Explore every episode of the podcast she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, healing
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| mini: a day in the life in mental health residential treatment?!! | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:05:56 | |
welcome to the mental health minis series! every other monday, we will feature a five-minute mini-episode with content from a past she persisted episode. this week’s guest is eileen kelly– a sex and dating writer for vogue magazine and host of the podcast going mental. in this mini-episode, we discuss what daily life can look like while receiving residential mental health treatment + advice on choosing a treatment option! to listen to the full episode, click HERE! hello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved. | |||
| 236. the 🦋 BUTTERFLY EFFECT of mental health?! | 24 Oct 2025 | 00:29:38 | |
#236 💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast! how can you break unhealthy cycles for GOOD?! in this week’s solo episode, i’m sharing the butterfly effect of mental health. i’m breaking down how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all connected and the one simple step you can take to change your most problematic tendencies! i talk about: • what your emotions are really telling you • understanding how your emotions are impacting your choices • vulnerability factors when it comes to your mental health • the impact that feeling an emotion has on your body • consequences of avoiding or ignoring your emotions • figuring out your mental health problem areas (unhealthy thoughts, behaviors, etc) • the butterfly effect model for fixing your mental health problem areas • how this model works in the real world (with a step-by-step example!) • an easy guide for trying this model yourself! mentioned: • emotion regulation dbt worksheets ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter: 1. leave a review on apple or spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved. | |||
| 229. why you’re struggling in college (& what to do) feat. dr. jessi gold | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:46:31 | |
#229 today’s guest is dr. jessi gold— a nationally recognized psychiatrist, writer, and speaker specializing in mental health care for students, faculty, healthcare professionals, and others in high-stress professions. she is the inaugural chief wellness officer for the university of tennessee system and an associate professor of psychiatry at the university of tennessee health science center. in this episode, we break down what you need to know about managing your mental health as a college student. this episode has tons of information about the gen z college experience, including why your mental health might struggle in college and how you can ask for help if your mental health is suffering. we talk about: • why college students aren’t asking for help with their mental health • areas that a lot of college students are struggling with • substance use in college + how that can affect mental health • challenges gen z uniquely faces today • what your grades might say about your mental well-being • a hot take about gen z + mental health • stigma around mental health that still exists for gen z • opening up to your family about mental health • difficulties around independently managing your health in college • things to figure out before graduating college • flaws in college mental health care to be aware of • AI as a form of therapy for college students • + so much more! mentioned: ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter: 1. leave a review on apple or spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved. | |||
| 164. Teenager Therapy's Gael Aitor on Gen Z Mental Health Resources, Starting a Podcast, and How to Feel Less Alone | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:26:21 | |
#164 Today's guest is Gael Aitor— the creator and co-host of Teenager Therapy—the biggest teen mental health podcast in the world. Teenager Therapy has been featured in the New York Times, Teen Vogue, and has had guests like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. He is also the co-founder of Astro Studios, a podcast studio aiming to help Gen Z feel less alone. We discuss what made him want to start Teenager Therapy and why this podcast was so unique, the pressures and responsibilities of being so vulnerable on a podcast with a such large audience, the process of choosing guests, including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, to be on Teenager Therapy, common themes that teenagers are struggling with today and advice he most frequently gives on those topics, how his mental health has evolved from his teenage years until now, what’s next for him after wrapping Teenager Therapy, and his advice for teens who want to start their own podcasts. Gael's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaelaitor/ MENTIONED + Teenager Therapy's final episode + Teenager Therapy's episode w/ Prince Harry & Meghan Markle SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 163. Treating Eating Disorders: How to Get Help & Get Better feat. David Alperovitz (Program Director of Klarman Eating Disorders Center at McLean Hospital) | 07 Oct 2023 | 00:33:52 | |
#163 Today's guest is David Alperovitz— an assistant professor of psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the current program director of the Klarman Eating Disorders Center at McLean Hospital, where he has worked for over 25 years. We discuss his experiences working with people with trauma, eating disorders, and OCD, the role of courage in those being treated for mental health disorders, his work at the Klarman Eating Disorders Center and what the center’s treatment approach looks like, key things people should look for when seeking evidence-based treatment for an eating disorder, things he wishes the general public knew about eating disorders and OCD, what eating disorders have in common with anxiety disorders and OCD, his advice for someone experiencing an eating disorder who is considering reaching out for help, and tips from his work at Klarman that teens can incorporate into their daily lives. MENTIONED + Klarman Eating Disorders Center SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 162. 10 Psychology Facts You Should Know: How to Improve Your Outlook and Boost Your Well-Being | 29 Sep 2023 | 00:34:47 | |
#162 In this week's solo episode, I share some of my favorite psychology facts that you can use to improve your mental health and overall well-being! I discuss shocking statistics on mental health rates in adults and teenagers, why humans are naturally resilient, what happy people have in common and the surprising benefits to our negative emotions, how our moods can affect our judgments about others, positive psychology techniques that you can use to improve your mood and well-being, a life hack on how to get better sleep, and how to rewire your brain to have more optimism and self-efficacy. If you're looking for evidence-based ways to feel happier or just want to learn more about psychology, then this episode is a MUST-LISTEN! MENTIONED SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 161. A Parent’s Guide to Teen Mental Health feat. Ann Coleman | 24 Sep 2023 | 01:00:33 | |
#161 Today's guest is Ann Coleman— a mom, attorney, educator, podcaster, and an advocate for parenting teens. After her son struggled with ADHD and multiple mental health disorders and behavior issues during his teen years, Ann quit practicing law to study adolescence and help other parents learn what she hadn’t known. We discuss her experiences parenting a son struggling with his mental health and how her emotions affected her parenting, advice to parents who want to understand their role in their teen’s mental health and improve their relationship with their child, what parents can do if their teen asks for help with their mental health, insights for parents who are out of ideas on how to help their teen get better, tips on how parents can maintain their mental health while their teen struggles, daily ways parents can support their teen’s mental health and prevent them from struggling in the future, and research and resources on raising teens that all parents should know about. Ann's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurogility/ MENTIONED + Speaking of Teens Facebook Group + Emotional Agility by Susan David + Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman + No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson + Positive Discipline for Teenagers by Jane Nelsen & Lynn Lott SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 160. Gigi Robinson on Chronic Illness, Social Media Influencers, & Sharing Your Story | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:35:20 | |
#160 Today's guest is Gigi Robinson— a chronic illness and body positivity advocate, Sports Illustrated Swim Search finalist, speaker, and podcast host. We discuss her advice on navigating chronic illness as a student and how to advocate for your health, when it’s time to ask for help and set personal boundaries as a student dealing with stress and burnout, what it’s like being a social media creator and how to create an authentic platform, her experience as a Sports Illustrated model, and her tips on how to share your story via social media in a successful way. Gigis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsgigirobinson/ MENTIONED SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 159. Back to School Advice, Creating School/Life Balance, & My Junior Year Goals - SOLO EP | 10 Sep 2023 | 00:31:48 | |
#159 In this week's solo episode, I break down my goals for my junior year of college and answer a bunch of your questions! I discuss what my exact goals are for my junior year at Penn, how I pursue my goals with a healthy mindset, if studying psychology in school brings up emotions relating to my mental health struggles, what listeners can expect from the podcast this school year, what it’s like being an upperclassman in college, things I learned in my first two years at Penn that I’m incorporating into this year, tips on balancing school with other projects, and other rapid-fire answers to your questions. If you're looking to set goals for your school year or just want to learn more about my college experience, this episode is for you! MENTIONED + Water bottle cleaning tablets SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 158. Your TikTok Therapist on Gen Z Mental Health, Staying Optimistic, and Talking to Your Parents About Your Mental Health | 03 Sep 2023 | 00:43:26 | |
#158 Today's guest is Leandro Olszanski— a board-certified psychotherapist with 10+ years of experience helping teenagers, adults, and couples navigate their unique life challenges. He also shares mental health content on TikTok as @your.tiktok.therap1st, amassing over 3 million followers. We discuss the mental health care system in the United States, differences between going to therapy as a teen versus as an adult, the most common problems that teens are facing today, advice for teens and parents on how to improve their parent-child relationships, views on the mental health community on TikTok and how it can affect teens, and insights for teens who are in crisis or struggling with their mental health. Leandro's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leandroolszanskilpc/ MENTIONED + Contact Leandro SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 157. Overcoming Loneliness & Isolation as a Teen feat. Dr. Caroline Fenkel | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:35:41 | |
#157 Today's guest is Dr. Caroline Fenkel— a leader in adolescent mental healthcare with over fifteen years of direct clinical experience working with youth and families. Dr. Fenkel oversees all aspects of clinical programming at Charlie Health— the largest provider of virtual IOP treatment programs for teens, young adults, and families navigating mental health challenges. We discuss why it’s so important to seek evidence-based treatments for mental health challenges and first steps to take to find treatment, how Covid has affected teen mental health and its treatment, why family systems can often cause loneliness and isolation, negative effects and warning signs of loneliness and isolation, why many teens don’t take the steps to decrease their loneliness and how to break this cycle, ways a teen’s support system can help them to feel less lonely, advice for parents of teens experiencing loneliness, and how teens can increase connectedness and independence. Dr. Fenkel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.c.lcsw/ MENTIONED SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 156. Tracking Your Mental Health: Diary Cards, Bullet Journaling, Apps, & More - SOLO EP | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:27:59 | |
#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! MENTIONED + Mood Tracking Study Referenced + Bullet Journal Flip Through (from last year) SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 155. Are You a Perfectionist?: The 3 Types of Perfectionism & How You Can Achieve Your Goals WITHOUT It feat. Nicole Baker | 13 Aug 2023 | 00:51:07 | |
#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 keep reaching your goals without the pressures of perfectionism, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN! Nicole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachbaker/ MENTIONED + What Type of Perfectionist Are You? Quiz SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| mini: master your COLLEGE ROUTINE in just five mins! | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:05:46 | |
welcome to the mental health minis series! every other monday, we will feature a five-minute mini-episode with content from a past she persisted episode. this week’s episode is a solo episode on creating a college routine that works for you. in this mini-episode, you'll learn my favorite tips and life hacks on maintaining your mental health in college through your daily routine! to listen to the full episode, click HERE! hello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved. | |||
| 154. Erin Treloar on Overcoming Anorexia, Silencing off the Eating Disorder "Voice," and Stepping into Self Love | 22 Jul 2023 | 00:44:31 | |
#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 eating—70% of women will in their lifetime—I HIGHLY recommend giving this episode a listen. TRIGGER WARNING for eating disorders and disordered eating. Erin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erintreloar/?hl=en MENTIONED + 55 Ways To Feel Better In Your Body (without a diet) SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 153. EMOTIONAL VULNERABILITY: How Teenagers Can Understand & Regulate their Emotions! | 01 Jul 2023 | 00:26:28 | |
#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 + Biopsychosocial Model Resource + Physical Vulnerability Resource SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 152. Healing Your Relationship with Health: Diet Culture, Exercise, Eating Disorders, & More feat Abbie Stasior | 26 Jun 2023 | 00:45:16 | |
#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 health. Abbie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbie.stasior/ MENTIONED + She Persisted Ep. 45 with Abbie Stasior SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 151. YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION GUIDE: How to Write Your Essays, Build Your Resume, & More! feat. Kate Stone | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:47:26 | |
#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 essays with (and who to avoid sharing with), and what the biggest mistakes students make during the college application process are and how to avoid them. Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katefrancestone/?hl=en MENTIONED + College Mini-Series: Ep. 147 + College Mini-Series: Ep. 148 + College Mini-Series: Ep. 149 + Free College Essay + Application Workshops + Sign up for a free consultation with Kate + Free Guide For Parents: 9 Tips I Wish I Knew Before My Child Applied to College + Free Guide For Students: 10 Tips I Wish I Knew Before I Applied to College + Template Brag Sheet for Letters of Recommendation SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 150. Mental Health in College Q+A: Burnout, Getting Rejected, Stress, & Self-Care | 04 Jun 2023 | 00:36:05 | |
#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 for jobs and internships while in school. This episode is a MUST LISTEN if you're wondering how to optimize your mental health while making the transition into college! MENTIONED + College Mini-Series: Ep. 147 + College Mini-Series: Ep. 148 + College Mini-Series: Ep. 149 SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 149. How to THRIVE as a College Student aka YOUR ULTIMATE COLLEGE TOOLKIT feat Dr. Olivo & Dr. Seidler | 29 May 2023 | 00:52:52 | |
#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 struggling. College is Fine, Everything is Fine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collegeisfinepodcast/ MENTIONED + College is Fine, Everything is Fine Website SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 148. Should You Discuss Mental Health When Applying to College? feat. Emi Nietfeld | 20 May 2023 | 00:33:41 | |
#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 you need to hear when applying to college. Emi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eminietfeld/ MENTIONED SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 147. What Every College Student Should Know: Mental Health Do’s and Don’ts feat. The College Psychiatrist | 13 May 2023 | 00:35:19 | |
Today'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.instagram.com/collegepsychiatrist/ MENTIONED + Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Busch SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 146. How to Stop Rejecting Reality & Avoiding Improvement: Skills You NEED if You’re Struggling | 05 May 2023 | 00:33:11 | |
Today'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 you struggle with maladaptive coping skills and are looking for manageable ways to keep your mental health from deteriorating during difficult times. MENTIONED SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 145. 7 Steps for Getting Better Sleep feat. Nicole Shallow | 29 Apr 2023 | 00:40:32 | |
Today'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, and popular sleep myths debunked. Nicole's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbehaviourgal/ MENTIONED + EP Your Foolproof Guide to a Good Night's Sleep (+ 2 Guided Sleep Meditation Practices) SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 228. dr. angela duckworth on how to be gritty + set yourself up for SUCCESS! | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:51:22 | |
#228 today’s guest is dr. angela duckworth— the rosa lee and egbert chang professor at the university of pennsylvania and faculty co-director of the penn-wharton behavior change for good initiative. a 2013 macarthur fellow, angela has advised the world bank, nba and nfl teams, and fortune 500 ceos. in this episode, we break down the psychology behind what makes people successful. this episode is full of tips and hacks on increasing your grit and self-control to achieve the best outcomes in life. we talk about: • what makes certain people have more success than others • the psychology of self-control, motivation, + grit • reverse engineering the life you want through the three boxes model • key differences between grit + self-control • tips for improving your self-control + achieving your goals • how to find your passion in life • trying to succeed while avoiding perfectionism + burnout • sampling + why that’s so important for your future • having a support system in order to succeed • how the internet + ai have changed gen z’s work ethic • her rapid fire responses to popular questions • + so much more! mentioned: ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter: 1. leave a review on apple or spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved. | |||
| 144. Dr. Nicole LePera on Intergenerational Trauma, Anxiety, Ego States, & Advice for Teens | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:41:38 | |
Today'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 impacting your mental health, what anxiety can look like in the body and how you can start to teach your body to be peaceful, and her number one piece of advice for teens. The Holistic Psychologist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/ MENTIONED + The Holistic Psychologist Youtube + The Holistic Psychologist Twitter + The Holistic Psychologist TikTok SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 143. EXPOSURE THERAPY: Exactly How to Reduce Anxiety, OCD, & Avoidance | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:32:57 | |
Today'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 for OCD SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 142. ADHD Explained: Advice for Teens & Adults with ADHD feat. Kristen Carder | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:36:52 | |
Today'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. Kristen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.have.adhd.podcast/ + ADHD 2.0 SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 141. Losing a Loved One to Suicide: What Alexandra Wyman Wants You to Know | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:32:49 | |
Today'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 grieving and reminders she wishes she had heard, maintaining your personal identity while grieving, tools and resources that are helpful throughout the grieving process, and thoughts on how people react to suicides in the news and popular misconceptions about suicide. Alexandra's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forwardtojoy + The Suicide Club: What to Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death + Alexandra's Email SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 140. Q+A: Trusting Yourself, Willfulness, Advocating for Your Needs, & Building Healthy Relationships | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:24:39 | |
In 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 SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 139. A Therapist's Guide to Why We Get Stuck & Ways to Move Forward feat. Britt Frank | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:33:54 | |
Today'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 + Britt's Book The Science of Stuck SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 138. How to Survive a Panic Attack - SOLO EP | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:35:12 | |
Today'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/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 137. The Hidden Dangers of Social Media Use: Mental Health Risks for Teens Online & How Parents Can Help feat. Dr. Lisa Strohman | 02 Mar 2023 | 00:36:44 | |
Today'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 and helping their teens avoid dangers online. Dr. Strohman's Website: https://drlisastrohman.com/ MENTIONED + Unplug: Raising Kids in a Technology Addicted World + Digital Distress: Growing Up Online SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 136. TEEN TREATMENT PROGRAMS: Tips for Parents & Teens on Finding the Right Treatment Program ft. Dr. Justin Mohatt | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:44:38 | |
Today'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 expect when starting a mental health treatment program and how you can benefit most from residential treatment. Ohana's Website: https://www.montagehealth.org/locations/profile/ohana/ SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 135. Q+A: Self-Care, School Burnout, Social Media, Seeking Help, & More! | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:42:48 | |
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 SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 227. I asked 9 experts how to heal from depression (what you NEED to know) | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:27:51 | |
#227. today’s episode is a mental health mashup featuring expert advice from some of my favorite she persisted guests. i’ve compiled the most insightful tips and quotes from past episodes into your ultimate guide on how to navigate depression. in this episode, you’ll hear from a range of psychologists, therapists, professors, and best-selling authors on why so many of us struggle with depression and how we can begin to recover. we talk about: • what actually causes depression • the lived experience of being depressed • stigma + shame surrounding depression • how to start healing from depression • ways to support a loved one who’s depressed • + so much more! listen to the full episodes: • how to talk about depression • what to do if you’re suicidal • depression as a perfectionist • dealing with suicidal thoughts ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter: 1. leave a review on apple or spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved. | |||
| 134. ELLIE ZEILER’s Advice for Teens: Mental Health, Relationships, Confidence, Social Media, & More! | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:31:28 | |
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 podcast ep. on independence + Asana SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 133. EATING DISORDERS: Signs, Symptoms, Social Media, & Support Systems feat. Dr. Sam DeCaro | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:42:12 | |
Today'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 can turn to for help. Dr. Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.samdecaro/?hl=en MENTIONED + 1-800-RENFREW + National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE SPONSOR 🎧 Tigress by Nadya Okamoto: This is my unedited and rather unfiltered reflection on where I find myself right now -- a work in progress, channeling my inner tigress. LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 132. 10 Coping Skills You NEED to Know - DBT Education | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:35:34 | |
Today'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 + Building a Life Worth Living SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE SPONSOR 🎧 Tigress by Nadya Okamoto: This is my unedited and rather unfiltered reflection on where I find myself right now -- a work in progress, channeling my inner tigress. LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 131. Why We Struggle with Our Emotions & Ways to Build Emotional Intelligence feat. Jay Fields | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:40:18 | |
Today'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 + Jay's Newsletter & Coaching Sign-Up's + Jay's LinkedIn Learning Courses SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE SPONSOR 🎧 Tigress by Nadya Okamoto: This is my unedited and rather unfiltered reflection on where I find myself right now -- a work in progress, channeling my inner tigress. LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 130. Making Goals and Getting Motivated: Easy Ways to Increase Productivity & Achieve Your Ambitions feat. Kate Stone | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:41:08 | |
Today'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=en MENTIONED + The HeartSpeak Micro-Text 30 Day Motivation Challenge + The HeartSpeak School: 7 Week Empowerment Program + The HeartSpeak FREE Monthly Community — Every Third Thursday + College Essay & Admissions Consulting — Students can sign up today! + Kate's Upcoming FREE College Essay Workshop — always check for newest dates! + Follow Kate On Social Media: Instagram — @katefrancestone + TikTok — @katestoneheartspeak SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE SPONSOR 🎧 Tigress by Nadya Okamoto: This is my unedited and rather unfiltered reflection on where I find myself right now -- a work in progress, channeling my inner tigress. LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 129. New Years Resolutions For Your Mental Health: SMART Goals, My 2023 Intentions, + More | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:32:30 | |
Today'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 + Building a Life Worth Living + A Fearless Heart (book on compassion) SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC SPONSOR 🎧 Tigress by Nadya Okamoto: This is my unedited and rather unfiltered reflection on where I find myself right now -- a work in progress, channeling my inner tigress. LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 128. Ally Petitti on Anxiety, Health and Childhood Struggles, & Advice for Teens | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:34:32 | |
Today'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 + She Persisted episode on exposure therapy SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 127. Getting Through Grief: Tips for Processing Grief and Healing Your Heart feat. Sharon Brubaker | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:32:13 | |
Today'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 MENTIONED + Lost Connections by Johann Hari SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 126. YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT for the Holiday Season (Navigating Finals Stress, Family Relationships, Seasonal Depression, + Body Image) | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:34:14 | |
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 Holidays SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 125. Tips for Teens: Relationships, College Apps, Finals Stress & More! feat. Talk With Zach | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:40:14 | |
Today'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 + Ask Zach SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE 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) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 226. summertime sadness?! answering your most asked mental health q’s | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:40:11 | |
#226 in this week’s solo episode, i’m answering a question on so many of your minds right now: why can summer be so hard on our mental health?! here, i’ll be sharing my favorite psychology insights on why our mental health can struggle in the summer before reacting to trending tiktoks, articles, and reddit posts on summer mental health. i wrap things up by explaining how you can set yourself up for success this summer (and in summers to come!). i’ll cover topics including: • a mental health mantra you need to hear • making your environment work for your mental health • my theory on why mental health can decline in the summer • why school is actually good for mental health (shocking, i know) • finding purpose + structure during summer break • how to stay social + make friends in summer • battling boredom + loneliness when you’re home for the summer • choosing the right summer job for you • the importance of actually relaxing during summer • life hacks for getting out of a mental health rut mentioned: ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter: 1. leave a review on apple or spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved. | |||
| 124. Generational Healing: Nancy Diaz on Identity Struggles & Trauma for Multicultural Women of Color | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:43:40 | |
Today'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 SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE SPONSOR ⚡️This week's episode is brought to you by MagicMind—an all-natural energy drink with adaptogens, nootropics, and matcha to boost productivity + focus while decreasing stress—get 40% off your subscription for the next 10 days with code 'SHEPERSISTED' or go to magicmind.co/shepersisted LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 123. Q+A: Staying Healthy in College, Eating Habits, Starting Therapy, & More! | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:40:07 | |
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 + Building a Life Worth Living SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE SPONSOR ⚡️This week's episode is brought to you by MagicMind—an all-natural energy drink with adaptogens, nootropics, and matcha to boost productivity + focus while decreasing stress—get 40% off your subscription for the next 10 days with code 'SHEPERSISTED' or go to magicmind.co/shepersisted LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||
| 122. Ending Institutionalized Child Abuse feat. Breaking Code Silence - THE TROUBLED TEEN INDUSTRY | 15 Nov 2022 | 01:09:08 | |
Today'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 to help shut down these programs for good. Breaking Code Silence Website: https://www.breakingcodesilence.org/ MENTIONED + Breaking Code Silence's Instagram + Breaking Code Silence's Facebook + Breaking Code Silence's Youtube + Breaking Code Silence's TikTok + Volunteering with Breaking Code Silence SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC EPISODE SPONSOR ⚡️This week's episode is brought to you by MagicMind—an all-natural energy drink with adaptogens, nootropics, and matcha to boost productivity + focus while decreasing stress—get 40% off your subscription for the next 10 days with code 'SHEPERSISTED' or go to magicmind.co/shepersisted LET'S CONNECT + Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast) + Website (shepersistedpodcast.com) + YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast) + Twitter (@persistpodcast) + Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast) + TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast) + inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com © 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. | |||