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#76 Today I am joined by Dr. Alexandra Solomon a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and speaker, specializing in families, marriage, and relationships. She is a professor at Northwestern University and the author of Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back. This episode provides so much value and insight applicable to any interpersonal interactions—I know you’ll love It!

Follow Dr. Solomon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexandra.solomon

Dr. Solomon’s website (+ blog): https://dralexandrasolomon.com

This week's DBT skill is the GIVE skill. Learn more here.

+ the difference in messaging society directs towards boys and girls regarding sexuality and relationships

+ how self-compassion, body image, and acceptance is connected to sexuality

+ sex education and how unrepresentative it can be more many demographics, beliefs, etc

+ what makes a relationship “healthy” and what makes communication effective in interactions

+ how relationships and falling in love causes us to do work on ourselves

+ the importance of exploring boundaries, building trust, improving communication, and having relationships as a teenager

+ are soulmates real—Dr. Solomon’s perspective

+ how overburdening intimate relationships can be problematic for the relationship

+ being sexual vs. feeling sexualized

+ the impact of p*rnography on teenagers, relationships, and societal messaging

+ so much more!

+ Pure by Linda Kay Klein

+ John Oliver Sex Education Episode

+ Dr. Solomon’s books: Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back

+ Make Love Not Porn

+ Erika Lust

SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC

EPISODE SPONSORS

🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!

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#75 This week's guest is Dr. Jay Faber. John A. “Jay” Faber, MD is a clinical and forensic double board-certified psychiatrist with more than three decades of experience in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. Currently, he is on the medical staff at the Amen Clinics in Encino, CA.

Dr. Faber's website: https://drjayfaber.com/

Dr. Faber's book: https://drjayfaber.com/escape-overview/

This week's DBT Skill is pros and cons. Learn more here.

Dr. Faber and I dive into the following topics...

+ What happens to the brain under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine and long-term effects of usage

+ Is vaping 'better' than smoking cigarettes?—what the data shows so far

+ The difference between long-term, medium, and short-term goals and how to set these for yourself when trying to quit a substance

+ Exactly what resources to utilize when attempting to quit substance use and how to know when professional support could be beneficial

+ Red flags to be aware of if engaging in substance use

+ the difference THC vs. CBD usage

Mentioned in this week's episode...

+ dorm tour

+ healthy vs. long-term substance use brain imaging via Amen Clinics

+ Fast Times of Ridgemont High clip

+ Lost Connections by Johann Hari

SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC

Episode Sponsors

🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!

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#74 This week's guest is Sophie Gray. Sophie is the founder and creator of DiveThru, a mental health app helping you navigate mental health challenges with mood trackers, journal prompts, targeted courses, and more. In this episode, Sophie and I dive deep into overcoming eating disorders, depression, mental breakdowns, and more!

Sophie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiegray/

Download DiveThru: https://go.onelink.me/5wa8/divethrubio

DiveThru Website: https://divethru.com/

This week's DBT Skill is nonattachment, learn more here.

Sophie and I dive into the following topics...

+ Sophie's experiences overcoming depression, self-harm, an eating disorder, and more.

+ The body neutrality and acceptance movement and what creators you should be following

+ Journaling and how this helped Sophie on her mental health journey

+ Increasing awareness of emotions and behaviors before working to change them

+ Free resources on DiveThru: journal prompts, mood trackers, courses, and more!

+ Boundaries Sophie currently implements to maintain her mental health growth

+ How taking breaks and resting is productive 

Mentioned in this week's episode...

+ DiveThru

+ Body acceptance creators to follow @stephanieyeboah, @thatfatdoctor, @yrfatfriend, @thefatsextherapist, @itsmekellieb, @hannahtalksbodies

+ Articles on the body acceptance movement: https://www.wearyourvoicemag.com/body-positivity-white-supremacy-fatphobia/ and https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/body-positivity-origins#7

SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC

Episode Sponsors

🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!

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#73 This week's guest is former D1 Athlete, Victoria Garrick. Victoria is known for her mental health advocacy on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and her Ted Talk where she shares her insight on student-athlete mental health, body image, intuitive eating, and being real!

Victoria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriagarrick/

Victoria's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriagarrick4

RealPod: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RFZBETSom9yZQbkv1ZIYO

Victoria's Website: https://www.victoriagarrick.com/

This week's DBT Skill is IMPROVE, learn more here.

Victoria and I dive into the following topics...

+ What performance anxiety looks and feels like

+ How student-athletes can prioritize their mental health and their sport 

+ Navigating moving to college, pursuing academics and a sport as an 18-year-old

+ The importance of overcoming mental health stigma to access resources if you need them

+ Balancing your mental health while also honoring your commitment to your team

+ How Victoria went from struggling with binge eating to having a healthy, intuitive relationship with food

Mentioned in this week's episode...

+ Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch: https://amzn.to/3uHs1jR 

+ Breaking Free from Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth: https://amzn.to/3mdeBrS 

+ The Intuitive Eating Workbook by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch: https://amzn.to/3l2xUVy 

+ The Intuitive Eating Workbook FOR TEENS by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch: https://amzn.to/3oATmTE 

SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC

Episode Sponsors

🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!

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#72 Today I am sitting down with Krista Williams from Almost 30 for one of my all-time favorite interviews!

Almost 30: https://almost30.com/

Krista's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskrista/

Krista's Website: http://itskrista.co/

This week's DBT Skill is Wise Mind, learn more here.

Krista and I dive into the following topics...

+ how unprocessed grief, trauma, and emotions can further depression, anxiety, and unalignment in life

+ the cognitive shift of believing that we are our emotions versus emotions are temporary feelings that are trying to tell us something that comes with age

+ how trauma work allowed Krista to increase self-compassion, develop her identity, love her inner child, improve relationships dynamics, and navigate the world through a kind and gentle lense

+ the importance of feeling emotions and connecting with others from the perspective of an empath (Krista) and being emotionally detached (Sadie)

+ exploring sobriety and substance use as a college student and why Krista chose not to drink during her healing journey

+ how achieving your goal weight doesn't equal happiness and how Krista's now practicing body acceptance

+ Krista's favorite practices that have helped her maintain her growth and continue to evolve

Mentioned in this week's episode...

+ onsite in Nashville, TN

+ Dr. Joe Dispenza's meditations

+ Tara Brach's podcast (meditation recommendation)

Episode Sponsors

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#71 There are so many fun interviews coming to She Persisted in the next few months and I had to do a life update episode before those go up!

This week's DBT Skill is Loving Kindness, learn more here.

I dive into the following topics...

+ podcast updates and what to expect during the next few months (!!)

+ what move-in was like and the importance of understanding your priorities before

+ the importance of having an emotional safe space at college

+ decreasing vulnerability factors during move-in week

+ ways to create a schedule that increases your productivity

+ how to support your college student as a parent/friend/etc

Mentioned in this week's episode...

+ Scout Sobel on She persisted 

+ My Ep. on Okay Sis

+ Emotional Entrepreneur by Scout Sobel

+ Dorm Photos: https://www.instagram.com/p/CU3Ug0eloNl/

+ Notion

Episode Sponsors

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#69 Hello from Denmark (though I’m actually editing and releasing this 2 weeks later back at home) which is statistically the happiest country in the world. I dive into the Danish practices that contribute to such strong mental health and how you can implement these in your life. Onto the main episode, I dive into everything you need to know to navigate ANXIETY as a teen! I give a complete overview on all things anxiety, tips and tricks from my own experience, how to support someone struggling, and answer some listener questions! 

I dive into the following topics...

+ Anxiety vs. feeling anxious 

+ Navigating panic attacks + supporting others

+ Reducing and recovering from anxiety long term

+ Working through nightmares/nighttime anxiety

+ Resources for anxiety

+ Your questions about anxiety

+ So much more!

Mentioned in this week's episode...

+ Ep. 47 DBT Education: TIPP, Crisis Survival Skills, + Riding the WAVE (Distress Tolerance)

+ My instagram: stalk the Europe trip 

+ Podcast recommendation on Danish life: https://drchatterjee.com/episode-32-science-happiness-meik-wiking/

+ Ep. 68 How Our Mental + Physical Health Are Connected feat. Laura Martin

+ Ep. 56 OCD + Exposure Therapy

+ Ep. 39 Your Foolproof Guide to a Good Night's Sleep

+ Resources for anxiety 

+ Crisis text line: TEXT ‘connect’ to 741741

+ Teenline: text TEEN to 839863

+ Headspace, guided meditations on YouTube, podcast apps, etc

+ https://panicandanxiety.org/find-help/emergency-help-lines/ 

+ https://www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/education-awareness/shareable-resources-on-anxiety-disorders

Episode Sponsors

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🤍This week's episode is brought to you by Sadie's Socials! For GIF creation, website design, podcast production, social media management, and more services head to shepersistedpodcast.com/workwithme!

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#68 Today I am joined by the amazing Laura Martin—a Certified IBS Nutrition Consultant and founder of Healing to Happy (an online holistic, gut-brain focused company that helps women suffering from IBS and Anxiety to get back to eating normally without fear of FODMAP's).

Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramartin_h2h/

Laura's website: https://healingtohappy.com/

Laura and I dive into the following topics...

+ Laura's mental health journey and how it led her to helping others with both their physical and mental wellness

+ What happens to our body when we're chronically depressed and/or anxious

+ How hormone production in the gut vs. the brain work

+ Understanding why it feels like you get worse before you get better when you truly start to heal

+ How rewarding radical responsibility can be

+ Laura's tips and tricks for starting your wellness journey

This week's DBT Skill is the check the facts. Learn more here!

Mentioned in this week's episode...

+ Eating in the Light of the Moon by Anita A. Johnston PhD

+ Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

+ Think and Eat Yourself Smart by Dr. Caroline Leaf

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TRIGGER WARNING for suicidal ideation.

This solo episode is all about my high school experience (3 states, 3 schools, treatment—it was a wild ride folks). I dive into pre-treatment, during residential/therapeutic boarding school stays, and moving home as well as navigating COVID. I also answer loads of listener questions about navigating high school! Enjoy!!

This week's DBT Skill is the ABC Skill. Learn more here!

Mentioned In The Episode…

+ Ep. 55 Mental Health Advice for High School Students

+ 3East McLean Hospital (DBT Residential Program)

+ Ep 39. Your Foolpororf Guide to a Good Night's Sleep

Episode Sponsor

🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!

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