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Sadie Sutton
She Persisted is THE teen mental health podcast—made for teens, by a teen. In each episode, Sadie brings you authentic, accessible, relatable conversations about every aspect of mental wellness. Expect evidence-based, teen-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. She Persisted host Sadie Sutton is a 19-year-old aspiring clinical psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania. At 14 Sadie underwent a year and a half of intensive treatment (3East McLean Hospital + a therapeutic boarding school) for severe depression and anxiety. Compelled to share her wisdom and tips from her journey, She Persisted was born. A firm believer that if we’re not progressing, we’re regressing, Sadie is always looking for ways to expand her mental health toolbox and broaden her perspective on the world—and of course, bringing you along for the journey. Instagram + TikTok: @shepersistedpodcast Email: [email protected] Website: shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC.
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205. What I Wish I Knew About Anxiety...

205. What I Wish I Knew About Anxiety...

#205 In this week's solo episode, I discuss what I wish I'd known when struggling with anxiety. Through my lived experiences with anxiety as well as my psychology coursework and academic research, I've collected a lot of tips on how to manage anxiety. In this episode, I share these tips with you, including:+ A quote about anxiety that changed my entire perspective + The best way to attribute your anxiety + A DBT skill for stopping a panic attack or thought spiral+ The evolutionary purpose of anxiety, including social anxiety & panic attacks+ How to tell whether your anxiety qualifies as a mental health disorder + Using cognitive behavioral therapy principles to help with anxiety + Benefits of using exposure therapy for your anxiety + DBT skills to use for your anxiety in the long- and short-term+ Why anxiety can actually be a GOOD thing MENTIONED+ She Persisted Ep. 28+ She Persisted Ep. 191 + She Persisted Ep. 194SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.  Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
51:2822/11/2024
204. Your Guide to Generational Trauma feat. Dr. Mariel Buqué

204. Your Guide to Generational Trauma feat. Dr. Mariel Buqué

#204 Today's guest is Dr. Mariel Buqué— a first-generation Black Dominican psychologist, a world-renowned intergenerational trauma expert, and the author of the bestselling book&nbsp;Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma. Her mission is to help reduce the recurrence of&nbsp;Intergenerational ACEs&nbsp;(Adverse Childhood Experiences) within communities of color. In this episode, we discuss:+ What generational trauma is &amp; how it works+ If generational trauma varies by sibling&nbsp;+ How being born with generational trauma can affect you&nbsp;+ Ways to prevent generational trauma from negatively impacting you&nbsp;+ What it means to break the cycle of generational trauma+ Breaking generational trauma cycles despite pushback from your family+ Supporting others who are breaking their own generational trauma cycles+ Navigating the intense emotions that come with cycle-breaking&nbsp;+ How to lower stress &amp; boost safety when doing healing work&nbsp;+ Where to start when beginning to break generational trauma cyclesMENTIONED + Dr. Buqué's website+ Break the Cycle Trauma Center+ Break the CycleSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ <a...
30:5012/11/2024
MINI: Fix Your Self-Confidence in Five Minutes!

MINI: Fix Your Self-Confidence in Five Minutes!

Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every other Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Sami Halvorsen— the host of The Teen Life Coach podcast and the founder of Knowing Up. In this mini-episode, you'll learn the importance of building confidence and how you can start boosting your self-confidence today. To listen to the full episode, click HERE!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
05:2904/11/2024
MINI: Is STRESS Causing Your Depression?!

MINI: Is STRESS Causing Your Depression?!

Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every other Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Dr. Ayelet Ruscio— a professor at the University of Pennsylvania who studies mental disorders, with a particular focus on anxiety and mood disorders. In this mini-episode, you'll learn how to manage stressors that could be contributing to your depression. To listen to the full episode, click HERE!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
05:5522/10/2024
203. 5 Things You Didn't Know About Depression feat. Jonathan Rottenberg

203. 5 Things You Didn't Know About Depression feat. Jonathan Rottenberg

#203 Today's guest is Jonathan Rottenberg— the director of the Better Outcomes Laboratory at Cornell University, which explores long-term functioning and well-being after depression and related conditions. His research has been covered in popular outlets such as the New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal. In this episode, we discuss:+ How people with depression experience thoughts and emotions differently&nbsp;+ Why our cultural views on emotions can contribute to rates of depression&nbsp;+ Reasons why we’re seeing an increase in depression rates&nbsp;+ Ways that our moods contribute to how we view ourselves&nbsp;+ Whether people who have depression can ever achieve high levels of well-being&nbsp;+ Factors that can contribute to well-being when healing from depression&nbsp;+ If depression can actually lead to improved life skills&nbsp;&amp; experiences+ Connecting mental health disorders to our identities &amp; stories&nbsp;MENTIONED + Better Outcomes Lab+ Ever After+ The Depths: The Evolutionary Origins of the Depression Epidemic+ Depression: What Everyone Needs to KnowSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all...
01:01:1219/10/2024
MINI: Friendship Guide for SOCIAL ANXIETY!

MINI: Friendship Guide for SOCIAL ANXIETY!

Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every other Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Dr. Marisa Franco— a psychologist, author, professor, and friendship expert. In this mini-episode, you'll learn how to conquer your social anxiety and make new friends! To listen to the full episode, click HERE!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
05:3302/10/2024
202. 5 Ways to Form a Secure Attachment Style feat. Thais Gibson

202. 5 Ways to Form a Secure Attachment Style feat. Thais Gibson

#202 Today's guest is Thais Gibson—a best-selling author, counselor, speaker, and founder of The Personal Development School. Based on her scientific research, she created the Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory, which empowers individuals to heal different attachments in their lives and reprogram any limiting thoughts and behaviors. In this episode, we discuss:+ What the subconscious mind is &amp; how our childhoods shape this+ The four main attachment styles &amp; what they say about us+ Five steps you can take to form a more secure attachment style + Relationship needs &amp; fears associated with each attachment style + Challenges we can face when healing our insecure attachment style + Navigating a relationship with someone who has an insecure attachment style+ Codependent relationships &amp; ways we can gain back our independence + Why conscious parenting can help teens form more secure attachments + Whether siblings form the same attachment styles &amp; how birth order plays a role+ How to find out your attachment style &amp; other similar resources MENTIONED + Attachment Style Quiz+ The Personal Development School+ The Personal Development School's Youtube+ The Personal Development School's Instagram+ Strange Situation ExperimentSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC📝 This week's episode is sponsored by Journey 180 Planner—the only planner that focuses on self-love, self-care, and productivity. Grab your own planner or affirmation cards at&nbsp;journey180planner.com &amp; save 20% on your order of $15 and up using code SADIE20 at checkout.STARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shepersistedpodcast"
41:3927/09/2024
201. The Science of Motivating Gen Z: Mentors, Purpose, and Politics feat. Dr. David Yeager

201. The Science of Motivating Gen Z: Mentors, Purpose, and Politics feat. Dr. David Yeager

#201 Today's guest is David Yeager—a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin who is considered “one of the world’s leading experts” on the psychology of young people, according to the New York Times Magazine. He has consulted for Google, Microsoft, Disney, the World Bank, and the White House and has recently published his book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People. In this episode, we discuss:+ How his teaching background motivated his research focus on adolescents+ What's so unique about the 10-25 age range according to psychology+ Why so many programs designed to reduce unhealthy behaviors in teens fail to work+ Ways that the upcoming election is being marketed toward young people + Effective ways that adults can motivate the 10-25 age demographic + The importance of mentorship for younger people &amp; how to find a mentor+ Balancing being motivated to get into college &amp; pushing yourself too hard + How to receive feedback well &amp; avoid any blindspots when getting advice + Advice he wishes all 10-25 year-olds knew on finding purpose &amp; moreMENTIONED + 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People+ Professor Yeager's LinkedIn+ Professor Yeager's profile+ Carol Dweck+ Noelle Hurd+ Dale Miller+ Man's Search for Meaning+ Mentorship StudySHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC📝 This week's episode is sponsored by Journey 180 Planner—the only planner that focuses on self-love, self-care, and productivity. Grab your own planner or affirmation cards at&nbsp;journey180planner.com &amp; save 20% on your order of $15 and up using code SADIE20 at checkout.STARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+...
43:3021/09/2024
MINI: Thrive in Your College Social Life Through DBT!

MINI: Thrive in Your College Social Life Through DBT!

Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every other Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’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 mini-episode, you'll learn how to navigate your social life in college and a DBT skill you can try to set boundaries in your relationships. To listen to the full episode, click HERE!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
05:5617/09/2024
200. Back to School Advice (DBT Edition)

200. Back to School Advice (DBT Edition)

#200 Happy episode 200!!! In this week's solo episode, I am sharing my favorite DBT skills and tricks that you can use to thrive in school. I discuss:+ Setting goals and intentions for the school year+ How to set up a bullet journal &amp; start tracking your habits + The best way to prepare for class if you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed+ A foolproof method for boosting your self-confidence + Ways to add more moments of positivity into your schedule + The importance of exposure therapy &amp; how you can try this out at schoolMENTIONED+ Grit Lab+ Positive psychology ep.+ The Women+ The Nightingale+ Big Little Lies+ Presumed Innocent+ Downtown Behavioral WellnessSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ <a...
34:3914/09/2024
199. Growing Pains: Advice for Teens & Parents on Navigating Teenage Years feat. Ellen Galinsky

199. Growing Pains: Advice for Teens & Parents on Navigating Teenage Years feat. Ellen Galinsky

#199 Today's guest is Ellen Galinsky— president of the Families and Work Institute and author of several popular books researching adolescents and teenagers, including the bestselling parenting guide,&nbsp;Mind in the Making, and her recently published work, The Breakthrough Years. Over her career, her research has focused on work-life, children’s development, youth voice, child-care, parent-professional relationships, and parental development. In this episode, we discuss:+ Common emotional experiences teenagers face today + The unique pressure that teenagers are under &amp; how adults can play a role in this + Popular misconceptions &amp; stereotypes that society has about teenagers + Ways that Gen Z can thrive amidst the mental health crisis + The importance of finding a sense of purpose as a teenager + How parents &amp; peers can best support a teen who is struggling + Parenting advice for building your teen's independence without micromanaging+ Navigating screen time &amp; social media as the parent of a teenager + Advice on how teens &amp; parents can communicate about mental health + What she wishes all teenagers knew Ellen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmgalinsky/MENTIONED+ Mind in the Making+ The Breakthrough Years+ LA Times Article+ CHOP Research Institute + Kids Online Health and Safety+ Ellen's WebsiteSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ <a...
37:4406/09/2024
MINI: How to Find a Teen Treatment Program & What to Expect

MINI: How to Find a Teen Treatment Program & What to Expect

Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every other Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Dr. Justin Mohatt, an internationally recognized, double Board-Certified Psychiatrist at Ohana, a program for child and adolescent behavioral health. In this mini-episode, you'll learn what parents should be looking for when finding a teen treatment program and what teens can expect when starting a program. To listen to the full episode, click HERE!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
06:0227/08/2024
198. Chrysalis School Montana: My Troubled Teen Industry Experience

198. Chrysalis School Montana: My Troubled Teen Industry Experience

#198 In this week's solo episode, I am sharing for the first time what my experience in the troubled teen industry was like. I was enrolled in Chrysalis School Montana in 2018 while I was struggling with my mental health in high school, unaware that I was part of a larger system that takes advantage of teens and their parents. In this episode, I look back at my experience in this therapeutic boarding school and discuss:+ What therapeutic boarding schools are &amp; why they aren't effective treatment options+ Why I attended a therapeutic boarding school &amp; initial red flags that my program was unethical + My experiences with adventure therapy, group/individual therapy, &amp; academics while at Chrysalis+ What day-to-day life looks like while attending a therapeutic boarding school + The most unethical experiences I faced while attending my program + Coming to terms with my experience after graduating &amp; what that was like+ How I realized that my therapeutic boarding school was part of the troubled teen industry + The role of educational consultants in the troubled teen industry+ The disturbing lawsuit filed against Chrysalis after I graduated + Other options for teen mental health programs outside of the troubled teen industry+ My advice for other troubled teen industry survivors MENTIONED+ She Persisted Ep. 196+ She Persisted Ep. 197+ Unsilenced + Becoming UnsilencedSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ <a...
01:06:1919/08/2024
MINI: Learn 5 DBT Skills in 5 Mins!

MINI: Learn 5 DBT Skills in 5 Mins!

Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week's mini is a solo episode on DBT skills! I'm giving you a crash course on five of my favorite mental health coping skills that you need to know. To listen to the full episode, click HERE!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
05:5106/08/2024
197. Life After The Program feat. Netflix Director & TTI Survivor Katherine Kubler

197. Life After The Program feat. Netflix Director & TTI Survivor Katherine Kubler

#197 Today's guest is Katherine Kubler— a Los Angeles-based writer, director, and editor. She recently directed and executive produced the Netflix original documentary series The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping, which exposes the corruption and abuse of the troubled teen industry. In this episode, we discuss:+ Katherine's firsthand experience in the troubled teen industry (TTI) &amp; how it led to her creating The Program+ My experience in the TTI &amp; what it's like to unpack it years later+ How survivors can struggle to process their experiences in these programs + Red flags that a treatment program is part of the TTI+ If there's any evidence that TTI programs do help teens &amp; the overall lack of research out there on TTI programs+ What Katherine has learned about the TTI since the documentary has come out+ The fake high school diplomas that many programs give out + Advice for parents &amp; teens considering residential treatment programs Katherine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinekubler MENTIONED + The Program+ Help At Any Cost+ She Persisted Ep. 196+ Katherine's websiteSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without...
39:2402/08/2024
196. EXPOSING the Troubled Teen Industry: How it Scams Parents & Harms Teens feat. Maia Szalavitz

196. EXPOSING the Troubled Teen Industry: How it Scams Parents & Harms Teens feat. Maia Szalavitz

#196 Today's guest is Maia Szalavitz— an award-winning author and journalist. She first advocated against the Troubled Teen Industry in her 2006 book, Help at Any Cost, and has since written several New York Times articles and appeared in the 2024 Netflix documentary, The Program, to discuss this dangerous industry further. In this episode, we discuss:+ The history of the troubled-teen industry &amp; what it looks like today+ What proper mental health care for teenagers should look like + Why teens with substance abuse or behavioral issues can't succeed in troubled teen programs+ My personal troubled-teen industry experience + The real reasons why parents are sending their kids away to treatment programs+ The dangerous accountability model behind many troubled teen programs+ The unethical ways that troubled-teen programs earn massive profits+ The trauma that troubled teen survivors face due to these programs+ Regulations that could eliminate these programs for good MENTIONED + The Program+ Help at Any Cost+ New York Times article+ Trails Carolina article+ Maia's Website+ UnsilencedSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@shepersistedpodcast?_d=secCgsIARCbDRgBIAIoARI%2BCjzw4i2oMSVNjTvMxJHLc26CXY5TDAoHyub6fkDZ5XB%2BalsU71BJ7Ft5kmqASe3alPsKnVEJntFXSt%2BIgZIaAA%3D%3D&amp;app=musically&amp;language=en&amp;sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAkLyrQ4eiZIGy4n_Wmhq5KvdITgfEwpQP5t4Zp_awHfWQvsIurmmOuInjap8Zq4hS&amp;tt_from=copy&amp;u_code=dagd398fd8j0a1&amp;user_id=6787408588068815878&amp;utm_campaign=client_share&amp;utm_medium=ios&amp;utm_source=copy&amp;source=h5_m" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
55:2222/07/2024
MINI: Decrease Your Anxiety by Learning EXPOSURE THERAPY!

MINI: Decrease Your Anxiety by Learning EXPOSURE THERAPY!

Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week's mini is a solo episode on exposure therapy! You'll learn step-by-step how you can do exposure therapy on your own to decrease your anxiety. To listen to the full episode, click HERE!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
05:4817/07/2024
195. Your Family Vacation Survival Guide: Coping Skills, Boundaries, & More!

195. Your Family Vacation Survival Guide: Coping Skills, Boundaries, & More!

#195 In this week's solo episode, I talk about how to handle family vacations this summer. The uncertainty and social dynamics that come with family vacations can be a stressor for many people— you're not alone! So, I share my favorite coping skills you can use to handle any challenges that come your way this summer. I discuss:+ The importance of recharging your social battery for your mental health+ Understanding your family's expectations for your vacation+ How to prepare for extended periods of time with your family + Coping skills for if you're experiencing stress or conflict on a trip+ Tips for practicing your communication skills &amp; setting boundaries + Why family vacations can make you extra emotionally vulnerable + Practicing gratitude &amp; how that can help your overall family dynamic MENTIONED+ Mini: Two Quick Tricks to Prevent a Panic AttackSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
31:4211/07/2024
MINI: How to STOP People Pleasing & START Trusting Yourself

MINI: How to STOP People Pleasing & START Trusting Yourself

Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Jay Fields, an educator, coach and author who has taught embodied social and emotional intelligence for twenty years. In this mini-episode, you'll learn why you're prone to people-pleasing and how you can build emotional trust in yourself. To listen to the full episode, click HERE!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
05:2908/07/2024
194. Treating ADHD Without Medication: Tips to Improve Focus & Productivity feat. Dr. Nick Nissen

194. Treating ADHD Without Medication: Tips to Improve Focus & Productivity feat. Dr. Nick Nissen

#194 Today's guest is Dr. Nick Nissen— a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, researcher, journalist, and expert in ADHD. In his concierge psychiatry practice, Nissen Clinic, he uses a suite of evidence-based treatments to get to the root of ADHD without using stimulant medications. In this episode, we discuss:+ Genetic and environmental components of ADHD+ Self-diagnosing and misdiagnosing ADHD + The pros &amp; cons of using stimulants to treat ADHD + Ways to improve executive functioning without using stimulant medications+ Strategies for staying organized &amp; improving motivation for people with ADHD+ How people with ADHD can improve their focus + Recommended resources for people with ADHD + Daily habits people with ADHD should try to implement Dr. Nissen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nissen/MENTIONED + Nissen Clinic+ Getting Things Done+ Atomic Habits + Bullet journal + ShimmerSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok...
40:4029/06/2024
MINI: Two Quick Tricks to Prevent a Panic Attack!

MINI: Two Quick Tricks to Prevent a Panic Attack!

Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week's episode is a solo episode on how to prevent a panic attack! You'll learn two evidence-backed methods that quickly stop the physical and mental symptoms of a panic attack. To listen to the full episode, click HERE!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
05:4924/06/2024
MINI: 5 Steps for Healing Your Hidden Depression in 5 Mins!

MINI: 5 Steps for Healing Your Hidden Depression in 5 Mins!

Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a psychologist, author, and podcast host who coined the term "perfectly hidden depression". In this mini-episode, you'll learn what perfectly hidden depression looks like and five ways you can start healing from this depression. To listen to the full episode, click HERE!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
05:5117/06/2024
193. Gaining Wisdom & Weathering Grief in Your Twenties feat. Yasmine Cheyenne

193. Gaining Wisdom & Weathering Grief in Your Twenties feat. Yasmine Cheyenne

#193 Today's guest is Yasmine Cheyenne— an author, TED TALK Motivational speaker, Air Force Veteran, and self-healing workshop leader who works to help people heal through traumatic situations. Through her work, she has guided corporate giants, including Google, NAMI, and Skillshare, and created The Sugar Jar Community to further give a space for others to offer guidance in the healing process. In this episode, we discuss:+ Ways you can best show up to support your loved ones + The importance of implementing boundaries &amp; avoiding burnout + Why acceptance &amp; community play such crucial roles in the grieving process + How grief can show up in break-ups and other life changes + What compassionate honesty is &amp; why we can all benefit from it+ How her experience in the Air Force taught her to build wisdom &amp; self-trust+ Three steps you can take to boost your wisdom in unfamiliar situations + The power of using affirmations in your daily life + Coping mechanisms to try when you're struggling with your mental health+ Advice for those experiencing loss in their lives + Using social media in positive ways for our mental health Yasmin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminecheyenne/MENTIONED + Yasmin's Website+ Yasmin's Podcast+ The Sugar Jar+ Wisdom of the Path+ Lost ConnectionsSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ <a...
38:3014/06/2024
MINI: What you need to know about ADHD...

MINI: What you need to know about ADHD...

Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Kristen Carder, an ADHD expert, top podcast host, and internationally recognized mindset coach for adults with ADHD. In this mini-episode, you'll learn all about the ins and outs of diagnosing someone with ADHD. To listen to the full episode, click HERE!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
05:4204/06/2024
192. Technology & Gen Z: AI, Cancel Culture, Ethics, & More feat. Nita Farahany

192. Technology & Gen Z: AI, Cancel Culture, Ethics, & More feat. Nita Farahany

#192 Today's guest is Nita Farahany— a leading scholar and keynote speaker on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. She is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law &amp; Philosophy at Duke Law School, the Founding Director of&nbsp;Duke Science &amp; Society, and was even appointed by President Obama to the&nbsp;Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues where she served from 2010 to 2017. In this episode, we discuss:+ How Gen Z is being impacted by widespread technology use &amp; AI + Overconsumption of technology use &amp; its effects on Gen Z+ What self-determination is &amp; how technology use impacts it + The concept of 'othering' &amp; ways that social media amplifies this phenomenon+ Differences between Gen Z &amp; other generations in expressing political views on social media + What the future of technology looks like &amp; how that could limit our freedom of thought + Ways that we're being subconsciously influenced through technology use + Tips on using social media while maintaining your autonomy MENTIONED + Nita's Website+ Nita on LinkedIn+ Nita on X+ The Battle For Your Brain+ Stolen Focus SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok...
44:4802/06/2024
MINI: How do I set boundaries?

MINI: How do I set boundaries?

Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday we will feature a 5 minute mini episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and global relationship expert. In this mini episode, you'll learn all about the benefits of setting boundaries and how to establish them in your relationships. To listen to the full episode, click HERE!SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
05:1127/05/2024
191. How Should We Talk About Depression? feat. Hans Schroder

191. How Should We Talk About Depression? feat. Hans Schroder

#191 Today's guest is Hans Schroder— a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan who currently researches beliefs and messages about mental health and their impacts. As a licensed clinical psychologist, he provides psychotherapy and exposure-based therapies to individuals and groups with anxiety and depressive disorders. In this episode, we discuss:+ Popular beliefs about why people are depressed &amp; why they're not always accurate+ Medication as a popular treatment for depression compared to talk therapy+ Pros and cons of endorsing the "chemical imbalance theory" behind depression + How believing that your depression is caused by biology affects your recovery+ The best way to think about your depression, according to psychology + What your depression is actually trying to tell you + How depression was diagnosed in the past &amp; problems with the current diagnostic criteria for depression + What happens when people strongly identify with their mental health condition + Effective ways that high schoolers &amp; college students can view their depression + Positive changes in how Gen Z talks about mental health compared to previous generations+ Ways to validate your loved one's mental health strugglesMENTIONED + ADAA+ Email Hans+ Hans' Google Scholar pageSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She...
42:3625/05/2024
190. How to Become an OPTIMIST: 3 Positive Psychology Techniques to Change Your Mindset

190. How to Become an OPTIMIST: 3 Positive Psychology Techniques to Change Your Mindset

#190 In this week's solo episode, I talk about how you can completely shift your mindset to become more optimistic. I dive into why it's so helpful for your health and well-being to be optimistic before sharing three positive psychology techniques you can try out to unlock your inner optimist. I explain:+ What positive psychology is &amp; how it's different from other areas of psychology+ The surprising benefits of having positive emotional experiences+ What positive affect is &amp; what people high in positive affect have in common + The shocking relationship between happiness &amp; physical health + Key differences between optimists &amp; pessimists you need to know+ How being optimistic affects your health, well-being, &amp; ability to cope + The role that optimism played in my own mental health journey + Three ways that you can become an optimist according to psychology+ Exercises you can try out at home to start having a more positive mindset + What explanatory styles are &amp; how mastering them can change your life MENTIONED+ She Persisted on TikTok!+ Ep. 113 feat. Dr. Marissa Franco+ Flourish by Martin SeligmanSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the...
41:5018/05/2024
189. The Psychology of Ozempic, Obesity, and Weight Loss feat. Johann Hari

189. The Psychology of Ozempic, Obesity, and Weight Loss feat. Johann Hari

#189 Today's guest is Johann Hari— a British-Swiss writer and journalist who has written three New York Times best-selling books and just released his new book, Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs. He has also served as the Executive Producer of an Oscar-nominated movie and an eight-part TV series starring Samuel L. Jackson, delivered TED talks that have been viewed more than 93 million times, and has written for some of the world’s leading newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times. In this episode, we discuss:+ Why Johann wanted to investigate weight-loss drugs like Ozempic + The physical &amp; psychological effects he experienced after taking Ozempic + The five unexpected reasons why we eat &amp; how these change with weight-loss drugs + Research on the connection between trauma &amp; weight gain+ How weight-loss drugs curb hunger &amp; activate addiction areas in the brain + The reason why exercise programs can actually lead to weight gain + Why evolution has made it difficult for humans to lose weight + The consequences of normalizing weight-loss drug use on teenage body image+ The impacts of celebrities such as Oprah speaking up about weight-loss drugs+ Debates surrounding kids &amp; teens being prescribed weight-loss drugs+ Differences in nutritional standards for kids across the world + The predicted impact that weight-loss drugs will have on the economy+ What Johann wishes people knew about mental health Johann's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johann.hariMENTIONED + Johann's new book+ Johann's website+ Lost ConnectionsSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ <a...
59:5608/05/2024
188. A Psychologist's Guide to Your 20s: How to Handle Mental Health, Breakups, & Growing Up feat. Meg Jay

188. A Psychologist's Guide to Your 20s: How to Handle Mental Health, Breakups, & Growing Up feat. Meg Jay

#188 Today's guest is Meg Jay— a developmental clinical psychologist, associate professor of education at the University of Virginia, and published author with over 25 years of experience studying the psychology of twentysomethings. A&nbsp;recent New York Times profile called Dr. Jay “the patron saint of striving youth” and her TED&nbsp;talk “Why 30 Is Not the New 20” is among&nbsp;the most watched to date. In this episode, we discuss:+ Why being in your 20s is so challenging+ Ways to cope with the uncertainty of being a twentysomething+ Feeling indecisive about career moves after college+ Causes of the Gen Z mental health crisis + If people in their 20s are over-diagnosed with mental health disorders+ The problems with linking your identity to your mental health + Whether your 20s actually are the best years of your life according to research+ The over-medication of twentysomethings in the United States+ Why twentysomethings should be treated with a unique mental health approach+ Advice for people in their 20s dealing with breakups + What every twentysomething should be doing in their lives Meg's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmegjayMENTIONED + Meg's recent book: The Twentysomething Treatment+ Meg's TED Talk + Meg's website+ New York Times profileSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ <a...
38:4424/04/2024
187. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FRIENDSHIP: Forming Connections in the Social Media Era feat. Jeffery Hall

187. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FRIENDSHIP: Forming Connections in the Social Media Era feat. Jeffery Hall

#187 Today's guest is Jeffrey Hall— a Professor of Communication Studies and Director of the&nbsp;Relationships &amp; Technology Lab at the University of Kansas and a visiting scholar at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet &amp; Society at Harvard University. His research centers on building friendships, navigating digital media, and forming meaningful connections and he has written about these topics for the Wall Street Journal and in his award-winning book, Relating Through Technology. In this episode, we discuss:+ If social media is actually as harmful as we think it is+ How friendships evolve as we get older + The effects of social media on friendships &amp; relationships+ Why young adults feel both connected &amp; lonely + What you need to do to build close relationships + Generational differences in social media use &amp; its effects+ How to use social media without harming your mental health+ The correlation between friendships and well-being + The two types of loneliness &amp; why people feel lonely + Why people really spread hate online &amp; how this impacts their health+ Whether teen mental health &amp; body image are affected by social media + Popular misconceptions about social media &amp; why they're formed+ What he wishes people were doing differently on social media MENTIONED + "How many hours does it take to make a friend?"+ Professor Hall's Research+ Relationships and Technology Lab+ Relating Through TechnologySHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ <a...
46:5515/04/2024
186. THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS: How to Improve Your Mood & Increase Your Freedom feat. Emma Seppälä

186. THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS: How to Improve Your Mood & Increase Your Freedom feat. Emma Seppälä

#186 Today's guest is Emma Seppälä— a best-selling author,&nbsp;Yale lecturer and faculty director of the Yale School of Management’s Women’s Leadership Program, the Science Director of Stanford University’s&nbsp;Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, and international keynote speaker. A psychologist and research scientist by training, her expertise is the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and social connection. In this episode, we discuss:+ Cultural differences in defining happiness around the world+ How different countries interpret challenges &amp; successes+ What sovereignty is in psychology &amp; why it's so important+ Why you don't have enough freedom in your life &amp; how to change that+ How your emotional IQ can impact your sense of freedom+ The science of happiness &amp; what we can learn from it+ The two types of happiness and which is better in the long-term+ Ways that you can boost your happiness according to psychology+ Advice for students on how to improve your quality of life + The culture of success in the U.S. &amp; its cost on well-being+ Why you should be a good friend to yourself &amp; what this looks like+ Tips for when you're struggling to make self-care a habit Emma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappinesstrack/MENTIONED+ Emma's Facebook+ Emma's Twitter+ Emma's Website+ Preorder Sovereign + Sattva App+ SKY Breath+ SKY for Kids+ The Happiness TrackSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on <a...
42:3908/04/2024
185. "The WORST Year of My Entire Life!!!" - Responding to Reddit Mental Health Posts Pt. 2!

185. "The WORST Year of My Entire Life!!!" - Responding to Reddit Mental Health Posts Pt. 2!

#185 In this week's solo episode, I am once again reacting to mental health posts on Reddit! I did a deep-dive on Reddit and am sharing my most *brutally* honest responses and very best advice on a wide range of mental health posts. I also react to some amazing questions that you guys submitted through my website! I respond to posts on topics including:+ Signs someone is experiencing depression+ Flaws with mental health diagnoses + Advice on studying psychology in college+ My troubled teen industry (TTI) experience &amp; how to avoid TTI programs + How to start trusting yourself + Ways to stop judging others &amp; be less negative MENTIONED+ Original Reddit thread+ Send me your episode topics!+ She Persisted Ep. 109 ft. Dr. Ruscio + She Persisted Ep. 113 ft. Dr. Franco+ She Persisted Ep. 136 ft. Dr. Mohatt+ She Persisted Ep. 181 (Pt. 1)+ The Program + Troubled Teen Industry TikTok + Unsilenced SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ <a...
42:1502/04/2024
184. UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: Red Flags & Risk Factors in Teen Relationships feat. Eden Garcia-Balis

184. UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: Red Flags & Risk Factors in Teen Relationships feat. Eden Garcia-Balis

#184 Today's guest is Eden Garcia-Balis— a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has over nineteen years of experience in the mental health field. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Airport Marina Counseling Service (AMCS)— a nonprofit, community-based mental health clinic in California. In this episode, we discuss:+ How to tell if you're in a healthy or unhealthy relationship+ Signs of an abusive relationship + The link between abusive relationships &amp; anxiety and depression+ Questions you need to ask yourself about your relationship + Risk factors that someone could end up in an unhealthy relationship + How to set boundaries in a relationship+ What to do if your partner is unreceptive to your boundaries + Ways to help someone who's in an unhealthy relationship + Unhealthy relationships in pop culture + Tips on how parents should talk to teens about relationships + Healing from abusive relationships + Relationship resources she recommends AMCS's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amcshelps/MENTIONED+ AMCS's Website+ Love is Respect+ She Persisted Ep. 180 SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
34:4725/03/2024
183. High-Functioning Depression & Trauma in College Students feat. Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A.

183. High-Functioning Depression & Trauma in College Students feat. Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A.

#183 Today's guest is Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A.— a board-certified psychiatrist and researcher, Chair of Women in Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center, and founder of the first research lab to study high-functioning mental health conditions. She posts social media content for over 1 million followers and recently received a Congressional Proclamation from the U.S. House of Representatives for her social media advocacy and research. In this episode, we discuss:+ Why high-functioning mental health disorders can be overlooked + Signs someone has high-functioning depression + What scarcity trauma is and why someone may be experiencing it+ Overlaps between high-functioning depression &amp; perfectionism + Red flags that a student is struggling with high-functioning depression + How high-functioning depression can affect relationships + The keys to preventing &amp; overcoming high-functioning depression + Her research on sexual trauma &amp; domestic violence in college + The two main things trauma survivors need in order to heal + How sexual trauma look different in college compared to other environments+ Advice she wishes all college students could know Dr. Joseph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/MENTIONED+ Dr. Joseph's Website + Dr. Joseph's Lab+ Dr. Joseph's TikTok+ Dr. Joseph's Newsletter SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ <a...
36:3617/03/2024
182. Anxiety 101: What We Do Wrong, How to Cope, and Facing Our Fears feat. Dr. David Rosmarin

182. Anxiety 101: What We Do Wrong, How to Cope, and Facing Our Fears feat. Dr. David Rosmarin

#182 Today's guest is Dr. David Rosmarin— an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety—a practice that services over 1,000 patients per year in multiple states. Dr. Rosmarin studies the relevance of spirituality to mental health and his work has been featured in CNN, NPR, Scientific American, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. In this episode, we discuss:+ A clinical definition of anxiety+ Differences between fear, anxiety, &amp; worry+ The relationship between rumination &amp; social anxiety+ Ineffective (and sometimes unconscious!) ways we deal with anxiety&nbsp;+ Ways to navigate anxiety that have helped thousands of people at his anxiety program&nbsp;+ How to stop avoiding what’s making you anxious+ Personality traits that anxious people tend to have+ The relationship between anxiety &amp; resilience&nbsp;+ Supporting someone with anxiety without invalidating or enabling them&nbsp;+ Finding professional help for your anxiety&nbsp;+ Resources for learning about anxiety&nbsp;Dr. Rosmarin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhrosmarin/ MENTIONED+ ADAA+ Center for Anxiety+ Contact Dr. Rosmarin+ Dr. Rosmarin's Website+&nbsp;Thriving with Anxiety SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@shepersistedpodcast?_d=secCgsIARCbDRgBIAIoARI%2BCjzw4i2oMSVNjTvMxJHLc26CXY5TDAoHyub6fkDZ5XB%2BalsU71BJ7Ft5kmqASe3alPsKnVEJntFXSt%2BIgZIaAA%3D%3D&amp;app=musically&amp;language=en&amp;sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAkLyrQ4eiZIGy4n_Wmhq5KvdITgfEwpQP5t4Zp_awHfWQvsIurmmOuInjap8Zq4hS&amp;tt_from=copy&amp;u_code=dagd398fd8j0a1&amp;user_id=6787408588068815878&amp;utm_campaign=client_share&amp;utm_medium=ios&amp;utm_source=copy&amp;source=h5_m"...
41:0108/03/2024
181. "Is there something wrong with me?!!" - Responding to Reddit Mental Health Posts

181. "Is there something wrong with me?!!" - Responding to Reddit Mental Health Posts

#181 In this week's solo episode, I react to mental health posts on Reddit! I give my most honest responses to mental health storytimes and share my best advice on a bunch of mental health questions. I respond to posts that cover topics such as:+ Feeling hopeless + Being sad versus being depressed + Helping a friend with their mental health+ Why Gen Z struggles with mental health+ Losing motivation in school &amp; other activities+ Opening up about trauma &amp; overcoming trust issues MENTIONED+ Original Reddit thread+ Send me your episode topics!+ She Persisted Ep. 28 feat. Dr. Blaise Aguirre+ She Persisted Ep. 81 feat. Dr. Aliza PressmanSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
42:5101/03/2024
180. All About ADHD: Symptoms, Misconceptions, Diagnosis, & More feat. Dr. Roberto Olivardia

180. All About ADHD: Symptoms, Misconceptions, Diagnosis, & More feat. Dr. Roberto Olivardia

#180 Today's guest is Dr. Roberto Olivardia— a clinical psychologist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School and founder of a private practice that specializes in treating ADHD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, OCD, eating disorders, and other issues that face students with learning disabilities. Dr. Olivardia also has lived experience as someone with ADHD and learning differences, as well as being the parent of two teenagers with ADHD and Dyslexia. In this episode, we discuss:+ Why ADHD can be so hard to diagnose+ Why ADHD is diagnosed less in women+ Less well-known symptoms of ADHD + Common misconceptions about ADHD + The relationship between ADHD and sleep issues+ Biological and behavioral overlaps between ADHD &amp; anxiety+ Ways people with ADHD tend to overcompensate + If ADHD has a spectrum of severity + What the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD looks like+ Getting treatment for ADHD &amp; strategies for managing focusMENTIONED+&nbsp;Dr. Olivardia's email SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
55:4918/02/2024
179. Gen Z Mental Health: The Role of Families, Friends, Schools, ACEs, & More feat. Dr. Jessica Gomez

179. Gen Z Mental Health: The Role of Families, Friends, Schools, ACEs, & More feat. Dr. Jessica Gomez

#179 Today's guest is Dr. Jessica Gomez— a bilingual licensed psychologist and executive director of Momentous Institute. Dr. Gomez has over 17 years of experience working to create healthy communities that provide children with access to quality education and mental health services. In this episode, we discuss:+ The role of family in teen mental health struggles + When parents resist getting involved with their teen's mental health+ How schools play a role in students' mental health + What school systems could do to improve the youth mental health crisis+ Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) &amp; their impact on mental health+ Ways teens can decrease their risk of mental health challenges + What to do when you're at a low point with your mental health+ How parents can best support their teen's mental health + Setting boundaries with friends when it comes to mental health + Pros and cons of normalizing mental health struggles Momentous Institute's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentousinstitute/MENTIONED+&nbsp;Momentous Institute's Website+ Momentous Institute's Facebook+ Momentous Institute's Twitter+ ACEs Study SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE SPONSOR🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior...
37:3809/02/2024
178. MENTAL HEALTH HOT TAKES: Teen Mental Health, Therapeutic Boarding School, Exposure Therapy, & More!

178. MENTAL HEALTH HOT TAKES: Teen Mental Health, Therapeutic Boarding School, Exposure Therapy, & More!

#178 In this week's solo episode, I discuss my ultimate mental health hot takes! I give my most honest takes on what works and what doesn't when it comes to your mental health and share some of my favorite mental health tips I've learned throughout my recovery. I give my hot takes on topics such as:+ Mental health progression &amp; regression+ What you should do when your mental health ISN'T struggling+ Why positive psychology is absolutely necessary+ Teens going to each other for mental health advice+ Why EVERYONE should do exposure therapy + Why there are no reputable therapeutic boarding schools for teensMENTIONED+ Flourish by Martin Seligman + McLean 3East+ She Persisted Ep. 81 feat. Dr. Aliza Pressman+ Therapeutic Boarding School TikTokSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
38:2806/02/2024
177. Your Guide to Relationships: How to Build Healthier Connections & Increase Self-Love feat. Jeff Kallil

177. Your Guide to Relationships: How to Build Healthier Connections & Increase Self-Love feat. Jeff Kallil

#177 Today's guest is Jeff Kallil— a life coach and entrepreneur who helps lead and manage five family businesses. As a life coach, Jeff is deeply dedicated to reigniting the spark of self-belief in others and rebuilding their self-worth— a mission born from his own healing journey through emotional and narcissistic abuse. In this episode we discuss:+&nbsp;Jeff's journey into the mental health space + His top four tips for starting college + The crucial role of self-esteem in college &amp; how you can boost it+ Signs that you should focus on improving your self-esteem+ How our relationships reflect how we feel about ourselves+ How fixing our confidence affects our romantic relationships (and vice-versa!) + Maintaining your self-worth after a toxic or abusive relationship+ Advice on healthy relationships with others and yourselfJeff's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkallil/MENTIONED+&nbsp;Jeff's TikTok+ Jeff's YoutubeSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE SPONSOR🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
43:3226/01/2024
176. The Power of DBT: How to Change Your Behaviors & Cultivate Hope feat. Dr. Maddy Ellberger

176. The Power of DBT: How to Change Your Behaviors & Cultivate Hope feat. Dr. Maddy Ellberger

#176 Today's guest is Dr. Maddy Ellberger, PhD, LCSW— a licensed clinical social worker and adjunct professor at Columbia University who received her Masters and Doctoral training in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University and New York University. She is the founder of Downtown Behavioral Wellness, a therapeutic practice that utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). In this episode we discuss:+&nbsp;Differences between CBT &amp; DBT +&nbsp;The origins of DBT+&nbsp;How DBT works to change behaviors+&nbsp;What people who thrive in DBT have in common+&nbsp;The crucial role of diary cards in DBT+&nbsp;Why it's important that parents participate alongside teens in DBT+&nbsp;How invalidating environments play a role in mental health+&nbsp;What to do if you're feeling hopeless about therapy+&nbsp;Mental health advice everyone should knowMaddy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennialmindfulnessdocMENTIONED+&nbsp;Downtown Behavioral Wellness+ Contact Maddy+ Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder+ Building a Life Worth Living: A MemoirSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
45:1020/01/2024
175. SELF-INVALIDATION: Why We Judge Ourselves & How To Accept Your Emotions

175. SELF-INVALIDATION: Why We Judge Ourselves & How To Accept Your Emotions

#175 In this week's solo episode, I discuss why we invalidate our emotions and the power of self-validating! I share what self-validation is and how it's used in DBT, the two most common ways that people self-invalidate, why we self-invalidate and the consequences of doing so, the cycle of self-invalidation, three skills you can use to start validating your emotions, how to make self-validation a habit, goals to set and exercises to practice so you can start self-validating, and your most-asked questions on self-invalidation. If you want to stop judging yourself for your emotions and start accepting your feelings, then this episode is a MUST-LISTEN!MENTIONED+ DBT Self-Validation Manual+ DBT Self-Validation Lesson + Emotion Vulnerability and Self-Invalidation+ How to Measure Emotional Self-Validation+ Self-Validation: How to be Less Critical and Validate Yourself Instead+ She Persisted Ep. 28 feat. Dr. Blaise Aguirre+ The Cycle of Invalidation Chart+ The Power of Self-Validation+ The Self-Invalidation Due to Emotion ScaleSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written
43:2513/01/2024
174. How to Build Your Emotional Fitness: The 7 Traits You NEED To Succeed feat. Dr. Emily Anhalt

174. How to Build Your Emotional Fitness: The 7 Traits You NEED To Succeed feat. Dr. Emily Anhalt

#174 Today's guest is Dr. Emily Anhalt— a psychologist, emotional fitness consultant, and the CoFounder and Chief Clinical Officer of Coa, the gym for mental health. For the past thirteen years, Dr.&nbsp;Anhalt&nbsp;has been working clinically with executives, founders, and tech employees, and has conducted extensive research with prominent psychologists and entrepreneurs about how leaders can improve their emotional fitness. We discuss how she started specializing in emotional fitness, the seven traits of emotional fitness that can help you succeed, key ways you can start to build your emotional fitness including becoming more mindful and self-aware, what emotional push-ups are and examples you can try yourself, why people often prioritize their physical health over mental health, the dangerous effects of having low emotional fitness, how to differentiate emotional fitness from other similar psychology terms, the benefits of incorporating building your emotional fitness into your routine, predictions on future trends that will embrace emotional fitness, and important emotional skills all teens (and parents!) should know. Dr. Anhalt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilyanhalt/ MENTIONED+&nbsp;Dr. Anhalt's Website+ Coa+ ToastmastersSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
35:4008/01/2024
173. Food Myths, Fear Foods, & Eating Disorder Treatment feat. Registered Dietitian Amy Dahl, MS, RD

173. Food Myths, Fear Foods, & Eating Disorder Treatment feat. Registered Dietitian Amy Dahl, MS, RD

#173 Today's guest is Amy Dahl, MS, RD— a Registered Dietitian who has been working in the field for 15 years. She has been able to help many patients work towards improving their relationship with food by understanding all of the important and critical roles different types of food provide. We discuss what to expect when meeting with a dietician for eating disorder recovery, the often-overlooked health effects of eating disorders and whether knowing these effects can reduce disordered eating, common fear foods and food myths debunked, how treatment varies for people struggling with binge eating versus restrictive eating, ways that teens can create a healthier relationship with food, red flags that a teenager has an unhealthy relationship with food, how teens can support a friend or loved one who they suspect has an eating disorder, ways that parents can support their teen's eating disorder treatment, and how the recent popularity of Ozempic may be affecting body image and eating behaviors.&nbsp;Culina Health's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/culinahealth/MENTIONED+&nbsp;Culina Health's Website+ Contact Amy + NYT Article: 'You Don't Look Anorexic'SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
35:2923/12/2023
172. BOUNDARIES: How to Set Them and What To Do If Others Reject Them feat. Terri Cole

172. BOUNDARIES: How to Set Them and What To Do If Others Reject Them feat. Terri Cole

#172 Today's guest is Terri Cole— a licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, and the author of Boundary Boss-The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen and (Finally) Live Free. She has worked for over 20 years with a diverse group of clients that includes everyone from stay-at-home moms to celebrities and Fortune 500 CEOs, teaching them how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries and create and sustain vibrant relationships. We discuss why she became so interested in boundaries as a therapist, what boundaries can look like for each individual, red flags that you aren’t setting enough boundaries in your relationships, the benefits of setting boundaries, how a lack of boundaries can cause people-pleasing and self-abandoning, how to set effective boundaries in your relationships— including with authority figures such as parents or teachers—, what to do when someone doesn’t respect your boundaries and when to take space from them, when people manipulate others under the guise of boundaries, and the secret to feeling more empowered in our relationshipsTerri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricole/MENTIONED+&nbsp;Terri's Website + Terri's Book &amp; Workbook + Set Boundaries With Love+ The Terri Cole Show+ Dr. Shefali SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE SPONSOR🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC....
41:4715/12/2023
171. Relationship Advice That Will Change Your Life: Improve Your Interpersonal Effectiveness This Holiday Season

171. Relationship Advice That Will Change Your Life: Improve Your Interpersonal Effectiveness This Holiday Season

#171 In this week's solo episode, I share advice on how you can improve and maintain your interpersonal relationships this holiday season! I discuss what interpersonal effectiveness looks like in DBT, the physical and mental health benefits of positive social relationships, setting goals for your relationships, how to achieve your relationship goals and avoid personal obstacles in your relationships, and four skills you need to know to better your relationships. If you're looking for effective ways to resolve conflict, strengthen your bond, and advocate for yourself in your relationships, then this episode is a MUST-LISTEN!MENTIONED+ DBT Skills Manual for AdolescentsSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
30:3910/12/2023
170. What to Expect When Texting Crisis Text Line & What Teens Today Are Struggling With feat. Crisis Counselor Ana Tueme

170. What to Expect When Texting Crisis Text Line & What Teens Today Are Struggling With feat. Crisis Counselor Ana Tueme

Today's guest is Ana Tueme, a senior psychology and Spanish double major at Simmons University and volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line with over 200 hours of experience helping those in crisis. In this episode, we discuss how she got started volunteering with Crisis Text Line, what to expect when first reaching out to Crisis Text Line, skills she’s learned as a volunteer that have helped her be a better support system to people struggling, what most teens who reach out to Crisis Text Line are struggling with, advice for teens struggling with depression and anxiety, and how you can become a volunteer for Crisis Text Line. Crisis Text Line's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisistextline/MENTIONED+ Crisis Text Line's Website + Text with Crisis Text Line+ Web chat with Crisis Text Line+ Message Crisis Text Line on WhatsApp+ Volunteer with Crisis Text Line+ She Persisted Ep. 169 + SI Coping Skills TikTokSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
27:5401/12/2023
169. Dr. Shairi Turner on the Teen Mental Health Epidemic & How Crisis Text Line Can Help

169. Dr. Shairi Turner on the Teen Mental Health Epidemic & How Crisis Text Line Can Help

Today's guest is Dr. Shairi Turner, the Chief Health Officer of Crisis Text Line-- a global nonprofit organization providing free and confidential text-based mental health support and crisis intervention. Dr. Turner is a Stanford Alum, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine graduate and Harvard-trained internist and pediatrician with a Master of Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health. As Chief Health Officer, she&nbsp;leads the organization’s external policy, advocacy and partnership initiatives related to mental health.&nbsp;Dr. Turner truly understands the impact of trauma and has an extensive resume that includes over a decade of advocacy on juvenile justice, public health, disproportionate minority confinement, trauma histories of incarcerated women and the neurobiology of trauma. Prior to Crisis Text Line, Dr. Turner was the first Chief Medical Director of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, served as Deputy Secretary for Health and Director of the Office of Minority Health for the Florida Department of Health, served as a faculty consultant for the National Center for Trauma Informed Care, and most recently was Project Co-Lead for the US Office of Women’s Health-funded Trauma Informed Medicine eCase.&nbsp;In this episode, we discuss her earlier career experiences working with minority public health policy and juvenile justice, adverse childhood experiences and how those can impact teen mental health, the current teen mental health epidemic and its causes, trends in teen mental health&nbsp;based on Crisis Text Line’s research on millions of teens, how Crisis Text Line works and how it has been able to help so many teens and college students, and what she’d like to see change in the next few years with mental health resources. Crisis Text Line's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisistextline/MENTIONED+ Crisis Text Line's Website + Text with Crisis Text Line+ Web chat with Crisis Text Line+ Message Crisis Text Line on WhatsApp+ Volunteer with Crisis Text Line+ Crisis Text Line's Youtube+ More about Dr. TurnerSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ <a...
34:2425/11/2023
168. DBT Crash Course: Key DBT Skills & Dialectics That CHANGED My Life!

168. DBT Crash Course: Key DBT Skills & Dialectics That CHANGED My Life!

#168 In this week's solo episode, I share some of my favorite DBT skills and dialectics that changed my life! I discuss why DBT is so unique compared to traditional talk therapy, key assumptions to operate under when learning DBT skills, what dialectics are and how to practice a dialectical mindset, my favorite dialectics that completely changed how I think, and how you can learn other life-changing DBT skills including radical acceptance and willingness. If you're looking to learn more about DBT and start practicing DBT skills in your daily life, then this episode is a MUST-LISTEN!MENTIONED+ DBT Skills TikTok+ She Persisted Ep. 162 (positive psychology)+ She Persisted Ep. 158 (car metaphor)SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ [email protected]© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast.&nbsp; Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
42:2817/11/2023