Eileen Kelly is the host of Going Mental and the founder of KILLER AND A SWEET THANG (KAAST)—an online comprehensive resource for young people to discover, learn about and connect with their sexual health, pleasure, and identity. We sit down to compare our times at McLean Hospital (voluntarily going to treatment, advocating for yourself, being an adult vs. getting sent to treatment, DBT, day-to-day activities, and more), advice and takeaways post-treatment, why Eileen started blogging, stepping ...
Apr 22, 2022•38 min
Today's solo episode is all about the emotion regulation module of DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy). I dive into everything you need to know to decrease your emotional vulnerability, effectively cope with emotions that arise and improve regulation long-term. Skills/topics mentioned include building your life worth living, understanding your priorities/values so you can live in line with them, ABC PLEASE skills, mindfulness of current emotions, and changing emotional responses. MENTIONED + 3E...
Apr 14, 2022•38 min
Today's guests are Jill and Dave Henry —high school coaches and the authors of The Greatest College Health Guide ! We sit down to discuss everything you need to know to have a successful college experience. Topics covered include what makes transitioning to college difficult, why you can expect an increase in stress, things to do before college to set yourself up for success, the identity crisis many students experience, wellness self-assessments, tips to set up an effective schedule, and the 5 ...
Apr 07, 2022•55 min
Today's guest is Efia Sulter —a mindset and manifestation coach and the host of The Manifest Edit ! Efia's passion is helping ambitious women create the life they truly desire – not just the life they’ve settled for. In this episode, we dive deep into Efia's journey of overcoming the childhood trauma of being orphaned, the value of the coach-client relationship, what exactly manifesting is, the importance of subconscious programming, angel numbers, manifestation misconceptions, how mental health...
Mar 31, 2022•42 min
Today's guest is Michele Rosenthal —a Certified Professional Coach, Board Certified Trauma and PTSD Hypnotist, Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming AND a trauma and PTSD survivor herself. She is also an award-winning trauma/PTSD blogger, award-nominated author, and keynote speaker as well as a Trauma Recovery Specialist and Mental Health Advocate. In this episode, we discuss Michele's journey, the implications of our trauma definition, the benefits of an integrative (ment...
Mar 25, 2022•54 min
Today's guest is Tara Bixby —a therapist, anxiety coach, and host of the Courageously.u Podcast. In this episode, we dive deep into anxiety. Tara and I talk about causes, triggers, advice for parents vs. teens, somatic experiences, societal misconceptions surrounding anxiety, and more! If you've ever struggled with anxiety or want to support a loved one struggling this episode is for YOU—it is filled with tangible advice to implement, insight on what's going on internally, coping skill suggestio...
Mar 16, 2022•42 min
Today's solo episode is all about crisis survival! In this episode we dive deep into how to survive a crisis—whether that's extreme anxiety, anger, depression, urges, or something else! I cover what qualifies something as a crisis, SUDs scores, creating a safety plan, DBT survival skills (STOP, asking for help, ride the wave, TIPP, ACCEPTS + IMPROVE, and more), coping with general distress vs. specific situations, and what’s worked for me! MENTIONED + SUDS/Feelings Thermometer + Crisis Survival/...
Mar 09, 2022•46 min
Today's guest is Bailey Stanworth —founder of PLAY digital, co-host of What Day is It?, and a self-proclaimed accidental influencer! In this episode, we take a deep dive into Bailey's mental health and body image journey, how society influences self-esteem, setting boundaries as you consume content, mood-boosting follow recommendations, being vulnerable online vs. in-person, advice for SMMs/creators, and more! Bailey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileyjst/ What Day is It: https://whatd...
Mar 02, 2022•44 min
Today's guest is Madeline Bailey —she holds an M.S in Neuroscience from Tulane University and has a B.S. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research interests are in neurobiological and molecular, specifically epigenetic changes, caused by stress and trauma, and how these later affect the development of mental health conditions. Madeline and I met through the Almost30 Podcast Accelerator—highly recommend to any podcasters out there—and connected over our shar...
Feb 22, 2022•47 min
Today's guest is Sarah Hernholm—a former elementary school teacher turned entrepreneur and the founder of WIT. WIT (Whatever It Takes) works with t(w)eens around the world who are interested in using their voice and ideas to launch businesses, non-profits, and/or social movements. WIT also focuses on helping t(w)eens develop emotional intelligence, soft skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Sarah and I discuss why leadership skills are crucial for teens to develop, how age and work ethic are n...
Feb 15, 2022•57 min
Today I'm joined by Sami Halvorsen , the host of The Teen Life Coach podcast and the founder of Knowing Up. In this episode, Sami and I discuss her personal journey with self-love, the most common challenges teens struggle with, the importance of being proud of ourselves and celebrating little wins, beginning your self-compassion journey, why teens today are struggling more than ever with self-esteem, how low confidence can impact your life, and how self-love and self-confidence are connected! S...
Feb 08, 2022•47 min
Today I'm bringing you everything I learned from my time in treatment at 3East, McLean Hospital , and my multiple times through DBT about emotions! We go into a ton of depth on the evolutionary purpose of emotions, what can make it difficult to regulate emotions, primary vs. secondary emotions, prompting events/interpretations/biological changes/expressions/and aftereffects of the core emotions (anger, disgust, envy, fear, happiness, jealousy, love, sadness, shame, and guilt) and how to change e...
Feb 01, 2022•53 min
In today's episode, I sit down with Andrea Arlington—ICF, PCC Life Coach Specializing in Family Recovery & Relationships. Andrea's Website: https://andreaarlington.com/ Andrea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreaarlington/ Life Reset Course: http://liferesetcourse.com/ TOPICS + Andrea’s story and how her experiences led her to help other families navigate the recovery process + What is generational trauma? And how you can start to break the cycle in your family + How to do reparenti...
Jan 25, 2022•48 min
Today’s guest is Beth Segaloff—a Licensed Clinical of Social Work, Life Coach, Reiki Master, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Firewalk Instructor, and Mom. Beth's Website: https://www.bethsegaloff.com/ Beth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beth.segaloff/ TOPICS + Beth's mental health journey + what brought her to working with teens, teaching yoga, and practicing EMDR + How lacking emotion education is for teens and the negative impact this has on mental health + The importance of approac...
Jan 17, 2022•50 min
Today’s guest is Paige Tonz—a former D1 athlete and coach helping transform girls into strong women beyond the playing field or court. Paige has worked with 1000+ athletes in her programs and workshops. She believes girls have so many opportunities to dream bigger than they ever imagined. Because sports was and still is such a big part of Paige's life, she has had a first-row ticket to see how the experiences from sports can be a vessel to success in life on and off the field. (bio via paigetonz...
Jan 12, 2022•48 min
Today I am joined by Dr. Aliza Pressman —a developmental psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with families. Dr. Aliza holds a BA from Dartmouth College and her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Columbia University Graduate School. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai Hospital where she is co-founding director of The Mount Sinai Parenting Center. (bio via draliza.com ) Dr. Pressman's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisinggoodhumanspodcast/ Dr. Pressma...
Jan 05, 2022•54 min
In today's 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! Mentioned in the episode... + About DBT + Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Studies + DBT Skills + 3East McLean Hospital...
Dec 27, 2021•59 min
Today I am joined by Doug Bopst—an award-winning personal trainer, author, speaker, and business owner. Those credentials and accolades are a result of his own transformation. He is a former felon and drug addict, sentenced to years in jail due to his poor decisions. He chose to use that time locked in a small cell to beat his demons and reinvent himself thanks to a combination of faith, family, and fitness. Doug's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/?hl=en Doug's Podcast: https://pod...
Dec 06, 2021•50 min
Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here ! Today I am joined by Dr. Caroline Leaf , a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s, she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. Dr. L...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here ! Today I am joined by Dr. Kojo Sarfo a social media content creator, mental health nurse practitioner, and psychotherapist to discuss all things ADHD. Connect with Dr. Sarfo: https://beacons.page/drkojosarfo This week's DBT skill is the PLEASE skill. Learn more here . Dr. Sarfo and I dive into the following topics… + What is ADHD? How does it present and how do these presentations change depending on age ...
Nov 08, 2021•39 min
Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here ! #76 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 . This episode provides so much value and insight applicable to any interpersonal interactions—I know you’ll love It! Follow Dr. Solomon on Instagram:...
Oct 27, 2021•53 min
Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here ! #75 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. Dr. Faber's website: https://drjayfaber.com/ Dr. Faber's book: https://drjayfaber.com/escape-overview/ This week's DBT S...
Oct 19, 2021•45 min
Find extended show notes, timestamps, transcriptions, and the episode's YouTube video here ! #74 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! Sophie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophiegray/ Download DiveThru:...
Oct 09, 2021•38 min
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . #73 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's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoriagarrick/ Victoria's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriagarrick4 RealPod: https://open.spotify.com/sh...
Oct 01, 2021•34 min
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . #72 Today I am sitting down with Krista Williams from Almost 30 for one of my all-time favorite interviews! Almost 30: https://almost30.com/ Krista's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itskrista/ Krista's Website: http://itskrista.co/ This week's DBT Skill is Wise Mind, learn more here . Krista and I dive into the following topics... + how unprocessed grief, trauma, and emotions can further depression, anxiety, and unalignm...
Sep 25, 2021•49 min
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . #71 There are so many fun interviews coming to She Persisted in the next few months and I had to do a life update episode before those go up! This week's DBT Skill is Loving Kindness, learn more here . I dive into the following topics... + podcast updates and what to expect during the next few months (!!) + what move-in was like and the importance of understanding your priorities before + the importance of having an emotional...
Sep 19, 2021•28 min
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . #69 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...
Aug 13, 2021•54 min
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . #68 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). Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauramartin_h2h/ Laura's website: https://healingtohappy.com/ Laura and I dive into the following topics... + La...
Jul 16, 2021•44 min
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . TRIGGER WARNING for suicidal ideation. 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!! This week's DBT Skill is the ABC Skill. Learn more here ! Mentioned ...
Jul 02, 2021•31 min
Episode transcript, extended show notes, and video can be found here . TRIGGER WARNING for sexual assault + abuse, substance use, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. 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! ...
Jun 18, 2021•55 min
