she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, healing

#236🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 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• chain analysis 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 spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

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 amanda e. white– a licensed therapist, author, creator of the popular instagram account @therapyforwomen, the host of the recovered-ish podcast.in this mini-episode, we reveal what your favorite taylor swift song might say about your mental health! to listen to the full episode, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!to listen to last week’s taylor swift episode, click HERE! ⁠@shepersistedpodcast⁠⁠shepersistedpodcast.com⁠⁠hello@shepersistedpodcast.com⁠ © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

#235 today’s guest is kara loewentheil—a nyt bestselling author, ivy league women’s rights lawyer turned master feminist coach, practical philosopher, and the founder of the new school of feminist thought. she also hosts a top-rated podcast, unf*ck your brain, and started her own coaching program designed to help you live life on your own terms. in this episode, we discuss negative core beliefs + anxieties that our society programs into women and how women can rewire their brains for the better. we talk about:• how kara went from an ivy league women’s rights lawyer to a feminist coach• key differences between therapy + life coaching you need to know• ways our (often unconscious) beliefs run our lives + how to reevaluate them• experiencing socially programed anxiety as a woman• self-doubt + figuring out whether your thoughts are ‘valid’• the ‘brain gap’ between men + women in our society• doing the work to rewire your negative core beliefs • the core issue that most women are struggling with today • gaining confidence + how to go about that • what’s really causing the male loneliness epidemic  • whether gen z is moving in the right direction with relationships + datingmentioned:• kara’s instagram• kara’s website• take back your brain• unf*ck your brain☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

#234 in this week’s solo episode, i’m diving into one of my favorite topics: taylor swift! as both a swiftie and someone who has recovered from severe depression and anxiety, listening to taylor’s songs on mental health is super meaningful to me. so because of that (and in honor of her latest album dropping!!), i’m breaking down some of my all-time favorite taylor swift lyrics, quotes, and signature habits relating to mental health. this episode covers a wide range of mental health topics such as anxiety, SI, depression, body image, unhealthy relationships/habits, and more!here, i’ll be sharing taylor swift lyrics and quotes, how they’ve impacted my own mental health journey, and mental health skills inspired by them that you can try! this episode contains clips from some of her best songs, speeches, and interviews… so make sure to listen for your favorites! i talk about:• a dbt skill to try inspired by taylor’s lyrics & signature countdowns• advice on avoiding toxic habits (based on a song from lover + her nyu speech) • my takes on taylor’s quotes + lyrics about anxiety or overthinking• why you’re on your own kid has such a powerful mental health message• the mindset shift for when you’re in a bad place that taylor + i both use• coping skills from midnights that i pull from in my own life• how taylor defines happiness in the life of a showgirl + why that resonates• feeling stuck in life + a taylor quote for coping with this • underrated taylor swift lyrics + quotes on mental health (from all her eras!)• + SO much more!mentioned:• elle magazine article• nyu commencement speech• father figure tiktok☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

#233 today’s guest is dr. will dobud— a social worker, researcher, and educator who has worked with adolescents and families in the united states, australia, and norway. he is dedicated to improving adolescent therapy outcomes and promoting safe, ethical practices and is an advocate for youth impacted by america’s troubled teen industry.in this episode, we break down the dangers of the troubled teen industry and why adolescents deserve better mental health care options. we talk about:• what inspired will to advocate against the troubled teen industry (tti)• how tti programs are organized to reduce legal responsibility  • why gen z mental health is still so bad despite efforts to help • wilderness therapy + how it became so popular• who gets sent to wilderness therapy programs + why • the lack of oversight + government regulations over the tti• how tti programs market themselves + why it’s not accurate • if stigma plays a role in getting adolescents proper mental health care• whether the tti can ever truly be reformed • ways to improve mental health care for gen z mentioned:• will’s instagram• will’s substack• will’s email• kids these days• join the launch team• past troubled teen eps• calling bullshit ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

#232 in this week’s solo episode, i’m explaining why your friendships in school matter a lot more than you think! in this episode dedicated to the psychology of school friendships, i’m answering important questions including: is the quality or quantity of your friendships more important? how do your school friends affect your grades and even your future career? what’s the best way to make more friends at school? i’ll also be sharing psychology studies, reacting to viral reddit and tiktok posts, and talking about my own experiences on how friendships are the key to thriving in school. so whether you’re starting college, switching schools, or looking to make more friends at your current school, this episode is your guide to finding the right friendships for you. here, i cover:• why it actually matters to make friends at school • how your school friends can impact your grades• what to do if your friends are distracting you from your work• friendships as a protective factor for your mental health• whether quality or quantity matters more in friendships• how popularity can affect your education • the surprising key to becoming close friends with someone• ways to become closer friends with people at school• balancing friendships with other commitments • figuring out which relationships to prioritize• easy ways that i strengthened my relationships in school • + so much more! mentioned:• harvard happiness study • friends and grades study• grades reddit post • studying with friends tiktok • school as a protective factor ep.• transitioning grades study• depression + anxiety study• unreciprocated friendships study• popularity + sleep study • popularity + SAT prep study• class participation reddit post• close friends + mental health study• making new friends ep.• psych major tips ep.• college regrets reddit post☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

#231 today’s guest is dr. ken ginsburg— a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at the children’s hospital of philadelphia and a professor of pediatrics at the university of pennsylvania school of medicine. his research over the last 35 years has focused on facilitating youth to develop their own solutions to social problems and teaching clinicians how to better serve them.in this episode, we unpack some of the most common myths and misconceptions about gen z mental health before diving into how gen z can collaborate with their families to get the mental health resources they need. finally, we share some essential steps for gen z to build their mental resilience and have strong mental health. we talk about:• what traits define gen z + common misconceptions about this generation• negative labels about gen z + whether they’re accurate • if gen z is really in a mental health crisis • our response to parents who criticize gen z’s focus on mental health• key steps gen z can take to improve their mental health• a popular criticism of gen z and whether we agree with it• current mainstream issues like the male loneliness crisis • advice for parents on supporting their teens + getting them to accept help• supporting a friend or a loved one who’s struggling • four things that everyone in gen z needs to know• one major way to build resilience  • + so much more!mentioned:• parents and teens website• create a stress management plan• guide your child toward professional help• i interviewed my therapist• fostering resilience website• dr. ginsburg’s books☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com 

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 michele rosenthal– an award-winning trauma/PTSD blogger, award-nominated author and keynote speaker.in this mini-episode, you'll learn the number one thing you need to know about trauma & PTSD before hearing the four steps for trauma recovery.  to listen to the full episode, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!⁠@shepersistedpodcast⁠⁠shepersistedpodcast.com⁠⁠hello@shepersistedpodcast.com⁠ © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

#230 in this week’s solo episode, i’m breaking down some of my favorite mental health frameworks to improve your mental health. one of the biggest mental health challenges is figuring out exactly where to start and what steps to take when you’re really struggling. this episode will be your guide to figuring out what order of operations you can use to get out of a crisis and stabilize your mental health.i’ll cover topics including:• why we need an order of operations for our mental health• my troubled teen industry experience (order of operations gone wrong)• how maslow’s hierarchy of needs applies to your life• a sailboat model for your mental health needs• the dbt house of treatment model & how it works• ways that your biology and environment contribute to your mental health• a checklist you need to cover for your mental wellbeing• the importance of mastery for your mental healthmentioned:• angela duckworth episode• grit lab episode• maslow’s hierarchy of needs• sailboat metaphor• dbt house of treatment• biopsychosocial model☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

#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:• dr. gold’s website• dr. gold’s instagram• dr. gold’s tiktok• how do you feel?• greg walton episode☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.