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62. Evan Haines on The Evolution of the Treatment Industry, Navigating Adolescent Addiction, and the Compassionate Care Model Apr 24, 2021

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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 through compassion rather than control. (bio adapted from alorecovery.com)

Evan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsevanhaines/?hl=en

Alo House (offering Detox, Inpatient & Outpatient and dual-diagnosis treatment): https://alorecovery.com/

TOPICS COVERED...

+ Evan's journey to sobriety and working in the addiction treatment industry

+ How mental health and addiction treatment has evolved over the last few centuries

+ How addiction and mental health challenges are the result of an environment, emotional sensitivity, and relationships

+ The direction we as a society to increase connection, compassion, and decrease the mental health challenges plaguing America

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE...

+ Alo House

+ Alcoholics Anonymous

+ Lost Connections by Johann Hari

+ Andrea Arlington (Life Coach specializing in Family Recovery)

PODCAST PARTNERS...

🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order!

🛋This week's episode is sponsored by Teen Counseling. Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to teencounseling.com/shepersisted to find a therapist today!

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61. Bite Sized Mindfulness for Adolescents feat. Kira Willey Apr 18, 2021

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Today I am joined by Kira Willey. Kira works to bring music, movement, and mindfulness to kids, in lots of different ways: through her books and music, with school programs and performances, and by working with educators and parents. Check out her website, books, and Instagram!

TOPICS COVERED...

+ What is mindfulness?

+ The importance of letting go of our judgments to be curious and kind as we observe what’s happening

+ The science behind what happens when we practice mindfulness

+ Quick ways you can implement mindfulness throughout your day

+ The difference between mindfulness and meditation

+ The benefits of regularly practicing mindfulness

+ A guided meditation body scan

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE...

+ Ep. 28 Blaise Aguirre M.D. on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, emotional experience, persistence, and taking ownership of your life!

+ Susan Kaiser's TEDTalk

PODCAST PARTNERS...

🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order!

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📲Helpful Resources...

+ Reading Recommendations

+ Mental Health Resources (links)

+ educational YouTube videos

+ purchase the DBT® Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets here

+ purchase the DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents here

60. Zachery Dereniowski (aka MD Motivator) on Vulnerability, Relatability, and Empowerment Apr 09, 2021

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Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.

Today I am joined by Zachery Dereniowski (@mdmotivator) a former college dropout turned medical student and mental health advocate! Follow him in Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and check out his company—Mental Health Movement!

WE DIVE INTO...

+ Zachery’s journey from college dropout to medical student and mental health advocate

+ his experiences with anxiety and overthinking and the journaling prompts to cope with these feelings

+ how to support individuals that are struggling with anxiety or mental health challenges

+ using diffusers to encourage authentic, open conversation

+ supporting someone you can’t relate to and creating space for their struggle

+ setting micro goals to transition from intense emotional experiencing to navigating your responsibilities and deadlines

+ how gender norms impact emotional expression and mental health challenges

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE...

+ Ep. 39:Your Foolproof Guide to a Good Night's Sleep (+ 2 Guided Sleep Meditation Practices)

PODCAST PARTNERS...

🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order!

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+ inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com

📲Helpful Resources...

+ Reading Recommendations

+ Mental Health Resources (links)

+ educational YouTube videos

+ purchase the DBT® Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets here

+ purchase the DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents here

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59. How to Discuss Your Mental Health in Your College Application According to a Former USC Admissions Counselor Mar 26, 2021

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Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.

Today I am sitting down with Hillary Higgins, the Associate Director of College Counseling at The Nueva School and a former USC Admissions Counselor.

We dive into the following topics...

How important it is for the student to decide if they want to share their mental health on their college app
Talking about your mental health journey in a solution-focused way to showcase your growth and perseverance
Why having navigated mental health in high school can make you a better college applicant
If your mental health impacted your grades, how to address this in your application
Unique ways to research colleges to find your perfect fit without visiting the campus

PODCAST PARTNERS...

🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order!

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+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)

+ inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com

📲Helpful Resources...

+ Reading Recommendations

+ Mental Health Resources (links)

+ educational YouTube videos

+ purchase the DBT® Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets here

+ purchase the DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents here

58. Maintaining Your Mental Health Throughout The College Application Process (Navigating Rejection, Deferral, and Acceptance) Mar 07, 2021

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Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here.

This week I am sitting down with one of my best friends—Maya—to dive into how to maintain your mental health while navigating the college application process.

🍓This week's episode is brought to you by Sakara. Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order!

💬Follow along with Sadie and She Persisted...

+ Instagram (@shepersistedpodcast)

+ Website (shepersistedpodcast.com)

+ YouTube (Sadie Sutton: She Persisted Podcast)

+ Twitter (@persistpodcast)

+ Facebook (@shepersistedpodcast)

+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)

+ inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com

📲Helpful Resources...

+ Reading Recommendations

+ Mental Health Resources (links)

+ educational YouTube videos

+ purchase the DBT® Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets here

+ purchase the DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents here

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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shepersisted/support

57. How I Got Into the University of Pennsylvania (My Test Scores, Personal Statement, Supplementals, Activities, Recommendation Advice, Etc) Feb 27, 2021

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Episode transcript and extended show notes can be found here.

This week I am sitting down to walk through my college applications. I go through my stats (GPA, SAT/ACT scores), extra-curriculars, personal statement, supplementals, and more!

Watch my reaction video here

Read my personal statement here

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+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)

+ inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com

📲Helpful Resources...

+ Reading Recommendations

+ Mental Health Resources (links)

+ educational YouTube videos

+ purchase the DBT® Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets here

+ purchase the DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents here

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56. OCD + Exposure Therapy Feb 19, 2021

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Episode transcript and extended show notes can be found here.

This week I am doing a solo episode all about OCD, anxiety, and exposure therapy! I walk you through how to tell if fears are justified, how to break the cycle of anxiety using evidence-based imaginative, introspective, and in vivo exposure techniques, reminisce on my OCD and anxiety treatment experiences, and tell you how to apply exposure techniques in everyday life!

- STUDY on Exposure Therapy for Adolescents with Anxiety and OCD

- STUDY on Exposure Therapy for OCD

- Info on OCD

- Info on Anxiety Disorders

- Info on Exposure Therapy

📚Mentioned in this week's episode...

- Brain Lock by Jeffery M. Schwartz

- I thought it was just me (but it isn't) by Brené Brown

- Ep. 47 on Crisis Survival Skills

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+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)

+ inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com

📲Helpful Resources...

+ Reading Recommendations

+ Mental Health Resources (links)

+ educational YouTube videos

+ purchase the DBT® Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets here

+ purchase the DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents here

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55. Mental Health Advice for High School Students Feb 07, 2021

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Episode transcript and extended show notes can be found here.

This week I am doing a solo episode on my mental health advice for high school students! From 504s, relationships with counselors, having a passion project, to working smarter not harder—I give all the details on what's allowed me to thrive academically while maintaining my mental health.

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+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)

+ inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com

📲Helpful Resources...

+ Reading Recommendations

+ Mental Health Resources (links)

+ educational YouTube videos

+ purchase the DBT® Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets here

+ purchase the DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents here

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54. Kirstie Taylor on RELATIONSHIPS, Attachment Styles, How Childhood Traumas Impact Relationships, and Boundaries Jan 23, 2021

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Episode transcript and extended show notes can be found here.

Kirstie Taylor is a dating and relationship writer who found a loyal internet following through her candid essays. Her work has been featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine, Well + Good, and The Washington Post’s, The Lily. She currently lives in Los Angeles where she continues to write words that help people with their biggest struggles in love. (bio via kirstietaylor.com)

Connect with Kirstie on Instagram (@wordswithkirstie), on TikTok (@kirstietaylorr), preorder her book here, or check out her website (kirstietaylor.com)

🗣Kirstie and I dive into the following topics...

+ Why we must address our "big T" and "little t" childhood traumas before being in relationships

+ What are attachment styles and the difference between the 3 types (anxious, avoidant, secure)

+ The true function of boundaries and how to set them in your life

+ Why it's important to set boundaries with family members as a teenager

+ Tips to get through a break-up

+ Hook-up culture vs. dating to marry

📚MENTIONED IN EP.

+ SNL boundaries sketch (so so funny)

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+ TikTok (@shepersistedpodcast)

+ inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com

📲Helpful Resources...

+ Reading Recommendations

+ Mental Health Resources (links)

+ educational YouTube videos

+ purchase the DBT® Skills Training Handouts and Worksheets here

+ purchase the DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents here

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53. How to Write Pitch Emails, Building Influencer Relationships, Using Social Media to Improve Body Confidence, + Podcast Tips feat. Camila Vola Jan 16, 2021

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Episode transcript and extended show notes can be found here.

Camila is a 22-year-old college student from Argentina, and the host of My Point Of View Podcast, a lifestyle and career based podcast that helps you realize that life's easier if you consider things from another point of view!

Listen to me on My Point of View: https://apple.co/39y47xe

Follow Camila on Instagram: @camilavola and @mypointofview.podcast

🗣Camila and I dive into the following topics...

+ Camila's story and why she started My Point of View

+ How to pitch a high-profile guest/influencer to be on your podcast

+ EXACTLY what to say in a pitch email/DM

+ How to curate your feed to help with confidence, self-esteem, and body-confidence

📚MENTIONED IN EP.

+ The BEST Adobe Audition tutorial (if you ever don't know how to edit something, look it up on this guy's channel): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNmuVtLGH0k&ab_channel=MikeRussell

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+ inquiries@shepersistedpodcast.com

📲Helpful Resources...

+ Reading Recommendations

+ Mental Health Resources (links)

+ educational YouTube videos