#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 [email protected]@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.com⁠⁠[email protected]⁠ © 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 [email protected]@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 [email protected]@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[email protected]@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+ [email protected]+ 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)+ [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.

#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)+ [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.

#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)+ [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.

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/3A69GOC⁠LET'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.