Best Dialectable Pod Podcasts (2025)

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First Survival, Then Self Discovery (feat. Danny) 53:01

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5d ago53:01

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Danny has a historical diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and works as a social worker in the mental health field. He is passionate about destigmatizing BPD and believes that validation is the key to working with BPD clients. Danny is also an incredible advocate for better treatment for transgender people like himself in all aspects of li…

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BPD Symptoms: ICD Criteria 1:00:02

12d ago1:00:02

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Well it's officially our final episode of the BPD Symptoms Series! In this episode we technically aren't talking about DSM criteria for borderline personality disorder but instead we're talking about the different diagnostic model that is used primarily outside of North America. We specifically talk about the concept of having a severity scale/cont…

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The Impact of Intergenerational Trauma on BPD (feat. Gwen) 58:43

20d ago58:43

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Gwen's story is one that many Super Feelers can relate to. With many generations of complex trauma that impacted each generation in different ways, she came to the realization that the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) go back at least as far as her maternal grandmother, her mother and now herself. BPD isn't an excuse for behaviours…

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BPD Symptoms: Self Harm 1:07:41

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Self-harm is something that the majority of people with BPD experience at some point in their lives (prevalence estimates range from 50-80+%). We decided to separate suicide and self-harm for the purposes of this mini series because the two things are often conflated and are actually super distinct phenomena. Together we explore our personal experi…

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Being Open About Your Needs at Work (feat. Christina) 40:01

1M ago40:01

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Christina joins Super Feeler to talk about her experiences navigating borderline personality disorder (BPD) in the workplace and relationships. We discuss her experiences with advocating for her needs at work, the importance of skills and sobriety, and finding her perfect partner. Support the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper into t…

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BPD Symptoms: Dissociation 58:40

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Dissociation is one of the hardest to explain BPD symptoms. It looks different for everyone and sometimes we don't even know when we are in a dissociated state. In this episode Laurie, Shane, Shannon and Kat discuss the complexities of dissociation by sharing our personal experiences and insights on how dissociation manifests and impacts us. We als…

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When Childhood Trauma Leads to Multiple Identifies (feat. Kat) 1:07:10

2M ago1:07:10

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Kat (they/them) joins to explore their journey of understanding their multiple alters/parts and how their suspected Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) works alongside their Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Dissociative Identity Disorder is what was formerly known as Multiple Personality Di…

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BPD Symptoms: Suicide (part 2) 1:03:58

2M ago1:03:58

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In part 2 of the suicide symptom episode we give more into our personal stories with suicide ideation, attempts and survival. We discuss the longstanding impacts on ourselves and our loved ones and the importance of connection, planning for crisis and recognizing our reasons to stay alive. Of course this is a sensitive topic. Please listen with car…

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BPD Symptoms: Suicide (part 1) 46:03

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We're talking suicide - something that impacts almost everyone with borderline personality disorder in some way. A vast majority of us have experienced suicidal thoughts and as many as 10% of us will die by suicide at some point. Naturally this episode gets deep and you should listen with care. In part 1 (of 2) we talk language around suicide, stig…

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Sexual Assault and Fighting for Justice (feat. Molly) 1:21:18

2M ago1:21:18

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Molly has experienced plenty of her own BPD stigma including as part of the legal system following a rape. We also discuss the importance of therapy, the challenges of finding her biological family, and her discovering that she was Indigenous as an adult. Molly's story highlights the complexities of mental health, drug use, trauma, and the search f…

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The History and Development of the ISSPD and Studies of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (Feat. Dr. Elsa Ronningstam) 44:12

2M ago44:12

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Dr. Elsa Ronningstam is an expert in narcissistic personality disorders, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and the former president of the International Society of the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD). She joins the podcast to discuss the history and evolution of the International Society for the Study of Personality …

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BPD Symptoms: Intense Anger 1:34:09

3M ago1:34:09

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Intense, uncontrollable anger is the scariest part of borderline personality disorder for a lot of people. And I don't mean scary for those around us (although them too) but for many of us it's a shameful, uncontrollable rage that feels like it will ruin our lives - and it absolutely ruins our happiness. Dave, Shannon, Laurie, Heather and Kat talk …

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Resilience and the Study of Suicide in Teens (feat. Dr. Shirley Yen) 44:00

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BPD Stigma and Changing the Narrative (feat. Ciara) 47:27

3M ago47:27

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Ciara Toddington, is a new registered clinical counselor who is passionate about destigmatizing borderline personality disorder (BPD) for her clients and providing dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT) in a way that works for them. Together we discuss what led Ciara to becoming a counsellor, the stigma around BPD in education and clinical settings, an…

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Meet the Man Walking Across Canada for BPD Awareness (feat. Rakesh) 38:57

3M ago38:57

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Rakesh Kumar (@healingwitheverystep) is currently walking across Canada to raise awareness about borderline personality disorder. Rakesh shares his personal journey, the cultural challenges surrounding mental health in the South Asian community, and the impact of finding peer support. Rakesh's inspiring mission just goes to show the incredible pers…

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BPD Symptoms: Unstable Self Image/Identity Disturbance 57:55

3M ago57:55

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Who am I? That's a question a lot of people with borderline personality disorder find themselves asking. We're expert chameleons in ways that are really helpful but our shifting self-image can also cause a lot of distress. In this episode, I'm joined by Dave, Kat, and Shannon to explore the BPD symptom of identity disturbance (aka unstable self-ima…

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Swinging, Parenting, Addiction and The Chaos of it All (feat Heather) 1:16:35

3M ago1:16:35

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Heather the self proclaimed chaos goblin shares her story of self-discovery, learning how to deal with BPD and sobriety and finding her voice to raise awareness about Super Feelers like us. You'll recognize Heather from the BPD Symptoms and DBT Skills mini series but in this episode we dive even deeper and discuss her life as a swinger, a parent an…

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BPD Symptoms: Intense Mood Swings 1:24:24

3M ago1:24:24

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The emotional rollercoaster, intense mood swings, affective instability, over reacting, moody, etc. We've heard it all and we've lived it. In this episode the whole crew gets into what it's like to struggle with intense mood swings as part of BPD. We get into the importance of understanding subjective units of distress (SUD) scale, the stigma surro…

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My Best Friends Interview Me (feat. Beth, Patrick and Sara) 1:32:27

4M ago1:32:27

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My incredible friends of 16+ years are my chosen family and have been with me through some of the hardest parts of my life. Many people with BPD struggle with maintaining friendships and I hope this episode provides some insights into what supportive friendships look like, the work that goes into maintaining them, and gives you some good laughs to …

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Summer Announcements! 15:54

5M ago15:54

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Super Feeler is out for the summer!!!!! I'll be back in September with some of the best episodes yet and even more opportunities to connect with the community through peer support. Find the links to all of the announcements in this episode below! Register for Peer Support Support The Show on Patreon for Free or by Donation Reach Out to Share Your S…

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Queer, Neurodivergent and Finding Community (feat. Shane) 1:11:19

5M ago1:11:19

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Shane (@cvvnty_boi44) joins for a solo episode to share about his life story. From experiencing a hard divorce as a child, to cross country moves, breakups, navigating substance use, transitioning, and discovering his BPD and ADHD, Shane's personal journey is a rollercoaster that led him to finding the Queer community he so loves and becoming a Sup…

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BPD Symptoms: Impulsivity 1:09:14

5M ago1:09:14

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Impulsivity is so much fun and so harmful often at the same time. It is really the most dialectic of the borderline personality disorder symptoms. Together the panel shares about our experiences with impulsivity and how it presents as part of BPD and ADHD. We finish off the episode sharing how we have learned to manage our impulsivity to prevent so…

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Using Your Platform to Raise Awareness (feat. Darcy) 29:21

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Darcy is Miss Personality Northern Alberta and uses her platform to talk about borderline personality disorder. While Darcy hasn't been diagnosed with BPD she identifies with the disorder. Together we explore the impact of her childhood circumstances including a really challenging divorce, and how she found her voice through pageantry. Learn more a…

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BPD Symptoms: Chronic Feelings of Emptiness 59:37

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Chronic feelings of emptiness are a tough symptom to describe if you haven't experienced it before. In the third episode of the BPD Symptoms Mini Series Laurie is joined by Kat, Shane, and Shannon to talk about one of the lesser understood but deeply impactful symptoms of BPD. We touch on where this feeling (or lack of feeling) shows up in our live…

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No Longer Denying Diagnosis Leads to Normal-ish Parenting (feat. Jennifer) 1:01:26

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Jennifer is a marriage and family counsellor living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She shares her personal journey, including her experiences with therapy, the importance of receiving the correct information/diagnosis in order to plan treatment, parenting, and the stigma she’s experienced. Jennifer has spent a lot of time talking to he…

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BPD Symptoms: Unstable and Intense Interpersonal Relationships 1:15:36

6M ago1:15:36

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It's week 2 of the BPD Symptoms mini series! This week, Laurie, Heather, Kat, and Shane sit down to talk about the rollercoaster of intense relationships — you know, the ones that swing between idealization and devaluation, splitting, with favorite people and kind of take over our lives.... We unpack what it’s like to move through the world with th…

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Why Certification Matters: Discussing DBT-LBC Certification (feat. Meredith Meyer, LMFT) 51:31

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Meredith Meyer, LMFT, from the DBT Linehan Board of Certification comes on The Super Feeler Podcast to talk about the significance of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) certification and full DBT programs that are properly aligned with Marsha Linehan’s vision. We also discuss what brought DBT into Meredith’s life, its application in marriage and fa…

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BPD Symptoms: Frantic Efforts to Avoid Real or Imagined Abandonment 1:25:21

7M ago1:25:21

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Welcome to a brand new Super Feeler mini-series! Every other week, we're diving deep into the nine symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with a panel of people who live it! In our first episode, we’re talking about frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment — a symptom that many of us feel in our bones. We get into what this …

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Creating a Life Worth Living Through DBT (feat. @the.mindful.wildflower) 54:27

7M ago54:27

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Michelle, the creator of the IG page @the.mindful.wildflower shares about her journey with BPD, diving head first into DBT and what it was like to move across the country, quit her job and go through a breakup all at once. Michelle shares her journey of navigating friendship, healing and recovery in a new place and how it has motivated her to help …

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DBT Skills: Diana Joins Skills Cast To Chat 1:29:50

7M ago1:29:50

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Diana Partington is back to talk with our DBT Skills cast about what it was like to listen to us work through her book together! Together we discuss about the transformative power of DBT and the importance of community support in the journey of recovery. A lot of tears are shed - thank you for being on this beautiful journey with us. Check out Dian…

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Mental Health Advocacy on Campus (feat. Kails) 37:53

7M ago37:53

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Kails (@prettybpdpisces) joins the pod to share about her BPD journey and how it led her to mental health advocacy. She discusses her work with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and her efforts to create a more supportive mental health community on her university campus. To learn more about her university club click here! Support the show …

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DBT Skills: Alternate Rebellion 35:18

8M ago35:18

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Let's chat about Alternate Rebellion - could this be the most important time in recent history to be talking about this DBT skill? The conversation explores the complexities of rebellion, bravery, and the importance of sharing personal stories in the context of mental health and healing. Trigger warning: Throughout the episode we speak about sexual…

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The Power of Accessible DBT Skills (feat. Dr. Kiki Fehling) 55:45

8M ago55:45

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Dr. Kiki Fehling, a super feeler psychologist, author, influencer, and super feeler joins the pod to talk all about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), its accessibility, and the importance of skills for all parts of life. Kiki shares about their journey learning DBT while training as a psychologist and their desire to develop more accessible DBT-b…

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Walking With Love: Sashbear, Family Support & the Power of Community (feat. Lynn and Sandy) 47:52

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This week we're joined by Sashbear Foundation founder Lynn Courey and Sandy, a family partner involved in Sashbear's Family Connections Program. The Sashbear Foundation, is an internationally recognized Canadian charity focused on supporting families affected by borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotion dysregulation. Sashbear was created f…

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DBT Skills: Pushing Away and Distracting 54:17

8M ago54:17

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In this episode we focus on distraction techniques, emotional regulation, and navigating relationships. Kat talks about 'future faking' in relationships and we all talk about how helpful the idea of "worry appointments" is! The conversation emphasizes the balance between distraction and avoidance, and how understanding these skills can lead to bett…

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Losing Your Child to the System While Navigating Your Own Abuse (feat. Kati) 55:37

9M ago55:37

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This week I’m joined by Kati, who shares her journey with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). Kati discusses her experiences as a young mother and the impact of childhood trauma on her own life. She shares about her abusive relationship, the loss of custody of her son, and her path to healing th…

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DBT Skills: Self Soothing with the Five Senses 23:58

9M ago23:58

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Self-soothing isn’t just about bubble baths and candles—it’s about survival. In this episode we discuss the DBT skill of self-soothing through the five senses, exploring how sensory awareness can be a lifeline in our hardest moments. Self-soothing looks different for everyone, so you'll hear from Dave, Laurie, Heather, Kat and Shannon about our own…

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Navigating Estrangements and Legal Battles (feat. Katelyn) 1:10:30

9M ago1:10:30

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Katelyn shares about her journey through estrangement from her parents, the legal battles that ensued, and the impact on her mental health. While she doesn’t have a BPD diagnosis she is certainly a Super Feeler and her journey is super relatable to many of us. Together we explore the complexities of family dynamics and parenting, the role of secret…

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DBT Skills: Radical Acceptance 48:59

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It's time for the most controversial of all DBT skills! Radical acceptance.... or shall we say "radical reality"? This week we talk about distress tolerance skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with a focus on (one of) Laurie's favorite skills radical acceptance. We dive into the struggles of radical acceptance, the difference between will…

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International Advocacy for Personality Disorders (feat. Åse-Line) 59:28

10M ago59:28

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Åse-Line Baltzersen shares about her experiences living with and recovering from personality disorders, particularly in the context of living in Norway. Åse-Line shares her journey from diagnosis to recovery, her involvement in international advocacy, and the evolving understanding of personality disorders throughout the world. To learn more about …

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DBT Skills: Identifying Your Values 40:34

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While it's not a DBT "skill" per se, figuring our what your values are and learning how to live them weaves into a lot of DBT skills. The DBT Skills panel (Dave, Kat, Heather and newest member Shannon) explore how understanding our personal values can lead to a more fulfilling life through self-reflection. We also talk a bit about the Kaizen philos…

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Navigating the Wounded Parts of Myself (feat. Daniel) 58:43

10M ago58:43

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Daniel Mojica (@__mojii._), is a 21-year-old university student navigating life with borderline personality disorder (BPD). In this episode Daniel shares his journey of self-discovery, the challenges he faced growing up in an invalidating environment, and how he came to terms with his diagnosis. Together we explore themes of self-discovery, communi…

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DBT Skills: PLEASE 1:10:04

10M ago1:10:04

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Meet our new DBT Skills series guests Kat and Heather! In this episode we break down the PLEASE skill from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. It's an IMPORTANT one. If you're new to the PLEASE skill here's a little breakdown for you! P – Physical Health: Address any physical illness, injuries, or medical concerns. Follow doctor’s recommendations and ta…

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Experience of Suicidality During the Pandemic (feat. Dr. Juveria Zaheer) 51:29

10M ago51:29

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Dr. Juveria Zaheer is an expert in suicide risk assessment and prevention, a psychiatrist and a literal Jeopardy superstar. She is currently exploring the impacts of the COVID pandemic on suicidality and how the pandemic impacted Canadians. Together we discuss the complexities of suicidality, the need for accessible targeted treatments and why it’s…

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DBT Skills: Cope Ahead 20:27

11M ago20:27

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Cope Ahead is a particularly helpful life skill from dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) that helps us preparing for difficult interactions by coming prepared with healthy coping strategies. Laurie, Dave and Megan discuss how they use this skill to help manage social interactions and family dynamics. Get your own copy of 'DBT for Life' by Diana Par…

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Poetry, Sobriety, and Healing (feat. Mercedes Killeen) 41:43

11M ago41:43

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Mercedes Killeen is a writer and mental health advocate who has struggled throughout her life with anxiety, depression, BPD, and alcohol addiction. In this episode, Mercedes shares her story of working towards sobriety, seeking mental health treatment, and healing through writing/creativity. You can learn more about Mercedes' work here. To purchase…

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DBT Skills: Opposite Action 20:57

11M ago20:57

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Time to discuss Opposite Action! Long story short - Opposite Action means doing the opposite of what you want to do when what you want to do isn't effective. Easier said than done of course - but an incredibly helpful tool once you're practiced at it. Part of that practice is recognizing unskillful urges, and the learning the balance between feelin…

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Breaking Down BPD Stigma Through Research (feat. Dr. Amanda Uliaszek) 52:22

11M ago52:22

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Dr. Amanda Uliaszek, associate professor at the University of Toronto, joins Super Feeler to discuss her passion for research for people living with borderline personality disorder, reducing stigma, and including people with lived experience in the research process. We discuss the importance of a strengths-based approach to BPD, the challenges of c…

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DBT Skills: Check the Facts and Emotion Regulation Overview 50:55

12M ago50:55

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We're diving into the complexities of emotion regulation as we start unit 3 of our DBT Skills Series. Together Dave, Laurie and Megan explore the role of emotion regulation skills in our life, what our core values are, and how we use the dialectical behaviour therapy skill Check the Facts in our lives. Get your own copy of 'DBT for Life' by Diana P…

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My Suicide Crisis and First Inpatient Treatment (part 2. feat. Aaron) 57:29

12M ago57:29

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In this episode, my husband Aaron and I discuss my first inpatient/residential treatment experience at a crisis response facility called CRESST. Together we explore the decision to go, what it was like to arrive with very limited information, and the importance of rest, monitored med management, and community. And naturally - some ridiculously hila…