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she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, healing

she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, healing

sadie sutton 279 episodes Latest May 4, 2026

Gen Z talks about mental health more than any generation before—but most of what we hear online is incomplete, unproven, or impractical. She Persisted bridges that gap. Hosted by Sadie Sutton, a 22-year-old UPenn psychology grad who’s lived the struggle and now studies the science, each episode turns proven psychology and personal insight into clear, relatable steps—making mental health make sense. Subscribe for weekly episodes.

Episodes

256. 10 years of therapy in 20 minutes (what i wish i learned sooner!) May 4, 2026 00:20:47 #256🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast!wanna know what over a decade of therapy, a psychology degree, and my own podcast have taught me about mental health?! in this solo episode, i’m breaking down the key takeaways that i’ve learned throughout my mental health journey.in honor of it being mental health awareness month, i’m condensing everyth
255. why it’s so hard to ask for help (and how to start!) Apr 17, 2026 00:23:31 #255🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast!if your mental health is getting worse, but asking for help feels like too much, this episode is for YOU. in this solo episode, i explain why so many of us can be reluctant to open up about our mental health before breaking down the techniques you can try to be more vulnerable. by the end of this episode
254. how to help someone who doesn’t want help (without making it worse) Apr 4, 2026 00:19:37 #254🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast!how do you help someone who’s struggling with depression??in this solo episode, i answer a mom's question on how she can best support her son with his depression. i explain how my mental health journey taught me what the best– and worst!– ways are to be there for someone who’s depressed– and three co
253. why therapy didn’t work… until this Mar 19, 2026 00:24:04 🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast!when i think about a major turning point in my mental health journey, this one conversation is truly what kickstarted my recovery. in this solo episode, i break down the moment in intensive mental health treatment that changed my outlook on mental health recovery, what led me to being hospitalized for my men
252. stop overthinking—ask yourself this! Mar 2, 2026 00:13:33 #252🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast!are you a chronic emotional over-invester?! in this solo episode, i explain how a simple mental health mantra transformed my mentality around emotional boundaries and even lowered my anxiety!by the end of this episode, you’ll know how to stop the emotional over-involvement and start prioritizing your men
251. why college feels different for gen z (feat. dr. scott barry kaufman) Feb 25, 2026 00:14:32 #251🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!why is the college experience SO different for our generation??! today’s guest is dr. scott barry kaufman— a psychologist, coach, professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who is passionate about helping all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. he is a professor of ps
250. why high achievers still struggle with mental health Feb 16, 2026 00:17:49 #250🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast!are you tired of constantly choosing between your mental health versus everything else on your plate?! in this solo episode, i answer a listener’s question that a LOT of college students and postgrads struggle with: how do you prioritize success while still taking care of your mental health? by sharing s
249. what to do during a panic attack (when nothing else works!!) Feb 11, 2026 00:12:17 #249🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast!if you struggle with panic attacks and haven’t found a way to stop them, this episode will change that completely! in this solo episode, i share my psychology-backed hack to end 100% of your panic attacks.by the end of this episode, you’ll have a mental health skill in your toolbox designed for curbing e
248. why “look on the bright side” doesn’t work (do THIS instead!) Feb 3, 2026 00:15:34 #248🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast!if you struggle with depression, you might be facing a brain bias that’s stopping you from healing. this solo episode explains how your brain is holding you back and why daily diaries can move your mental health forward. by the end of this episode, you’ll know the three easy aspects of your mental health
247. do i need therapy, or is this just life? Jan 20, 2026 00:16:37 #247🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast!if you’ve ever wondered if you need therapy, or are just “being dramatic”, this episode is for YOU! in this solo episode, i’m unpacking the two key signs that you should get help for your mental health. by the end of this episode, you’ll know how to spot the red flags that your mental health could use so
246. why external validation keeps you stuck! (feat. dr. scott barry kaufman) Jan 15, 2026 00:16:13 #246🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!‘self-actualization’ isn’t just a tiktok buzzword– it’s how you can unlock your true potential using psychology. today’s guest is dr. scott barry kaufman— a psychologist, coach, professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who is passionate about helping all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, a
245. you’re not bad at friendships! (here’s what’s happening) Jan 8, 2026 00:15:44 #245🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast!if you’re struggling with finding new friends as a postgrad, this episode is for YOU. in this solo episode, i’m sharing my favorite ways to make friends, stay connected, and avoid feeling lonely after graduating college! from making time to be social despite your new 9-to-5 to keeping in touch with long-

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