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! @shepersistedpodcast hello@shepersistedpodcast.com shepersistedpodcast.com

  1. 5D AGO

    255. why it’s so hard to ask for help (and how to start!)

    #255 🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠ 💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast! if your mental health is getting worse, but asking for help feels like too much, this episode is for YOU.  in this solo episode, i explain why so many of us can be reluctant to open up about our mental health before breaking down the techniques you can try to be more vulnerable.  by the end of this episode, you’ll learn how to lower your anxiety around asking for help– because vulnerability is the key to recovery!  i talk about: • why i didn’t ask for help when my mental health started struggling • how our environment + upbringing shape our mental health  • the impact of depression on our self worth + anxiety • using exposure therapy to try actually being vulnerable  • a communication technique that helped me open up to my parents • easier ways you can practice being vulnerable on a regular basis • choosing the right people to share with + setting clear expectations mentioned: • ep.254 (why they’re not getting help) ☕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  © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    24 min

  2. APR 4

    254. how to help someone who doesn’t want help (without making it worse)

    #254 🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠ 💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast! how do you help someone who’s struggling with depression?? in this solo episode, i answer a mom's question on how she can best support her son with his depression. i explain how my mental health journey taught me what the best– and worst!– ways are to be there for someone who’s depressed– and three conversation ideas you can try out.   whether you’re a parent, sibling, or friend, this advice can apply to anyone who wants to be a support system for their loved one. i talk about: • what to do if someone you care about is feeling hopeless • why encouragement can be invalidating when you’re depressed • do’s + don’ts for supporting someone who’s depressed • using dbt diary cards to validate  • the best ways to offer advice to someone with depression  • how depression + anger are linked • three ways to make someone feel less alone mentioned: • ep.209 maddy ellberger • ep.156 diary cards • ep.248 diary cards • ep.215 caroline fleck • validation by caroline fleck • mclean 3east ☕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.

    20 min

  3. MAR 19

    253. why therapy didn’t work… until this

    🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠ 💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast! when i think about a major turning point in my mental health journey, this one conversation is truly what kickstarted my recovery.  in this solo episode, i break down the moment in intensive mental health treatment that changed my outlook on mental health recovery, what led me to being hospitalized for my mental health in the first place, & how i began to recover from severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.  if you are on the fence about whether to ask for help with your mental health (or have a loved one in that exact spot), this episode details when i was in the exact same spot: i explain how i went from not believing i could get better to feeling hopeful that i could recover & build a life worth living.  i talk about: • why i needed intensive mental health treatment  • the question my doctor asked me that changed my life • how i almost got turned away from my mental health treatment  • dbt wise mind & how that impacted my journey • my biggest fears going into a residential mental health facility  • being vulnerable when you’re getting mental health care • the mindset i had going into getting residential mental health care mentioned: • dr. blaise aguirre ep. • mclean 3east ☕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.

    24 min

  4. MAR 2

    252. stop overthinking—ask yourself this!

    #252 🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠ 💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast! are you a chronic emotional over-invester?! in this solo episode, i explain how a simple mental health mantra transformed my mentality around emotional boundaries and even lowered my anxiety! by the end of this episode, you’ll know how to stop the emotional over-involvement and start prioritizing your mental health.  i talk about: • the mental health mantra that’s changed my life  • why stress can actually be good for you?! • 3 questions to ask yourself if you’re emotionally over-investing • if you’re problem-solving or just being anxious? • influencing vs. controlling as anxiety responses   • times you might be over-involving yourself emotionally • how to lower your anxiety + set emotional boundaries in your relationships  ☕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  © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    14 min

  5. FEB 25

    251. why college feels different for gen z (feat. dr. scott barry kaufman)

    #251 🍿 watch on spotify & youtube 💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast! why is the college experience SO different for our generation??! today’s guest is dr. scott barry kaufman— a psychologist, coach, professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who is passionate about helping all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. he is a professor of psychology at columbia university and host of the psychology podcast, which has received over 30 million downloads worldwide.  in this episode, we break down why gen z students are having such a unique college experience– and what that means for our mental health. we talk about: • if college students are struggling more with their mental health than ever • college students ten years ago versus today • pros + cons of ai use in college  • what good leadership looks like to our generation  • whether standardized tests really matter • paths outside of a traditional four-year college mentioned: • dr. kaufman’s instagram • dr. kaufman’s website • dr. kaufman’s newest book • the psychology podcast • center for human potential ☕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  © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    15 min

  6. FEB 16

    250. why high achievers still struggle with mental health

    #250 🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠ 💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast! are you tired of constantly choosing between your mental health versus everything else on your plate?! in this solo episode, i answer a listener’s question that a LOT of college students and postgrads struggle with: how do you prioritize success while still taking care of your mental health?  by sharing some of my favorite mental health tips and routines, this episode can serve as your template for how to optimize your mental health without sacrificing your goals.  i talk about: • the mental health misconception so many of us have   • one of the biggest lessons i’ve learned in my mental health journey • why so many people struggle with mental health in college + as a postgrad • a mental health mantra that i live by  • daily routines that i swear by to maintain my mental health • how to take a mental health audit of your life • figuring out if you’re about to have a mental health crisis  • ways to keep your mental health consistent (even if your life isn’t!) mentioned:  • prioritizing your relationships • finding your dream career ☕ 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  © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    18 min

  7. FEB 11

    249. what to do during a panic attack (when nothing else works!!)

    #249 🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠ 💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast! if you struggle with panic attacks and haven’t found a way to stop them, this episode will change that completely! in this solo episode, i share my psychology-backed hack to end 100% of your panic attacks. by the end of this episode, you’ll have a mental health skill in your toolbox designed for curbing every panic attack– no matter how much anxiety you’re facing. i talk about: • a dbt skill that stops all panic attacks • why this skill works better than other panic attack hacks  • what’s really happening in our bodies during a panic attack  • the science behind stopping a panic attack  • how to use this panic attack skill wherever you go  • other scenarios you can try out this skill in (including helping a loved one!) mentioned:  • dbt tipp skill  ☕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  © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    12 min

  8. FEB 3

    248. why “look on the bright side” doesn’t work (do THIS instead!)

    #248 🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠ 💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast! if you struggle with depression, you might be facing a brain bias that’s stopping you from healing. this solo episode explains how your brain is holding you back and why daily diaries can move your mental health forward.  by the end of this episode, you’ll know the three easy aspects of your mental health you can keep track of to change your life!  i talk about: • why i started tracking my mental health when i was depressed • how mental health tracking can lower your shame • the power of tracking your most positive moments • a psychology study that changed how i viewed my mental health • what’s stopping your therapy from translating your into life • the three things you should be tracking every day  ☕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  © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

    16 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! @shepersistedpodcast hello@shepersistedpodcast.com shepersistedpodcast.com

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