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Beyond the Borderline

MHNR Network, LLC 36 Episodes Jan 2, 2025

This podcast offers a hopeful and realistic perspective on living with borderline personality disorder and other mental health conditions. It aims to provide support and understanding for those affected. The show features discussions with experts and personal stories to help listeners navigate these challenges.

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Flex and Flow with Aline Trailer Jan 2, 2025 106 My new podcast has arrived! Check out the trailer to find out more.

It’s the Hell-Iday season! Let’s decorate hell together. Dec 11, 2024 1411 In case you didn't get the hint from the episode title, I struggle with this season. In this episode I cover the DBT distress tolerance skull called IMPROVE and how you can use it to make the holidays a bit less... hellish. If you love this time of year you will still find useful strategies to use when life is hard. PODCAST UPDATE: I will be continuing to put out new episodes PLUS adding another,

DBT learning - are you flopping or resting? Dec 3, 2024 629 I had a burst of energy today, so while the podcast is still officially Beyond the Borderline I wanted to share something I've learned through DBT therapy that has been a revelation to me: the difference between flopping and resting. I never understood why I have regular urges to literally curl up into a fetal position from sheer emotional and mental exhaustion, and zone out into numbness. And why

The podcast’s new direction - fitness and mental health Dec 1, 2024 200 Well, it's been a while.. again. I decided to move the podcast in a new direction for 2025, to reflect my own evolution into a certified fitness coach and personal trainer. The focus will be fitness and mental health, from different angles. Stay posted for a podcast name change, with the same focus on mental health advocacy AND professional fitness and nutrition advice.

5 ways that lifting weights can help your mental health Feb 3, 2024 1540 While I am NOT a certified mental health professional I am a certified personal trainer and nutrition advisor. In this episode - topic suggested on the podcast's Instagram account - I share 5 ways that lifting weights can support your mental health. I also offer tips on how to get started. The first half of the episode covers some of my history with eating disorders, alcohol and drug abuse. While

Ho ho ho - or maybe not. 5 tips for coping with Christmas if it’s not the day you want Dec 25, 2023 459 Christmas can be a stressful time whether you're surrounded by people or alone. I decided to put out an impromptu episode with 5 tips for coping with the day with the minimum of suffering and self-sabotage. I mentioned the Samaritans in this episode. It's a UK based service. in the US you can access a suicide prevention hotline by dialling 998. Leave a review and follow the podcast on Instagram @b

Where the podcast is headed and my experience of being ghosted Dec 21, 2023 871 Where is the podcast headed? My experience of being in a relationship and being ghosted, and what's helping me navigate this. This content is not a substitute for professional mental health support.

It’s been a while… Beyond the Borderline is back! Aug 23, 2023 195 After a sizeable break the podcast is back! in the time I have been away I qualified as a personal trainer and bodybuilding coach, and I am currently training to be a nutritional coach. My aim is to keep the focus on recovery from BPD and other mental health challenges while adding a fitness and nutrition element!

An interview with Psychiatrist, podcaster and film maker Dr. Parvinder Shergil Dec 30, 2020 1892 Part 1 of my interview with Dr. Parvinder Shergil, a Psychiatrist working within the NHS who is also a film maker and podcaster working tirelessly to combat stigma towards mental illness and create new narratives about mental health struggles, and recovery. Her podcast, The Mental Health Book Club, has won an award from The Royal College of Psychiatrists and is available here: https://www.mentalhe

Beyond the Borderline has a new sponsor! COPE NOTES, a mental health text support service! Oct 3, 2020 271 I’m delighted to announce that Beyond the Borderline has a new sponsor: COPE NOTES! Founded by peer advocate, suicide survivor, speaker and musician Johnny Crowder, COPE NOTES is a research based mental health support tool that brings you daily texts including peer support plus tips, tools and exercises created by mental health professionals, all for under $10 per month. And it’s available interna

“A Matter of Laugh or Death” - an interview with suicide prevention advocate Frank King Sep 28, 2020 2687 In this episode I interview stand up comedian, 4 time TedX speaker and suicide prevention advocate Frank King about his history of depression and suicidal ideation, and how he uses humour as a weapon in his suicide prevention advocacy work. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes frank discussions of suicide and suicidal ideation. If you are currently suicidal or at risk of self harm in the UK you

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All about JEALOUSY and BPD! Aug 23, 2020 2522 Warning! This episode is me rambling a lot. That said I do my best to take on a topic suggested by listeners - Jealousy and BPD. As always I share tips, tools, strategies and real life examples of my own ( as a person with BPD who gets jealous) ... of feeling jealousy and figuring out how deal with it. Books referred to in the episode: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skills-Training-Handouts-Worksheets-S

An interview with suicide:abuse survivor, Prison frontman and Cope Notes founder, Johnny Crowder Jul 4, 2020 2890 This month I bring you an interview with multifaceted mental health advocate Johnny Crowder. Johnny Crowder is a 27-year-old suicide/abuse survivor, touring musician, mental health advocate, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health resource. Whether speaking at events or on the road with his band, Prison, Johnny's firsthand experience with multiple mental health diagnoses (r

Advocacy, creativity and BPD - an interview with mental health blogger Gabby Jun 7, 2020 1989 Gabby is the blogger and author behind Normal is Too Mainstream, a blog devoted to sharing her journey and favourite ways of coping with BPD, anxiety and depression. In this episode I interviewed Gabby about how advocacy and creativity via blogging help her deal with BPD. We also touch on DBT skills, how to help a loved one with BPD, useful books on BPD and more! You don’t want to miss this episod

Make a Coping Tool Box! How to create your own self-care kit to help you through challenging times. May 16, 2020 1741 In this episode of Beyond the Borderline I walk you through how to make your very own Coping Tool Box. Making a Coping Tool Box is a fun, creative way to put together a set of personalised tools you can access at any time of day or night to manage difficult thoughts, emotions and situations. Articles about making a Coping Toolbox: https://lighthouseemotionalwellness.com/Creating-a-Coping-Skills-To

Coping with social and physical isolation due to COVID-19 Mar 31, 2020 1470 The whole world is in lockdown right now due to the unprecedented Covid-19 health crisis. Everyone’s mental and emotional health is being tested, and, for those of us with BPD and other long term mental and emotional health challenges, the stress of the current situation may be adding to our vulnerabilities. In this episode I share some of the coping strategies that are helping to keep me (relativ

10 tools for managing BPD Mar 4, 2020 1064 It’s a fact: despite the UK’s National Health Service many of us with BPD (and other mental health conditions) do not get the kind of professional mental health support we need. This episode is not intended as a substitute for professional care. Rather, it’s a review of 10 tools I find helpful as part of my self-care and support system as I do my best to navigate living with BPD.

Memory and BPD Feb 8, 2020 1159 A listener suggestion prompted this episode on memory problems and BPD. In this episode I explore some of my experiences with memory problems as part of BPD and Depression, and I share 5 tips to help with memory problems associated with mental health. Body scan meditation: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OS_iqfGjL78&t=619s.

Teflon Mind - what is it and how can it help you deal with challenging behaviour? Jan 1, 2020 551 In this minisode I discuss the DBT skill called Teflon Mind, and share an example of how I adapted it to suit my needs over the holiday period. Article about Teflon Mind: https://www.anythingtostopthepain.com/dbt-skill-of-the-day-teflon-mind-from-mindfulness-module/

Splitting and boundaries Dec 22, 2019 1417 Splitting, a common BPD symptom, causes many of us to act impulsively and self destructively. In this minisode I discuss strategies for managing splitting episodes without ruining relationships, hurting ourselves and compromising our values.

Boundaries and BPD - 5 practices to support you in cultivating loving boundaries. Dec 8, 2019 1434 The topic of boundaries is a massive one. I may do several episodes on the topic! In this one I draw on an article by Dr. Arielle Schwartz )”Boundaries and the Self”) to bring you five simple yet not easy practices you can use to cultivate more loving and effective boundaries in your life. Article referenced in the episode: https://drarielleschwartz.com/boundarie

Obsessions and how to survive them. Nov 10, 2019 1248 BPD folk often become extremely romantically obsessed with unavailable people. In this episode I describe my current struggle with obsession and what I’m doing to overcome it.

Ten Tips for coping with Hypomania Oct 10, 2019 1919 What is hypomania, how is it different to mania and how do you cope with it? This episode of Beyond the Borderline offers answers to these questions.

Why do I feel happy, then suicidal despair? Sep 10, 2019 1335 I discuss why many of us with BPD (and other mental and emotional health problems) struggle with happiness and joy, and examine some coping strategies and tools to help us tolerate these essential emotions.

Stigma and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) - a personal take. Aug 8, 2019 1678 We all know (or many of us do) that a BPD diagnosis still comes with a fair amount of stigma attached, even from some mental health professionals. In this episode I share some personal reflections of how stigma has played out for me as a person with BPD, as well as some tips and tools I have found useful in combatting stigma. Opinions expressed in this episode are my own.

Using the IMPROVE tool - from DBT - to navigate stressful situations without making them worse. Jul 24, 2019 1253 This episode focuses on a tool from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy called IMPROVE, which is designed to help you navigate stressful situations which cannot be resolved immediately. I think it’s a cool tool because it’s adaptable, easy to use and remember, and fun to get creative with. My top tip: try it out and practice it when you are mildly emotional, as that will help you access it when you’re i

BPD and relationships - Part 2. Define Your Values! Jun 30, 2019 1514 Part 2 of a 3 Part Episode on folks with BPD/EUPD and relationships - from a peer perspective. In this segment I look at a tool called “Defining Your Values” and discuss how it can help us to develop healthier relationships with ourselves and others. #mentalhealth #narcissism #bpd Please note: I am not affiliated with any of the websites listed below: https://www.cmu.edu/career/documents/my-career

Looks and tones - how non verbal communication can trigger us and how to survive them. Jun 19, 2019 1424 A look, a tone, a side eye... those of us with BPD (EUPD), who identify as emotionally sensitive and/or have been affected by trauma can be affected by other peoples’ non verbal communication in ways that may seem extreme and confusing to others, and sometimes to ourselves. In this minisode I explore why we sometimes experience such emotionally explosive reactions and a few ways we can manage dist

How to survive an emotional crisis. May 20, 2019 1131 How to survive a crisis: Crisis survival skills for when you are emotionally overwhelmed. For more information on the workbook mentioned in this episode: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Skills-Training-Handouts-Worksheets-Second/dp/1572307811/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=marsha+linehan+dbt+book&qid=1558358604&s=gateway&sprefix=marsha+lune&sr=8-2 Send in a voice message:https://anchor.fm/aline-duriaud/message

Part 1 of a 3 part episode on BPD and relationships, specifically, folks with BPD and those with NPD Apr 30, 2019 1461 I explore why we are often drawn to NPD folks, as well as a coping tip you can use when you find yourself irresistibly drawn to someone who may not be a healthy choice for you. Links: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/understanding-narcissism/201711/why-do-narcissists-and-borderlines-fall-in-love%3famp.

Deconstructing stereotypes - the myth of the “manipulative, attention seeking” person with BPD. Apr 16, 2019 1281 In this episode I share some of my own experiences in an effort to deconstruct some of the derogatory terms often used to describe people with BPD.

Splitting - a peer perspective on what it is and how to reduce splitting for those of us with BPD. Mar 15, 2019 1593 Splitting is the subject of this episode of Beyond the Borderline. I define what splitting is according to my understanding and share some DBT and other tips that have helped me reduce my own splitting episodes. Remember, I am a peer with lived experience of BPD and other mental health issues, NOT a mental health professional. Opinions expressed are my own.

A minisode about creativity and being triggered. TRIGGER WARNING - I mention self harm urges. Mar 1, 2019 762 Minisode - I share about a triggering encounter and the role of creativity in my life. I ask you, listeners, to share your experiences of creativity as a healing tool. Tweet me @beyondtheborde3 to voice your opinion.

Regulate your emotions with the ABC PLEASE skill, from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Feb 19, 2019 1590 In this episode I walk you through how to use a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy technique called ABC PLEASE, which can help you regulate your emotions in the short and long term. I share from a peer (not professional) perspective!

Welcome to Beyond the Borderline, a podcast dedicated to exploring life with BPD! Feb 10, 2019 1043 Welcome to Episode One of Beyond The Borderline! In this episode I introduce myself and give a brief description of my experience of mental health problems including BPD and how things have changed since I was first diagnosed. I also share one of my favourite tools for when I am struggling with overwhelm, or to self care.

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