she persisted

By sadie sutton

She Persisted is THE Gen Z mental health podcast. In each episode, Sadie brings you authentic, accessible, relatable conversations about every aspect of mental wellness. Expect evidence-based, Gen Z-a... more

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The podcast currently has 248 episodes available.

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May 26, 2025 mini: gen z is sleep deprived: here's why
Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every other Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guests are Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright— psychotherapists, sleep experts, and the authors of The Happy Sleeper and Generation Sleepless. In this mini-episode, you'll learn why teenagers today are so sleep deprived and what every teen can do to get better sleep.
To listen to the full episode, click ⁠HERE⁠!
@shepersistedpodcast
shepersistedpodcast.com
[email protected]
© 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
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6min
May 16, 2025 221. two psych majors tell ALL: GPAs, grad school, & so much more!
#221 In this week’s episode, we are sharing part two of our tips for being a psychology major! I am once again joined by my friend (and fellow psych major at UPenn!) to discuss even more things you absolutely need to know about majoring in psychology in college. We share more of our expert advice on topics including:
+ how important your grades really are
+ what extracurricular activities we’d recommend
+ greek life, making friends, & FOMO
+ getting funding & grants for psych research
+ writing your senior thesis
+ having your research published as an undergrad
+ working on posters & papers
+ why you should attend psych conferences
+ networking as a psych major
+ how to make your CV stand out
+ applying for graduate schools for psychology
+ what we were glad we did as psych majors…
+ …& what we wish we did differently
Olivia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivia.nicastro/
MENTIONED
+ Psychology major advice pt. 1
+ Penn Psychology
+ ADAA Conference
+ ABCT Conference
+ Olivia’s email
+ Olivia’s LinkedIn
SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://amzn.to/3A69GOC⁠
STARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and/or ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ and DM me on a screenshot of your review on ⁠Instagram⁠. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!
LET'S CONNECT
+ @shepersistedpodcast
+ [email protected]
+ shepersistedpodcast.com
© 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by SHE PERSISTED LLC.
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34min
May 13, 2025 220. how to succeed as a psychology major (& what we wish we knew sooner)
#220 In this week’s episode, I am joined by one of my closest friends at UPenn to discuss one of our favorite topics: being a psych major! In this episode, Olivia and I break down everything you need to know about majoring in psychology in college. We share all of our absolute best advice on what we wish we’d known before picking psychology as our major, including:
+ whether psychology is a competitive major
+ the different areas of psychology & career options for each
+ what psychology classes, homework, & grading are like
+ how to avoid burnout as a psych major
+ why getting research experience is so crucial
+ what your research timeline should look like as an undergrad
+ the importance of finding mentors
+ red & green flags when choosing your research lab
+ our favorite psych classes we’ve ever taken
+ and a fun bonus topic (hint: moral dilemmas!)
Olivia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivia.nicastro/
MENTIONED
+ Penn Psychology
+ Center for Addiction Studies
+ Anara AI
+ Olivia’s email
+ Olivia’s LinkedIn
SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://amzn.to/3A69GOC⁠
STARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and/or ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ and DM me on a screenshot of your review on ⁠Instagram⁠. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!
LET'S CONNECT
+ ⁠Instagram⁠ (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ ⁠Website⁠ (shepersistedpodcast.com)
+ ⁠YouTube⁠ (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)
+ ⁠Twitter⁠ (@persistpodcast)
+ ⁠Facebook⁠ (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ ⁠TikTok⁠ (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ [email protected]
© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast. Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
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48min
May 02, 2025 219: feeling like you don’t belong in school is the norm… let’s change it feat. dr. greg walton
#219 Today's guest is Greg Walton— the Michael Forman University Fellow and Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. His research investigates psychological processes that contribute to major social problems and how “wise” psychological interventions can address such problems and help people flourish. In this episode, we discuss:
+ stereotyping & how it can affect academic performance
+ the current gap in academics between girls & boys
+ challenges faced by students of color in our education system
+ interventions that help with belonging & achievement in school
+ what every freshman should know before starting college
+ the value of having a mentor as a student
+ gen z’s mental health crisis & what can be done
+ having honest conversations about mental health
+ reframing common mental health struggles that students experience
+ recent DEI policy shifts & those impacts on our education system
+ how our society makes it difficult to feel a sense of belonging
MENTIONED
+ Ordinary Magic
+ Share your story of ordinary magic
+ Stereotype threat study
SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://amzn.to/3A69GOC⁠
STARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ and/or ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ and DM me on a screenshot of your review on ⁠Instagram⁠. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!
LET'S CONNECT
+ ⁠Instagram⁠ (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ ⁠Website⁠ (shepersistedpodcast.com)
+ ⁠YouTube⁠ (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)
+ ⁠Twitter⁠ (@persistpodcast)
+ ⁠Facebook⁠ (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ ⁠TikTok⁠ (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ [email protected]
© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast. Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
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39min
April 24, 2025 218: what’s happening with social media & gen z mental health?! feat. dr. emily weinstein
#218 Today’s guest is Dr. Emily Weinstein— a psychologist, author, educator, parent, and longtime tech researcher who co-founded the Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has spent over a decade researching the ways today’s technologies are shaping and reshaping adolescents’ lives. In this episode, we discuss:
+ how technology & social media affect people differently
+ common cognitive distortions caused by social media
+ whether social media is causing the Gen Z mental health crisis
+ what parents should know about Gen Z social media use
+ social media use in high school & college
+ if Gen Z really is the “anxious generation”
+ “grind culture” & how that negatively impacts Gen Z
+ how social media causes us to compare ourselves to others
+ transitioning from high school to college
+ the relationship between social media & body image
+ using technology in school & how that impacts our educations
+ what Gen Z should know about social media & technology
MENTIONED
+ Center for Digital Thriving’s Website
+ Center for Digital Thriving’s Instagram
+ Thinking traps glossary
+ Tech values resource
+ Emily’s book
SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://amzn.to/3A69GOC⁠
STARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!
LET'S CONNECT
+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)
+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)
+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)
+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ [email protected]
© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast. Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
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1h 3min
April 21, 2025 mini: what i do to prevent college burnout
Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week's episode is a solo episode on college burnout! You'll learn how to prevent feeling burnt out as a college student and what to do if you're currently in a burnout.
To listen to the full episode, click ⁠HERE⁠!
SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: ⁠https://amzn.to/3A69GOC⁠
LET'S CONNECT
+ ⁠Instagram⁠ (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ ⁠Website⁠ (shepersistedpodcast.com)
+ ⁠YouTube⁠ (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)
+ ⁠Twitter⁠ (@persistpodcast)
+ ⁠Facebook⁠ (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ ⁠TikTok⁠ (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ [email protected]
© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast. Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
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6min
April 13, 2025 217: this book explains why we’re actually depressed [mental health book club series]
#217 In this week's solo episode, I am sharing one of my absolute favorite mental health books as a part of my new book club series! This week's pick is Lost Connections by Johann Hari, a New York Times bestselling book that explores what truly causes (and fixes!) depression. In this episode, I break down my favorite quotes and teachings from the book, on topics including:
+ the chemical imbalance theory & why we're over-prescribed anti-depressants
+ a theory that explains why people actually get depressed
+ debunking other theories of depression based on the research
+ the crucial relationship between grief & depression
+ nine disconnections in our lives that can cause depression
+ how loneliness can change our physical & mental health
+ what psychology says about materialism when it comes to depression
+ childhood trauma & its impact on depression
+ modern society's emphasis on status & its impact on mental health
+ how living in a city versus a rural environment affects mental health
+ if some of us are genetically wired to be depressed
+ seven ways to solve your depression
MENTIONED
+ Lost Connections: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1632868318?...
+ Johann Hari interview: https://shepersistedpodcast.com/podca...
+ Hans Schroder interview: https://shepersistedpodcast.com/podca...
+ ACEs criteria: https://cdv.org/2022/12/what-are-adve...
SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC
STARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!
LET'S CONNECT
+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)
+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)
+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)
+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ [email protected]
© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast. Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
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1h 7min
April 10, 2025 217. this book explains why we’re actually depressed [mental health book club series]
#217 In this week's solo episode, I am sharing one of my absolute favorite mental health books as a part of my new book club series! This week's pick is Lost Connections by Johann Hari, a New York Times bestselling book that explores what truly causes (and fixes!) depression. In this episode, I break down my favorite quotes and teachings from the book, on topics including:
+ the chemical imbalance theory & why we're over-prescribed anti-depressants
+ a theory that explains why people actually get depressed
+ debunking other theories of depression based on the research
+ the crucial relationship between grief & depression
+ nine disconnections in our lives that can cause depression
+ how loneliness can change our physical & mental health
+ what psychology says about materialism when it comes to depression
+ childhood trauma & its impact on depression
+ modern society's emphasis on status & its impact on mental health
+ how living in a city versus a rural environment affects mental health
+ if some of us are genetically wired to be depressed
+ seven ways to solve your depression
MENTIONED
+ Lost Connections
+ Johann Hari interview
+ Hans Schroder interview
+ ACEs criteria
SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC
STARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!
LET'S CONNECT
+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)
+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)
+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)
+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ [email protected]
© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast. Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
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1h 7min
April 08, 2025 MINI: we should all embrace our anxiety
Welcome to the new Mental Health Minis series! Every other Monday, we will feature a 5-minute mini-episode with content from a past She Persisted episode. This week’s guest is Dr. David Rosmarin— an associate professor at Harvard Medical School, a program director at McLean Hospital, and founder of Center for Anxiety. In this mini-episode, you'll learn why people tend to avoid their anxiety and the surprising reasons we should all be embracing it instead.
To listen to the full episode, click HERE!
SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC
LET'S CONNECT
+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)
+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)
+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)
+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ [email protected]
© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast. Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
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6min
March 30, 2025 216. your 20s are for healing childhood wounds feat. kelly u
#216 Today's guest is Kelly Uchima—a passionate Asian American mental health advocate and wellness content creator, named Health and Wellness Influencer of the Year by the Influence Agency in 2023. As a sought-after speaker at events hosted by Meta, Samsung, VidCon, and Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, Kelly is dedicated to breaking down mental health stigmas through her honest and vulnerable storytelling. In this episode, we discuss:
+ what it's like to struggle with an ED at a young age
+ feeling powerless as a kid facing mental health challenges
+ working through childhood wounds as you grow older
+ stopping unhealthy coping mechanisms & addictive behaviors
+ narcissistic & codependent relationships
+ opening up to your parents about mental health
+ trying to make changes in your family dynamic as an adult
+ finding healthier relationships + friendships in your 20s
+ dealing with gut health issues + how that's connected to mental health
+ how to have a better relationship with your body
+ the power of choosing yourself
Kelly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyu/
MENTIONED
+ Kelly's TikTok
+ Kelly's Youtube
+ Therapy Tuesday
SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC
STARBUCKS GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY: Want coffee on me?! Each month I'll be randomly choosing a winner to receive a Starbucks giftcard! To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a review of the podcast on Spotify and/or Apple Podcasts and DM me on a screenshot of your review on Instagram. Win bonus entries by tagging the podcast on your Instagram story or TikTok! Good luck!
LET'S CONNECT
+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)
+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)
+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)
+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)
+ [email protected]
© 2020 She Persisted LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by She Persisted LLC and She Persisted LLC reserves all rights in and to the podcast. Any use without She Persisted LLC’s express prior written consent is prohibited.
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