she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, healing
Episodes
256. 10 years of therapy in 20 minutes (what i wish i learned sooner!)
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#256🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!wanna know what over a decade of ther...
255. why it’s so hard to ask for help (and how to start!)
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#255🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!if your mental health is getting wors...
254. how to help someone who doesn’t want help (without making it worse)
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#254🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!how do you help someone who’s strug...
253. why therapy didn’t work… until this
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!when i think about a major turning point ...
252. stop overthinking—ask yourself this!
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#252🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!are you a chronic emotional over-inve...
251. why college feels different for gen z (feat. dr. scott barry kaufman)
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#251🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!why is the college experience SO different for our gene...
250. why high achievers still struggle with mental health
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#250🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!are you tired of constantly choosing ...
249. what to do during a panic attack (when nothing else works!!)
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#249🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!if you struggle with panic attacks an...
248. why “look on the bright side” doesn’t work (do THIS instead!)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#248🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!if you struggle with depression, you ...
247. do i need therapy, or is this just life?
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#247🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!if you’ve ever wondered if you need...
246. why external validation keeps you stuck! (feat. dr. scott barry kaufman)
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#246🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!‘self-actualization’ isn’t just a tiktok buzzword...
245. you’re not bad at friendships! (here’s what’s happening)
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#245🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!if you’re struggling with finding n...
244. stop forcing habits in 2026: do this instead
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
#244🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!this year, we’re NOT setting any mo...
243. being lonely in your 20s is fixable (featuring dr. jeffrey hall)
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#243🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!is is possible to be lonely even if you’re more socia...
242. for anyone who thinks they’ll never get better (my mental health story)
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#242🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!want to know why i started this podca...
241. why you feel RESENTFUL (& how to stop)
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#241🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!here’s the truth: you cannot resent someone for a nee...
240. why you keep choosing the wrong people (and how to stop) with dr. molly burrets
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#240🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!what’s really stopping you from finding love??! today...
mini: reverse engineer your life for SUCCESS in just 5 mins!
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome to the mental health minis series! every other monday, we will feature a five-minute mini-episode with content from a past she persisted episo...
239. why dbt hits different (it literally saved my life) feat. dr. maddy ellberger
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#239🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!what sets dbt apart + is it actually effective?! today’...
238. i asked 9 experts how to heal from anxiety (what you NEED to know)
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#238🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!what’s causing your anxiety and how can you heal?!! t...
mini: a dbt crash course– everything you need to know about this therapy in 5 mins!
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome to the mental health minis series! every other monday, we will feature a five-minute mini-episode with content from a past she persisted episo...
237. can gen z actually make change? let’s talk burnout, hope, + leadership feat. amanda litman
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#237 🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!how gen z can lead with hope (even when it feels impo...
mini: a day in the life in mental health residential treatment?!!
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome to the mental health minis series! every other monday, we will feature a five-minute mini-episode with content from a past she persisted episo...
236. the 🦋 BUTTERFLY EFFECT of mental health?!
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#236🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!how can you break unhealthy cycles for GOOD?! in this w...
mini: what your fav taylor swift song says about you (mental health edition)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome to the mental health minis series! every other monday, we will feature a five-minute mini-episode with content from a past she persisted episo...
235. society is shaping women’s core beliefs… so let’s rewire them feat. kara loewentheil
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#235 today’s guest is kara loewentheil—a nyt bestselling author, ivy league women’s rights lawyer turned master feminist coach, practical philos...
234. what taylor swift says about mental health (a psych grad UNPACKS her best lyrics, quotes, + more!)
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#234 in this week’s solo episode, i’m diving into one of my favorite topics: taylor swift! as both a swiftie and someone who has recovered from se...
233. wilderness therapy doesn’t work… so why are we still sending our kids??! feat. dr. will dobud
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#233 today’s guest is dr. will dobud— a social worker, researcher, and educator who has worked with adolescents and families in the united states,...
232. your school friends matter… here’s why & how to make them
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#232 in this week’s solo episode, i’m explaining why your friendships in school matter a lot more than you think! in this episode dedicated to the...
231. gen z mental health: is it really that bad?? - a pediatrician’s take feat. dr. ken ginsburg
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#231 today’s guest is dr. ken ginsburg— a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at the children’s hospital of philadelphia and a prof...
mini: four steps for healing TRAUMA
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome to the mental health minis series! every other monday, we will feature a five-minute mini-episode with content from a past she persisted episo...
230. a mental health plan you can actually follow
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#230 in this week’s solo episode, i’m breaking down some of my favorite mental health frameworks to improve your mental health. one of the biggest...
229. why you’re struggling in college (& what to do) feat. dr. jessi gold
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#229 today’s guest is dr. jessi gold— a nationally recognized psychiatrist, writer, and speaker specializing in mental health care for students, f...
mini: master your COLLEGE ROUTINE in just five mins!
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome to the mental health minis series! every other monday, we will feature a five-minute mini-episode with content from a past she persisted episo...
228. dr. angela duckworth on how to be gritty + set yourself up for SUCCESS!
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#228 today’s guest is dr. angela duckworth— the rosa lee and egbert chang professor at the university of pennsylvania and faculty co-director of t...
227. I asked 9 experts how to heal from depression (what you NEED to know)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#227. today’s episode is a mental health mashup featuring expert advice from some of my favorite she persisted guests. i’ve compiled the most insi...
226. summertime sadness?! answering your most asked mental health q’s
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#226 in this week’s solo episode, i’m answering a question on so many of your minds right now: why can summer be so hard on our mental health?!her...
mini: four mental health skills for your next family vacation
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome to the mental health minis series! every other monday, we will feature a five-minute mini-episode with content from a past she persisted episo...
mini: stop comparing yourself on social media
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome to the mental health minis series! every other monday, we will feature a five-minute mini-episode with content from a past she persisted episo...
225. your worst traits are changeable… here’s how (feat. olga khazan)
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#225 today’s guest is olga khazan— a journalist and author known for her work on health, science, and social science topics. she is currently a st...
224. stop ‘shoulding’ + shaming yourself
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#224 in this week’s solo episode, i open up about the mental health struggle i’ve recently been having and how i’ve developed a ‘should’ men...
mini: how to find a therapist + start therapy
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
welcome to the new mental health minis series! every other monday, we will feature a five-minute mini-episode with content from a past she persisted e...
223. no one tells you this career advice (how to *actually* get ahead at work) feat. dr. rosalind chow
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#223 today’s guest is dr. rosalind chow— an associate professor of organizational behavior and theory at carnegie mellon university who studies th...
222. building your dream life is possible: here’s how feat. dr. emily anhalt
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#222 today’s guest is dr. emily anhalt—clinical psychologist, emotional fitness expert, author, and co-founder of coa: your gym for mental health....
mini: gen z is sleep deprived: here's why
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
221. two psych majors tell ALL: GPAs, grad school, & so much more!
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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...
220. how to succeed as a psychology major (& what we wish we knew sooner)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 e...
219. feeling like you don’t belong in school is the norm… let’s change it feat. dr. greg walton
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#219 Today's guest is Greg Walton— the Michael Forman University Fellow and Professor of Psychology at Stanford University. His research investigate...
218. what’s happening with social media & gen z mental health?! feat. dr. emily weinstein
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#218 Today’s guest is Dr. Emily Weinstein— a psychologist, author, educator, parent, and longtime tech researcher who co-founded the Center for Di...
mini: what i do to prevent college burnout
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
217. this book explains why we’re actually depressed [mental health book club series]
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#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 ...
216. your 20s are for healing childhood wounds feat. kelly u
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#216 Today's guest is Kelly Uchima—a passionate Asian American mental health advocate and wellness content creator, named Health and Wellness Influe...
215. i interviewed my THERAPIST?!! validation, dbt, stigma + more feat. dr. caroline fleck
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#215 Today's guest is Dr. Caroline Fleck—a licensed psychologist, corporate consultant, author, and an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Stanford Unive...
214. unfiltered college advice: social anxiety, burnout, school stress, + more
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#214 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...
[trailer] welcome to 'she persisted'
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She Persisted is THE Gen Z mental health podcast. In each episode, Sadie brings you authentic, accessible, relatable conversations about every aspect ...
MINI: why you should become an OPTIMIST
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
213. breaking through struggle & self-doubt feat. john r. miles
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#213 Today's guest is John R. Miles— a former U.S. Navy officer, Fortune 50 senior executive, entrepreneur, author, and award-winning podcast h...
212. how to be more resilient feat. dr. glenn schiraldi
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#212 Today's guest is Glenn R. Schiraldi. He has served on the stress management faculties at the Pentagon, the International Critical Incident S...
MINI: why your 20s can be so lonely
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
211. grit (I took angela duckworth's class at upenn)
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#211 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 c...
210. why you’re feeling suicidal + a therapist’s advice on how to cope feat. kathryn gordon
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#210 Today's guest is Kathryn Gordon— a licensed clinical psychologist, speaker, and author. She specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) a...
MINI: depression hacks you need to know!
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
209. how to set habits you'll *actually* use [solo]
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#209 In this week's solo episode, I discuss how to set healthy habits and achieve your goals this year using psychology! I'll be sharing my favorite p...
208. How to Be a Mental Health ADVOCATE feat. Active Minds
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#208 Today's guests are Alison Malmon and Lauren Cikara of Active Minds, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awarene...
MINI: 5 Ways to Form a SECURE ATTACHMENT in 5 Mins!
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
MINI: 5 Ways to Fix Your ANXIETY
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
207. What Research Says About DEPRESSION feat. Dr. Steven Hollon
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#207 Today's guest is Dr. Steven Hollon—the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology at Vanderbilt University. His work focuses on the et...
MINI: How to Heal from Addiction
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
206. EMOTION REGULATION: Misophonia, DBT, Reactivity, & More feat. Dr. Mark Zachary Rosenthal
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#206 Today's guest is Dr. Mark Zachary Rosenthal—a clinical psychologist and an Associate Professor in the Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences depa...
205. What I Wish I Knew About Anxiety...
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#205 In this week's solo episode, I discuss what I wish I'd known when struggling with anxiety. Through my lived experiences with anxiety as well as m...
204. Your Guide to Generational Trauma feat. Dr. Mariel Buqué
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#204 Today's guest is Dr. Mariel Buqué— a first-generation Black Dominican psychologist, a world-renowned intergenerational trauma expert, and the ...
MINI: Fix Your Self-Confidence in Five Minutes!
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
MINI: Is STRESS Causing Your Depression?!
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
203. 5 Things You Didn't Know About Depression feat. Jonathan Rottenberg
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#203 Today's guest is Jonathan Rottenberg— the director of the Better Outcomes Laboratory at Cornell University, which explores long-term functionin...
MINI: Friendship Guide for SOCIAL ANXIETY!
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
202. 5 Ways to Form a Secure Attachment Style feat. Thais Gibson
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#202 Today's guest is Thais Gibson—a best-selling author, counselor, speaker, and founder of The Personal Development School. Based on her scientifi...
201. The Science of Motivating Gen Z: Mentors, Purpose, and Politics feat. Dr. David Yeager
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#201 Today's guest is David Yeager—a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin who is considered “one of the world’s leading ...
MINI: Thrive in Your College Social Life Through DBT!
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
200. Back to School Advice (DBT Edition)
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#200 Happy episode 200!!! In this week's solo episode, I am sharing my favorite DBT skills and tricks that you can use to thrive in school. I discuss:...
199. Growing Pains: Advice for Teens & Parents on Navigating Teenage Years feat. Ellen Galinsky
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#199 Today's guest is Ellen Galinsky— president of the Families and Work Institute and author of several popular books researching adolescents and t...
MINI: How to Find a Teen Treatment Program & What to Expect
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
198. Chrysalis School Montana: My Troubled Teen Industry Experience
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#198 In this week's solo episode, I am sharing for the first time what my experience in the troubled teen industry was like. I was enrolled in Chrysal...
MINI: Learn 5 DBT Skills in 5 Mins!
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
197. Life After The Program feat. Netflix Director & TTI Survivor Katherine Kubler
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#197 Today's guest is Katherine Kubler— a Los Angeles-based writer, director, and editor. She recently directed and executive produced the Netflix o...
196. EXPOSING the Troubled Teen Industry: How it Scams Parents & Harms Teens feat. Maia Szalavitz
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#196 Today's guest is Maia Szalavitz— an award-winning author and journalist. She first advocated against the Troubled Teen Industry in her 2006 boo...
MINI: Decrease Your Anxiety by Learning EXPOSURE THERAPY!
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
195. Your Family Vacation Survival Guide: Coping Skills, Boundaries, & More!
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#195 In this week's solo episode, I talk about how to handle family vacations this summer. The uncertainty and social dynamics that come with family v...
MINI: How to STOP People Pleasing & START Trusting Yourself
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
194. Treating ADHD Without Medication: Tips to Improve Focus & Productivity feat. Dr. Nick Nissen
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#194 Today's guest is Dr. Nick Nissen— a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, researcher, journalist, and expert in ADHD. In his concierge psychiatry pract...
MINI: Two Quick Tricks to Prevent a Panic Attack!
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
MINI: 5 Steps for Healing Your Hidden Depression in 5 Mins!
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
193. Gaining Wisdom & Weathering Grief in Your Twenties feat. Yasmine Cheyenne
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#193 Today's guest is Yasmine Cheyenne— an author, TED TALK Motivational speaker, Air Force Veteran, and self-healing workshop leader who works to h...
MINI: What you need to know about ADHD...
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. T...
192. Technology & Gen Z: AI, Cancel Culture, Ethics, & More feat. Nita Farahany
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#192 Today's guest is Nita Farahany— a leading scholar and keynote speaker on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. ...
MINI: How do I set boundaries?
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Th...
191. How Should We Talk About Depression? feat. Hans Schroder
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#191 Today's guest is Hans Schroder— a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School and Adjunct Assistant...
190. How to Become an OPTIMIST: 3 Positive Psychology Techniques to Change Your Mindset
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#190 In this week's solo episode, I talk about how you can completely shift your mindset to become more optimistic. I dive into why it's so helpful fo...
189. The Psychology of Ozempic, Obesity, and Weight Loss feat. Johann Hari
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#189 Today's guest is Johann Hari— a British-Swiss writer and journalist who has written three New York Times best-selling books and just released h...
188. A Psychologist's Guide to Your 20s: How to Handle Mental Health, Breakups, & Growing Up feat. Meg Jay
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#188 Today's guest is Meg Jay— a developmental clinical psychologist, associate professor of education at the University of Virginia, and published ...
187. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF FRIENDSHIP: Forming Connections in the Social Media Era feat. Jeffery Hall
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#187 Today's guest is Jeffrey Hall— a Professor of Communication Studies and Director of the Relationships & Technology Lab at the University o...