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

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+ Talk With Zach Website+ Ask ZachSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE SPONSOR🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ 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.

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+ Nancy's Facebook+ Nancy's TikTok+ Nancy's Podcast+ Brown Girl TherapySHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE 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/shepersistedLET'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.

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+ She Persisted Ep. 121+ She Persisted Ep. 89+ She Persisted Ep. 74+ She Persisted Ep. 73+ Atomic Habits + Big Feelings + Lost Connections+ Building a Life Worth LivingSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE 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/shepersistedLET'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.

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+ Indicators of Abuse + Volunteering with Breaking Code Silence+ This is Paris+ She Persisted Ep. 64+ She Persisted Ep. 41SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE 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/shepersistedLET'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.

Today's guest is Mary Jelkovsky—host of the self-love podcast Mary's Cup of Tea, author of The Gift of Self-Love, and inspirational speaker who helps women worldwide on their body-image struggles and loving themselves unconditionally. In this episode, we discuss the dangers of the world of body-building, how to critically consume social media images and avoid comparisons, tips for improving self-love and body image, and advice for starting journaling. Mary's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryscupofteaa/ MENTIONED+ Mary's Website+ The Gift of Self Love + 100 Days of Self Love + Mary's Podcast+ Mary's TikTok+ Atomic HabitsSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE 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/shepersistedLET'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.

Today's solo episode is all about mental health habits! I discuss how the principles in James Clear's Atomic Habits can be applied to mental health, using habits to decrease emotional vulnerability, the PLEASE skill + investing in physical health to support your mental health, the nonnegotiable habits I do on a daily basis, the importance of habit tracking, and habits to break ASAP. MENTIONED+ Atomic Habits+ Atomic Habits summary+ Atomic Habits summary 2+ Lifestyle Habits and Mental Health in Light of the Two COVID-19 Pandemic Waves in Sweden, 2020+ Morning Microdose+ Ep. 106 feat. Dr. Judy HoSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE 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/shepersistedLET'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.

Today's guest is Shani Tran—therapist and author of Dope Therapy who focuses on educating around cultural humility and working with people of color, who have historically been underserved by the mental health community. We discuss how she began her career and achieved TikTok fame, tips for starting therapy for the first time, red flags to avoid when finding a therapist, the stigmas around therapy and unique mental health challenges faced by teens, and what to do if therapy isn't working for you— including breaking up with your therapist. Shani Tran's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshaniproject/ MENTIONED+ Dope Therapy by Shani Tran+ Shani's TikTokSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE SPONSOR🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ 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.

Today's guest is Sasha Heinz, PhD, MAPP—a developmental psychologist and life coach who is an expert in positive psychology, lasting behavioral change, and the science of getting unstuck. In her private coaching practice, she teaches clients the tools to change their lives for good. Heinz received her BA from Harvard, her PhD in development psychology from Columbia, and her master’s in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she also served as a faculty member (go Quakers!!). We discuss how attending therapy can help you with 'adulting', how to use coping skills in daily life, the myths around toxic positivity, how to improve your life using positive psychology, and misconceptions about improving your well-being. Dr. Heinz's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsashaheinz/?hl=enMENTIONED+ Dr. Heinz's website + Mind Your Mind+ Caroline Miller's book + Positive Psychotherapy research + Lost Connections by Johann Hari + Barbara Fredrickson's research + Episode with Whitney Goodman SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE SPONSOR🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!LET'S CONNECT+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)+ 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.

Today's solo episode is all about optimizing your therapy appointments! I reflected on my 7 years of therapy and my experiences working with almost as many therapists to give you all my best tips to get the most out of your sessions! I talk about setting an agenda for your sessions, using a diary card, tracking your coping skills, celebrating your growth, setting tangible weekly goals (+ following up on them), getting support between appointments, navigating switching therapists, and challenging yourself to be vulnerable! MENTIONED+ Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)+ Bullet Journal Flip Through+ Notion Habit Tracker+ Habit Tracker AppSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE SPONSOR📲This week's episode is brought to you by Waveform Social. Waveform Social offers podcast website design and development, podcast social media marketing, and full podcast digital marketing for your show! Increase your podcast's presence on TikTok, Instagram Reels, Pinterest, and YouTube Shorts while skyrocketing your downloads, and send an email to hello@waveformsocial.com to schedule your FREE consult call 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.

Today's guest is Lindsey Simcik—the co-host of Almost 30 and Morning Microdose! Almost 30 is a top 50 lifestyle, wellness, and spirituality podcast, with events all over the world, digital courses and workshops, and a community of millions that proves we are not alone. (adapted from almost30.com) Lindsey and I discuss her wisdom for young adults at the beginning of their journies, tips to mitigate anxiety long-term, using movement to maintain your mental health, advice for navigating the chaotic season that is college, using discipline to have more freedom in your life, and being okay with being single in high school and college.Lindsey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik/?hl=enMENTIONED+ Almost 30+ PodcastPro+ PodcastPro ApplicationsSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEPISODE SPONSOR🗳️ This week's episode is sponsored by Do Something. You have the power to elect officials who are committed to protecting young people and their communities. It takes 2 mins to make sure you're heard by registering to vote: https://www.dosomething.org/us/vote/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.