60. Vulnerability, Relatability, and Empowerment feat. Zachery Dereniowski (aka MD Motivator)

Today I am joined by Zachery Dereniowski (@mdmotivator) a former college dropout turned medical student and mental health advocate! Follow him in https://www.instagram.com/mdmotivator/?hl=en (Instagram), https://www.tiktok.com/@mdmotivator (TikTok), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV60-YzrBdQBKHxvgeu9sIw (YouTube), and check out his company—https://www.mentalhealthmvmt.com/ (Mental Health Movement)! WE DIVE INTO... + Zachery’s journey from college dropout to medical student and mental health advocate + his experiences with anxiety and overthinking and the journaling prompts to cope with these feelings + how to support individuals that are struggling with anxiety or mental health challenges + using diffusers to encourage authentic, open conversation + supporting someone you can’t relate to and creating space for their struggle + setting micro goals to transition from intense emotional experiencing to navigating your responsibilities and deadlines + how gender norms impact emotional expression and mental health challenges MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE... + https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-persisted/id1463051730?i=1000488760533 (Ep. 39:Your Foolproof Guide to a Good Night's Sleep (+ 2 Guided Sleep Meditation Practices)) PODCAST PARTNERS... 🍓This week's episode is brought to you by https://bit.ly/3jolAMS (Sakara). Sakara is a nutrition company that focuses on overall wellness, starting with what you eat. Use code XOSADIE at checkout for 20% your first order! 🛋This week's episode is sponsored by https://teencounseling.com/shepersisted (Teen Counseling). Teen Counseling is an online therapy program with over 14,000 licensed therapists in their network offering support with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and more via text, talk, and video counseling. Head to https://teencounseling.com/shepersisted (teencounseling.com/shepersisted) to find a therapist today! 💬Follow along with Sadie and She Persisted... + https://www.instagram.com/shepersistedpodcast/ (Instagram) (@shepersistedpo