Abusive friendships, men with BPD, and recovery book recommendations
back from the borderline
English - August 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 362 ratingsMental Health Health & Fitness Education Self-Improvement spirituality podcast cptsd recovery complex trauma trauma healing childhood trauma self sabotage generational trauma jungian psychology depth psychology codependent podcast Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this laidback episode, I answer a few listener voicemails. We discuss tough topics like trauma-bonded friendships, why so many more women are diagnosed with BPD than men, and I share some books I’ve been reading lately that have contributed positively to my recovery journey.
Questions answered in this episode:
■ How to recognize if you’re in an abusive or toxic friendship
■ Uncovering trauma bonding and love bombing in friendships
■ What is intermittent reinforcement in relationships?
■ Why borderline personality disorder is more common in women than men (gender differences in BPD)
Recommended resources:
■ (Soft White Underbelly Interview) Borderline Personality Disorder Woman – Shawna
Book recommendations:
■ Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab
■ Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
■ Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are by Jack Kornfield and Daniel J. Siegel
■ A Life of Meaning: Exploring Our Deepest Questions and Motivations by James Hollis
■ Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live by Martha Beck
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Disclaimer: information contained in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional.
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