#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
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#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:
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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 navigating family vacation this summer.
in this mini-episode, you'll learn my top four tips for maintaining your mental health (and having fun!) while away on a family vacation.
to listen to the full episode, click HERE!
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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 dr. emily weinstein– a psychologist, author, educator, parent, and longtime tech researcher who co-founded the center for digital thriving at harvard graduate school of education.
in this mini-episode, you'll learn the psychology behind some of the most dangerous aspects of social media, such as cognitive distortions, comparisons, and more!
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#225 today’s guest is olga khazan— a journalist and author known for her work on health, science, and social science topics. she is currently a staff writer at the atlantic and has previously written for the new york times, the los angeles times, the washington post, forbes, and other publications.
in this episode, we break down the five traits that make up your personality and exactly how you can change your personality for the better.
we talk about:
• what *actually* shapes your personality type
• the five traits that make up your personality
• popular personality tests + if they’re accurate
• how your personality traits affect your daily life
• if your personality traits are changeable or fixed
• the most common traits people want to change
• life hacks for changing your personality traits
• benefits of changing certain personality traits
• dealing with fears over self-growth + change
• changing your personality to fit in
• myths around personality psychology
• advice for gen z on shaping your personality
mentioned:
• olga’s writing at the atlantic
• weird
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#224 in this week’s solo episode, i open up about the mental health struggle i’ve recently been having and how i’ve developed a ‘should’ mentality around it. i explain how when we constantly tell ourselves we ‘should’ be a certain way with our mental health, we’re actually creating shame and stopping ourselves from living our best lives.
in this episode, i break down how we can all stop ‘shoulding’ and shaming ourselves and instead create actionable changes in our lives.
i talk about:
• how i caught myself using a ‘should’ mentality
• self-shame + how it gets in the way of our goals
• the psychology behind why we experience shame
• DBT skills to use when we’re feeling shame
• taking accountability when we’re acting out of shame
• guilt vs. shame + why that difference matters
• forgiving ourselves for what’s causing us shame
• moving forward from ‘shoulding’ + shame
mentioned:
• name it to tame it (message me!)
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welcome to the new 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 dr. justin puder– a licensed psychologist who works with teens and young adults around many mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, and loneliness.
in this mini-episode, you'll learn his tips for teens on starting therapy and how parents can help in this process.
to listen to the full episode, click HERE!
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#223 today’s guest is dr. rosalind chow— an associate professor of organizational behavior and theory at carnegie mellon university who studies the power of social hierarchy and its impact on diversity and inclusion efforts within organizations. her recently published book, the doors you can open, revolutionizes the way we network in the workplace.
in this episode, we break down what work mentors & sponsors look like (and how you can land one yourself!) and how inequality affects the workplace.
we talk about:
• the difference between mentorship & sponsorship at work
• why sponsorship matters when it come to workplace inequality
• how networking fits into mentorship & sponsorship
• ways to get people to mentor or sponsor you
• myths around finding mentors & whether they’re actually true
• helping advocate for others in the workplace
• providing value at work even as a junior employee
• the benefits & value of being a gen z employee
• how to talk about inequality in the workplace
• why people struggle to address workplace inequality
• capitalism & how it influences our views on success
• the challenges in trying to change workplace inequalities
• advice for people who are just starting their careers
• comparing your career to your peers & workplace competition
mentioned:
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#222 today’s guest is dr. emily anhalt—clinical psychologist, emotional fitness expert, author, and co-founder of coa: your gym for mental health. dr. anhalt specializes in helping individuals, founders, and teams build emotional wellness through everyday mental fitness practices.
in this episode, we dive deep into what it actually means to be emotionally fit—and how gen z can build better mental health at school, work, and in life.
we talk about:
• what emotional fitness is and how to build it
• red flags that your emotional wellness may be suffering
• soft skills that boost your mental health
• gen z’s readiness for the workforce
• navigating imposter syndrome and taking feedback
• accepting compliments and owning your strengths
• how to find motivation when you’re feeling low
• emotional fitness vs. emotional intelligence
• therapy vs. self-help: what’s most effective?
• what we all get wrong about mental health habits
• why the mind-body connection really matters
• how to stay consistent (without burning out)
mentioned:
• coa — mental fitness platform
• dr. anhalt’s previous she persisted episode
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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 Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright— psychotherapists, sleep experts, and the authors of The Happy Sleeper and Generation Sleepless. In this mini-episode, you'll learn why teenagers today are so sleep deprived and what every teen can do to get better sleep.
To listen to the full episode, click HERE!
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#221 In this week’s episode, we are sharing part two of our tips for being a psychology major! I am once again joined by my friend (and fellow psych major at UPenn!) to discuss even more things you absolutely need to know about majoring in psychology in college. We share more of our expert advice on topics including:
+ how important your grades really are
+ what extracurricular activities we’d recommend
+ greek life, making friends, & FOMO
+ getting funding & grants for psych research
+ writing your senior thesis
+ having your research published as an undergrad
+ working on posters & papers
+ why you should attend psych conferences
+ networking as a psych major
+ how to make your CV stand out
+ applying for graduate schools for psychology
+ what we were glad we did as psych majors…
+ …& what we wish we did differently
Olivia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivia.nicastro/
MENTIONED
+ Psychology major advice pt. 1
+ Olivia’s LinkedIn
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#220 In this week’s episode, I am joined by one of my closest friends at UPenn to discuss one of our favorite topics: being a psych major! In this episode, Olivia and I break down everything you need to know about majoring in psychology in college. We share all of our absolute best advice on what we wish we’d known before picking psychology as our major, including:
+ whether psychology is a competitive major
+ the different areas of psychology & career options for each
+ what psychology classes, homework, & grading are like
+ how to avoid burnout as a psych major
+ why getting research experience is so crucial
+ what your research timeline should look like as an undergrad
+ the importance of finding mentors
+ red & green flags when choosing your research lab
+ our favorite psych classes we’ve ever taken
+ and a fun bonus topic (hint: moral dilemmas!)
Olivia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivia.nicastro/
MENTIONED
+ Center for Addiction Studies
+ Anara AI
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#219 Today's guest is Greg Walton— the Michael Forman University Fellow and Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. His research investigates psychological processes that contribute to major social problems and how “wise” psychological interventions can address such problems and help people flourish. In this episode, we discuss:
+ stereotyping & how it can affect academic performance
+ the current gap in academics between girls & boys
+ challenges faced by students of color in our education system
+ interventions that help with belonging & achievement in school
+ what every freshman should know before starting college
+ the value of having a mentor as a student
+ gen z’s mental health crisis & what can be done
+ having honest conversations about mental health
+ reframing common mental health struggles that students experience
+ recent DEI policy shifts & those impacts on our education system
+ how our society makes it difficult to feel a sense of belonging
MENTIONED
+ Share your story of ordinary magic
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#218 Today’s guest is Dr. Emily Weinstein— a psychologist, author, educator, parent, and longtime tech researcher who co-founded the Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has spent over a decade researching the ways today’s technologies are shaping and reshaping adolescents’ lives. In this episode, we discuss:
+ how technology & social media affect people differently
+ common cognitive distortions caused by social media
+ whether social media is causing the Gen Z mental health crisis
+ what parents should know about Gen Z social media use
+ social media use in high school & college
+ if Gen Z really is the “anxious generation”
+ “grind culture” & how that negatively impacts Gen Z
+ how social media causes us to compare ourselves to others
+ transitioning from high school to college
+ the relationship between social media & body image
+ using technology in school & how that impacts our educations
+ what Gen Z should know about social media & technology
MENTIONED
+ Center for Digital Thriving’s Website
+ Center for Digital Thriving’s Instagram
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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 college burnout! You'll learn how to prevent feeling burnt out as a college student and what to do if you're currently in a burnout.
To listen to the full episode, click HERE!
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#217 In this week's solo episode, I am sharing one of my absolute favorite mental health books as a part of my new book club series! This week's pick is Lost Connections by Johann Hari, a New York Times bestselling book that explores what truly causes (and fixes!) depression. In this episode, I break down my favorite quotes and teachings from the book, on topics including:
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#216 Today's guest is Kelly Uchima—a passionate Asian American mental health advocate and wellness content creator, named Health and Wellness Influencer of the Year by the Influence Agency in 2023. As a sought-after speaker at events hosted by Meta, Samsung, VidCon, and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, Kelly is dedicated to breaking down mental health stigmas through her honest and vulnerable storytelling. In this episode, we discuss:
+ what it's like to struggle with an ED at a young age
+ feeling powerless as a kid facing mental health challenges
+ working through childhood wounds as you grow older
+ stopping unhealthy coping mechanisms & addictive behaviors
+ narcissistic & codependent relationships
+ opening up to your parents about mental health
+ trying to make changes in your family dynamic as an adult
+ finding healthier relationships + friendships in your 20s
+ dealing with gut health issues + how that's connected to mental health
+ how to have a better relationship with your body
+ the power of choosing yourself
Kelly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyu/
MENTIONED
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#215 Today's guest is Dr. Caroline Fleck—a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, author, and an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford University. She is a respected voice in psychology and has been featured in national media outlets, including The New York Times, Good Morning America, and The Huffington Post. In this episode, we discuss:
+ The stigma around getting treated with DBT
+ If meditation can help in treating depression
+ How you see the world when you're depressed
+ The roles of acceptance & change in DBT
+ What types of people are motivated by acceptance vs. change
+ Why Gen Z is facing a mental health crisis
+ Validation & why it's so important to start practicing it
+ 8 ways to validate someone else
+ The key difference between validation & praise
+ Why we self-invalidate & how to change this
+ What happens when we're chronically invalidated
+ Using DBT to treat self-harm & suicidality
+ Supporting a loved one in crisis without reinforcing harmful behaviors
+ Seeking external validation
+ The best way to describe living with a mental health disorder
+ How suffering can add value to your life
+ What Gen Z should know about validation
+ So much more!
Dr. Fleck's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinefleckphd/
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#214 In this week's solo episode, I am once again reacting to mental health posts on Reddit! I poured through TONS of Reddit posts on different mental health challenges people are experiencing in college and shared my most unfiltered responses to them. In this episode, I give my advice on:
+ Navigating group assignments in your classes
+ Balancing your work load and social life
+ Aligning extracurriculars with your career goals
+ Feeling lonely in college
+ What I wish I knew before starting freshman year
+ Majoring in psychology
+ Emotional exhaustion or burnout as a student
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She Persisted is THE Gen Z mental health podcast. In each episode, Sadie brings you authentic, accessible, relatable conversations about every aspect of mental wellness. Expect evidence-based, Gen Z-approved resources, coping skills (lots of DBT), insights, and education in each piece of content you consume. She Persisted offers you a safe space to feel validated and understood in your struggle while encouraging you to take ownership of your journey and build your life worth living.
Sadie Sutton is a 22-year-old aspiring clinical psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania. At 14, she underwent a year and a half of intensive treatment (3East McLean Hospital + a therapeutic boarding school) for severe depression and anxiety. Compelled to share her insights 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 psychology—and of course, bringing you along for the journey.
Since launching in 2019, She Persisted has garnered over 300,000 downloads and reached millions across social media. The podcast has been featured in the Sunday New York Times and recognized by NBC, Today.com, Bustle, ABC7 Bay Area, KSBW, and Common Sense Media. Past media partners include Amazon Prime Student, BetterHelp, Crisis Text Line, Active Minds, Lumate, Truth Initiative, Bubble, and Magic Mind. The show has welcomed leading experts and advocates, including Dr. Steven Hollon, Zachery Dereniowski, Victoria Garrick Browne, Dr. Kojo Sarfo, Dr. Aliza Pressman, Dr. AnneMarie Albano, Dr. David Yeager, and Dr. Uma Naidoo. Beyond the podcast, Sadie continues to advocate for mental health, regularly speaking at high schools, panels, and webinars, and sharing her expertise on over 45 podcasts.
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