She Persisted is THE teen mental health podcast—made for teens, by a teen. In each episode, Sadie brings you authentic, accessible, relatable conversations about every aspect of mental wellness. Expect evidence-based, teen-approved resources, coping skills (lots of DBT), insights, and education in each piece of content you consume. She Persisted offers you a safe space to feel validated and understood in your struggle while encouraging you to take ownership of your journey and build your lif ...
…
continue reading
1
195. Your Family Vacation Survival Guide: Coping Skills, Boundaries, & More!
31:42
31:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:42
#195 In this week's solo episode, I talk about how to handle family vacations this summer. The uncertainty and social dynamics that come with family vacations can be a stressor for many people— you're not alone! So, I share my favorite coping skills you can use to handle any challenges that come your way this summer. I discuss: + The importance of …
…
continue reading
1
MINI: How to STOP People Pleasing & START Trusting Yourself
5:29
5:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:29
Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Jay Fields, an educator, coach and author who has taught embodied social and emotional intelligence for twenty years. In this mini-episode, you'll learn why you're prone to people-…
…
continue reading
1
194. Treating ADHD Without Medication: Tips to Improve Focus & Productivity feat. Dr. Nick Nissen
40:40
40:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
40:40
#194 Today's guest is Dr. Nick Nissen— a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, researcher, journalist, and expert in ADHD. In his concierge psychiatry practice, Nissen Clinic, he uses a suite of evidence-based treatments to get to the root of ADHD without using stimulant medications. In this episode, we discuss: + Genetic and environmental components of AD…
…
continue reading
1
MINI: Two Quick Tricks to Prevent a Panic Attack!
5:49
5:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:49
Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week's episode is a solo episode on how to prevent a panic attack! You'll learn two evidence-backed methods that quickly stop the physical and mental symptoms of a panic attack. To listen to the f…
…
continue reading
1
MINI: 5 Steps for Healing Your Hidden Depression in 5 Mins!
5:51
5:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:51
Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a psychologist, author, and podcast host who coined the term "perfectly hidden depression". In this mini-episode, you'll learn what perfectly hidden depres…
…
continue reading
1
193. Gaining Wisdom & Weathering Grief in Your Twenties feat. Yasmine Cheyenne
38:30
38:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:30
#193 Today's guest is Yasmine Cheyenne— an author, TED TALK Motivational speaker, Air Force Veteran, and self-healing workshop leader who works to help people heal through traumatic situations. Through her work, she has guided corporate giants, including Google, NAMI, and Skillshare, and created The Sugar Jar Community to further give a space for o…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Kristen Carder, an ADHD expert, top podcast host, and internationally recognized mindset coach for adults with ADHD. In this mini-episode, you'll learn all about the ins and outs o…
…
continue reading
1
192. Technology & Gen Z: AI, Cancel Culture, Ethics, & More feat. Nita Farahany
44:48
44:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:48
#192 Today's guest is Nita Farahany— a leading scholar and keynote speaker on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. She is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke Law School, the Founding Director of Duke Science & Society, and was even appointed by President Obama to the President…
…
continue reading
Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday we will feature a 5 minute mini episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and global relationship expert. In this mini episode, you'll learn all about the benefits of setting boundaries and how to establish them in y…
…
continue reading
1
191. How Should We Talk About Depression? feat. Hans Schroder
42:36
42:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:36
#191 Today's guest is Hans Schroder— a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan who currently researches beliefs and messages about mental health and their impacts. As a licensed clinical psychologist, he provides psychotherapy…
…
continue reading
1
190. How to Become an OPTIMIST: 3 Positive Psychology Techniques to Change Your Mindset
41:50
41:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:50
#190 In this week's solo episode, I talk about how you can completely shift your mindset to become more optimistic. I dive into why it's so helpful for your health and well-being to be optimistic before sharing three positive psychology techniques you can try out to unlock your inner optimist. I explain: + What positive psychology is & how it's dif…
…
continue reading
1
189. The Psychology of Ozempic, Obesity, and Weight Loss feat. Johann Hari
59:56
59:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
59:56
#189 Today's guest is Johann Hari— a British-Swiss writer and journalist who has written three New York Times best-selling books and just released his new book, Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs. He has also served as the Executive Producer of an Oscar-nominated movie and an eight-part TV serie…
…
continue reading
1
188. A Psychologist's Guide to Your 20s: How to Handle Mental Health, Breakups, & Growing Up feat. Meg Jay
38:44
38:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:44
#188 Today's guest is Meg Jay— a developmental clinical psychologist, associate professor of education at the University of Virginia, and published author with over 25 years of experience studying the psychology of twentysomethings. A recent New York Times profile called Dr. Jay “the patron saint of striving youth” and her TED talk “Why 30 Is Not t…
…
continue reading
1
187. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FRIENDSHIP: Forming Connections in the Social Media Era feat. Jeffery Hall
46:55
46:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:55
#187 Today's guest is Jeffrey Hall— a Professor of Communication Studies and Director of the Relationships & Technology Lab at the University of Kansas and a visiting scholar at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. His research centers on building friendships, navigating digital media, and forming meaningful connec…
…
continue reading
1
186. THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS: How to Improve Your Mood & Increase Your Freedom feat. Emma Seppälä
42:39
42:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:39
#186 Today's guest is Emma Seppälä— a best-selling author, Yale lecturer and faculty director of the Yale School of Management’s Women’s Leadership Program, the Science Director of Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, and international keynote speaker. A psychologist and research scientist by training, he…
…
continue reading
1
185. "The WORST Year of My Entire Life!!!" - Responding to Reddit Mental Health Posts Pt. 2!
42:15
42:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:15
#185 In this week's solo episode, I am once again reacting to mental health posts on Reddit! I did a deep-dive on Reddit and am sharing my most *brutally* honest responses and very best advice on a wide range of mental health posts. I also react to some amazing questions that you guys submitted through my website! I respond to posts on topics inclu…
…
continue reading
1
184. UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: Red Flags & Risk Factors in Teen Relationships feat. Eden Garcia-Balis
34:47
34:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:47
#184 Today's guest is Eden Garcia-Balis— a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has over nineteen years of experience in the mental health field. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Airport Marina Counseling Service (AMCS)— a nonprofit, community-based mental health clinic in California. In this episode, we discuss: + How to tell …
…
continue reading
1
183. High-Functioning Depression & Trauma in College Students feat. Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A.
36:36
36:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:36
#183 Today's guest is Judith Joseph, M.D., M.B.A.— a board-certified psychiatrist and researcher, Chair of Women in Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center, and founder of the first research lab to study high-functioning mental health conditions. She post…
…
continue reading
1
182. Anxiety 101: What We Do Wrong, How to Cope, and Facing Our Fears feat. Dr. David Rosmarin
41:01
41:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:01
#182 Today's guest is Dr. David Rosmarin— an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety—a practice that services over 1,000 patients per year in multiple states. Dr. Rosmarin studies the relevance of spirituality to mental health and his work has been featured in CNN, NPR,…
…
continue reading
1
181. "Is there something wrong with me?!!" - Responding to Reddit Mental Health Posts
42:51
42:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:51
#181 In this week's solo episode, I react to mental health posts on Reddit! I give my most honest responses to mental health storytimes and share my best advice on a bunch of mental health questions. I respond to posts that cover topics such as: + Feeling hopeless + Being sad versus being depressed + Helping a friend with their mental health + Why …
…
continue reading
1
180. All About ADHD: Symptoms, Misconceptions, Diagnosis, & More feat. Dr. Roberto Olivardia
55:49
55:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:49
#180 Today's guest is Dr. Roberto Olivardia— a clinical psychologist and lecturer at Harvard Medical School and founder of a private practice that specializes in treating ADHD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, OCD, eating disorders, and other issues that face students with learning disabilities. Dr. Olivardia also has lived experience as someone with ADHD…
…
continue reading
1
179. Gen Z Mental Health: The Role of Families, Friends, Schools, ACEs, & More feat. Dr. Jessica Gomez
37:38
37:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:38
#179 Today's guest is Dr. Jessica Gomez— a bilingual licensed psychologist and executive director of Momentous Institute. Dr. Gomez has over 17 years of experience working to create healthy communities that provide children with access to quality education and mental health services. In this episode, we discuss: + The role of family in teen mental …
…
continue reading
1
178. MENTAL HEALTH HOT TAKES: Teen Mental Health, Therapeutic Boarding School, Exposure Therapy, & More!
38:28
38:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
38:28
#178 In this week's solo episode, I discuss my ultimate mental health hot takes! I give my most honest takes on what works and what doesn't when it comes to your mental health and share some of my favorite mental health tips I've learned throughout my recovery. I give my hot takes on topics such as: + Mental health progression & regression + What y…
…
continue reading
1
177. Your Guide to Relationships: How to Build Healthier Connections & Increase Self-Love feat. Jeff Kallil
43:32
43:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:32
#177 Today's guest is Jeff Kallil— a life coach and entrepreneur who helps lead and manage five family businesses. As a life coach, Jeff is deeply dedicated to reigniting the spark of self-belief in others and rebuilding their self-worth— a mission born from his own healing journey through emotional and narcissistic abuse. In this episode we discus…
…
continue reading
1
176. The Power of DBT: How to Change Your Behaviors & Cultivate Hope feat. Dr. Maddy Ellberger
45:10
45:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:10
#176 Today's guest is Dr. Maddy Ellberger, PhD, LCSW— a licensed clinical social worker and adjunct professor at Columbia University who received her Masters and Doctoral training in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University and New York University. She is the founder of Downtown Behavioral Wellness, a therapeutic practice that utilizes cogniti…
…
continue reading