#231 today’s guest is dr. ken ginsburg— a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at the children’s hospital of philadelphia and a professor of pediatrics at the university of pennsylvania school of medicine. his research over the last 35 years has focused on facilitating youth to develop their own solutions to social problems and teaching clinicians how to better serve them.in this episode, we unpack some of the most common myths and misconceptions about gen z mental health before diving into how gen z can collaborate with their families to get the mental health resources they need. finally, we share some essential steps for gen z to build their mental resilience and have strong mental health. we talk about:• what traits define gen z + common misconceptions about this generation• negative labels about gen z + whether they’re accurate • if gen z is really in a mental health crisis • our response to parents who criticize gen z’s focus on mental health• key steps gen z can take to improve their mental health• a popular criticism of gen z and whether we agree with it• current mainstream issues like the male loneliness crisis • advice for parents on supporting their teens + getting them to accept help• supporting a friend or a loved one who’s struggling • four things that everyone in gen z needs to know• one major way to build resilience • + so much more!mentioned:• parents and teens website• create a stress management plan• guide your child toward professional help• i interviewed my therapist• fostering resilience website• dr. ginsburg’s books☕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
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 episode. this week’s guest is michele rosenthal– an award-winning trauma/PTSD blogger, award-nominated author and keynote speaker.in this mini-episode, you'll learn the number one thing you need to know about trauma & PTSD before hearing the four steps for trauma recovery. to listen to the full episode, click HERE!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
#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 mental health challenges is figuring out exactly where to start and what steps to take when you’re really struggling. this episode will be your guide to figuring out what order of operations you can use to get out of a crisis and stabilize your mental health.i’ll cover topics including:• why we need an order of operations for our mental health• my troubled teen industry experience (order of operations gone wrong)• how maslow’s hierarchy of needs applies to your life• a sailboat model for your mental health needs• the dbt house of treatment model & how it works• ways that your biology and environment contribute to your mental health• a checklist you need to cover for your mental wellbeing• the importance of mastery for your mental healthmentioned:• angela duckworth episode• grit lab episode• maslow’s hierarchy of needs• sailboat metaphor• dbt house of treatment• biopsychosocial model☕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 © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
#229 today’s guest is dr. jessi gold— a nationally recognized psychiatrist, writer, and speaker specializing in mental health care for students, faculty, healthcare professionals, and others in high-stress professions. she is the inaugural chief wellness officer for the university of tennessee system and an associate professor of psychiatry at the university of tennessee health science center.in this episode, we break down what you need to know about managing your mental health as a college student. this episode has tons of information about the gen z college experience, including why your mental health might struggle in college and how you can ask for help if your mental health is suffering.we talk about:• why college students aren’t asking for help with their mental health• areas that a lot of college students are struggling with • substance use in college + how that can affect mental health• challenges gen z uniquely faces today • what your grades might say about your mental well-being• a hot take about gen z + mental health • stigma around mental health that still exists for gen z• opening up to your family about mental health • difficulties around independently managing your health in college• things to figure out before graduating college • flaws in college mental health care to be aware of• AI as a form of therapy for college students• + so much more!mentioned:• dr. gold’s website• dr. gold’s instagram• dr. gold’s tiktok• how do you feel?• greg walton episode☕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 © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
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 episode. this week’s episode is a solo episode on creating a college routine that works for you. in this mini-episode, you'll learn my favorite tips and life hacks on maintaining your mental health in college through your daily routine! to listen to the full episode, click HERE!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
#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 the penn-wharton behavior change for good initiative. a 2013 macarthur fellow, angela has advised the world bank, nba and nfl teams, and fortune 500 ceos.in this episode, we break down the psychology behind what makes people successful. this episode is full of tips and hacks on increasing your grit and self-control to achieve the best outcomes in life. we talk about:• what makes certain people have more success than others• the psychology of self-control, motivation, + grit • reverse engineering the life you want through the three boxes model • key differences between grit + self-control • tips for improving your self-control + achieving your goals• how to find your passion in life• trying to succeed while avoiding perfectionism + burnout• sampling + why that’s so important for your future • having a support system in order to succeed• how the internet + ai have changed gen z’s work ethic• her rapid fire responses to popular questions• + so much more!mentioned:• grit lab episode• grit (book)• about alice• deliberate practice study• phones in focus• dr. duckworth’s website☕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 © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
#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 insightful tips and quotes from past episodes into your ultimate guide on how to navigate depression.in this episode, you’ll hear from a range of psychologists, therapists, professors, and best-selling authors on why so many of us struggle with depression and how we can begin to recover.we talk about:• what actually causes depression• the lived experience of being depressed• stigma + shame surrounding depression • how to start healing from depression• ways to support a loved one who’s depressed• + so much more!listen to the full episodes:• how to talk about depression• understanding depression • i interviewed my therapist• high-functioning depression• what to do if you’re suicidal• depression as a perfectionist• five facts about depression• research on depression • dealing with suicidal thoughts☕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 © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
#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?!here, i’ll be sharing my favorite psychology insights on why our mental health can struggle in the summer before reacting to trending tiktoks, articles, and reddit posts on summer mental health. i wrap things up by explaining how you can set yourself up for success this summer (and in summers to come!). i’ll cover topics including:• a mental health mantra you need to hear• making your environment work for your mental health• my theory on why mental health can decline in the summer• why school is actually good for mental health (shocking, i know)• finding purpose + structure during summer break• how to stay social + make friends in summer • battling boredom + loneliness when you’re home for the summer• choosing the right summer job for you • the importance of actually relaxing during summer• life hacks for getting out of a mental health rutmentioned:• grit lab recap• parasocial relationships• “yay summer” tiktok• college summers tiktok • depressed on vacation tikok• therapist’s advice tiktok• r/college• r/mentalhealth☕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 © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
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 episode. this week’s episode is a solo episode on navigating family vacation this summer. in this mini-episode, you'll learn my top four tips for maintaining your mental health (and having fun!) while away on a family vacation. to listen to the full episode, click HERE!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
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 episode. this week’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.in this mini-episode, you'll learn the psychology behind some of the most dangerous aspects of social media, such as cognitive distortions, comparisons, and more! to listen to the full episode, click HERE!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
#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 staff writer at the atlantic and has previously written for the new york times, the los angeles times, the washington post, forbes, and other publications.in this episode, we break down the five traits that make up your personality and exactly how you can change your personality for the better. we talk about:• what *actually* shapes your personality type• the five traits that make up your personality• popular personality tests + if they’re accurate • how your personality traits affect your daily life• if your personality traits are changeable or fixed• the most common traits people want to change• life hacks for changing your personality traits• benefits of changing certain personality traits • dealing with fears over self-growth + change• changing your personality to fit in • myths around personality psychology • advice for gen z on shaping your personality mentioned:• olga’s website• olga’s writing at the atlantic• olga’s substack• me, but better• weird• angela duckworth ep.• study on ai use☕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 © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
#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’ mentality around it. i explain how when we constantly tell ourselves we ‘should’ be a certain way with our mental health, we’re actually creating shame and stopping ourselves from living our best lives.in this episode, i break down how we can all stop ‘shoulding’ and shaming ourselves and instead create actionable changes in our lives. i talk about:• how i caught myself using a ‘should’ mentality• self-shame + how it gets in the way of our goals• the psychology behind why we experience shame• DBT skills to use when we’re feeling shame• taking accountability when we’re acting out of shame• guilt vs. shame + why that difference matters• forgiving ourselves for what’s causing us shame• moving forward from ‘shoulding’ + shamementioned:• DBT handout on shame• DBT skills for shame• name it to tame it (message me!)☕ 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 © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
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 episode. this week’s guest is dr. justin puder– a licensed psychologist who works with teens and young adults around many mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, and loneliness. in this mini-episode, you'll learn his tips for teens on starting therapy and how parents can help in this process. to listen to the full episode, click HERE!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
#223 today’s guest is dr. rosalind chow— an associate professor of organizational behavior and theory at carnegie mellon university who studies the power of social hierarchy and its impact on diversity and inclusion efforts within organizations. her recently published book, the doors you can open, revolutionizes the way we network in the workplace.in this episode, we break down what work mentors & sponsors look like (and how you can land one yourself!) and how inequality affects the workplace. we talk about:• the difference between mentorship & sponsorship at work• why sponsorship matters when it come to workplace inequality • how networking fits into mentorship & sponsorship• ways to get people to mentor or sponsor you • myths around finding mentors & whether they’re actually true• helping advocate for others in the workplace• providing value at work even as a junior employee• the benefits & value of being a gen z employee• how to talk about inequality in the workplace• why people struggle to address workplace inequality• capitalism & how it influences our views on success• the challenges in trying to change workplace inequalities• advice for people who are just starting their careers• comparing your career to your peers & workplace competitionmentioned:• dr. chow’s website• dr. chow’s linkedin• the doors you can open • abundance • the tyranny of merit☕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 © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
#222 today’s guest is dr. emily anhalt—clinical psychologist, emotional fitness expert, author, and co-founder of coa: your gym for mental health. dr. anhalt specializes in helping individuals, founders, and teams build emotional wellness through everyday mental fitness practices.in this episode, we dive deep into what it actually means to be emotionally fit—and how gen z can build better mental health at school, work, and in life.we talk about:• what emotional fitness is and how to build it• red flags that your emotional wellness may be suffering• soft skills that boost your mental health• gen z’s readiness for the workforce• navigating imposter syndrome and taking feedback• accepting compliments and owning your strengths• how to find motivation when you’re feeling low• emotional fitness vs. emotional intelligence• therapy vs. self-help: what’s most effective?• what we all get wrong about mental health habits• why the mind-body connection really matters• how to stay consistent (without burning out)mentioned:• dr. anhalt’s website• coa — mental fitness platform• flex your feelings (book)• dr. anhalt’s previous she persisted episode☕ 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 © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
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!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.
#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 differentlyOlivia’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/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS 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+ hello@shepersistedpodcast.com+ shepersistedpodcast.com© 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. This podcast is copyrighted subject matter owned by SHE PERSISTED LLC.
#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 LinkedInSHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS 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)+ inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com© 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.
#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/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS 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)+ inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com© 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.
#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 & technologyMENTIONED+ 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/3A69GOCSTARBUCKS 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)+ inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com© 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.