255. why it’s so hard to ask for help (and how to start!)
From she persisted | mental health, self-care, psychology, gen z, dbt, depression, anxiety, healing by sadie sutton
April 17, 2026 · 24 min
About this episode
In this episode, Sadie Sutton discusses the challenges of asking for help with mental health and offers techniques to become more vulnerable.
#255 🍿 watch on spotify & youtube 💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast! if your mental health is getting worse, but asking for help feels like too much, this episode is for YOU. in this solo episode, i explain why so many of us can be reluctant to open up about our mental health before breaking down the techniques you can try to be more vulnerable. by the end of this episode, you’ll learn how to lower your anxiety around asking for help – because vulnerability is the key to recovery! i talk about: • why i didn’t ask for help when my mental health started struggling • how our environment + upbringing shape our mental health • the impact of depression on our self worth + anxiety • using exposure therapy to try actually being vulnerable • a communication technique that helped me open up to my parents • easier ways you can practice being vulnerable on a regular basis • choosing the right people to share with + setting clear expectations mentioned: • ep.254 (why they’re not getting help) ☕giveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter : 1. leave a review on apple or spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram 📲…
Topics covered
- mental health
- vulnerability
- asking for help
- anxiety
- depression
- self-worth
- communication techniques
- exposure therapy
Keywords
- self-care
- Gen Z
- DBT
- healing
Mentioned in this episode
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