele Rosenthal—a Certified Professional Coach, Board Certified Trauma and PTSD Hypnotist, Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming AND a trauma and PTSD survivor herself. She is also an award-winning trauma/PTSD blogger, award-nominated author, and keynote speaker as well as a Trauma Recovery Specialist and Mental Health Advocate. In this episode, we discuss Michele's journey, the implications of our trauma definition, the benefits of an integrative (mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual) recovery approach, overcoming trauma addiction, and the 4 steps of healing.Michele's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michele.rosenthal/Michele's Website: ht...
2022-03-2554 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth91. Why You're Experiencing Anxiety + A Therapist's Advice on How to Cope feat. Tara BixbyToday's guest is Tara Bixby—a therapist, anxiety coach, and host of the Courageously.u Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into anxiety. Tara and I talk about causes, triggers, advice for parents vs. teens, somatic experiences, societal misconceptions surrounding anxiety, and more! If you've ever struggled with anxiety or want to support a loved one struggling this episode is for YOU—it is filled with tangible advice to implement, insight on what's going on internally, coping skill suggestions, and the therapist's perspective we all need!Tara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/?hl=en
2022-03-1641 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth90. Crisis Survival 101: Coping Skills, SUDs Scores, + My RecommendationsToday's solo episode is all about crisis survival! In this episode we dive deep into how to survive a crisis—whether that's extreme anxiety, anger, depression, urges, or something else! I cover what qualifies something as a crisis, SUDs scores, creating a safety plan, DBT survival skills (STOP, asking for help, ride the wave, TIPP, ACCEPTS + IMPROVE, and more), coping with general distress vs. specific situations, and what’s worked for me!MENTIONED+ SUDS/Feelings Thermometer+ Crisis Survival/Safety Plan Template+ ALL of the DBT Crisis Survival Skills Worksheets+ Nati...
2022-03-0946 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth89. Bailey Stanworth on Social Media + Mental Health: Societal Influence, Creating Boundaries, + Virtual VulnerabilityToday's guest is Bailey Stanworth—founder of PLAY digital, co-host of What Day is It?, and a self-proclaimed accidental influencer! In this episode, we take a deep dive into Bailey's mental health and body image journey, how society influences self-esteem, setting boundaries as you consume content, mood-boosting follow recommendations, being vulnerable online vs. in-person, advice for SMMs/creators, and more!Bailey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileyjst/What Day is It: https://whatdayisitpodcast.com/PLAY Digital: https://www.instagram.com/playdigital/This week's DBT Skill is Mindfulness (Participate/Observe/Describe + Nonjudgementally/Ef...
2022-03-0243 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth88. The Neuroscience of PTSD, Traumatic Experiences, and Emotion Regulation feat. Madeline BaileyToday's guest is Madeline Bailey—she holds an M.S in Neuroscience from Tulane University and has a B.S. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research interests are in neurobiological and molecular, specifically epigenetic changes, caused by stress and trauma, and how these later affect the development of mental health conditions. Madeline and I met through the Almost30 Podcast Accelerator—highly recommend to any podcasters out there—and connected over our shared passion for mental health! In the second half of this podcast swap (listen to me on Finding Your Freedom HERE) we dis...
2022-02-2246 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth87. Being the CEO of Your Life: Developing Leadership Skills, Taking Ownership, + Support Systems feat. Sarah HernholmToday's guest is Sarah Hernholm—a former elementary school teacher turned entrepreneur and the founder of WIT. WIT (Whatever It Takes) works with t(w)eens around the world who are interested in using their voice and ideas to launch businesses, non-profits, and/or social movements. WIT also focuses on helping t(w)eens develop emotional intelligence, soft skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Sarah and I discuss why leadership skills are crucial for teens to develop, how age and work ethic are not mutually exclusive, the first steps to taking ownership of your life, how your interactions with others refle...
2022-02-1657 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth86. The Teenage Girl's Guide to Increasing Confidence, Self-Esteem, and Self-Love feat. The Teen Life Coach, Sami HalvorsenToday I'm joined by Sami Halvorsen, the host of The Teen Life Coach podcast and the founder of Knowing Up. In this episode, Sami and I discuss her personal journey with self-love, the most common challenges teens struggle with, the importance of being proud of ourselves and celebrating little wins, beginning your self-compassion journey, why teens today are struggling more than ever with self-esteem, how low confidence can impact your life, and how self-love and self-confidence are connected!Sami's Website: https://knowingup.com/Sami's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifecoachforteengirls/MENTIONED+...
2022-02-0846 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth85. The Emotion Education you Should Have Gotten: Evolutionary Causes, Core Emotions, Primary vs. Secondary, and How to CopeToday I'm bringing you everything I learned from my time in treatment at 3East, McLean Hospital, and my multiple times through DBT about emotions! We go into a ton of depth on the evolutionary purpose of emotions, what can make it difficult to regulate emotions, primary vs. secondary emotions, prompting events/interpretations/biological changes/expressions/and aftereffects of the core emotions (anger, disgust, envy, fear, happiness, jealousy, love, sadness, shame, and guilt) and how to change emotional responses! It's a lot but this episode is a resource! Come back to it when you need it, learn what's helps you...
2022-02-0153 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth84. Andrea Arlington on Reparenting, Healing Generational Trauma, and Family RecoveryIn today's episode, I sit down with Andrea Arlington—ICF, PCC Life Coach Specializing in Family Recovery & Relationships. Andrea's Website: https://andreaarlington.com/Andrea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreaarlington/Life Reset Course: http://liferesetcourse.com/TOPICS+ Andrea’s story and how her experiences led her to help other families navigate the recovery process+ What is generational trauma? And how you can start to break the cycle in your family+ How to do reparenting work and why you should be implementing it in your journey
2022-01-2548 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth83. Freeing Yourself from Stress + Struggle by Understanding the Human Experience feat. Beth SegaloffToday’s guest is Beth Segaloff—a Licensed Clinical of Social Work, Life Coach, Reiki Master, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Firewalk Instructor, and Mom. Beth's Website: https://www.bethsegaloff.com/Beth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beth.segaloff/TOPICS+ Beth's mental health journey + what brought her to working with teens, teaching yoga, and practicing EMDR+ How lacking emotion education is for teens and the negative impact this has on mental health+ The importance of approaching healing from a holistic perspective—mentally, physically, and spiritually+ What happen...
2022-01-1749 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth82. How to Let Go of Expectations + Improve Your Self-Talk feat. Paige TonzToday’s guest is Paige Tonz—a former D1 athlete and coach helping transform girls into strong women beyond the playing field or court. Paige has worked with 1000+ athletes in her programs and workshops. She believes girls have so many opportunities to dream bigger than they ever imagined. Because sports was and still is such a big part of Paige's life, she has had a first-row ticket to see how the experiences from sports can be a vessel to success in life on and off the field. (bio via paigetonz.com) Paige's website: https://www.paigetonz.com/ ...
2022-01-1248 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth81. Dr. Aliza Pressman on Parenting Styles, Improving Parent-Child Relationships, and Navigating ConflictToday I am joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman—a developmental psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with families. Dr. Aliza holds a BA from Dartmouth College and her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Columbia University Graduate School. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai Hospital where she is co-founding director of The Mount Sinai Parenting Center. (bio via draliza.com)Dr. Pressman's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisinggoodhumanspodcast/ Dr. Pressman's Website: https://draliza.com/TOPICS+ The 4 parenting styles and which help vs. hurt parent-teen relationships + Why...
2022-01-0654 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth80. Surviving Teenage Depression + Anxiety: FAQs, Intensive Treatment, DBT, Coping Skills, + MoreIn today's solo episode I tell my mental health story. I dive into my struggle with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and more. I also discuss my treatment journey, my experience with DBT, and where I'm at today. I give my best at-home mental health tips you can implement and answer your questions about my journey! I hope this is a reminder that you're not alone!Mentioned in the episode...+ About DBT+ Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Studies+ DBT Skills+ 3East McLean Hospital - Adolescent DBT Programs+ Ep. 28 feat...
2021-12-2758 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth79. Doug Bopst on Hitting Rock Bottom, Going From Felon to Fitness Coach, and Using Adversity to Your AdvantageToday I am joined by Doug Bopst—an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and business owner. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to years in jail due to his poor decisions. He chose to use that time locked in a small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family, and fitness.Doug's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/?hl=en Doug's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adversity-advantage/id1496406333 Doug's Books: ht...
2021-12-0650 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth77. Dr. Kojo Sarfo on ADHD in Women: Presentations, Diagnosis, and TreatmentFind extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here! Today I am joined by Dr. Kojo Sarfo a social media content creator, mental health nurse practitioner, and psychotherapist to discuss all things ADHD.Connect with Dr. Sarfo: https://beacons.page/drkojosarfo This week's DBT skill is the PLEASE skill. Learn more here.Dr. Sarfo and I dive into the following topics…+ What is ADHD? How does it present and how do these presentations change depending on age and gender?+ What is the diagnosis and tr...
2021-11-0839 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth75. Amen Clinic's Dr. Jay Faber on Teenage Substance Use: Brain Impacts, Long-Term Effects, and Quitting TipsFind extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here! #75 This week's guest is Dr. Jay Faber. John A. “Jay” Faber, MD is a clinical and forensic double board-certified psychiatrist with more than three decades of experience in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. Currently, he is on the medical staff at the Amen Clinics in Encino, CA.Dr. Faber's website: https://drjayfaber.com/Dr. Faber's book: https://drjayfaber.com/escape-overview/This week's DBT Skill is pros and cons. Learn more here.Dr. Faber and I dive into the...
2021-10-1944 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth74. Sophie Gray (Founder of DiveThru) on Diet Culture, Body Neutrality, Teenage Self-Harm, and Mental Health EducationFind extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here! #74 This week's guest is Sophie Gray. Sophie is the founder and creator of DiveThru, a mental health app helping you navigate mental health challenges with mood trackers, journal prompts, targeted courses, and more. In this episode, Sophie and I dive deep into overcoming eating disorders, depression, mental breakdowns, and more! Sophie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiegray/Download DiveThru: https://go.onelink.me/5wa8/divethrubioDiveThru Website: https://divethru.com/This week's DBT Skill is nonattachment, learn m...
2021-10-1037 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth72. Almost 30's Krista Williams on How Meditation Will Change Your Life, Body Acceptance, Experiencing Your Emotions, and Surviving Depression + AnxietyEpisode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.#72 Today I am sitting down with Krista Williams from Almost 30 for one of my all-time favorite interviews! Almost 30: https://almost30.com/Krista's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskrista/Krista's Website: http://itskrista.co/This week's DBT Skill is Wise Mind, learn more here.Krista and I dive into the following topics...+ how unprocessed grief, trauma, and emotions can further depression, anxiety, and unalignment in life+ the cognitive shift of believing that we...
2021-09-2648 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth71. 1st Month of College DEBRIEF: Tips for Move-In, Socializing, Productivity, Studying, and more!Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.#71 There are so many fun interviews coming to She Persisted in the next few months and I had to do a life update episode before those go up!This week's DBT Skill is Loving Kindness, learn more here.I dive into the following topics...+ podcast updates and what to expect during the next few months (!!)+ what move-in was like and the importance of understanding your priorities before+ the importance of having an emotional safe space at...
2021-09-2027 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growthEmbracing Change, Prioritizing YOU, and Pursuing Your Goals feat. Kristina McInnisEpisode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.#70 Today I am joined by LA + Portland-based podcaster/influencer/social agency owner Kristina McInnis! She is one of my FAVE follows on Instagram and I’m continuously inspired by her creativity and drive. We talk all about the importance of prioritizing your mental health before pursuing career goals, navigating and embracing big changes, and so much more! Enjoy!! Disclaimer: ep was recorded months ago—this means things have evolved COVIDwise :)Kristina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinacatherinemcinnis/Kristina's Website: https://www.kristinamcinnis.com...
2021-09-0522 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth68. How Our Mental + Physical Health Are Connected feat. Laura MartinEpisode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.#68 Today I am joined by the amazing Laura Martin—a Certified IBS Nutrition Consultant and founder of Healing to Happy (an online holistic, gut-brain focused company that helps women suffering from IBS and Anxiety to get back to eating normally without fear of FODMAP's). Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramartin_h2h/Laura's website: https://healingtohappy.com/ Laura and I dive into the following topics...+ Laura's mental health journey and how it led her to helping others wi...
2021-07-1643 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth67. High School RECAPEpisode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.TRIGGER WARNING for suicidal ideation.This solo episode is all about my high school experience (3 states, 3 schools, treatment—it was a wild ride folks). I dive into pre-treatment, during residential/therapeutic boarding school stays, and moving home as well as navigating COVID. I also answer loads of listener questions about navigating high school! Enjoy!!This week's DBT Skill is the ABC Skill. Learn more here!Mentioned In The Episode…+ Ep. 55 Mental Health Advice for High School Students+...
2021-07-0231 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth63. Overcoming Stagefright, Finding Your Voice, and Networking 101 feat. Rae FungEpisode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.Today I am joined by Rae Fung. Rae is a Speaking Coach. Impact-driven millennials and teens work with her to Own their Unique Voice and Story to be Bold, Brave and Brilliant, and never Compare themselves with others. Having been an emcee and on-screen host for 7 years, Rae has mastered the art of connecting on stage, online, and in 1-on-1 settings, to people from all walks of life. She uses her expertise to coach and train on topics such as Public Speaking, Networking, and Personal Branding.
2021-04-3050 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth62. Evan Haines on The Evolution of the Treatment Industry, Navigating Adolescent Addiction, and the Compassionate Care ModelEpisode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.TRIGGER WARNING FOR SUICIDE, SUBSTANCE USAGE, AND ABUSERead the episode transcript here.Today I am joined by Evan Haines. Evan is the co-founder of Alo House, a leader in the compassionate care model, and an active member in the recovery community. He works to connect with clients and help them obtain and maintain sobriety through compassion rather than control. (bio adapted from alorecovery.com)Evan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsevanhaines/?hl=enAlo House (offering De...
2021-04-241h 14
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth61. Bite Sized Mindfulness for Adolescents feat. Kira WilleyEpisode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.Today I am joined by Kira Willey. Kira works to bring music, movement, and mindfulness to kids, in lots of different ways: through her books and music, with school programs and performances, and by working with educators and parents. Check out her website, books, and Instagram!TOPICS COVERED...+ What is mindfulness?+ The importance of letting go of our judgments to be curious and kind as we observe what’s happening+ The science behind what happens when we practice mi...
2021-04-1852 min
she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, growth60. Zachery Dereniowski (aka MD Motivator) on Vulnerability, Relatability, and EmpowermentEpisode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.Today I am joined by Zachery Dereniowski (@mdmotivator) a former college dropout turned medical student and mental health advocate! Follow him in Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and check out his company—Mental Health Movement!WE DIVE INTO...+ Zachery’s journey from college dropout to medical student and mental health advocate+ his experiences with anxiety and overthinking and the journaling prompts to cope with these feelings+ how to support individuals that are struggling with anxiety or mental health challenges+...
2021-04-0946 min