Your Teen Mental Health Resource
She Persisted is THE teen mental health podcast—made for teens, by a teen. In each episode, Sadie brings you authentic, accessible, relatable conversations about every aspect of mental wellness. She Persisted offers you a safe space to feel validated and understood in your struggle while encouraging you to take ownership of your journey and build your life worth living.
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Teenage Mental Health Education + Awareness
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Your Inspiration to Build Your Life Worth Living
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Your Reminder That You’re Not Alone in Your Suffering
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Who Is She Persisted For?
Teenagers: Created for teens, by a teenager, She Persisted offers weekly episodes on all things teen mental health from family relationships to anxiety, to navigating high school, and so much more!
Parents of Teenagers: Authentic, vulnerable interviews with Sadie’s parents post-treatment, world-renowned expert advice directed at parents, and Sadie’s transparency regarding her experience offer parents a unique look into a teen’s mental health and guidance on how they can support their child.
Individuals Looking to Take Ownership of Their Mental Health: Weekly episodes on improving your relationships, increasing your self-esteem, and navigating the ups and downs of life make She Persisted perfect for anyone looking to taking their journey into their own hands!
Ready to dive in?
Whether you’ve struggled yourself, want to increase your awareness, or support someone navigating mental health challenges, She Persisted has an episode just for you! What are you waiting for?
She Persisted Breakdown
Solo Episodes
Sadie’s offers a unique perspective as a teen who navigated depression, anxiety, and a 1.5 years of treatment.
Expert Advice
World-renowned mental health professionals offer unparalleled insight on navigating teenage mental health.
Impactful Interviews
Authentic, honest conversations tenacious individuals offer unique perspectives and inspiring stories.
Evidence-Based Skills
DBT is proven to be an effective intervention for adolescents struggling with mental health.
About Sadie
Sadie Sutton is a 19-year-old college sophomore from the Bay Area. After receiving a year and a half of intensive treatment for severe depression and anxiety, she was inspired to share her story with fellow teens going through their own personal growth.
She started She Persisted (formerly Nevertheless, She Persisted) in 2019 and has accumulated over 105 episodes reaching over 75,000 listeners. Sadie conducts impactful and inspirational interviews with subject matter experts, fellow teenagers, and social media personalities to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and inspire teens to create their life worth living.
Sadie's episodes offer self-improvement tips, DBT education, and vulnerable personal experiences, making it a show for anyone struggling or interested in mental health.
Sadie is a psychology major at the University of Pennsylvania and hopes to pursue a career in clinical psychology to further her impact in the mental health field.
For Parents of Teens
Episodes on Supporting Your Kids, Expert Advice, Skills Education, and More
For Teenagers
Episodes on High School, College Applications, Owning Your Mental Health, Navigating Relationships, + More!
For All
Listeners
Episodes on Supporting Your Kids, Expert Advice, Skills Education, and More
Where to Start
Ep 28: Blaise Aguirre M.D. (world-renowned psychiatrist, dialectical behavioral therapy expert, founder and medical director of 3East, and assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School) and I sit down to discuss the benefits of dialectical behavioral therapy, the importance of taking ownership of your life, and the complexity of emotional experiencing.
Ep. 65: Today I am joined by Lindsay Flemming, LPC a Chicago-based therapist working to help individuals take baby-step their way to understanding & normalizing mental health.
Ep 66: 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, podcast host, and more Alexis is the living proof that sobriety, recovery, and healing are possible! So take a seat, grab a snack and get ready to be amazingly inspired!
Ep 69: I dive into everything you need to know to navigate ANXIETY as a teen! I give a complete overview on all things anxiety, tips, and tricks from my own experience, how to support someone struggling, and answer some listener questions!
Ep 80: In this 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!
Ep 78: I am joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. We discuss all things the difference between the mind and the brain and how this connects to neuroplasticity, why depression and anxiety aren't illnesses but rather emotional signals, and how to effectively treat these from a non-illness perspective.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I support a teen struggling?
Verbally expressing understanding, support, and validation in an authentic conversation is a great first step to take. This being said, many teens need further professional help in navigating their mental health. For a list of online resources, click here!
Can I be a guest on She Persisted?
I am constantly on the lookout for like-minded individuals, inspiring teens, and expert perspectives to come on the show. If you’re interested in collaborating, head to this page!
What is DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)?
Dialectical behavior therapy is evidence-based psychotherapy used to treat mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and for change in behavioral patterns such as self-harm, and substance abuse. (via Wikipedia)
What equipment do you use to record / how do you edit?
Short answer—I record with SHURE SM7B microphones, a Zoom H6 recorder, and edit with Adobe Audition, and Descript. For a full list of the podcasting equipment I use, head here! For a comprehensive editing tutorial, you can check out this YouTube video!
What resources do you recommend for teens?
While effective interventions are extremely case-specific, there is a multitude of books, educational videos, and hotlines that can be helpful for individuals struggling. For a full list of digital resources, click here!
How can we work together?
If you’re interested in a brand partnership, podcast collaboration, or have another inquiry, check out this page for information on the services I currently offer.
Let’s Dive In
After 80 episodes, I reflected on how we got here! In this episode, I talk all about what inspired me to start the podcast, my treatment story, and my personal journey. Listen to hear about how I rewired my core belief systems, the decision I made to work on myself, and my journey through intensive mental health treatment.