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. In this episode, we dive into society’s messaging towards boys and girls on sexuality and relationships, relationship red + green flags, being sexual vs. feeling sexualized, if soulmates are real, and so much more. This episode provides so much value and insight applicable to any interpersonal interactions—I know you’ll love It!

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. We discuss adolescent use of nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana, long-term effects, tips to quit substance use, and advice on supporting a loved one trying to quit.

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, mental breakdowns, and more!

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 joins me on the podcast today to dive into all things student-athlete mental health, transitioning to college life, intuitive eating, body image, and more! This is such an amazing interview for anyone in college, headed to college soon, or involved in a school sport. Enjoy!

Today I am sitting down with Krista Williams from Almost 30 for one of my all-time favorite interviews! We dive into Krista's experience with depression + anxiety and how she healed from this. Topics covered include trauma work, meditation, exploring sobriety, body acceptance, experiencing emotions, and so much more! No matter where you are on your journey, this episode will bring you value! Hope you love it!

So many fun interviews coming in the next few months, I wanted to sit down and give a life update before those get posted! In this ep, I talk all about my recent move to the University of Pennsylvania, orientation, starting classes, study skills that have been working habits to set yourself up for success, having self-compassion for yourself as you adjust to this very new overwhelming environment, building new relationships at college, and what's to come within the next couple months of the podcast!! Enjoy!

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 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!

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).

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 navigating high school! Enjoy!!

Alexis Haines—my podcast mom—is finally on She Persisted! This episode can only be described as WOW. From teenage heroin addict, 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!

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.

Today I am joined by Sydney Montana, a TTI survivor who attended Cross Creek (a Southern Utah Behavioral Modification Program) for over 15 months.

Rae Fung 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, and in 1-on-1 settings, to people from all walks of life. She uses her expertise to coach and train on topics such as Public Speaking, Networking, and Personal Branding.

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)

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.

Today I am joined by Zachery Dereniowski (@mdmotivator) a former college dropout turned medical student and mental health advocate!

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

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

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!