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#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, her expertise is the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and social connection. In this episode, we discuss:+ Cultural differences in defining happiness around the world+ How different countries interpret challenges & successes+ What sovereignty is in psychology & why it's so important+ Why you don't have enough freedom in your life & how to change that+ How your emotional IQ can impact your sense of freedom+ The science of happiness & what we can learn from it+ The two types of happiness and which is better in the long-term+ Ways that you can boost your happiness according to psychology+ Advice for students on how to improve your quality of life + The culture of success in the U.S. & its cost on well-being+ Why you should be a good friend to yourself & what this looks like+ Tips for when you're struggling to make self-care a habit Emma's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappinesstrack/MENTIONED+ Emma's Facebook+ Emma's Twitter+ Emma's Website+ Preorder Sovereign + Sattva App+ SKY Breath+ SKY for Kids+ The Happiness TrackSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!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.

#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 including:+ Signs someone is experiencing depression+ Flaws with mental health diagnoses + Advice on studying psychology in college+ My troubled teen industry (TTI) experience & how to avoid TTI programs + How to start trusting yourself + Ways to stop judging others & be less negative MENTIONED+ Original Reddit thread+ Send me your episode topics!+ She Persisted Ep. 109 ft. Dr. Ruscio + She Persisted Ep. 113 ft. Dr. Franco+ She Persisted Ep. 136 ft. Dr. Mohatt+ She Persisted Ep. 181 (Pt. 1)+ The Program + Troubled Teen Industry TikTok + Unsilenced SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!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.

#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 if you're in a healthy or unhealthy relationship+ Signs of an abusive relationship + The link between abusive relationships & anxiety and depression+ Questions you need to ask yourself about your relationship + Risk factors that someone could end up in an unhealthy relationship + How to set boundaries in a relationship+ What to do if your partner is unreceptive to your boundaries + Ways to help someone who's in an unhealthy relationship + Unhealthy relationships in pop culture + Tips on how parents should talk to teens about relationships + Healing from abusive relationships + Relationship resources she recommends AMCS's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amcshelps/MENTIONED+ AMCS's Website+ Love is Respect+ She Persisted Ep. 180 SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!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.

#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 posts social media content for over 1 million followers and recently received a Congressional Proclamation from the U.S. House of Representatives for her social media advocacy and research. In this episode, we discuss:+ Why high-functioning mental health disorders can be overlooked + Signs someone has high-functioning depression + What scarcity trauma is and why someone may be experiencing it+ Overlaps between high-functioning depression & perfectionism + Red flags that a student is struggling with high-functioning depression + How high-functioning depression can affect relationships + The keys to preventing & overcoming high-functioning depression + Her research on sexual trauma & domestic violence in college + The two main things trauma survivors need in order to heal + How sexual trauma look different in college compared to other environments+ Advice she wishes all college students could know Dr. Joseph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjudithjoseph/MENTIONED+ Dr. Joseph's Website + Dr. Joseph's Lab+ Dr. Joseph's TikTok+ Dr. Joseph's Newsletter SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!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.

#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, Scientific American, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. In this episode, we discuss:+ A clinical definition of anxiety+ Differences between fear, anxiety, & worry+ The relationship between rumination & social anxiety+ Ineffective (and sometimes unconscious!) ways we deal with anxiety + Ways to navigate anxiety that have helped thousands of people at his anxiety program + How to stop avoiding what’s making you anxious+ Personality traits that anxious people tend to have+ The relationship between anxiety & resilience + Supporting someone with anxiety without invalidating or enabling them + Finding professional help for your anxiety + Resources for learning about anxiety Dr. Rosmarin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhrosmarin/ MENTIONED+ ADAA+ Center for Anxiety+ Contact Dr. Rosmarin+ Dr. Rosmarin's Website+ Thriving with Anxiety SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!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.

#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 Gen Z struggles with mental health+ Losing motivation in school & other activities+ Opening up about trauma & overcoming trust issues MENTIONED+ Original Reddit thread+ Send me your episode topics!+ She Persisted Ep. 28 feat. Dr. Blaise Aguirre+ She Persisted Ep. 81 feat. Dr. Aliza PressmanSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!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.

#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 and learning differences, as well as being the parent of two teenagers with ADHD and Dyslexia. In this episode, we discuss:+ Why ADHD can be so hard to diagnose+ Why ADHD is diagnosed less in women+ Less well-known symptoms of ADHD + Common misconceptions about ADHD + The relationship between ADHD and sleep issues+ Biological and behavioral overlaps between ADHD & anxiety+ Ways people with ADHD tend to overcompensate + If ADHD has a spectrum of severity + What the process of getting diagnosed with ADHD looks like+ Getting treatment for ADHD & strategies for managing focusMENTIONED+ Dr. Olivardia's email SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!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.

#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 health struggles + When parents resist getting involved with their teen's mental health+ How schools play a role in students' mental health + What school systems could do to improve the youth mental health crisis+ Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & their impact on mental health+ Ways teens can decrease their risk of mental health challenges + What to do when you're at a low point with your mental health+ How parents can best support their teen's mental health + Setting boundaries with friends when it comes to mental health + Pros and cons of normalizing mental health struggles Momentous Institute's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentousinstitute/MENTIONED+ Momentous Institute's Website+ Momentous Institute's Facebook+ Momentous Institute's Twitter+ ACEs Study 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.

#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 you should do when your mental health ISN'T struggling+ Why positive psychology is absolutely necessary+ Teens going to each other for mental health advice+ Why EVERYONE should do exposure therapy + Why there are no reputable therapeutic boarding schools for teensMENTIONED+ Flourish by Martin Seligman + McLean 3East+ She Persisted Ep. 81 feat. Dr. Aliza Pressman+ Therapeutic Boarding School TikTokSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCLET'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.

#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 discuss:+ Jeff's journey into the mental health space + His top four tips for starting college + The crucial role of self-esteem in college & how you can boost it+ Signs that you should focus on improving your self-esteem+ How our relationships reflect how we feel about ourselves+ How fixing our confidence affects our romantic relationships (and vice-versa!) + Maintaining your self-worth after a toxic or abusive relationship+ Advice on healthy relationships with others and yourselfJeff's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffkallil/MENTIONED+ Jeff's TikTok+ Jeff's YoutubeSHOP 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.