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She Persisted

Sadie Sutton

your life can change, even when you can’t imagine what better looks like yet.

sadie sutton started she persisted at 15 while in intensive treatment for severe depression and anxiety. now 23 and a university of pennsylvania psychology graduate, she combines lived experience with evidence-based psychology to make the hard parts of mental health feel less confusing—and a little less lonely. today, she persisted is an nyt-recommended, top-charting gen z mental health podcast with 500k+ downloads.

new episodes weekly for anyone struggling, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand themselves better.

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  • January 6 · 15 min

    244. why forcing habits never works (and what actually helps)

    this year, we’re NOT setting any more new year’s resolutions we can’t follow through on. in this solo episode, i’m breaking down how you can achieve all your personal, career, and wellness goals in 2026– and no, we’re not just manifesting, we’re using science. tune into this episode to find out the consistent, invisible habits you can use for reaching all your goals this year (without sacrificing on any much-needed self-care). i talk about: • the best way to set yourself up for success when setting new goals/habits • game-changing habits i tried out in college + my post-grad job this year • a mentality shift you can try to improve your quality of sleep • examples of how you can follow through with healthy habits in the new year • why you should be making your relationships a priority in 2026 • life hacks for finding time for friendships even when you’re busiest • how my habits helped me pick my post-grad job?! • and SO much more! mentioned: • grit lab recap • angela duckworth ep • psych major ep pt. 1 • psych major ep pt. 2 • previous new year’s ep ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter: 1. leave a review on apple or spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! ⁠@shepersistedpodcast⁠ ⁠shepersistedpodcast.com⁠ ⁠hello@shepersistedpodcast.com⁠ © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

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  • Dec 21, 2025 · 47 min

    243. being lonely in your 20s is fixable (featuring dr. jeffrey hall)

    is it possible to be lonely even if you’re more social than ever?! today’s guest is dr. jeffrey hall— the department chair and professor of communication studies at the university of kansas, where he researches how to elevate positive online experiences through meaningful social interaction and relationships. his book relating through technology was featured in the wall street journal, the new york times, the washington post, and cnn. in this episode, we discuss why our generation can feel so lonely– especially after graduating college– and how we can actually start to improve our connections. by the end of this episode, you’ll know how to use psychology to be more connected than ever, even through the chaos of your 20s. we talk about: • if gen z really is the loneliest generation • why your 20s can feel so lonely (even if you have lots of friends!) • how social media makes us feel more (and less!) connected to our friends • maintaining long distance relationships + friendships in your 20s • social media algorithms + how they affect our relationships • using social media to make your relationships better • negative stereotypes about gen z in friendships + relationships • the truth behind the male loneliness epidemic • what to do if your friend never initiates plans • advice for post-grads looking to make more friends • + so much more! mentioned: • dr. hall’s previous episode • dr. hall’s instagram • gen z loneliness study • behind their screens • dr. weinstein + i on nbc news • dr. weinstein’s episode • the social biome ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter: 1. leave a review on apple or spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! @shepersistedpodcast shepersistedpodcast.com hello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

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  • Dec 12, 2025 · 28 min

    242. for anyone who thinks they’ll never get better (my mental health story)

    #242 🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠ 💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast! want to know why i started this podcast in the first place?! there’s a reason why i care so deeply about mental health, and why i believe so strongly that mental health recovery is possible. in this solo episode, i’m sharing my mental health journey with you, taking you through my recovery from severe depression and anxiety right from the start. i cover the highs and lows of my story, including how i went from being hospitalized for my mental health four times in one year to graduating as a psychology major and creating a new york times-recommended mental health podcast to help others who are struggling. my goal in sharing this is to let you know that if you’re struggling, you’re not alone. this episode is your personal reminder that if i can recover, then so can you. i talk about: • risk factors that led to me becoming severely depressed • how i realized i was depressed (key warning signs) • ways that my depression affected my quality of life • being hospitalized for my mental health + how that impacted me • aspects of depression we don’t talk about enough (burnout, validation, + more) • the biggest turning point in my mental health journey • a mental health belief that transformed my recovery for the better • going to a troubled teen industry program + that program’s effects on me • what inspired me to start this podcast! • mental health rules that i continue to live by today mentioned: • ⁠mclean 3east • dbt wise mind skill • my troubled teen industry experience • dr. blaise aguirre 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 spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! ⁠@shepersistedpodcast⁠ ⁠shepersistedpodcast.com⁠ ⁠hello@shepersistedpodcast.com⁠ © 2025 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

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