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sadie sutton
gen z talks about mental health more than any generation before—but most of what we hear online is incomplete, unproven, or impractical. she persisted bridges that gap. hosted by sadie sutton, a 22-year-old upenn psychology grad who’s lived the struggle and now studies the science, each episode turns proven psychology and personal insight into clear, relatable steps—making mental health make sense. subscribe for weekly episodes & monday minis!
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Oct 19, 2021 • 45min
75. Amen Clinic's Dr. Jay Faber on Teenage Substance Use: Brain Impacts, Long-Term Effects, and Quitting Tips
Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here! #75 This week's guest is Dr. Jay Faber. John A. “Jay” Faber, MD is a clinical and forensic double board-certified psychiatrist with more than three decades of experience in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. Currently, he is on the medical staff at the Amen Clinics in Encino, CA.Dr. Faber's website: https://drjayfaber.com/Dr. Faber's book: https://drjayfaber.com/escape-overview/This week's DBT Skill is pros and cons. Learn more here.Dr. Faber and I dive into the following topics...+ What happens to the brain under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine and long-term effects of usage+ Is vaping 'better' than smoking cigarettes?—what the data shows so far+ The difference between long-term, medium, and short-term goals and how to set these for yourself when trying to quit a substance+ Exactly what resources to utilize when attempting to quit substance use and how to know when professional support could be beneficial+ Red flags to be aware of if engaging in substance use+ the difference THC vs. CBD usageMentioned in this week's episode...+ dorm tour+ healthy vs. long-term substance use brain imaging via Amen Clinics+ Fast Times of Ridgemont High clip+ Lost Connections by Johann HariSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEpisode Sponsors🛋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!🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order!Follow Along With Sadie and She Persisted...+ 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

Oct 9, 2021 • 38min
74. Sophie Gray (Founder of DiveThru) on Diet Culture, Body Neutrality, Teenage Self-Harm, and Mental Health Education
Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here! #74 This week's guest is Sophie Gray. Sophie is the founder and creator of DiveThru, a mental health app helping you navigate mental health challenges with mood trackers, journal prompts, targeted courses, and more. In this episode, Sophie and I dive deep into overcoming eating disorders, depression, mental breakdowns, and more! Sophie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiegray/Download DiveThru: https://go.onelink.me/5wa8/divethrubioDiveThru Website: https://divethru.com/This week's DBT Skill is nonattachment, learn more here.Sophie and I dive into the following topics...+ Sophie's experiences overcoming depression, self-harm, an eating disorder, and more.+ The body neutrality and acceptance movement and what creators you should be following+ Journaling and how this helped Sophie on her mental health journey+ Increasing awareness of emotions and behaviors before working to change them+ Free resources on DiveThru: journal prompts, mood trackers, courses, and more!+ Boundaries Sophie currently implements to maintain her mental health growth+ How taking breaks and resting is productive Mentioned in this week's episode...+ DiveThru+ Body acceptance creators to follow @stephanieyeboah, @thatfatdoctor, @yrfatfriend, @thefatsextherapist, @itsmekellieb, @hannahtalksbodies+ Articles on the body acceptance movement: https://www.wearyourvoicemag.com/body-positivity-white-supremacy-fatphobia/ and https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/body-positivity-origins#7SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEpisode Sponsors🛋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!Follow Along With Sadie and She Persisted...+ 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

Oct 1, 2021 • 34min
73. Victoria Garrick on Student-Athlete Mental Health, Body Image, Intuitive Eating, Vulnerability, and College Lifestyle
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.#73 This week's guest is former D1 Athlete, Victoria Garrick. Victoria is known for her mental health advocacy on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and her Ted Talk where she shares her insight on student-athlete mental health, body image, intuitive eating, and being real! Victoria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriagarrick/ Victoria's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriagarrick4RealPod: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RFZBETSom9yZQbkv1ZIYOVictoria's Website: https://www.victoriagarrick.com/This week's DBT Skill is IMPROVE, learn more here.Victoria and I dive into the following topics...+ What performance anxiety looks and feels like+ How student-athletes can prioritize their mental health and their sport + Navigating moving to college, pursuing academics and a sport as an 18-year-old+ The importance of overcoming mental health stigma to access resources if you need them+ Balancing your mental health while also honoring your commitment to your team+ How Victoria went from struggling with binge eating to having a healthy, intuitive relationship with foodMentioned in this week's episode...+ Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch: https://amzn.to/3uHs1jR + Breaking Free from Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth: https://amzn.to/3mdeBrS + The Intuitive Eating Workbook by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch: https://amzn.to/3l2xUVy + The Intuitive Eating Workbook FOR TEENS by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch: https://amzn.to/3oATmTE SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCEpisode Sponsors🛋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!🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order!Follow Along With Sadie and She Persisted...+ 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

Sep 25, 2021 • 49min
72. Almost 30's Krista Williams on How Meditation Will Change Your Life, Body Acceptance, Experiencing Your Emotions, and Surviving Depression + Anxiety
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.#72 Today I am sitting down with Krista Williams from Almost 30 for one of my all-time favorite interviews! Almost 30: https://almost30.com/Krista's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskrista/Krista's Website: http://itskrista.co/This week's DBT Skill is Wise Mind, learn more here.Krista and I dive into the following topics...+ how unprocessed grief, trauma, and emotions can further depression, anxiety, and unalignment in life+ the cognitive shift of believing that we are our emotions versus emotions are temporary feelings that are trying to tell us something that comes with age+ how trauma work allowed Krista to increase self-compassion, develop her identity, love her inner child, improve relationships dynamics, and navigate the world through a kind and gentle lense+ the importance of feeling emotions and connecting with others from the perspective of an empath (Krista) and being emotionally detached (Sadie)+ exploring sobriety and substance use as a college student and why Krista chose not to drink during her healing journey+ how achieving your goal weight doesn't equal happiness and how Krista's now practicing body acceptance+ Krista's favorite practices that have helped her maintain her growth and continue to evolveMentioned in this week's episode...+ onsite in Nashville, TN+ Dr. Joe Dispenza's meditations+ Tara Brach's podcast (meditation recommendation)Episode Sponsors🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order!🛋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!Follow Along With Sadie and She Persisted...+ 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

Sep 19, 2021 • 28min
71. 1st Month of College DEBRIEF: Tips for Move-In, Socializing, Productivity, Studying, and more!
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.#71 There are so many fun interviews coming to She Persisted in the next few months and I had to do a life update episode before those go up!This week's DBT Skill is Loving Kindness, learn more here.I dive into the following topics...+ podcast updates and what to expect during the next few months (!!)+ what move-in was like and the importance of understanding your priorities before+ the importance of having an emotional safe space at college+ decreasing vulnerability factors during move-in week+ ways to create a schedule that increases your productivity+ how to support your college student as a parent/friend/etcMentioned in this week's episode...+ Scout Sobel on She persisted + My Ep. on Okay Sis+ Emotional Entrepreneur by Scout Sobel + Dorm Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/CU3Ug0eloNl/+ NotionEpisode Sponsors🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order!Follow Along With Sadie And She Persisted...+ 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

Aug 13, 2021 • 54min
69. Navigating Anxiety as a Teenager: Coping Skills, Listener Q+A, Personal Experiences, and More
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.#69 Hello from Denmark (though I’m actually editing and releasing this 2 weeks later back at home) which is statistically the happiest country in the world. I dive into the Danish practices that contribute to such strong mental health and how you can implement these in your life. Onto the main episode, I dive into everything you need to know to navigate ANXIETY as a teen! I give a complete overview on all things anxiety, tips and tricks from my own experience, how to support someone struggling, and answer some listener questions! I dive into the following topics...+ Anxiety vs. feeling anxious + Navigating panic attacks + supporting others+ Reducing and recovering from anxiety long term+ Working through nightmares/nighttime anxiety+ Resources for anxiety+ Your questions about anxiety+ So much more!Mentioned in this week's episode...+ Ep. 47 DBT Education: TIPP, Crisis Survival Skills, + Riding the WAVE (Distress Tolerance)+ My instagram: stalk the Europe trip + Podcast recommendation on Danish life: https://drchatterjee.com/episode-32-science-happiness-meik-wiking/+ Ep. 68 How Our Mental + Physical Health Are Connected feat. Laura Martin+ Ep. 56 OCD + Exposure Therapy+ Ep. 39 Your Foolproof Guide to a Good Night's Sleep+ Resources for anxiety + Crisis text line: TEXT ‘connect’ to 741741 + Teenline: text TEEN to 839863 + Headspace, guided meditations on YouTube, podcast apps, etc + https://panicandanxiety.org/find-help/emergency-help-lines/ + https://www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/education-awareness/shareable-resources-on-anxiety-disordersEpisode Sponsors🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order!🛋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!🤍This week's episode is brought to you by Sadie's Socials! For GIF creation, website design, podcast production, social media management, and more services head to shepersistedpodcast.com/workwithme!Follow Along With Sadie And She Persisted...+ 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

Jul 16, 2021 • 44min
68. How Our Mental + Physical Health Are Connected feat. Laura Martin
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.#68 Today I am joined by the amazing Laura Martin—a Certified IBS Nutrition Consultant and founder of Healing to Happy (an online holistic, gut-brain focused company that helps women suffering from IBS and Anxiety to get back to eating normally without fear of FODMAP's). Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramartin_h2h/Laura's website: https://healingtohappy.com/ Laura and I dive into the following topics...+ Laura's mental health journey and how it led her to helping others with both their physical and mental wellness+ What happens to our body when we're chronically depressed and/or anxious + How hormone production in the gut vs. the brain work+ Understanding why it feels like you get worse before you get better when you truly start to heal+ How rewarding radical responsibility can be + Laura's tips and tricks for starting your wellness journeyThis week's DBT Skill is the check the facts. Learn more here!Mentioned in this week's episode...+ Eating in the Light of the Moon by Anita A. Johnston PhD+ Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey + Think and Eat Yourself Smart by Dr. Caroline LeafEpisode Sponsors🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order!Follow Along With Sadie And She Persisted...+ 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

Jul 2, 2021 • 31min
67. High School RECAP
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.TRIGGER WARNING for suicidal ideation.This solo episode is all about my high school experience (3 states, 3 schools, treatment—it was a wild ride folks). I dive into pre-treatment, during residential/therapeutic boarding school stays, and moving home as well as navigating COVID. I also answer loads of listener questions about navigating high school! Enjoy!!This week's DBT Skill is the ABC Skill. Learn more here!Mentioned In The Episode…+ Ep. 55 Mental Health Advice for High School Students+ 3East McLean Hospital (DBT Residential Program)+ Ep 39. Your Foolpororf Guide to a Good Night's SleepEpisode 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!Follow Along With Sadie And She Persisted...+ 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

Jun 18, 2021 • 55min
66. Alexis Haines on Teenage Addiction, Childhood Trauma, and Taking Radical Accountability Over Your Healing
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.TRIGGER WARNING for sexual assault + abuse, substance use, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.Alexis Haines—my podcast mom—is finally on She Persisted! This episode can only be described as WOW. From teenage heroin addict, a twice-convicted felon, and a member of the Bling Ring to addiction center owner, an amazing mom, doula, podcast host, and more Alexis is the living proof that sobriety, recovery, and healing are possible! So take a seat, grab a snack and get ready to be amazingly inspired!Alexis' Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsalexishaines/ Alexis' Website: www.recoveringfromreality.com/Alexis' Podcast: www.recoveringfromreality.com/podcastAlexis' Course (Life Reset Course): www.recoveringfromreality.com/liferesetcourseAlexis' Book: www.recoveringfromreality.com/bookAlexis And I Cover The Following Topics…+ Alexis' story of teenage heroin addiction, prison, recovery, and where she's at now+ The importance of unconditional love and family healing in teenage treatment+ Checking into your reality and sitting with the discomfort that it brings rather than avoiding+ The ACE score and how your resilience impacts your experience of traumas+ What are 'little t traumas' and how these impact your life, relationship, and behaviors+ so much more!Mentioned In The Episode…+ 2k giveaway on Instagram (open through June 22nd)+ Life Reset Course+ Lost Connections by Johann Hari+ Recovering From Reality (Alexis' Podcast)+ ACE score+ Resilience score + My episode on Recovering From RealityEpisode Sponsors🤍This week's episode is brought to you by Sadie's Socials! For GIF creation, website design, podcast production, social media management, and more services head to shepersistedpodcast.com/workwithme!🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order!🛋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!Follow Along With Sadie And She Persisted...+ 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

May 21, 2021 • 59min
65. Lindsay Fleming LPC on Inpatient, Outpatient, Group, and Individual Therapy as a Teenager
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.Today I am joined by Lindsay Fleming, LPC a Chicago-based therapist working to help individuals take baby-step their way to understanding & normalizing mental health.Lindsay's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsay.fleminglpcLindsay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_fleminglpc/Lindsay's Website: https://www.lindsayfleminglpc.com/ Lindsay And I Cover The Following Topics…+ Lindsay's path to becoming a therapist+ Different types of therapy including inpatient, outpatient, IOP, PHP, and more!+ How to know if therapy is right for you+ What to expect when going to therapy for the first time and how to make sure your therapist is a good fit+ Common things teens want support on in therapy and topics to consider discussing+ So much more!Mentioned In The Episode…+ Ep. 57 on College App+ https://www.calm.com/+ https://www.therapistaid.com/+ https://www.additudemag.com/+ https://chadd.org/Episode Sponsors🎧This week's episode is brought to you by Here Comes the Break—a brand-new podcast from iHeart, Def Jam, and Double Elvis. Each episode fuses real interviews and real life issues all addressing topics such as mental health, friendships, hope, family and creativity and showcases exclusive tracks from real artists. Check them out on Instagram and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for new episodes every Thursday.🛋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!Follow Along With Sadie And She Persisted...+ 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


