Today’s guest is Sadie Sutton. Sadie is a 19 year old college sophomore from the Bay area and 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 a podcast back 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 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.
We talk about the devastating effects of mental health issues when disregarded and left unaddressed, the different options, treatments, and programs available for anyone struggling mentally and emotionally, the importance of a solid and trusted support system, the amazing story of a young girl who battled against severe depression and recovered from it, and so much more!
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What to Listen For:
00:00 Intro
01:40 Being very aware and conscious of my myself
06:17 Lengthy struggle with self-esteem
12:41 Channeling pain through self harm
18:14 Relationship foundations matter
20:16 “I blamed them…”
23:00 Regardless of your circumstance, you can still struggle
28:16 It isn’t necessary to explain yourself to others
31:22 Running out of options and backed into a corner
35:28 DBT versus CBT
38:38 Learning DBT skills everyday
50:53 The practice of blurting out emotions
58:56 When your mental health is no longer consuming you
01:03:22 Handling disagreements and differing opinions
01:06:39 Sharing wisdom gained from several treatments
01:13:14 Shifting into cultivation enough self-compassion
01:16:48 Small organic things to feel love and supported
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