She Persisted

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.

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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.

we talk about:

+ 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

mentioned:

+ kelly’s instagram

+ kelly's tiktok

+ kelly's youtube

+ therapy tuesday

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today's guest is dr. caroline fleck— a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, author, and an adjunct clinical instructor at stanford university. she is a respected voice in psychology and has been featured in national media outlets, including the new york times, good morning america, and the huffington post.

we discuss:

+ the stigma around getting treated with dbt

+ if meditation can help in treating depression

+ how you see the world when you're depressed

+ the roles of acceptance & change in dbt

+ what types of people are motivated by acceptance vs. change

+ why gen z is facing a mental health crisis

+ validation & why it's so important to start practicing it

+ eight ways to validate someone else

+ the key difference between validation & praise

+ why we self-invalidate & how to change this

+ what happens when we're chronically invalidated

+ using DBT to treat self-harm & suicidality

+ supporting a loved one in crisis without reinforcing harmful behaviors

+ seeking external validation

+ the best way to describe living with a mental health disorder

+ how suffering can add value to your life

+ what Gen Z should know about validation

+ so much more!

mentioned:

+ dr. fleck’s instagram

+ dr. fleck's website

+ dr. fleck's book

+ dr. fleck on tiktok

+ grit lab episode

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in this week's solo episode, i am once again reacting to mental health posts on reddit! i poured through tons of reddit posts on different mental health challenges people are experiencing in college and shared my most unfiltered responses to them.

i talk about:

+ navigating group assignments in your classes

+ balancing your work load and social life

+ aligning extracurriculars with your career goals

+ feeling lonely in college

+ what I wish I knew before starting freshman year

+ majoring in psychology

+ emotional exhaustion or burnout as a student

mentioned:

+ reddit reacts pt. 1

+ jeffrey hall ep.

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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-approved resources, coping skills (lots of DBT), insights, and education in each piece of content you consume. She Persisted offers you a safe space to feel validated and understood in your struggle while encouraging you to take ownership of your journey and build your life worth living.

Sadie Sutton is a 22-year-old aspiring clinical psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania. At 14, she underwent a year and a half of intensive treatment (3East McLean Hospital + a therapeutic boarding school) for severe depression and anxiety. Compelled to share her insights from her journey, She Persisted was born. A firm believer that if we’re not progressing, we’re regressing, Sadie is always looking for ways to expand her mental health toolbox and broaden her perspective on psychology—and of course, bringing you along for the journey.

Since launching in 2019, She Persisted has garnered over 300,000 downloads and reached millions across social media. The podcast has been featured in the Sunday New York Times and recognized by NBC, Today.com, Bustle, ABC7 Bay Area, KSBW, and Common Sense Media. Past media partners include Amazon Prime Student, BetterHelp, Crisis Text Line, Active Minds, Lumate, Truth Initiative, Bubble, and Magic Mind. The show has welcomed leading experts and advocates, including Dr. Steven Hollon, Zachery Dereniowski, Victoria Garrick Browne, Dr. Kojo Sarfo, Dr. Aliza Pressman, Dr. AnneMarie Albano, Dr. David Yeager, and Dr. Uma Naidoo. Beyond the podcast, Sadie continues to advocate for mental health, regularly speaking at high schools, panels, and webinars, and sharing her expertise on over 45 podcasts.

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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 why you should become an optimist! You'll learn the amazing benefits of being optimistic and how you can start learning to see the bright side of things.

To listen to the full episode, click HERE!

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+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)

+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)

+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)

+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)

+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)

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today's guest is john r. miles— a former u.s. navy officer, fortune 50 senior executive, entrepreneur, author, and award-winning podcast host. he is a recognized expert on intentional behavior change, leadership, personal mastery, and the transformative power of "mattering."

we discuss:

+ the theory that explains many people's career struggles

+ how to start discovering your authentic self & purpose in life

+ finding your "stuck points" & healing them

+ positive psychology findings on self-control & agency

+ why you should start being more intentional

+ steps to take to increase your mastery in life

+ avoiding negative self-talk when trying to achieve your goals

+ signs that you're getting in your own way

+ what gen z should be doing to build their dream futures

mentioned:

+ john’s instagram

+ john's website

+ passion struck podcast

+ passion struck book

+ awe by dacher keltner

+ chatter by ethan kross

+ ep. on angela duckworth's class

+ ep. with emma seppala

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today's guest is glenn r. schiraldi. he has served on the stress management faculties at the pentagon, the international critical incident stress foundation, and the university of maryland, where he received the outstanding teaching award. he is the author of various articles and books on human mental and physical health and the founder of resilience training international, which teaches practical, effective coping skills to build the strengths of resilience.

we discuss:

+ how dr. schiraldi's military experiences led to him studying resilience

+ effective ways to think about your mental health

+ the psychology of toxic stress & resilience

+ coping skills for low & high stress situations

+ what ace scores are & how they can impact your stress levels

+ how to heal from aces

+ finding specialists in trauma recovery

+ trauma's impact on shame & self-esteem

+ healing from shame & traumatic childhood memories

+ self-doubt & why we all experience it

+ the secret to being truly resilient

mentioned:

+ resilience training international

+ dr. schiraldi's books

+ accelerated resolution therapy

+ sidran institute

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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 Jeffrey Hall— a professor, researcher, and expert on the psychology of friendship. In this mini-episode, you'll learn why people tend to be loneliest in their 20s and 30s and ways to reduce this loneliness.

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.

in this week's solo episode, i discuss everything I learned in my grit lab course as a psychology major at the university of pennsylvania. this class is taught by dr. angela duckworth, a penn professor, researcher, macarthur fellow, and best-selling author. this episode is your condensed guide on how you can use grit to achieve success and become an expert in your field.

i talk about:

+ a viral study on how to determine someone's level of grit

+ key differences between grit and self-control

+ the most effective way to think about success

+ why values are so important in influencing our success

+ setting goal hierarchies & what that looks like

+ a model to help you visualize your goals

+ four key strategies for actually achieving your goals

+ how to set an achievable goal

+ the four steps toward becoming an expert in something

+ traits that experts have in common

+ takeaways from this episode you need to remember

mentioned:

+ grit by angela duckworth

+ dr. duckworth's ted talk

+ character lab

+ article on self-control

+ she persisted goals episode

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