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

Today's guest is Sarah Hernholm—a former elementary school teacher turned entrepreneur and the founder of WIT. WIT (Whatever It Takes) works with t(w)eens around the world who are interested in using their voice and ideas to launch businesses, non-profits, and/or social movements. WIT also focuses on helping t(w)eens develop emotional intelligence, soft skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Sara...

Today I'm joined by Sami Halvorsen , the host of The Teen Life Coach podcast and the founder of Knowing Up. In this episode, Sami and I discuss her personal journey with self-love, the most common challenges teens struggle with, the importance of being proud of ourselves and celebrating little wins, beginning your self-compassion journey, why teens today are struggling more than ever with self-est...

Today I'm bringing you everything I learned from my time in treatment at 3East, McLean Hospital , and my multiple times through DBT about emotions! We go into a ton of depth on the evolutionary purpose of emotions, what can make it difficult to regulate emotions, primary vs. secondary emotions, prompting events/interpretations/biological changes/expressions/and aftereffects of the core emotions (a...

In today's episode, I sit down with Andrea Arlington—ICF, PCC Life Coach Specializing in Family Recovery & Relationships. Andrea's Website: https://andreaarlington.com/ Andrea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreaarlington/ Life Reset Course: http://liferesetcourse.com/ TOPICS + Andrea’s story and how her experiences led her to help other families navigate the recovery process + What i...

Today’s guest is Beth Segaloff—a Licensed Clinical of Social Work, Life Coach, Reiki Master, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Firewalk Instructor, and Mom. Beth's Website: https://www.bethsegaloff.com/ Beth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beth.segaloff/ TOPICS + Beth's mental health journey + what brought her to working with teens, teaching yoga, and practicing EMDR + How lacking emotion...

Today’s guest is Paige Tonz—a former D1 athlete and coach helping transform girls into strong women beyond the playing field or court. Paige has worked with 1000+ athletes in her programs and workshops. She believes girls have so many opportunities to dream bigger than they ever imagined. Because sports was and still is such a big part of Paige's life, she has had a first-row ticket to see how the...

Today I am joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman —a developmental psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with families. Dr. Aliza holds a BA from Dartmouth College and her Ph. D. in developmental psychology from Columbia University Graduate School. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai Hospital where she is co-founding director of The Mount Sinai Parenting Center. (bio via dr...

In today's solo episode I tell my mental health story. I dive into my struggle with depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and more. I also discuss my treatment journey, my experience with DBT, and where I'm at today. I give my best at-home mental health tips you can implement and answer your questions about my journey! I hope this is a reminder that you're not alone! Mentioned in the...

Today I am joined by Doug Bopst—an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and business owner. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to years in jail due to his poor decisions. He chose to use that time locked in a small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family, a...

Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here ! Today I am joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf , a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s, she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the fi...

Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here ! Today I am joined by Dr. Kojo Sarfo a social media content creator, mental health nurse practitioner, and psychotherapist to discuss all things ADHD. Connect with Dr. Sarfo: https://beacons.page/drkojosarfo This week's DBT skill is the PLEASE skill. Learn more here . Dr. Sarfo and I dive into the following...

Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here ! #76 Today I am joined by Dr. Alexandra Solomon a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and speaker, specializing in families, marriage, and relationships. She is a professor at Northwestern University and the author of Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back . This episode provides so much value and insight...

Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here ! #75 This week's guest is Dr. Jay Faber. John A. “Jay” Faber, MD is a clinical and forensic double board-certified psychiatrist with more than three decades of experience in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. Currently, he is on the medical staff at the Amen Clinics in Encino, CA. Dr. Faber's website:...

Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here ! #74 This week's guest is Sophie Gray. Sophie is the founder and creator of DiveThru, a mental health app helping you navigate mental health challenges with mood trackers, journal prompts, targeted courses, and more. In this episode, Sophie and I dive deep into overcoming eating disorders, depression, menta...

Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . #73 This week's guest is former D1 Athlete, Victoria Garrick. Victoria is known for her mental health advocacy on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and her Ted Talk where she shares her insight on student-athlete mental health, body image, intuitive eating, and being real! Victoria's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriagarri...

Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . #72 Today I am sitting down with Krista Williams from Almost 30 for one of my all-time favorite interviews! Almost 30: https://almost30.com/ Krista's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskrista/ Krista's Website: http://itskrista.co/ This week's DBT Skill is Wise Mind, learn more here . Krista and I dive into the following t...

Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . #71 There are so many fun interviews coming to She Persisted in the next few months and I had to do a life update episode before those go up! This week's DBT Skill is Loving Kindness, learn more here . I dive into the following topics... + podcast updates and what to expect during the next few months (!!) + what move-in was lik...

Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . #69 Hello from Denmark (though I’m actually editing and releasing this 2 weeks later back at home) which is statistically the happiest country in the world. I dive into the Danish practices that contribute to such strong mental health and how you can implement these in your life. Onto the main episode, I dive into everything yo...

Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . #68 Today I am joined by the amazing Laura Martin—a Certified IBS Nutrition Consultant and founder of Healing to Happy (an online holistic, gut-brain focused company that helps women suffering from IBS and Anxiety to get back to eating normally without fear of FODMAP's). Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramartin_...

Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . TRIGGER WARNING for suicidal ideation. This solo episode is all about my high school experience (3 states, 3 schools, treatment—it was a wild ride folks). I dive into pre-treatment, during residential/therapeutic boarding school stays, and moving home as well as navigating COVID. I also answer loads of listener questions about...

Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . TRIGGER WARNING for sexual assault + abuse, substance use, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. Alexis Haines—my podcast mom—is finally on She Persisted! This episode can only be described as WOW. From teenage heroin addict, a twice-convicted felon, and a member of the Bling Ring to addiction center owner, an amazing mom, doula, p...

Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . Today I am joined by Lindsay Fleming, LPC a Chicago-based therapist working to help individuals take baby-step their way to understanding & normalizing mental health. Lindsay's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindsay.fleminglpc Lindsay's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsay_fleminglpc/ Lindsay's Website: https://www...

Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . TRIGGER WARNING for physical and emotional abuse, substance usage, and suicidal ideation DISCLAIMER: All statements in this episode are opinions. The purpose of this episode is not to target and attack certain organizations and individuals rather ask the question, "How can we ensure ethical, evidence-based, compassionate mental...

Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . Today I am joined by Rae Fung. Rae is a Speaking Coach. Impact-driven millennials and teens work with her to Own their Unique Voice and Story to be Bold, Brave and Brilliant, and never Compare themselves with others. Having been an emcee and on-screen host for 7 years, Rae has mastered the art of connecting on stage, online, an...

Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . TRIGGER WARNING FOR SUICIDE, SUBSTANCE USAGE, AND ABUSE Read the episode transcript here . Today I am joined by Evan Haines . Evan is the co-founder of Alo House, a leader in the compassionate care model, and an active member in the recovery community. He works to connect with clients and help them obtain and maintain sobriety...