she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, healing

#245🍿 watch on ⁠spotify⁠ & ⁠youtube⁠💌 ⁠ask me a question⁠ or leave feedback on the podcast!if you’re struggling with finding new friends as a postgrad, this episode is for YOU. in this solo episode, i’m sharing my favorite ways to make friends, stay connected, and avoid feeling lonely after graduating college! from making time to be social despite your new 9-to-5 to keeping in touch with long-distance friends, this episode covers every friendship topic for your post-college era. i talk about:• the mindset shift i made to avoid feeling lonely as a postgrad • how college social dynamics are so different from postgrad ones • catering your professional life to your social needs • finding motivation to be social even when you’re super busy • what everyone needs to know about loneliness • common habits we often overlook that are making you lonely • why so many postgrads are more likely to feel lonely• my life hacks for preventing loneliness in the first place as a postgrad• creative ways to keep in touch with long distance friends + family• and so much more!mentioned:• last week's ep• grit lab recap• angela duckworth ep• marisa franco 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 spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!⁠@shepersistedpodcast⁠⁠shepersistedpodcast.com⁠⁠hello@shepersistedpodcast.com⁠ © 2025 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

#243 🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!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 spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

#241🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!here’s the truth: you cannot resent someone for a need you’ve never communicated. but most of our day-to-day frustration comes from exactly that — unspoken expectations, misunderstood triggers, and assumptions we never check.in this solo episode, i walk you through the exact rule, mindset shifts, and dbt skills i use to prevent resentment from silently wrecking relationships — with friends, partners, siblings, coworkers, anyone.by the end, you’ll know how to say what you need clearly, kindly, and confidently… without guilt, without drama, and without letting resentment build in the background.i talk about:• the “resentment rule” that completely shifts your relationships• why gen z is great at identifying triggers but avoids voicing needs• how resentment grows from assumptions — and how to stop it• how to actually use dbt’s dearman to make a clear request• why your ask must always have a yes/no answer• how to identify the real issue underneath irritation or hurt• the dbt check the facts skill and why it prevents so much unnecessary conflict• how to talk about needs without being passive-aggressive or avoidant• the fast skill for communicating boundaries without losing self-respect• how to stop people-pleasing while still protecting the relationship• exactly how to phrase a specific, doable change someone can make• when naming a trigger “tames it”… and when you actually need something to changementioned:• dbt interpersonal effectiveness worksheets☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2025 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

welcome to the mental health minis series! every other monday, we will feature a five-minute mini-episode with content from a past she persisted episode. this week’s guest is dr. angela duckworth– the rosa lee and egbert chang professor at the university of pennsylvania and faculty co-director of the penn-wharton behavior change for good initiative.in this mini-episode, we discuss how you can reverse engineer your life to set yourself up for success!to listen to the full episode, click ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠!⁠@shepersistedpodcast⁠⁠shepersistedpodcast.com⁠⁠hello@shepersistedpodcast.com⁠ © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

#238🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!what’s causing your anxiety and how can you heal?!! today’s episode is a mental health mashup featuring expert advice from some of my favorite she persisted guests. i’ve compiled the most insightful tips and quotes from past episodes into your ultimate guide on how to navigate anxiety.in this episode, you’ll hear from a range of psychologists, therapists, professors, and best-selling authors on why so many of us struggle with anxiety and how we can begin to recover.we talk about:• defining anxiety + what happens in our bodies when we’re anxious• theories on why some people are more anxious than others• coping skills + tips for managing anxiety effectively• what happens when we cope ineffectively with our anxiety• popular misconceptions + stigma around anxiety• + so much more!listen to the full episodes:• anxiety, intergenerational trauma, + more• why you’re anxious + how to cope• anxiety 101: what we do wrong + facing our fears• a pediatrician’s take on gen z’s anxiety• a psychologist’s guide to facing anxiety in your 20s• the neuroscience of anxiety + trauma• how physical + mental health are connected• freeing yourself from stress + struggle• stopping self-sabotage + anxiety ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

#237 🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!how gen z can lead with hope (even when it feels impossible)? today’s guest is amanda litman— the co-founder and president of run for something, a nonprofit organization that recruits and supports young leaders to run for state and local office. she has written two books geared toward the next generation of political leaders, was named one of the time next 100, and is currently a 2025-2026 obama foundation usa leader.in this episode, we discuss how gen z can become leaders in both the political arena and the workspace… and why this MATTERS! we talk about:• amanda’s political background + the different campaigns she’s been part of• how to get more involved in politics as a young person • gen z being politically active yet feeling hopeless about politics• coping with anxiety over politics + how to stay hopeful• an insider’s perspective what gen z political leaders are truly like • what gen z leaders are doing differently in the office• generational divides at work + how to navigate those• the four day work week + whether that helps or hurts productivity• dealing with workplace + political burnout • changes we hope to see that improve work life + the political landscape • staying optimistic about our society achieving a work-life balance • why we’re holding back from creating meaningful change + how to address this• tips for gen z on becoming better leaders mentioned:• amanda’s website• amanda’s instagram• when we’re in charge• run for something (book)• run for something (organization)☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2025 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.

#236🍿 watch on spotify & youtube💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast!how can you break unhealthy cycles for GOOD?! in this week’s solo episode, i’m sharing the butterfly effect of mental health. i’m breaking down how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all connected and the one simple step you can take to change your most problematic tendencies!i talk about:• what your emotions are really telling you • understanding how your emotions are impacting your choices• vulnerability factors when it comes to your mental health• the impact that feeling an emotion has on your body• consequences of avoiding or ignoring your emotions • figuring out your mental health problem areas (unhealthy thoughts, behaviors, etc)• the butterfly effect model for fixing your mental health problem areas• how this model works in the real world (with a step-by-step example!)• an easy guide for trying this model yourself!mentioned:• emotion regulation dbt worksheets• chain analysis worksheets☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter:1. leave a review on apple or spotify2. dm me a screenshot on instagram📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags!@shepersistedpodcastshepersistedpodcast.comhello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2020 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.