let's thrive

teen mental health advocate, Sadie Sutton, is here to de-stigmatize and raise awareness around the importance of mental health. Sadie's experience of struggling with mental health began as a young teenager and would last for years to follow as she continued to do the work. today, she shares her story with a variety of treatment plans, healing modalities, and the self-work it took to find peace on the other side. 

after experiencing and learning so much along her journey, Sadie started She Persisted the podcast to help others. her work includes solo episodes and guest interviews to spread awareness and knowledge in the field of mental/emotional health. DBT, lifestyle change, habits, mindsets, and more are the tools that helped Sadie and will now help others. 

in this episode we discuss: 

• Sadie's experience with depression at such a young age
• how mental health impacts our livelihood
• going through treatment but not feeling better
• having faith to not give up
• how DBT was the ultimate solution
• learning skills & coping mechanisms 
• caring for mental / emotional health in the everyday

let's connect! @emilyfeikls and @imtrying_podcast 

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Sadie can be found @shepersistedpodcast 

a solo chat on the learning of emotional expression and releasing stored trauma from the body. I love the process of change, growth, and self-evolution but man oh man, the growing pains can be rough. it feels as though my body, mind, and spirit have been purging so much these last few months and that's not always an enjoyable experience. if this is you or you relate to the growing pains of self-evolution, this is an episode for you. 

my personal struggles of late have encouraged me to dive into the fascinating world of somatics & inner healing. in this episode I share my learnings and experiences with feeling into, moving through, and releasing stored trauma/emotions/experiences in the body.

in this I discuss: 

• why the body stores trauma, emotions, & experiences
• the growing pains of self evolution 
• pushing away, pushing down the "hard" moments 
• how to acknowledge and move through stored emotions
• the physical manifestations of trapped energy 
• mindset changes for mental & emotional wellness
• building habits for a better tomorrow 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

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healing the heart through breakups, personal growth, and the emotionally draining times with Hannah Siddiqui. as a repeat guest and longtime friend of mine, Hannah is simply the best. a writer, speaker, astrologer, meditation teacher, healer, and more; she's done it all. in today's conversation, we walk through Hannah's recent experience with extreme heartbreak, self-discovery, and mental health struggles in the hopes of reminding any of you listening: you're never alone and you *will* get through this.

when self care and mental health practices shift from optional to necessary, you know it's time to do the work. in this episode we discuss: 

• the growth when life falls apart
• how to heal through heartbreak
• self regulation & emotional awareness
• the void after break ups
• self discovery when single
• the power of meditation & daily self care
• building self awareness through change
• setting boundaries and self worth

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

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Hannah can be found @theroadtohannah

cultivate community and feel less alone with Kim Johnson. we all know how lonely life can feel when we're lacking true connection. whether it's through the transitions of career, location, school, or social groups - finding friends and community as an adult can be hard! that's why today's guest, Kim Johnson, is so passionate about cultivating community on both a personal and large scale level.

as the previous chief of community at Glossier and in her current role with Geneva, Kim has had lots of experience when it comes to building and pursuing community. in today's episode we discuss:

• red flags in relationships, homes, friends, and life moments
• navigating life transitions
• making friends as an adult
• building connection & community
• when to say "yes" and put yourself out there
• the app Geneva for finding community

let's connect! @emilyfeikls

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Kim can be found @kimjohnson._

inspired by Jenni Adishian & her 6-month vision workshop, this episode is a glimpse into my manifestation process. I share straight from my journal the questions, thoughts, and prompts that helped me envision a future for myself in these next 6 months. 

to follow along with Jenni and her work, find her at @jenni.adishian 

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

Lauren is a Mental Health Counselor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist working to support others in their struggles. her work fuses the mental and emotion side of disordered eating to help those in recovery heal from the inside out. with past experiences and years of education, Lauren is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to healing and recovering from the dangers of diet culture. she also shares openly about her own mental health struggles and more recently, her diagnosis with adult ADHD. 

in this episode we discuss: 

• life with adult ADHD
• how ADHD manifests differently in women
• the impact of disordered eating on the mind
• self compassion in recovery 
• understanding the binge & restrict cycle 
• retraining our mind and body in recovery 

Lauren is @liveasyouwellness and her offerings can be found at liveasyouwellness.com

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

we discuss:

• the "tough it" mentality
• societal pressures for life
• believing in ourselves
• recovery & relapse 
• exploring work and life experiences
• why we seek out chaos
• embracing the slower seasons in life
• how to care for the mind in the midst of change

Emily is @emily.gass and her photography can be found at emilygassphotography.com

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

we’re here to redefine the "IT" girl mentality of high expectations and a perfect aesthetic. what if instead, we simply show up as we are and remind ourselves (and others) that sometimes the best we can do is TRY. and that's where i'm trying the podcast comes into the picture.

we're rebranding the IT girl to be the ones showing up for themselves through self-care, compassion, and patience. we are the ones trying every damn day to move the needle forward in even the tiniest of ways. we are the ones doing the work here & now to build a more peaceful future. and we are the ones that understand the highs and lows of life are equally as important, for every moment brings us growth.

let's do our best and keep trying, together. welcome to the movement. xx em

In this episode we discuss: 

• the influence of diet culture
• debunking diets and "health" trends 
• the danger of "good" and "bad" labels 
• overcoming food fears 
• body image struggles 
• self awareness with thoughts & beliefs 

Let's connect! @emilyfeikls

Emily and her programs can be found @emmysyummys