{"podcast":{"title":"she persisted","slug":"she-persisted-85071","podcast_index_feed_id":85071,"rss_url":"https://rss2.flightcast.com/zpjo9decpjwnj5srl30kahnx.xml","website_url":"https://www.shepersistedpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/h8fibnjfqd6zlr6tj5nw6vea/podcasts/zpjo9decpjwnj5srl30kahnx/md5d0hlpso0iakwocqbisyvj.png","author":"sadie sutton","episode_count":281,"summary":"gen z talks about mental health more than any generation before—but most of what we hear online is incomplete, unproven, or impractical. she persisted bridges that gap. hosted by sadie sutton, a 22-year-old upenn psychology grad who’s lived the struggle and now studies the science, each episode turns proven psychology and personal insight into clear, relatable steps—making mental health make sense. subscribe for weekly episodes! @shepersistedpodcast hello@shepersistedpodcast.com shepersistedpodcast.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T06:21:08.169873+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/she-persisted-85071"},"episode":{"title":"246. why external validation keeps you stuck! (feat. dr. scott barry kaufman)","slug":"246-why-external-validation-keeps-you-stuck-feat-dr-scott-barry-kaufman","published_at":"2026-01-15T17:11:14+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/she-persisted-85071/246-why-external-validation-keeps-you-stuck-feat-dr-scott-barry-kaufman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/she-persisted-85071","url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/qh7777c02yu11441u9a0nfv5.mp3","audio_url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/qh7777c02yu11441u9a0nfv5.mp3","summary":"#246 🍿 watch on spotify & youtube 💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast! ‘self-actualization’ isn’t just a tiktok buzzword– it’s how you can unlock your true potential using psychology. today’s guest is dr. scott barry kaufman— a psychologist, coach, professor, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who is passionate about helping all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. he is a professor of psychology at columbia university and host of the psychology podcast, which has received over 30 million downloads worldwide. in this episode, we translate terms like self-actualization, agency, and mastery into actionable tools you can actually use. whether you’re a college student trying to raise your gpa or a postgrad working your way out of an existential crisis (real), this episode is your instruction manual for living your best life starting NOW! we talk about: • the self-growth metaphor you need to hear • why we delay our happiness + how to break this habit • self-actualization + what everyone gets wrong about it • if gen z has a victim mentality • the importance of gaining mastery • setting achievable goals that don’t cause burnout • comparison culture + how to step out of it • unlocking your potential as a student + learning to enjoy school • + so much more!! mentioned: • dr. kaufman’s instagram • dr. kaufman’s website • dr. kaufman’s newest book • the psychology podcast • center for human potential ☕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 📲 bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! @shepersistedpodcast shepersistedpodcast.com hello@shepersistedpodcast.com © 2026 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.","meta_description":"#246 🍿 watch on spotify & youtube 💌 ask me a question or leave feedback on the podcast! ‘self-actualization’ isn’t just a tiktok buzzword– it’s how you ca…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":974,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/she-persisted-85071/episodes/246-why-external-validation-keeps-you-stuck-feat-dr-scott-barry-kaufman/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/she-persisted-85071/246-why-external-validation-keeps-you-stuck-feat-dr-scott-barry-kaufman.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}