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

sadie sutton
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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

  1. 2D AGO

    237. can gen z actually make change? let’s talk burnout, hope, + leadership feat. amanda litman

    #237  🍿 watch on spotify & youtube 💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast! 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 leaders, was named one of the time next 100, and is currently a 2025-2026 obama foundation usa leader. in this episode, we discuss how gen z can become leaders in both the political arena and the workspace… and why this MATTERS!  we talk about: • amanda’s political background + the different campaigns she’s been part of • how to get more involved in politics as a young person  • gen z being politically active yet feeling hopeless about politics • coping with anxiety over politics + how to stay hopeful • an insider’s perspective what gen z political leaders are truly like  • what gen z leaders are doing differently in the office • generational divides at work + how to navigate those • the four day work week + whether that helps or hurts productivity • dealing with workplace + political burnout  • changes we hope to see that improve work life + the political landscape  • staying optimistic about our society achieving a work-life balance  • why we’re holding back from creating meaningful change + how to address this • tips for gen z on becoming better leaders  mentioned: • amanda’s website • amanda’s instagram • when we’re in charge • run for something (book) • run for something (organization) ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter: 1. leave a review on apple or spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! @shepersistedpodcast shepersistedpodcast.com hello@shepersistedpodcast.com  © 2025 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    34 min

  2. 6D AGO

    mini: a day in the life in mental health residential treatment?!! 

    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!  to listen to the full episode, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠! ⁠@shepersistedpodcast⁠ ⁠shepersistedpodcast.com⁠ ⁠hello@shepersistedpodcast.com⁠  © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    6 min

  3. OCT 24

    236. the 🦋 BUTTERFLY EFFECT of mental health?!

    #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 spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! @shepersistedpodcast shepersistedpodcast.com hello@shepersistedpodcast.com  © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    30 min
  4. mini: what your fav taylor swift song says about you (mental health edition)

    OCT 14

    mini: what your fav taylor swift song says about you (mental health edition)

    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!  ⁠@shepersistedpodcast⁠ ⁠shepersistedpodcast.com⁠ ⁠hello@shepersistedpodcast.com⁠  © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    6 min

  5. OCT 12

    235. society is shaping women’s core beliefs… so let’s rewire them feat. kara loewentheil

    #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 + dating mentioned: • 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 spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! @shepersistedpodcast shepersistedpodcast.com hello@shepersistedpodcast.com  © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    44 min
  6. 234. what taylor swift says about mental health (a psych grad UNPACKS her best lyrics, quotes, + more!)

    OCT 6

    234. what taylor swift says about mental health (a psych grad UNPACKS her best lyrics, quotes, + more!)

    #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 spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! @shepersistedpodcast shepersistedpodcast.com hello@shepersistedpodcast.com  © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    46 min

  7. SEP 28

    233. wilderness therapy doesn’t work… so why are we still sending our kids??! feat. dr. will dobud

    #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 b******t  ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter: 1. leave a review on apple or spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! @shepersistedpodcast shepersistedpodcast.com hello@shepersistedpodcast.com  © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    57 min

  8. SEP 22

    232. your school friends matter… here’s why & how to make them

    #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 spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! @shepersistedpodcast shepersistedpodcast.com hello@shepersistedpodcast.com  © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    37 min
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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

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