Best Dialectic Behaviour Therapy Podcasts (2026)

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Untangling Labels of Psychopath, Antisocial and Borderline Personality (feat. Nine) 1:04:57

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Nine has been diagnosed with anti-social personality disorder, borderline personality disorder and labelled a psychopath by psychiatrists. We dive into the impacts of significant childhood trauma on their diagnoses, the cultural differences around mental health in Hong Kong and Canada, stigma that goes unspoken when it comes to psychopathy and anti…

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GREATEST HITS: The Emotional Rollercoaster Meets The Emotional Hangover 32:37

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The last greatest hits episode until new episodes drop in the new year! Yeah, so... I was RIDING THAT SHIT YESTERDAY. And, today I am TIRED. So, let's talk the BPD rollercoaster again and how it's leaving me feeling today because ya'll I am not well. I apologize in advanced for the number of F words and cringey journal entries you will be exposed t…

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BPD Relationships: Aaron and Laurie 1:12:11

5h ago1:12:11

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We're kicking off a brand new called BPD Relationships! In this series we're diving into one of the most misunderstood areas of life for people living with Borderline Personality Disorder. Relationships are often where stigma against people with BPD shows up the strongest — but we’re here to challenge that narrative. In this mini series we'll unpac…

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GREATEST HITS: 6 Types of Boundaries 48:14

4d ago48:14

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Another greatest hits episode until new episodes drop in the new year! This one is a review of the 6 types of boundaries that we will all benefit from implementing. LOVE YOU GUYS. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @…

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

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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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GREATEST HITS: The BPD Living Situation From Hell 1:31:39

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Week 2's greatest hits as I'm taking the end of the year off from the podcast to rest and recharge for 2026. I hope you are as well. Enjoy! Wow what a doozie this was for Talon and Sara. We are SO glad to be in healthy and safe housing but here's the deets! For information on legal issues regarding renting or with roommates please see the following…

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BPD Symptoms: ICD Criteria 1:00:02

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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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GREATEST HITS - Borderline Rage "I Will Ruin Your Fucking Life" 44:36

21d ago44:36

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December is a rest month where I'm posting greatest hits content from the last few years. Here's the first - enjoy! Let's break down BPD anger because it's very real. BUT when you misunderstand it, it's very dangerous for all of us. In this episode I talk about a few anger stories, the reasons why we have to understand and destigmatize anger and we…

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End of 2025 2:12

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Hey ya'll - I'm taking December off from the podcast and wanted to pop in to say goodbye for now and see you in 2026! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the musi…

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

21d 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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Melissa Returns And She Had A Baby! 40:49

25d ago40:49

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Melissa joined us in the past on the podcast to share her experience being a therapist with BPD. Today she's back to share her journey with pregnancy and new motherhood while living with Borderline Personality Disorder. Thank you for your vulnerability and sharing your joy with us! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Sup…

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DBT – What is it and WHY do Dialectical Behaviour Therapy at The Resilience Centre?

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When considering whether a DBT Group Program is going to be suitable for you (or someone you know who has a recommendation to do DBT), our experts in the field – Registered Psychologist Sarah Piper and Clinical Psychologist Rosalie Clark from The Resilience Centre, guide us through what is DBT, how it works and what are the benefits of committing t…

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BPD Symptoms: Self Harm 1:07:41

28d ago1:07:41

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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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"Borderline Personality Disorder Girlie" feat. Julia 37:34

1M ago37:34

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Today Julia of julia.not.child joins us on the podcast to talk about her experience with BPD, the impacts it has on relationships and her path to finding the right DBT therapist. I'm so grateful for her time, her vulnerability, and knowing her in the BPD community as she identifies as a "borderline personality disorder girlie". Send us a text messa…

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BPD Symptoms: Dissociation 58:40

2M ago58:40

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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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Change Is Not Failure 32:55

2M ago32:55

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I've been experiencing some big change lately and it's been triggering but positive at the same time. I've had to reflect on feeling like a failure and working at reframing how I view changes in my life. In today's episode I talk about what change is, why we're afraid of it, and how to embrace it. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and r…

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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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Suicide Myths - Let's Debunk 40:03

2M ago40:03

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In today's episode Talon and Sara review 7 myths about suicide and what is REALLY the truth, from our perspective. For crisis support use these resources. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline C…

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Rekindling Hope – Part #2: Revisiting Hope with Clinical Psychologist Dr John Burns

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It was exactly two years ago, when Clinical Psychologist Dr John Burns from The Resilience Centre, sat down with Leigh Hatcher, in a conversation exploring the possibility of people rekindling hope after experiences of adversity. Now, we again bring together John and Leigh, only this time – it is a unique conversation about John’s own adverse exper…

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WTF is Jealousy??? 51:47

2M ago51:47

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ON TODAY'S EPISODE OF THE PODCAST TALON AND I EXPLORE JEALOUSY, WHAT IT IS, AND HOW TO COPE WITH IT. WE TALK TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF JEALOUSY, JEALOUSY VS. ENVY AND HIS SURPRISING FEELING OF JEALOUSY ABOUT A PAST EX. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. Y…

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BPD Symptoms: Suicide (part 1) 46:03

2M ago46:03

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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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Writing With BPD - Kelly South Returns 35:28

2M ago35:28

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Kelly South returns to the podcast to talk her experience as a writer with BPD. You may remember her going the podcast to tell us about Pay Attention To Me, a memoir: an examination of Borderline Personality Disorder, told through journal entries alongside patient notes. It’s a memoir of finding balance and hope in the face of BPD. Now she's back t…

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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

3M 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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PTSD vs. BPD 26:04

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On today's episode of the podcast I compare PTSD and BPD and identify similarities and differences and also share your response to your experience with PTSD and PTSD with also diagnosed with BPD. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the…

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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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I Got Diagnosed Last Month! Feat. Emily 45:39

3M ago45:39

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Emily joins us this week to talk about her experience in early-diagnosis and what her friends/family suggest for navigating this time period! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is…

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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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WTF is a Cognitive Distortion? 36:12

3M ago36:12

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Today Talon and I discuss distorted thinking patterns that all humans experience - not just those of us with BPD. We might struggle with them more but this is an everybody experience and it's important to practice seeing them when they come up, fact-checking them, reframing them, and not seeing them as absolutes. Here's some info: https://www.thera…

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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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Get A Borderline Friendly Boss Feat. Maria 32:36

3M ago32:36

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On today's episode of the podcast Maria shares her story with BPD, how her family because advocates, and how she had a really good boss at work who helped her learn, grow, and succeed. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on…

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

4M 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 & Schizotypal Personality Disorder Feat. Katja of Lives Not Labels 52:00

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Today Katja/Kat joins us to talk about her experience living with BPD & Schizotypal Personality Disorder, her upcoming book with her co-founder, Kay, and her journey overall. Thank you, Kat, for joining the podcast. Lives Not Labels can be found here: https://www.livesnotlabels.com/ Sorry My Mental Illness Isn’t Sexy Enough for You The Book can be …

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BPD Symptoms: Intense Mood Swings 1:24:24

4M 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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The ATAR and Beyond: Real Skills for Real Life

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It is that time of year again and the HSC is fast upon us … and we have a timely podcast about the ‘HSC and the ATAR’. All too often, the HSC is a stressful time for students and for their parents and families also. In this podcast, we hear from Clinical Psychologists – Dr Mathew Pfeiffer and Michelle Wotton from The Resilience Centre as they shed …

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"I Want To Have Sex But It's A Sin" - Religious Trauma feat. Linda 44:40

4M ago44:40

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On today's episode Linda returns to talk about her experience unlearning religious beliefs that led her to fear having sex, left her self-harming, and made it difficult to come out as queer. She talks about how Jesus became almost her Favorite Person and someone she depended on to never leave her during her childhood loneliness. It's a really inter…

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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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Talon's Review of My "BPD Type" 51:45

4M ago51:45

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In last week's episode I took a "BPD type" quiz and in today's episode Talon and I review it together. What does he agree with? What does he disagree with? Listen to the episode to find out. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podc…

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Take The BPD Quiz With Me 25:39

4M ago25:39

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In today's episode I take an Instagram ad quiz on BPD - what type of BPD am I???? (Reminder, clinically this does not exist. There are not types of BPD in the DSM 5 TR, which is the diagnostic tool used for giving appropriate diagnoses. This episode is simply for silly, play, fun, whatever you want to call it. The questions are interesting and my a…

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Mothering and Borderline (Feat. Emily) 40:53

4M ago40:53

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Today my new friend Emily joins the podcast to talk her journey to getting a borderline diagnosis, mothering, and marriage. Thank you Emily for sharing your heart and wisdom with me - it came at a time when I really needed it. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderline…

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WTF is Self-Compassion?! 22:34

5M ago22:34

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In this episode, we break down what self-compassion actually means—without the fluff or fake positivity. We’ll explore why being kind to yourself feels so hard, especially if you’re used to self-criticism as a motivator. You’ll learn practical ways to start treating yourself with the same care you’d give a friend, even on your worst days. Get ready…

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Getting an Education with Borderline Feat. Cynthia Gralla 53:55

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Today I'm joined by Cynthia Gralla, an author, writer, lifelong student, and professor who happens to have BPD. Cynthia is host of the podcast A Real Affliction: BPD, Culture and Stigma and today she joins us to talk about how it can be difficult and so important for some to get an education and the strategies for supporting your education when you…

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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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Exploring Trauma Through Critical Memory Integration feat. Estefana Johnson 51:17

5M ago51:17

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In this conversation, Estefana Johnson and I delve into the complexities of trauma and the innovative therapeutic approach known as Critical Memory Integration (CMI). We discuss the importance of understanding trauma not just as a singular event but as a series of experiences that shape an individual's response to adversity. We talk about the need …

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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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Borderline Couples Questions Part II 38:13

5M ago38:13

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Okay here's a few more of the answers to those questions about BPD couples (where one person has BPD). Please excuse the shitty audio, as ADHD couples do we recorded in the car safely (hands-free driving, ya'll!). Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You…