She Persisted

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

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i spent 2.5 years in therapy, 4 hospitalizations, and multiple rounds of DBT — and nothing was working. then a psychiatrist at mclean hospital asked me one question that completely changed how i approached my mental health recovery.

in this episode, i break down the exact conversation during my residential treatment intake that shifted everything: why i'd been going through the motions, what it actually means to "see the wisdom" in treatment, and the mindset that built the foundation my mental health still sits on today.

if you've ever wondered why therapy isn't working, or you're on the fence about asking for help — this one's for you.

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

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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 

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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

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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

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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 

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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 

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if you’ve ever wondered if you need therapy, or are just “being dramatic”, this episode is for YOU! in this solo episode, i’m unpacking the two key signs that you should get help for your mental health. 

by the end of this episode, you’ll know how to spot the red flags that your mental health could use some professional care, and why acting sooner rather than later can change your life. 

i talk about:

• what i’ve learned from researching people with depression

• two ways to figure out if you need help for your mental health 

• if your emotions are “normal” or leading you to burnout

• deciding what you can handle on your own with your mental health

• the most obvious sign your mental health is struggling 

• how my journey with suicidal depression changed my opinion on asking for help

• my advice for if you’re currently struggling in silence  

• three questions to ask yourself if you’re wondering whether to get help

free mental health resources:

• crisis text line

• 988 lifeline

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‘self-actualization’ isn’t just a tiktok buzzword– it’s how you can unlock your true potential using psychology. 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 translate terms like self-actualization, agency, and mastery into actionable tools you can actually use. whether you’re a college student trying to raise your gpa or a postgrad working your way out of an existential crisis (real), this episode is your instruction manual for living your best life starting NOW!

we talk about:

• the self-growth metaphor you need to hear 

• why we delay our happiness + how to break this habit

• self-actualization + what everyone gets wrong about it

• if gen z has a victim mentality 

• the importance of gaining mastery 

• setting achievable goals that don’t cause burnout

• comparison culture + how to step out of it

• unlocking your potential as a student + learning to enjoy school 

• + so much more!!

mentioned:

• dr. kaufman’s instagram

• dr. kaufman’s website

• dr. kaufman’s newest book

• the psychology podcast

• center for human potential

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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 friends, this episode covers every friendship topic for your post-college era. 

i talk about:

• the mindset shift i made to avoid feeling lonely as a postgrad 

• how college social dynamics are so different from postgrad ones 

• catering your professional life to your social needs 

• finding motivation to be social even when you’re super busy 

• what everyone needs to know about loneliness 

• common habits we often overlook that are making you lonely  

• why so many postgrads are more likely to feel lonely

• my life hacks for preventing loneliness in the first place as a postgrad

• creative ways to keep in touch with long distance friends + family

• and so much more!

mentioned:

• last week's ep

• grit lab recap

• angela duckworth ep

• marisa franco ep

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