Topics discussed in this episode:

 

■ Bo Burnham (creator of “Inside”) and his thoughts on social media

■ My own struggle of trying to find a conscious and mindful relationship to social media and why I took a 4-month hiatus from Instagram

■ What is a “baby borderline” and how does this archetype view a BPD diagnosis

■ How my thoughts and feelings toward the psychiatric institution and DSM have changed since starting the podcast

■ Analyzing Dr. Jessica Taylor’s YouTube video from 2019 sharing her reaction to the FDA approving a “miracle drug” for borderline personality disorder

■ What is “grounding” or “earthing” and how can support emotion regulation?

■ How to practice grounding or earthing in the cold winter months


Additional resources: 


■ Ep. 340 of the Minimalists Podcast where they discuss the benefits of grounding with earthing expert Clint Ober

■ Clint Ober’s website earthing.com (a reputable place to purchase earthing products – I am not paid by this company, I just like/trust the products)

 

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