Super Feeler: A BPD Podcast
Super Feeler: A BPD Podcast explores the experiences of living with Borderline Personality Disorder through powerful stories from individuals with lived experience, their families, researchers, and mental health professionals. Each episode offers a strength-based perspective on mental health, blending humor, raw emotion, and validation. The podcast covers topics like emotional regulation and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills, aiming to inform, inspire, and connect listeners. Whether you are navigating BPD yourself, supporting a loved one, or seeking to understand emotional regulation better, this podcast provides hope, understanding, and community.
Episodes
DBT with Sherlock Holmes (feat. Nelson)
Nelson Grey is the author of the DBT with Sherlock Holmes series and shares his personal journey through grief and complex post traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). We dive into how he used storytelling and dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT) skills to heal, help others understand their emotions and do something about them through narratives. If you're a Sherlock Holmes fan, or just want to try
Finally Having All Parts of Us Seen (feat. Kat)
Kat comes back on Super Feeler to share their dissociative identity disorder (DID) assessment findings with us!We talked about a lot of resources today: 1. Kat's very own podcast!2. Petals of a Rose Short Film3. Coping with Trauma-Related Dissociation: Skills Training for Patients and Therapists book 4. Caroline's episode of Super Feeler "Rejecting the Concept of a Disordered Person
Psych Meds 101 (feat. Dr. Shari Allen)
Dr. Shari Allen (@mentalectpharmd) is a psychiatric pharmacist and comes on the show to talk all about psych meds and the importance of personalized treatment Some of the questions we cover include: How do you know the difference between side effects that will pass and the ones that mean a medication isn't right for you?How can we better advocate to our care providers to be listened to when i
Paper Girls Burn: A BPD Memoir (feat. Pippa Scott)
Pippa Scott is the author of Paper Girls Burn, a brand new borderline personality disorder memoir that you're going to love! We discuss our mutual (and often problematic) love of men, favorite people, emetophobia (the fear of vomiting), health anxiety and how DBT and learning about ourselves has changed both of our lives. Plus we get into the Lindsay Clancy trial a bit (note: we recorded this
Finding Your Voice and Helping Others Do The Same (feat. Dene)
Dene shares his profound journey through life marked by childhood trauma, family histories of mental health and addictions, and the complexities of unknowingly living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) before being diagnosed at 50. Dene recently started BPD Raw, a website that aims to share unfiltered stories of BPD to create better understanding. We also touch on the evolving role of AI i
Building Queer Joy Through DBT (feat. Dr. Kiki Fehling)
Dr. Kiki Fehling, a psychologist, author, influencer, and self-proclaimed super feeler joins the pod to talk all about cultivating queer joy through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). We discuss the history of LGBTQ2S+ issues in psychology, the doing our own self-reflection of positioning in the world through intersectional lenses to understand minority stress, and the need for advocating for sys
What is Internalized Racism and How Does It Impact Our Mental Health? (feat. Jason)
Clinical psychology PhD candidate, Jason joins the pod to talk about the impact of internalized racism, his research on self-damaging behaviours (things like self-harm, binge eating, substance use), and his experiences growing up Asian in Canada.We touch on the concept of minority stress, how badly informed we are on the impact of racism on many health outcomes, and how important it is to particip
Understanding Self-Harm Through a Sensory Lens (feat. Maggie)
Dr. Maggie Flynn is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy specializing in psychiatric care. She explores how sensory-based interventions can transform our understanding and support for people engaging in non-suicidal self-injury (aka self harm) and those living with BPD. Together, we unpack the history and evolving role of occupational therapy in psychiatric settings, including how sensory modulation a
What People in Crisis Actually Need (feat. Ciaran)
Ciaran is a crisis response worker and a Director with the Canadian Mental Health Association. They have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and are 6 years sober. Previously they had received a BPD diagnosis, one that their mother also shares. We chat about the internalized stigma of recieving a BPD diagnosis - especially working in the mental health field, as well as the importance of truly listenin
Investigating the Social Injustices and Inequity Experienced with BPD (feat. Marsha)
Marsha McAdam is a recipient of the esteemed Churchill Fellowship in which she traveled the world to better understand the experiences of people living with borderline personality disorder and those who treat and care for them. We discuss her own personal journey with BPD, the impact mentalization-based therapy has had on her life and what she learned along her journey through the UK, USA and Aust
A Choose Your Own Adventure BPD Treatment (feat. Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala)
Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala (@self-made.personality) is a clinical psychologist and the co-developer of a new personalized treatment for borderline personality disorder called BPD Compass. This self-guided workbook is grounded in cutting-edge personality science and has demonstrated promising results in clinical trials.We talk through the data behind this new treatment, how it compares to existing e
Understanding the Experiences of Siblings of People with Personality Disorder (feat. Tess Gecha)
Tess Gecha is a doctoral researcher who is studying siblings experiences of those with personality disorder and their personal growth. We discuss the intergenerational transmission of personality disorders and how mentalization and other interventions may support families impacted by BPD and other personality disorders.Study details - please share with anyone who may want to participate! The Unive
Getting Diagnosed with BPD in your Teens (feat. Violet)
Violet was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder at 15 years old and it changed her life. We explore how that diagnosis happened, the family dynamics that contributed to her escalating challenges and the impact of COVID-19 on her mental health.Support the showIf you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscrib
Latin American BPD Research and Treatment (feat. Dr. Glauco Valdivieso)
Dr. Glauco Valdivieso is a psychiatrist from Lima, Peru and joins the pod to share insights into the treatment of borderline personality disorder in Latin America. Topics include cultural and age influences to treatment and diagnosis, regional differences in stigma, available treatment approaches, and exciting upcoming work in the region. You can follow Glauco on Instagram at @dr.valdivieso.psiqui
Rejecting the Concept of a Disordered Personality (feat. Caroline)
Caroline rejects the whole notion of anyone having a disordered personality which is exactly why I reached out to her to chat with me on the show. Sure, there are lots of things we disagree on - but there's actually far more we do agree on despite me finding tons of value of having a BPD diagnosis. Together we explore the complexities of labelling, Caroline's experience discovering she h
Transforming Youth Mental Health with DBT: Strategies for Parents, Clinicians and Teachers (feat. Dr. Alec Miller)
Dr. Alec Miller is the co-creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) and the co-author of DBT Skills in Schools among many other books (see links below). We chat about the impact Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can have on children, youth and families and how this kind of treatment would have saved me and my family from years of trauma and crisis. We explore how DBT skills
BPD Relationships: Katja and Charles
You'll remember Katja from her previous episode about Schizotypal Personality Disorder and from the BPD Bunch podcast but this time you'll hear from her AND her wonderful husband Charles! Together we chat about how her BPD and STPD show up in their relationship and what healthy love looks like for them. We also get into a WILD story about impulsivity that had me laughing at random for we
RO DBT, Parts Work and Overcoming Overcontrol (feat. Daphnée)
Daphnée is super passionate about Radically Open Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (RO-DBT) and shares about how it's helped her overcome overcontrol and perfectionism. Plus, Laurie has a bit of a spiral about how desperately she needs RO-DBT to help her with her own issues. We also chat about some tips to make the most out of therapy, parts work, and what happens when you branch out and find the
Family Stories: From Crisis to Confidence (feat. Charlene)
Charlene shares her journey navigating her daughter's BPD alongside some really complex family dynamics that continue to impact their lives today. We touch on the challenges they faces as a family and the key role that peer support and learning had for both her growth as a mother and her ability to support her daughter. Charlene is a facilitator of Sashbear's Family Connections program w
Unapologetic Uniqueness: Living with Schizotypal and Borderline PDs (feat. Katja)
Katja lives with Schizotypal Personality Disorder and BPD, two diagnoses that are misunderstood and rarely (if ever) talked about together. Katja shares her journey of learning to manage her BPD symptoms to the point of remission without typical treatment.We also explore what it’s like to live in the uniquely creative and magical world that comes with schizotypal personality disorder.If you want e
Data, Diagnosis & Self-Discovery (feat. Lindsay)
Lindsay Dow is a former investment banker, a certified peer specialist and Program Director at Silver Hill New York. She's been diagnosed with BPD and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). We dive into what both of those disorders look like, how they were diagnosed and what life looks like now. Lindsay discusses her early diagnoses, struggles during college, and the impact of some pretty c
Family Stories: The Cost of Not Being Told About Your Diagnosis (feat. Hilary Cassady)
When I read about Maya and Hilary's story in the news my heart sank. I didn't even have to finish the article to know that borderline personality disorder misunderstanding and stigma was at play. In this episode Hilary (Maya's mom) shares about the ways in which Maya's mental health changed, the help she tried to get, and the final days of her life where the combination of her
Personality Disorder Assessment and Diagnosis (feat. Dr. Steven Huprich)
Dr. Steven Huprich, a leading clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor, specializing in personality disorder assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Together we unpack the differences between the DSM-5 and ICD-11 models of diagnosing personality disorders and how those differences impact people living with personality disorders and those who treat them. We also take a closer look at what a th
Family Stories: How DBT and Sashbear Transformed a Family (feat. Alison and Laura)
Laura's BPD was first discussed when she was 13 years old - and from there her family started the healing process as a unit. They accessed DBT-A as a family, learned new skills and ways to communicate, set boundaries and have grown tremendously over the last 13 years.Alison, Laura's mom, is a facilitator for the Sashbear Foundation and has found tremendous support through their Family C
Suicide Isn't Selfish, an Autism story (feat. Chris)
This week's guest Chris shares his powerful story of receiving an adult diagnosis of autism, being subjected to horrific emotional abuse and stigma because of it, and surviving suicide. Suicide and stigma are experieced for people without BPD too, even if this podcast usually focuses on BPD stories!Chris's life story is a fascinating one that brought him all over the world, navigating a
Bonus - Laurie's Story from the "If These Trees Could Talk" Podcast
Bonus little episode featuring MY story for a change! This is actually from our dear Super Feeler friend Shannon's amazing podcast If These Trees Could Talk. Make sure you go over to her feed to follow the show because it's amazing! You can find out all of the details about her show and this episode here. Support the showIf you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of supe
Family Stories: Through Hell and Back (feat. Bella and Cheryl)
Bella (they/she) struggled immensely with major depression, insomnia and BPD for many years. Cheryl, Bella's mom, facilitates Family Connections with the Sashbear Foundation and has found a beautiful community of support and learning through the groups. Together they talk about their journey "through hell and back" and the deep learning they had to do together to understand how to s
Evolution and Neuroscience Develops New Understanding of BPD (feat. Valerie)
Valerie Porr shares her extensive experience as an advocate and her long journey to understand the science underlying borderline personality disorder. Her hopes is that with greater understandings of the role of evolution and neuroscience, more effective treatments can be shaped to meet the needs of people with BPD. She discusses how the historical perspectives of the disorder can reshape our cur
Family Stories: A Mother's Advocacy Journey (feat. Rita Brown)
Rita Brown is an award winning prominent advocate for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in Australia. Days after we recorded this episode she was presented with the Medal of the Order of Australia - an incredible honor. We discuss Rita's path to advocacy following her daughter's receiving a diagnosis of BPD and attempt to receive the treatments she needed. We also talk about the imp
A Car Accident That Changed Everything (feat. Sarah)
Sarah shares about her experience surviving a very traumatic car accident that led to a BPD diagnosis, the impacts of substance use on her life and what having BPD means to her. We also dive into physical and emotional abuse at the hands of family and romantic partners.*Please be aware that this episode does mention a specific method of self harm and the impacts of her accident on miscarriages. L
BPD Relationships: Rakesh and Katie
Rakesh and Katie BOTH have borderline personality disorder and met at a BPD support group (not endorsed by the Super Feeler podcast in any way)....Their story is so cute and the way they support each other through the early parts of their relationship is refreshing. To learn more about Rakesh's incredible journey walking across canada click here and follow him on instagram @healingwitheveryst
BPD, Bipolar, Poetry and Advocacy (feat. Valéry)
Valéry Brosseau, is a social worker, poet, advocate and the CEO of Validate Mental Health.She lives with BOTH bipolar 2 and borderline personality disorder and we discuss what that means, how the present differently and what has helped her manage the symptoms of both. We also discuss the need for systemic change in mental health care (all of society really) and how giving back with our lived exper
BPD Relationships: Gwen and Jason
Gwen and Jason join the Relationship Series to discuss their new relationship where they are both suspected of having borderline personality disorder. We discuss what this unique relationship dynamic looks like, how they navigate challenges like idealization of one another and their super cute little meet cute of how they got together! You can listen to Gwen's solo episode of Super Feeler her
Impacts of Adoption on Abandonment (feat. Elaine)
Elaine's life will be forever changed by being adopted by a white family and moved from the Philippines to the USA. Now 28 years old she was recently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and has been doing a lot of self-discovery throughout her masters education to be a therapist. We chat about identity, feeling like an outsider in every space you're in, abandonment and what br
BPD Relationships: Kati and Carl
Kati and Carl join the BPD Relationships Mini Series to talk about their love story, how they support each other when things seem to all be going wrong, and of course the importance of communication. Their love story is on the shorter side (a couple of years) and to see them thriving both individually and each other in a safe and healthy relationship is so touching. You can listen to Kati's s
The Healing Powers of Anger and Humor (feat. Margeaux Feldman aka @softcore_trauma)
Margeaux Feldman is the creator behind the IG page @softcore_trauma, the author of Touch Me I'm Sick, and Substack writer. They join the podcast to talk all about the importance of humor in living with trauma, learning how to process our suppressed anger, and understanding attachment traumas. We spend a lot of time talking about the current horrific state of the world and the importance of an
BPD Relationships: Chris and Christina
Christina and Chris (already off to an adorable start with the names) join the BPD Relationships Mini Series to talk about what is was like to finally find the emo boy of Christina's dreams, their nightly ritual to make sure there's open communication about how they're doing, and the huge importance of patience. These two are relationship goals and I know you'll absolutely love
Making Music in the Middle of the Mess (feat Alana Hil)
Singer-songwriter Alana Hil joins the show and chats about how her lived experience with BPD shapes her world and her art. Alana reflects on travelling the world, navigating challenging relationships and the complicated LA scene she finds herself in while pursuing her dreams. We explore how music has become both an outlet and a mirror for her experiences, the role of self-help books in her healin
BPD Relationships: Brittany and Justin
Meet Justin and Brittany two awesome passionate people that Laurie actually knows IRL! Last year Justin was diagnosed with BPD following a really chaotic period of their relationship that they had to work through together.Justin describes feeling at times that being in a relationship is like being a wildhorse that Brittany is trying to tame and we discuss how easy it is to feel more comfortable ch
Processing Through Journaling (feat. Michelle)
Michelle (@the.mindful.wildflower) joins the podcast for a second time to talk all about how journaling has become a tool in our wellness journeys. She started journaling in highschool, and I started a couple of years ago in my early 30's so our perspectives and process differs quite a bit. Our hope is that this episode gives you some ideas for incorporating journaling into your life, with or
BPD Relationships: Shannon and Scott
You know Shannon from our other mini series (literally all of them) and this time she's joined by her incredible husband Scott to talk all about their relationship!The themes of their relationship success is lots of communication, honesty and a mutual commitment to learning more about borderline personality disorder and ways to regulate together. Love these two and their love!Support the show
Untangling Labels of Psychopath, Antisocial and Borderline Personality (feat. Nine)
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 social personality disorder. Together we dive int
BPD Relationships: Aaron and Laurie
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 unpack the myths and misconceptions about
First Survival, Then Self Discovery (feat. Danny)
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 life but in particular when accessing health service
BPD Symptoms: ICD Criteria
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/continuum for personality disorders and
The Impact of Intergenerational Trauma on BPD (feat. Gwen)
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, it's an explanation - something t
BPD Symptoms: Self Harm
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 experiences with self-harm, how they different from suici
Being Open About Your Needs at Work (feat. Christina)
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 showIf you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus con
BPD Symptoms: Dissociation
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 also explore how dissociation is often times a co
When Childhood Trauma Leads to Multiple Identifies (feat. Kat)
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 Disorder. The name actually changed in 1994 but tons
BPD Symptoms: Suicide (part 2)
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 care or don't listen at all! If you are in an im
BPD Symptoms: Suicide (part 1)
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, stigma, shame, and start to get into our personal
Sexual Assault and Fighting for Justice (feat. Molly)
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 for self-acceptance. This episode discuses
The History and Development of the ISSPD and Studies of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (Feat. Dr. Elsa Ronningstam)
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 Disorders (ISSPD) and the importance of internati
BPD Symptoms: Intense Anger
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 about what anger looks like in their liv
Resilience and the Study of Suicide in Teens (feat. Dr. Shirley Yen)
Dr. Shirley Yen, is a clinical psychologist and researcher at Harvard Medical School and board member of the International Society of the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD) in addition to so many other roles and publications that you can learn about here. In this episode we discuss the critical issues surrounding adolescent mental health, particularly focusing on suicide, non-suicidal self inj
BPD Stigma and Changing the Narrative (feat. Ciara)
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, and the importance of working to change the narrativ
Meet the Man Walking Across Canada for BPD Awareness (feat. Rakesh)
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 perseverance that people with BPD embody. As of Oc
BPD Symptoms: Unstable Self Image/Identity Disturbance
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-image). We talk about all of the exis
Swinging, Parenting, Addiction and The Chaos of it All (feat Heather)
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 and a person who is just starting to learn the
BPD Symptoms: Intense Mood Swings
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 surrounding BPD and the misconceptions t
My Best Friends Interview Me (feat. Beth, Patrick and Sara)
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 start off the season.In this episode my friends as
Summer Announcements!
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 SupportSupport The Show on Patreon for Free or by DonationReach Out to Share Your Story on the ShowLeave a Review for the Show on A
Queer, Neurodivergent and Finding Community (feat. Shane)
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 Super Feeler! Shane's story highlights the
BPD Symptoms: Impulsivity
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 some of the harms associated without losing our fun
Using Your Platform to Raise Awareness (feat. Darcy)
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 about personality pageants click here.Find her
BPD Symptoms: Chronic Feelings of Emptiness
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 lives, its connection to dissociation and childho
No Longer Denying Diagnosis Leads to Normal-ish Parenting (feat. Jennifer)
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 her kids in an age appropriate way about her BPD an
BPD Symptoms: Unstable and Intense Interpersonal Relationships
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 the ability to connect deeply in the first mome
Why Certification Matters: Discussing DBT-LBC Certification (feat. Meredith Meyer, LMFT)
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 family therapy, the importance of peer support,If you
BPD Symptoms: Frantic Efforts to Avoid Real or Imagined Abandonment
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 looks like in relationships, parenting, friends
Creating a Life Worth Living Through DBT (feat. @the.mindful.wildflower)
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 others learn DBT skills. GIVEAWAY!!!! Go to @the.
DBT Skills: Diana Joins Skills Cast To Chat
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 Diana's new project at community.dbtforlife.com !
Mental Health Advocacy on Campus (feat. Kails)
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 showIf you want to support the show, dive deeper into th
DBT Skills: Alternate Rebellion
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 assault, abuse and other potentially triggerin
The Power of Accessible DBT Skills (feat. Dr. Kiki Fehling)
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-based resources. Laurie and Kiki also compare notes
Walking With Love: Sashbear, Family Support & the Power of Community (feat. Lynn and Sandy)
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 following Lynn's family's tragi
DBT Skills: Pushing Away and Distracting
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 better emotional health and relati
Losing Your Child to the System While Navigating Your Own Abuse (feat. Kati)
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 through therapy and community support.Join Kati and L
DBT Skills: Self Soothing with the Five Senses
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 favorite ways to soothe. Throughout this ser
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Becoming: HER with Nikki Spoelstra
Booked, Blonde & Busy w/ Olivia Ponton
McKinsey on Consumer and Retail
