she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, healing
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! @shepersistedpodcast hello@shepersistedpodcast.com shepersistedpodcast.com
Episodes
#245
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if you’re struggling with finding new friends as a postgrad, this episode is for YOU. in this solo episode, i’m sharing my favorite ways to make friends, stay connected, and avoid feeling lonely after graduating college! from making time to be social despite your new 9-to-5 to keeping in touch with long-distance fri...
#244
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this year, we’re NOT setting any more new year’s resolutions we can’t follow through on. in this solo episode, i’m breaking down how you can achieve all your personal, career, and wellness goals in 2026– and no, we’re not just manifesting, we’re using science.
tune into this episode to find out the consistent, invisible habits you can u...
#243
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is it possible to be lonely even if you’re more social than ever?! today’s guest is dr. jeffrey hall— the department chair and professor of communication studies at the university of kansas, where he researches how to elevate positive online experiences through meaningful social interaction and relationships. his book relating through techno...
#242
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want to know why i started this podcast in the first place?! there’s a reason why i care so deeply about mental health, and why i believe so strongly that mental health recovery is possible.
in this solo episode, i’m sharing my mental health journey with you, taking you through my recovery from severe depression and ...
#241
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here’s the truth: you cannot resent someone for a need you’ve never communicated. but most of our day-to-day frustration comes from exactly that — unspoken expectations, misunderstood triggers, and assumptions we never check.
in this solo episode, i walk you through the exact rule, mindset shifts, and dbt skills i use to p...
#240
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what’s really stopping you from finding love??! today’s guest is dr. molly burrets— a clinical psychologist and adjunct professor in the department of marriage and family Therapy at the university of southern california. her areas of expertise include couples therapy and women’s issues.
in this episode, we discuss the...
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 dr. angela duckworth– the rosa lee and egbert chang professor at the university of pennsylvania and faculty co-director of the penn-wharton behavior change for good initiative.
in this mini-episode, we discuss how you can reverse engineer your life to set yours...
#239
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what sets dbt apart + is it actually effective?! today’s guest is dr. maddy ellberger— the founder of downtown behavioral wellness, a therapeutic practice that utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt), dialectical behavior therapy (dbt), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (mbsr). dr. ellberger previously...
#238
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what’s causing your anxiety and how can you heal?!! today’s episode is a mental health mashup featuring expert advice from some of my favorite she persisted guests. i’ve compiled the most insightful tips and quotes from past episodes into your ultimate guide on how to navigate anxiety.
in this episode, you’ll hear from...
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 episode is a solo where i break down where dialectical behavior therapy (dbt) came from + how it can help transform your mental health!
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#237
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how gen z can lead with hope (even when it feels impossible)? today’s guest is amanda litman— the co-founder and president of run for something, a nonprofit organization that recruits and supports young leaders to run for state and local office. she has written two books geared toward the next generation of political lea...
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 eileen kelly– a sex and dating writer for vogue magazine and host of the podcast going mental.
in this mini-episode, we discuss what daily life can look like while receiving residential mental health treatment + advice on choosing a treatment option!
#236
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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
• ...
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!
#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...
#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...
#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 des...
#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?
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#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 comm...
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.
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