253. why therapy didn’t work… until this
when i think about a major turning point in my mental health journey, this one conversation is truly what kickstarted my recovery.
in this solo episode, i break down the moment in intensive mental health treatment that changed my outlook on mental health recovery, what led me to being hospitalized for my mental health in the first place, & how i began to recover from severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
if you are on the fence about whether to ask for help with your mental health (or have a loved one in that exact spot), this episode details when i was in the exact same spot: i explain how i went from not believing i could get better to feeling hopeful that i could recover & build a life worth living.
242. for anyone who thinks they’ll never get better (my mental health story)
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.
219: feeling like you don’t belong in school is the norm… let’s change it feat. dr. greg walton
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.
218: is social media causing the mental health crisis?! (probably not) feat. dr. emily weinstein
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.
208. How to Be a Mental Health ADVOCATE feat. Active Minds
Today's guests are Alison Malmon and Lauren Cikara of Active Minds, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization promoting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Active Minds has a vibrant network of chapters and award-winning programs at more than 1,000 colleges and universities, K12 schools, workplaces, and communities nationwide. Alison heads the organization as its Founder and Executive Director, while Lauren acts as the VP of School Mental Health.
201. The Science of Motivating Gen Z: Mentors, Purpose, and Politics feat. Dr. David Yeager
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.