19 March 2026

253. why therapy didn’t work… until this

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

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when i think about a major turning point in my mental health journey, this one conversation is truly what kickstarted my recovery.

in this solo episode, i break down the moment in intensive mental health treatment that changed my outlook on mental health recovery, what led me to being hospitalized for my mental health in the first place, & how i began to recover from severe depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.

if you are on the fence about whether to ask for help with your mental health (or have a loved one in that exact spot), this episode details when i was in the exact same spot: i explain how i went from not believing i could get better to feeling hopeful that i could recover & build a life worth living.

i talk about:

• why i needed intensive mental health treatment

• the question my doctor asked me that changed my life

• how i almost got turned away from my mental health treatment

• dbt wise mind & how that impacted my journey

• my biggest fears going into a residential mental health facility

• being vulnerable when you’re getting mental health care

• the mindset i had going into getting residential mental health care

mentioned:

• dr. blaise aguirre ep.

• mclean 3east

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