Bold Beautiful Borderline
Host and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sara Abbott offers a raw, honest, and sometimes humorous look into living with Borderline Personality Disorder and other conditions. The podcast covers topics like relationships, anger, sex, and recovery, featuring guests and occasional appearances by her husband. It aims to provide a behind-the-scenes view of one of the world's most stigmatized mental illnesses.
Episodes
How To Stop Splitting (P.S. Share With Your Friends & Families)
On today's episode Talon and I discuss strategies to stop splitting behavior as well as read listener responses to how ya'll are managing your splitting behavior. Enjoy! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderlineCorey Evans is the artist fo
Medicine Has Lost Its Way With Mental Health (Feat. Dr. Smith, MD)
In this week's new episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline we meet Dr. Smith, who shares about how he feels medicine has lost its mind. What does this mean? It means that primary care is failing people with severe mental health issues. In our episode he proposes strategies to get medicine back on track to best support individuals in need of mental healthcare. Dr. Smith, MD recently published th
The Mess of BPD (Feat. Tami Ward)
In today's episode you meet Tami Ward who talks with us about her experience with BPD, being misdiagnosed Bipolar, parenting challenges, and going the distance in her marriage. Tami is a therapist and Reiki provider who is excited to share her wisdom. Thank you Tami for joining us! Tami Ward can be found at: https://www.anchoredinhoperi.com/about-5-1 Tami's books can be bought here: http
WTF is Splitting in BPD?! (P.S. Share with your friends & families)
Splitting is so highly demonized in BPD. So, like, what even is it?? Splitting is a defense mechanism in which a person has difficulty holding both positive and negative feelings about themselves, others, or situations at the same time. Instead, people or experiences may be viewed in extreme, “all-or-nothing” ways — for example, someone may be seen as completely caring and safe one moment, then co
HAPPY BPD MONTH: GIVE FAST skill
Hi ya'll! Welcome to another DBT skill bonus episode celebrating Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month. This skill is called GIVE FAST and it is an interpersonal effectiveness skill. It stands for: G - Be gentleI - Act interestedV - ValidateE - Easy mannerF - Be fairA - No apologiesS - Stick to your valuesT - be truthful Here's an overview: https://dbt.tools/interpersonal_effec
BPD & Broken Neurological Bones (Feat. Seth)
Hi ya'll. More men! Today you meet Seth who shares openly about his diagnosis, being raised in a "cult church", parenting his child differently, and practicing as much self-kindness as he experiences self-hate. Thank you Seth for sharing your journey on the podcast! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @border
HAPPY BPD MONTH: Recovering From Invalidation
Recovering from invalidation is an interpersonal effectiveness skill in DBT. In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), “recovering from invalidation” refers to recognizing when another person dismisses, minimizes, ignores, or misunderstands your emotions and then responding effectively instead of spiraling into shame, self-doubt, or emotional dysregulation. The skill involves grounding yourself in th
BPD & Being A Dad, Getting Sober, and More. (Feat. Clark)
More stories from men with BPD today! Clark is here to share his story with Borderline Personality Disorder. He's experienced prison, getting sober, parenting, and is about to embark on a new therapy journey. Thank you Clark for sharing your story! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also f
HAPPY BPD MONTH: DBT Wise Mind
Happy BPD month ya'll! Each week I'm reviewing a DBT skill as a bonus episode and this week it's DBT Wise Mind. In Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), “wise mind” is the state where your emotional understanding and logical thinking work together.DBT describes three “states of mind”:Emotion mind: driven mainly by feelings, urges, or moodsExample: “I’m furious, so I’m quitting immedia
BPD In Men (Feat. Charles)
I was recently asked in a voicemail to host more cis men on the podcast and so here we go! Meet Charles as he talks his experience with BPD, treatment, suicide attempts, and working towards recovery. Charles thank you so much for your time and wisdom! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also fin
HAPPY BPD MONTH: One Mindfully and Non-judgment Skill
Happy Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month! Having a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Month matters because it directly addresses the biggest barriers people with Borderline Personality Disorder face: misunderstanding, stigma, and lack of access to effective care. This month I'll be having TWO episodes each week: one interview/regular episode and one DBT skill episod
Crossposting: DBT & ME Podcast Sara's Story
I recently had a chance to join Kate and Michelle of the DBT & ME podcast to share my story. Kate and Michelle are both therapists who lean heavily on DBT in their practice and invited me to their podcast, as I had them on BBB, to share my story. Enjoy that here! Please check out the DBT and Me podcast here Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can
BPD & Forgiving Your Parents (Feat. Roni)
On today's episode Roni shares her journey with growing up on the reservation, forgiving her parents, and her secure marriage. Thank you Roni for joining us on the podcast! Roni can be found on IG at ronidelraeSend us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulbor
HAPPY BPD MONTH: ACCEPTS SKILL
Happy Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month! Having a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Awareness Month matters because it directly addresses the biggest barriers people with Borderline Personality Disorder face: misunderstanding, stigma, and lack of access to effective care. This month I'll be having TWO episodes each week: one interview/regular episode and one DBT skill episod
The Mindful Wildflower (Feat. Michelle)
Today Michelle of the.mindful.wildflower joins us to share her story of diagnosis, a harmful marriage, and recovery. Thank you Michelle for sharing your story!Her website is: https://www.mindfulwildflower.ca/Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline
BPD & Vulnerability - I'll do ANYTHING to be loved (feat. Leslie)
Hi ya'll! Leslie and I are back talking about how when you have BPD often YOU are at risk of vulnerability too, which people don't regularly talk about. Let's get into it! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderlineCorey Evans is the ar
DBT Skills and Advice Feat. Kate and Michelle of DBT and Me
Today is Part 2 of a 2 part series featuring Kate & Michelle of the DBT and Me podcast. Today they talk DBT skills and advice for using DBT. Thanks Kate and Michelle for joining us on the podcast! Here's an overview of their podcast: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was created by a woman named Marsha Linehan in the 1980s. The skills she created are now taught all over the world. DBT ca
Meet Your Favorite DBT Therapists (Feat. Kate & Michelle of DBT and Me podcast)
Today is Part 1 of a 2 part series featuring Kate & Michelle of the DBT and Me podcast. Today they talk about their lived experience with mental health and next week they talk specifically DBT skills!Here's an overview of their podcast: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was created by a woman named Marsha Linehan in the 1980s. The skills she created are now taught all over the world. DBT
"Don't Forget To Text Me" AKA DBT DEAR MAN
So Talon didn't come home until 12:30 AM. Did he die? Did the shop get robbed? Is he cheating on me? One could assume all the things and I started to think OMG something really bad couple have happened. Turns out he was just hanging at the shop with his pals but how the F was I supposed to know that? DBT DEAR MAN helps me say we're not doing that again. Hang with your pals, just let me k
Common Triggers of BPD Symptoms (PS Share With Your Families & Friends)
On today's episode I talk about the following triggers: fear of abandonment, rejection sensitivity, relationship uncertainty, invalidating environments, identity disturbance, and trauma reminders and how they trigger BPD symptoms. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on
WTF is CPTSD? Feat. Dr. Kiki Fehling
CPTSD is a hot topic. We've talked BPD vs. PTSD on the podcast before (go back and listen to that episode if you haven't already) but today we're talking BPD vs. PTSD vs. CPTSD, the differences, the similarities, and how they're treated. Thank you Kiki for bringing your wisdom and insight to this episode! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support t
BPD & Overcoming Trauma Feat. Odette (TW: Domestic Violence)
Today you meet Odette who shares her story growing up around significant violence and domestic violence and the impact that has had on her adult relationships and development of borderline personality disorder.A reminder: National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation serviceHours: 24/7Send us a text message to be anon
WTF is the Gifted Child? (Feat. Leslie & Talon)
This episode explores the social concept of the "gifted" child and the ways in which neurodivergence can present as giftedness, the social and class structures that influence giftedness, and ultimately the shame and emotion dysregulation that many adults who were raised as gifted children experience. THE DEFINITION OF THE GIFTED CHILD: A gifted child is a young person who demonstrates si
Emotional Incest & Trauma Informed Healing Facilitation Feat. Bri
Today you meet Brianne Key who is a trauma-informed healing facilitator. She talks with us about Emotional Incest, her work, and her experience as a black, queer woman. Bri, thank you for your time and your wisdom!Brianne can be found on IG @sacredtransitionshealingllcSend us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell.
BPD Diagnosis During Trump's First Presidency Feat. Carra
Today you meet Carra who got diagnosed in 2016, during a very interesting time in our country. Today she talks about her experience with diagnosis, her childhood, relationship, and arguments about chickens. Spoiler alert, I fight with my husband about our chicken coop as well! Thank you, Carra, for joining us on the podcast! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support t
BPD Regression: Why You Act Like A Child Around Family
Regression is a psychological response in which a person temporarily returns to earlier patterns of thinking, feeling, or behaving, often in reaction to stress, trauma, illness, or emotional overwhelm. So I read this article about regression and why I often regression to child-like behavior around my family. This might not resonate with you - all good. But if it does I hope you learn about about y
Un-attach From Your Trauma Feat. Co-host Leslie
Today Leslie and I talk about a really interesting concept after I had a tarot card reading that suggested I'm quite fused with my trauma and it's time to un-attach. I hope you'll like this episode. Tarot card reader, Brianne: sacredtransitionshealingllc on IGSend us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefro
Why Validation Matters in BPD
Validation is the act of recognizing, acknowledging, and accepting another person’s thoughts, feelings, or experiences as real and understandable—without judgment, dismissal, or the need to fix them. Why does it matter? When you have Borderline Personality Disorder you've likely experienced a profound amount of invalidation. In this episode we go into detail about why it matters to be validat
Boarding School Trauma Feat. Leeanna
My dear, dear, dear friend Leeanna joins the podcast to share her very unique experience being raised in an ultra religious community and attending religious boarding academies as well as what community means to her and her long-term relationship. Thank you, Leeanna, for joining the podcast.Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagr
Borderlines Building Community
What is community? A community is a group of people who are connected by shared characteristics—such as location, interests, values, identity, or experiences—and who interact with one another, often providing mutual support, belonging, and a sense of connection or responsibility to the group.There's nothing more important, especially in the world right now, than having safe people who have yo
BPD & Eldest Daughter Syndrome Feat. Kayleigh
What is eldest daughter syndrome? While it's not a clinical term it can be defined as an informal, non-clinical term used to describe a common pattern of emotional and behavioral experiences often reported by oldest daughters in families. It is not a medical or DSM diagnosis, but a social and psychological concept. It typically refers to the experience of taking on excessive responsibility, c
GREATEST HITS: The Emotional Rollercoaster Meets The Emotional Hangover
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 to. Send us a text message to be ano
GREATEST HITS: 6 Types of Boundaries
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 showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderlineCorey Evans is the artist fo
GREATEST HITS: The BPD Living Situation From Hell
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: https://www.metcouncilonhousing.o
GREATEST HITS - Borderline Rage "I Will Ruin Your Fucking Life"
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 hear from listeners abou
End of 2025
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 showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderlineCorey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abb
Melissa Returns And She Had A Baby!
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! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @
"Borderline Personality Disorder Girlie" feat. Julia
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 message to be anonymously read and respo
Change Is Not Failure - BPD & Keeping On
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 responded to! Support the
Suicide Myths - Let's Debunk
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 showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderlineCorey Evans is the artist for the music featured.
WTF is Jealousy & BPD???
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 showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifu
Writing With BPD - Kelly South Returns
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 to talk abut her new book, Control. It is a ps
PTSD vs. BPD
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 showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderlineCorey E
I Got Diagnosed With BPD Last Month! Feat. Emily
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 showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderlineCorey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found
WTF is a Cognitive Distortion?
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.therapistaid.com/worksheets/cognitive-distort
Get A Borderline Friendly Boss Feat. Maria
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 showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderlineCorey Evans is the
BPD & Schizotypal Personality Disorder Feat. Katja of Lives Not Labels
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 found here: https://www.livesnotlabels.com/sor
"I Want To Have Sex But It's A Sin" - Religious Trauma feat. Linda
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 interesting conversation and I'm gratefu
Talon's Review of My "BPD Type"
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 showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderl
Take The BPD Quiz With Me
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 answers are interesting but the results were s
Mothering and Borderline (Feat. Emily)
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 showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @bold
WTF is Self-Compassion in BPD?!
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 for real ideas and strategies about WTF self-comp
Getting an Education with Borderline Feat. Cynthia Gralla
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 have BPD. Find her podcast here: https://are
Exploring Trauma Through Critical Memory Integration feat. Estefana Johnson
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 for a personalized approach to therapy that r
Borderline Couples Questions Part II
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 showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbea
Final Mini Episode: What Is A Trauma Bond in BPD? (Feat. Leslie, Guest Co-Host)
Today is our final mini episode and we talk what the hell a trauma bond even is. Don't forget, if your'e on Patreon there's a 4th mini episode waiting for you there! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderlineCorey Evans is the artist f
Mini Episode: You NEED To Go To Therapy (feat. Leslie, guest co-host).
Hi ya'll! Over the next few days there will be mini episodes covering individual topics for the podcast. And then a final, mini episode as a bonus over on Patreon. Today we talk about how asking someone to go to therapy, or wishing that they will, without the right supports in place can be more harmful than helpful. And radical acceptance is the only way to cope with that, I believe, unfortun
Mini Episode: Everywhere You Go With BPD There You Are (Feat. Leslie, Guest Co-Host)
Hi ya'll! Over the next few days there will be mini episodes covering individual topics for the podcast. And then a final, mini episode as a bonus over on Patreon. Today we talk a bit more about masking and how being borderline can result in other people's discomfort. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlin
Fighting BPD Shame Through DBT Feat. Dr. Kiki Fehling
As promised I had to talk more about shame. In today's episode Dr. Kiki Fehling brings the DBT perspective to what causes shame, shame vs. guilt, and how we cope with shame. (Can you say opposite action???)Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qynq1T36Lp0Kiki is a licensed psychologist, author, speaker, and Linehan-Board-certified expert therapist in Dialectical Behavior The
Borderline Couples Questions Part 1
We didn't get nearly as far into the questions as I wanted to because #borderline and the damn irritation it causes. But this was really fun for us and I'm looking forward to doing a part 2 of reviewing the questions ya'll have for us about relationships with one person having BPD. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on I
Shame and Fear-Based Relationships/Environments
Today I talk about how shame feels like it's chewing me up and spitting me out. I talk about the components of a fear-based environment (or childhood) and how that results in chronic shame. And finally, I share your experiences with shame. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the p
"Electroconvulsive Therapy Saved My Life" Feat. Rachel
Rachel joins the podcast today to talk about her journey with treatments that didn't work and ultimately her journey with a treatment not commonly used that has worked very well for her, ECT or Electroconvulsive Therapy. Rachel's story is unique and I'm grateful she joined the pod to share it! Rachel is raising funds for a wildlife rehabilitation non-profit - please consider donati
"I Started Therapy For BPD" Feat Paul (again!)
Today Paul gives us updates on his start in therapy a few years after his original time on the podcast! Thank you Paul for once again sharing your story and congratulations on the next steps you've made towards recovery. We love you! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast
GUIDED MEDITATION: Forest Walk For Safety
We all need a bit of safety and comfort right now. I find nature really comforting but I'm not always able to go there. Today I'm sending you a bonus guided meditation. A walk through the forest for feeling safe. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeau
Spiritual Intelligence and Mental Health Feat. Yosi Amram
In today's episode I speak with Yosi Amram. Yosi is a licensed clinical psychologist, a CEO leadership coach, an author, and a pioneering researcher in the field of Spiritual Intelligence. We talk what is spiritual intelligence, how it positively benefits mental health and his own experience managing mental health through the use of spiritual intelligence. Yosi received his B.S. and M.S in
Parenting With Mental Illness Feat. Dr. Michelle Sherman of SEeds of Hope Books
On today's episode Dr. Michelle Sherman joins us on the podcast to talk my most favorite tear-jerking topic, parenting when you're mentally ill as well as how to support family members who are mentally ill/being the family member of someone who is mentally ill. Michelle (she/her) is a clinical psychologist who has dedicated her 30+ year career to supporting families dealing with a mental
Relapse, New DBT program, and Telling a Therapist "No" Feat. Christina (again)
Christina returns to the podcast to tell us her experience with a recent move, relapse, new relationships, no-contact updates. Really just all the things in her world. We get down on them all. Thank you, Christina, for sharing your BPD story with the world. YOUTUBE: WATCH THIS EPISODE HERESend us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram
50 Reasons to Stay Alive With BPD
So with the recent defunding proposition of LGBTQ crisis lines how we do community work around suicide prevention is essential. It's always been essential but even more now than ever. Here's 50 reasons to stay alive - listen anytime you need it.And buy a laminated card to carry around and remind you. 100% of proceeds go to LGBTQ crisis line(s). Example: Trevor Project BUY HERESend us a t
Perfectionism Robs Us Of Joy
There's three different types of perfectionism - who knew? In this episode we get into specific examples of mine and Talon's perfectionism and how it hurts us, holds us back, and steals our joy. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderlineCor
What The Hell Is A Highly Sensitive Person???
The term Highly Sensitive Person was recently referenced in a DBT training I was attending and I thought "I've really gotta read about this" to myself. In today's episode I give a brief overview of what an HSP is, the differences and similarities between BPD and HSPs and what I think about the quiz when taking it for myself. Don't forget a bonus podcast episode went live t
Tax Day: I Fired And Got Fired By My Accountant (BONUS)
In this bonus episode, Talon and I dive into the often-overlooked struggles people with disabilities face when navigating the service industry of any kind. In this example, it's an accountant. She fired me, but I fired her first. It was a tough morning but we are finding the humor and steps forward in it. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can
I Thought I Had ADHD Last Year on BBB and This Year I Do! (Feat. Laura)
Laura was on the podcast last year talking about their BPD experience and we thought maybe they had ADHD and did the ADHD Self-Reporting Tool. Fast forward a year and they have a diagnosis, take medication and report "I don't hate myself like I used to!". A beautiful full circle. Thanks for the updates, Laura! Listen to Laura's past episode here! Send us a text message to be a
Masking BPD Suicidal Ideation and More Feat. Guest Co-Host Leslie
What is masking? Masking is when someone hides or suppresses their true emotions, behaviors, or traits—usually to fit in socially, avoid judgment, or feel safer in a particular environment. It’s especially common among people with neurodivergent experiences (like autism, ADHD, or anxiety), but anyone can do it and those of us with BPD certainly do. This episode was accidental and came organically
STOP Loving Who You WANT Them To Be Feat. Guest Co-host, Leslie
A BPD classic struggle is to love the potential you see in them or who you want them to be and forgetting to see who they are. I've done this with dozens of people: friends, family, partners, even co-workers. I struggle to meet people where they're at and instead dream about how I can make them fit into my world the way I want because maybe then I'll be worthy of love? It never work
Going No Contact With Family
"No contact" has been a term popping up over the last few years in the social media world. It sounds pretty: "I'm not contact". But it's often devastating and wonderful all at once. It's messy. In today's episode I talk about what family estrangement is, some reasons why it can happen, and YOUR thoughts on going no contact. Send us a text message to be anony
"Jesus Would Love Queers - I Know He Would" Feat Hattie on Unlearning Systemic Christianity
Hattie lives with Autism and BPD and has been married to her FP for over 20 years, has several queer children, and is an advocate for always growing, reading, learning, writing, and learning about who you are. She was raised in a strict religious environment that did not encourage her to unlearn the ways that religion could be hurtful instead of helpful. I've really admired her application of
Medication Stigma is Damaging For ALL Of Us
This episode explores the harmful impact of stigma surrounding psychotropic medication, how it prevents people from seeking necessary care, and why shifting the conversation is essential for mental health advocacy. As a society we HAVE to promote a more compassionate, informed approach to medication as a tool for healing—not a sign of weakness.PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCHSocietal stigma on medication ex
Professional Peer Support - Ambassadors of Hope (Feat. Andy)
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