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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 Dr. Marisa Franco— a psychologist, author, professor, and friendship expert. In this mini-episode, you'll learn how to conquer your social anxiety and make new friends! To listen to the full episode, click HERE ! SHOP GUEST...

#202 Today's guest is Thais Gibson —a best-selling author, counselor, speaker, and founder of The Personal Development School. Based on her scientific research, she created the Gibson Integrated Attachment Theory, which empowers individuals to heal different attachments in their lives and reprogram any limiting thoughts and behaviors. In this episode, we discuss: + What the subconscious mind is &a...

#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 experts” on the psychology of young people, according to the New York Times Magazine . He has consulted for Google, Microsoft, Disney, the World Bank, and the White House and has recently published his book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People...

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 Dr. Sarah Olivo and Dr. Liz Seidler— two clinical psychologists and hosts of the College is Fine, Everything is Fine podcast who've helped students navigate the highs and lows of college for over a decade. In this mini-epi...

#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: + Setting goals and intentions for the school year + How to set up a bullet journal & start tracking your habits + The best way to prepare for class if you're feeling anxious or overwhelmed + A foolproof method for boosting your self-confidence...

#199 Today's guest is Ellen Galinsky— president of the Families and Work Institute and author of several popular books researching adolescents and teenagers, including the bestselling parenting guide,  Mind in the Making, and her recently published work, The Breakthrough Years . Over her career, her research has focused on work-life, children’s development, youth voice, child-care, parent-pro...

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. Justin Mohatt, an internationally recognized, double Board-Certified Psychiatrist at Ohana, a program for child and adolescent behavioral health. In this mini-episode, you'll learn what parents should be looking for when...

#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 Chrysalis School Montana in 2018 while I was struggling with my mental health in high school, unaware that I was part of a larger system that takes advantage of teens and their parents. In this episode, I look back at my experience in this therapeutic board...

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 mini is a solo episode on DBT skills! I'm giving you a crash course on five of my favorite mental health coping skills that you need to know. To listen to the full episode, click HERE ! SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC L...

#197 Today's guest is Katherine Kubler— a Los Angeles-based writer, director, and editor. She recently directed and executive produced the Netflix original documentary series The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping, which exposes the corruption and abuse of the troubled teen industry. In this episode, we discuss: + Katherine's firsthand experience in the troubled teen industry (TTI) & how it...

#196 Today's guest is Maia Szalavitz— an award-winning author and journalist. She first advocated against the Troubled Teen Industry in her 2006 book, Help at Any Cost, and has since written several New York Times articles and appeared in the 2024 Netflix documentary, The Program, to discuss this dangerous industry further. In this episode, we discuss: + The history of the troubled-teen industry &...

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 mini is a solo episode on exposure therapy! You'll learn step-by-step how you can do exposure therapy on your own to decrease your anxiety. To listen to the full episode, click HERE ! SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIONS: https://amzn.to/3A69GOC LET...

#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 vacations can be a stressor for many people— you're not alone! So, I share my favorite coping skills you can use to handle any challenges that come your way this summer. I discuss: + The importance of recharging your social battery for your mental hea...

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 guest is Jay Fields, an educator, coach and author who has taught embodied social and emotional intelligence for twenty years. In this mini-episode, you'll learn why you're prone to people-pleasing and how you can build emotional trust in...

#194 Today's guest is Dr. Nick Nissen— a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, researcher, journalist, and expert in ADHD. In his concierge psychiatry practice, Nissen Clinic, he uses a suite of evidence-based treatments to get to the root of ADHD without using stimulant medications. In this episode, we discuss: + Genetic and environmental components of ADHD + Self-diagnosing and misdiagnosing ADHD + The...

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 how to prevent a panic attack! You'll learn two evidence-backed methods that quickly stop the physical and mental symptoms of a panic attack. To listen to the full episode, click HERE ! SHOP GUEST RECOMMENDATIO...

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 guest is Dr. Margaret Rutherford, a psychologist, author, and podcast host who coined the term "perfectly hidden depression". In this mini-episode, you'll learn what perfectly hidden depression looks like and five ways you can start healin...

#193 Today's guest is Yasmine Cheyenne— an author, TED TALK Motivational speaker, Air Force Veteran, and self-healing workshop leader who works to help people heal through traumatic situations. Through her work, she has guided corporate giants, including Google, NAMI, and Skillshare, and created The Sugar Jar Community to further give a space for others to offer guidance in the healing process. In...

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 guest is Kristen Carder, an ADHD expert, top podcast host, and internationally recognized mindset coach for adults with ADHD. In this mini-episode, you'll learn all about the ins and outs of diagnosing someone with ADHD. To listen to the f...

#192 Today's guest is Nita Farahany— a leading scholar and keynote speaker on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. She is the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke Law School, the Founding Director of Duke Science & Society, and was even appointed by President Obama to the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical...

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 guest is Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and global relationship expert. In this mini episode, you'll learn all about the benefits of setting boundaries and how to establish them in your relationships. To listen to the full episode,...

#191 Today's guest is Hans Schroder— a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan Medical School and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan who currently researches beliefs and messages about mental health and their impacts. As a licensed clinical psychologist, he provides psychotherapy and exposure-based therapies to individuals and g...

#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 for your health and well-being to be optimistic before sharing three positive psychology techniques you can try out to unlock your inner optimist. I explain: + What positive psychology is & how it's different from other areas of psychology + The su...

#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 his new book, Magic Pill: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs . He has also served as the Executive Producer of an Oscar-nominated movie and an eight-part TV series starring Samuel L. Jackson, delivered TED talks...

#188 Today's guest is Meg Jay— a developmental clinical psychologist, associate professor of education at the University of Virginia, and published author with over 25 years of experience studying the psychology of twentysomethings. A recent New York Times profile called Dr. Jay “the patron saint of striving youth” and her TED talk “Why 30 Is Not the New 20” is among the most watched to date. In t...