she persisted

By sadie sutton

your life can change, even when you can’t imagine what better looks like yet.

sadie sutton started she persisted at 15 while in intensive treatment for severe depression and anxiety. now 23 and a uni... more

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Number 1: 261. what if part of you doesn’t want to get better? (feat. dr. blaise aguirre)
why are some people afraid to ask for help, even when their mental health is getting WORSE?! today’s guest is dr. blaise aguirre—an assistant professor in psychiatry at harvard medical school in the department of psychiatry. he is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the founding medical director of the 3east dialectical behavior therapy continuum of care at harvard affiliated mclean hospital. in this episode, i’m reuniting with dr. aguirre to discuss how my treatment at 3east saved my life– and why this program worked for me when nothing else did. dr. aguirre also draws his clinical expertise to unpack all things teen mental health, breaking down topics including self-hatred, agency, family dynamics, & more! whether you’re struggling with your mental health or love someone who is, this episode is your guide to what makes treatment actually work. we talk about:03:27 what makes teenagers more likely to accept help for their depression08:57 finding agency as a teen in inpatient treatment 12:52 why mental health challenges aren’t an intelligence issue17:13 the role of self-hatred in depression 20:38 how depression can impact our relationships 23:40 what really motivates us to change our worst habits mentioned:• dr. aguirre’s previous episode• dr. aguirre’s instagram• dr. aguirre’s books• 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 spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! @shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
August 22, 202629min
Number 2: 260. you don’t have to be in crisis to need help (feat. hailey hardcastle)
if you want to learn more about how our generation can create lasting change in mental health, this episode is for you!today’s guest is hailey hardcastle—a gen z mental health advocate who helped pass landmark legislation in oregon allowing students to take mental health days off from school. she was honored by teen vogue as one of the "21 under 21: young women changing the world," and her ted talk on student mental health has been viewed more than 4 million times.fun fact: this episode was recorded live at the active minds 2026 mental health conference—the nation’s leading mental health conference for young adults!during this conversation, we discuss our personal mental health journeys, how hailey’s advocacy helped turn an idea into a state law, the most effective ways to advocate for gen z mental health, and so much more– including answering audience questions! we talk about:1:52 why hailey became a mental health advocate at a young age4:50 how she helped passed a bill allowing student mental health days7:34 effective ways to open up to your parents about your mental health12:44 what stops people from asking for help with their mental health19:04 maintaining our mental health as adults vs. as teens21:50 the future of mental health policy + advocacy23:54 advice for people wanting to become mental health advocates25:22 finding local mental health advocacy opportunities27:10 what motivates us to speak up about mental health29:06 tips on pushing forward mental health legislationmentioned:• hailey hardcastle• hailey’s ted talk• active minds• mental health conference• house bill 2191 (student mental health days) ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! @shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
August 07, 202632min
Number 3: 259. why you feel LOST after graduation (what actually helps!)
i’ve recently made a big career change and learned a LOT about my mental health along the way… so let’s talk about it! in this solo episode, i’m explaining what sparked this transition in my life & how i’m planning on optimizing this period of change to improve my routines, habits, and overall mental health. so, if you’re also going through a major life shift in your 20s– or are wanting to figure out whether you should take the plunge into a new chapter of life– here’s how to do so while optimizing your mental health! i talk about:1:52 the career shift i’m making & why!12:56 my advice for college students & post-grads facing career uncertainty14:47 why new beginnings are the perfect time to work on your mental health15:57 mental health areas i’m prioritizing in this new season of life22:42 staying motivated as a post-grad (vs. as a college student)26:04 a mindset shift for improving your mental health habits29:25 defining what makes my life worth living31:22 journal prompts for goal-setting, career planning, & more! mentioned:• succeeding as a psych major (pt. 1)• succeeding as a psych major (pt. 2)• dr. angela duckworth’s episode• mental health book club episode• how to change☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! @shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
July 23, 202637min
Number 4: 258. why you never feel good enough (even when you're doing everything right) dr. marisa g franco
how can someone have high self-esteem but low self-worth??! today’s guest is dr. marisa g. franco— a psychologist, author, professor, and friendship expert. she writes about how to build relationships with yourself and others for psychology today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like the new york times, the telegraph, and vice.in this episode, we continue last week’s conversation on self-worth and relationships. this time, we’re focused on the internal factors behind self-worth, such as your emotions, identity, and more! we talk about: 2:11 why it can be easier to validate someone else's feelings instead of our own 3:28 the two different types of self-esteem (& which one leads to better relationships) 5:04 how to process your emotions to improve your self-worth 7:10 why gaining self-worth can change your life for the better 8:26 ways we reinforce our insecurities without even realizing 12:58 pushing back against our own (& other people's!) insecurities 16:08 misconceptions about self-worth 17:06 if gen z struggles with self-worth more than other generations mentioned: • dr. franco’s previous episode • dr. franco’s instagram • dr. franco’s website • pre-order worth☕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 [email protected] © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
July 16, 202623min
Number 5: 257. why you can be loved and still feel unlovable (feat. dr. marisa franco)
why do some people struggle to accept love?? today’s guest is dr. marisa g. franco— a psychologist, author, professor, and friendship expert. she writes about how to build relationships with yourself and others for psychology today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like the new york times, the telegraph, and vice.in this episode, we talk about how our self-worth impacts our ability to love ourselves– and receive love from others. we talk about:01:38 how self-worth and relationships are tied together05:16 how you can be loved but not feel loved06:16 how memories become the database of your self-worth08:50 external vs. internal validation10:10 how to rewrite the memories that shaped you14:20 supporting someone who can't accept your love15:38 low self-worth and feeling misunderstood18:46 how i found 1% of hope in recovery20:50 what we get wrong about attachment styles26:02 the one thing to take away from this episodementioned:• dr. franco’s previous episode• dr. franco’s instagram• dr. franco’s website• pre-order worth☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok [email protected]@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
July 04, 202627min