back from the borderline
517 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 394 ratingsYou can perform emotional alchemy and I will show you how.
The idea of alchemy is to reduce something with fire – burning it down so that something new can rise from the ashes. You can do this with your personality, too. You’ve always had the power; you just didn’t know that. Now you do.
Highly sensitive, emotional, and intuitive children are often impacted most severely by dysfunctional family dynamics, childhood emotional neglect, sexual abuse, grooming, generational trauma, and inherited toxic shame. As adults, these same children often find themselves with a disorder or dysfunction label, as mainstream psychiatry tries to convince them that the root of their suffering is due to a disordered personality or chemical imbalance.
Our current medical model of mental health is quick to pathologize. Psychiatrists and therapists operating within this model often ask, “What’s wrong with you?” but rarely, “What *happened* to you?” Personalities are not cancerous tumors; psychological suffering cannot be accurately understood or treated through the lens of a purely medical model. We have to go deeper. And that's exactly what we do here on Back from the Borderline.
A path toward healing exists, even though I know it can feel impossible when you’re looking up from rock bottom.
Through working with and integrating the concepts we explore in each episode together, you’ll learn to:
✧ Better regulate, name and process your emotions
✧ Understand and reduce chronic feelings of emptiness
✧ Confront and uproot your toxic shame
✧ Put an end to recurring patterns of self-sabotage
✧ Connect with your Higher Self
✧ Break the cycle of generational family trauma
✧ Set healthier boundaries with yourself and others
✧ Recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships
✧ Heal from a chronic need to please and seek validation from others
Tune in and prepare yourself to be standing in the ashes of the person you used to be. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
As for me? I'm Mollie Adler. A disillusioned millennial, podcaster, writer, creative, existential thinker, obsessive researcher (huge nerd), and fellow f*cked up human desperately trying to find meaning in a society and culture that seems to be devoid of it. To read my Substack articles, access my Amazon book recommendation list, submit a voicemail, or contact me for collaborations, visit https://linktr.ee/backfromtheborderline.
Anyone – even you – can come Back From the Borderline. 𓆩ᥫ᭡𓆪
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What the actual f*ck is a baby borderline? (and other random musings)
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 83 MBTopics 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 ...
baby borderlines, instagram breaks, and the importance of grounding
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 83 MBTopics 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 ...
When it feels like borderline personality disorder is tearing your family apart
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MBAre you a family member seeking to support and better understand someone you love who struggles with or identifies with the symptoms of borderline personality disorder? I sat down with returning podcast guest, licensed clinical social worker Catherine Humenuk to discuss how to best support and love someone who struggles with symptoms of BPD (EUPD.) Questions and topics Catherine and I tackle in our discussion: ■ NEABPD’s Family Connections program (a free, evidence-based, 12-class co...
when BPD symptoms are tearing your family apart (ft. catherine humenuk, LCSW)
November 08, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MBAre you a family member seeking to support and better understand someone you love who struggles with or identifies with the symptoms of borderline personality disorder? I sat down with returning podcast guest, licensed clinical social worker Catherine Humenuk to discuss how to best support and love someone who struggles with symptoms of BPD (EUPD.) Questions and topics Catherine and I tackle in our discussion: ■ NEABPD’s Family Connections program (a free, evidence-based, 12-class co...
exploring complex borderline personality disorder with dr. daniel fox
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBReturning BFTB guest Dr. Daniel Fox is a licensed psychologist, international speaker, and award-winning author of “The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook” and “Complex Borderline Personality Disorder: How Coexisting Conditions Affects Your BPD and How You Can Gain Emotional Balance.” In this interview, we discuss how common it is for people with BPD symptoms to feel like they are irreparably and permanently broken. Through an exploration of the concepts in his new book and by answerin...
“It’s you and me against BPD” (Exploring complex borderline personality disorder with Dr. Daniel Fox)
November 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIn this episode, we welcome back to the podcast personality disorder expert Dr. Daniel Fox, a licensed psychologist, international speaker, and award-winning author of “The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook” and “Complex Borderline Personality Disorder: How Coexisting Conditions Affects Your BPD and How You Can Gain Emotional Balance.” In this interview with Dr. Fox, we discuss how common it is for people with BPD symptoms to feel like they are irreparably and permanently broken. ...
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Anger: How to Tell the Difference (and How to Work with Your Anger)
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIn this episode, we'll be diving into the complex topic of anger and rage. Is our culture to blame for "unhealthy" anger? What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy expressions of anger? We'll explore practical anger management strategies and healthy ways to release anger and rage, as well as how to recognize and understand anger as a secondary emotion. Additionally, we'll discuss the spiritual meaning of anger and how working with it can contribute to our personal growth. Join us ...
The root cause of "borderline rage" (How unhealthy anger can literally kill us and how to stop the damage)
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBExtreme and overpowering anger is something many who identify with symptoms of borderline personality disorder struggle most deeply with. It’s so intense that it’s often called “borderline rage.” However, most online resources and many therapeutic interventions fail to get to the root cause of anger. Therefore, most of those struggling with these feelings continue to lash out and destroy their lives and relationships. By the end of this episode, you’ll more deeply understand yourself...
all the rage: healthy ways to to respond to (and work with) anger
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBIn this episode, we'll be diving into the complex topic of anger and rage. Is our culture to blame for "unhealthy" anger? What is the difference between healthy and unhealthy expressions of anger? We'll explore practical anger management strategies and healthy ways to release anger and rage, as well as how to recognize and understand anger as a secondary emotion. Additionally, we'll discuss the spiritual meaning of anger and how working with it can contribute to our personal growth. FUL...
Feeling Crazy: Why Dissociation Can Be So Hard to Understand and Treat
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this episode, we dive into the complex topic of dissociation. We discuss the definition of dissociation, including its subtypes, derealization and depersonalization. We also explore the links between trauma and dissociation, and what dissociation feels like for those who experience it. We provide practical tips for coping with occasional dissociative episodes, including grounding and meditative techniques. Finally, we examine why dissociation can make you feel crazy, and how to seek suppo...
It's about time we discuss dissociation in BPD and feeling f*cking crazy
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBDo you ever feel like you momentarily completely detach from reality? Have you been scared to talk about these feelings and experiences with other people out of fear of being called delusional or “crazy?” Dissociation during times of stress or vulnerability is one of the main symptoms that people who identify with traits of borderline personality disorder (EUPD) may experience. In BPD, dissociation is linked to other symptoms, such as emotion dysregulation and disrupted identity. By ...
dissociation, depersonalization and derealization: understanding these common responses to trauma
October 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this episode, we dive into the complex topic of dissociation. We discuss the definition of dissociation, including its subtypes, derealization and depersonalization. We also explore the links between trauma and dissociation, and what dissociation feels like for those who experience it. We provide practical tips for coping with occasional dissociative episodes, including grounding and meditative techniques. Finally, we examine why dissociation can make you feel crazy, and how to seek suppo...
Unraveling Identity Disturbance: Why Your Search for a "Sense of Self" Might Be Keeping You Stuck
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBIn this episode, we dive deep into the complex world of identity disturbance and the harmful effects of wrapping our identity around others, as seen in the BPD "Favorite Person" phenomenon. We explore the connection between identity disturbance and imposter syndrome and question whether common therapeutic goals in the West, such as developing a sense of self and improving self-esteem, may actually be doing more harm than good. We'll also discuss how the Buddhist concept of "anatta" or "non-...
You've been looking at identity disturbance and BPD all wrong (why your search for a "self" is pointless)
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBOut of all the traits of borderline personality disorder (BPD / EUPD), one often referenced as the most difficult to tackle is the feeling of lacking a sense of self – also referred to as “identity disturbance.” Individuals who identify with traits of BPD often try to find themselves in other people, places, and things, only to continue feeling empty and stuck. Some feel like if only they could “heal” their trauma, they could figure out who they really are. This is the core of identity diffu...
identity disturbance: why your search for a "sense of self" might be keeping you stuck
October 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBIn this episode, we dive deep into the complex world of identity disturbance and the harmful effects of wrapping our identity around others, as seen in the BPD "Favorite Person" phenomenon. We explore the connection between identity disturbance and imposter syndrome and question whether common therapeutic goals in the West, such as developing a sense of self and improving self-esteem, may actually be doing more harm than good. We'll also discuss how the Buddhist concept of "anatta" or "non-...
BPD splitting: little-known cognitive hacks guaranteed to dismantle black and white thinking
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBSplitting (also known as “all-or-nothing” thinking) is a trait and symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD) that robs you of your peace. It damages relationships. The truth is that splitting is only one of the many different cognitive distortions that are likely causing most of your mental and emotional suffering. In this episode of the podcast, you’ll learn about ALL the different types of cognitive distortions. You'll also discover how to use cognitive restructuring and Socratic ...
The Splitting Hack (Cognitive tricks to help you dismantle black and white thinking)
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBSplitting (also known as “all-or-nothing” thinking) is a trait and symptom of mental health disorder labels like BPD, EUPD, cPTSD, ADHD, and ADS. Splitting does devastating damage to our relationships. The truth is that splitting is only one of the many different types cognitive distortions that are likely causing most of your mental and emotional suffering. In this episode of the podcast, you’ll learn about all the different types of cognitive distortions. You'll also discover how to use co...
The Splitting Cure: Little-known cognitive hacks guaranteed to dismantle black and white thinking
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBSplitting (also known as “all-or-nothing” thinking) is a trait and symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD) that robs you of your peace. It damages relationships. The truth is that splitting is only one of the many different cognitive distortions that are likely causing most of your mental and emotional suffering. In this episode of the podcast, you’ll learn about ALL the different types of cognitive distortions. You'll also discover how to use cognitive restructuring and Socratic q...
the splitting hack: cognitive tricks to help you dismantle patterns of black and white thinking
October 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBSplitting (also known as “all-or-nothing” thinking) is a trait and symptom of mental health disorder labels like BPD, EUPD, cPTSD, ADHD, and ADS. Splitting does devastating damage to our relationships. The truth is that splitting is only one of the many different types cognitive distortions that are likely causing most of your mental and emotional suffering. In this episode of the podcast, you’ll learn about all the different types of cognitive distortions. You'll also discover how to use co...
Viewing BPD symptoms through the lens of narrative therapy can help you change your story once and for all
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBThe issue with many current BPD treatments is that they are focused squarely on the individual – these therapies (like DBT or CBT) primarily focus on coping skills – which are helpful, no doubt – but these same therapeutic modalities fail to get “under the hood.” Skills alone can’t help us get to the *true* heart of the matter: the systemic components of what we view as a society as “disordered behavior.” Many individuals who identify with the symptoms of BPD or have a formal diagnosis find ...
Unlocking the Root Cause of Mental Health Symptoms with Narrative Therapy
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBThe issue with many current disorder label treatments is that they are focused squarely on the individual – these therapies (like DBT or CBT) primarily focus on coping skills – which are helpful, no doubt – but these same therapeutic modalities fail to get “under the hood.” Skills alone can’t help us get to the *true* heart of the matter: the systemic components of what we view as a society as “disordered behavior.” Many individuals who identify with the symptoms of various mental health dis...
using the narrative therapy framework to get to the root cause of your suffering
September 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBThe issue with many current disorder label treatments is that they are focused squarely on the individual – these therapies (like DBT or CBT) primarily focus on coping skills – which are helpful, no doubt – but these same therapeutic modalities fail to get “under the hood.” Skills alone can’t help us get to the *true* heart of the matter: the systemic components of what we view as a society as “disordered behavior.” Many individuals who identify with the symptoms of various mental health dis...
From Disorder to Design: A New Way to Understand Mental Health Symptoms (Ft. Philosopher Justin Garson)
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBLooking at the psychological suffering of humans through a medical lens has taken center stage for as long as many of us can remember. However, more and more - especially in recent months - the biomedical model has come under fire. Research published in the last few months by psychiatrist Joanna Moncrieff and her team at Kings College in London has proven without a shadow of a doubt that the “serotonin hypothesis” (the idea that mental illnesses - predominantly depression - are caused by an...
Did your BPD symptoms develop to help you survive and adapt as a helpless child in a dysfunctional environment?
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBLooking at the psychological suffering of humans through a medical lens has taken center stage for as long as many of us can remember. However, more and more - especially in recent months - the biomedical model has come under fire. Research published in the last few months by psychiatrist Joanna Moncrieff and her team at Kings College in London has proven without a shadow of a doubt that the “serotonin hypothesis” (the idea that mental illnesses - predominantly depression - are caused by an...
from disorder to design: flipping the script on "mental health symptoms" with philosopher justin garson
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBAt this very moment, millions of people honestly believe that they are experiencing signs and symptoms of mental disorders and illnesses because something is chemically wrong with their brains - and these “imbalances” can be passed down from generation to generation. This new research by Dr. Moncrieff is rattling the entire psychiatric establishment. Maybe, just maybe. There’s nothing wrong with the way your brain is working. Perhaps - it’s responding exactly as it believes it needs to keep ...
Your caveman desires are standing in the way of TRUE happiness
September 13, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBMany who identify with symptoms of borderline personality disorder find themselves wanting to “get better.” This often leads to therapy (which is great), which leads to learning skills in therapeutic modalities like CBT or DBT (also great.) However, what is also common is that these very same people find that the “skills” aren’t enough. Maybe you’ve done all your research. You’ve been to therapy. You’ve learned the skills. But you’re still unhappy and stuck in a perpetual loop of chronic...
your caveman desires are standing in the way of TRUE happiness
September 13, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBMany who identify with symptoms of borderline personality disorder find themselves wanting to “get better.” This often leads to therapy (which is great), which leads to learning skills in therapeutic modalities like CBT or DBT (also great.) However, what is also common is that these very same people find that the “skills” aren’t enough. Maybe you’ve done all your research. You’ve been to therapy. You’ve learned the skills. But you’re still unhappy and stuck in a perpetual loop of chronic bor...
underrated recovery hacks to change the beliefs that are holding you back
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBThe majority of people I speak to who are struggling with their "mental health symptoms" tell me how badly they want to change. They know their "toxic" patterns. They know the cycles they continue to repeat that continue to sabotage their change at peace and intimacy. They KNOW. But here's the thing: it's really f*cking hard to change your behavior. Let me tell you the biggest lesson I've learned in my journey so far: changing your beliefs = changing your behaviors. In today's episode, we'll...
Underrated recovery hacks known to help you change the beliefs that are holding you back
September 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBSo what are these "underrated recovery hacks", you ask? The majority of people I speak to who are struggling with BPD symptoms tell me how badly they want to change. They know their "toxic" patterns. They know the cycles they continue to repeat that continue to sabotage their change at peace and intimacy. They KNOW. But here's the thing: it's really f*cking hard to change your behavior. Let me tell you the biggest lesson I've learned in my journey so far: changing your beliefs = changing you...
manipulative love: narcissistic mothers, enmeshed parentified children, and emotional incest
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBFormer Nickelodeon child-star Jeannette MucCurdy’s provocatively titled new book “I’m Glad My Mom Died” became a near-instant New York Times bestseller after its release in August 2022. The Audible version of the book is narrated by Jeanette herself and details her struggles with disordered eating, alcohol addiction, OCD, unstable relationships and – most notably – her extremely complicated relationship with her codependent, overbearing, and abusive mother. In this episode, I discuss my refl...
Jeanette McCurdy's book "I'm Glad My Mom Died" (When your relationship with your parent is TOO close)
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBFormer Nickelodeon child-star Jeannette MucCurdy’s provocatively titled new book “I’m Glad My Mom Died” became a near-instant New York Times bestseller after its release in August 2022. The Audible version of the book is narrated by Jeanette herself and details her struggles with disordered eating, alcohol addiction, OCD, unstable relationships and – most notably – her extremely complicated relationship with her codependent, overbearing, and abusive mother. One review of the book on Good...
When Your Parent Needs Too Much (Book Review: "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jeannette McCurdy)
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBFormer Nickelodeon child-star Jeannette MucCurdy’s provocatively titled new book “I’m Glad My Mom Died” became a near-instant New York Times bestseller after its release in August 2022. The Audible version of the book is narrated by Jeanette herself and details her struggles with disordered eating, alcohol addiction, OCD, unstable relationships and – most notably – her extremely complicated relationship with her codependent, overbearing, and abusive mother. One review of the book on Good...
Is Jeanette McCurdy REALLY glad her mom died? (The impact of emotional incest and enmeshment)
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBFormer Nickelodeon child-star Jeannette MucCurdy’s provocatively titled new book “I’m Glad My Mom Died” became a near-instant New York Times bestseller after its release in August 2022. The Audible version of the book is narrated by Jeanette herself and details her struggles with disordered eating, alcohol addiction, OCD, unstable relationships and – most notably – her extremely complicated relationship with her codependent, overbearing, and abusive mother. One review of the book on Good...
BPD and porn use - is it destroying your brain and your chance at real intimacy? Billie Eilish thinks so.
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB20-year-old singer-songwriter Billie Eilish opened up about the devastating impact having access to hardcore pornography (as early as age 11) had on the way she came to view herself and her relationship to her own sexuality on a 2021 interview with Howard Stern. In today’s episode, we’ll unpack Billie’s comments and discuss the damaging effects easy access to porn online has had on millennials and Gen-Z, and how those who identify with symptoms of borderline personality disorder are potenti...
Billie Eilish said porn destroyed her brain (has it destroyed yours, too?)
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 145 MB20-year-old singer-songwriter Billie Eilish opened up about the devastating impact having access to hardcore pornography (as early as age 11) had on the way she came to view herself and her relationship to her own sexuality on a 2021 interview with Howard Stern. In today’s episode, we’ll unpack Billie’s comments and discuss the damaging effects easy access to porn online has had on millennials and Gen-Z, and how those who identify with symptoms of borderline personality disorder are potenti...
Why Billie Eilish thinks easy access to porn is forcing you to perform your sexuality
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBIn a recent interview with Howard Stern, 20-year-old singer-songwriter Billie Eilish revealed the devastating impact that having access to hardcore pornography from as early as age 11 had on her self-image and sexuality. In this episode, we delve into Billie's comments and explore the harmful effects of online porn on millennials and Gen-Z. Additionally, we discuss the potential increased risk of negative impact on individuals who experience symptoms of mental health disorder labels, includi...
can chronic porn use destroy your sex life? (billie eilish thinks so)
August 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBIn a recent interview with Howard Stern, 20-year-old singer-songwriter Billie Eilish revealed the devastating impact that having access to hardcore pornography from as early as age 11 had on her self-image and sexuality. In this episode, we delve into Billie's comments and explore the harmful effects of online porn on millennials and Gen-Z. Additionally, we discuss the potential increased risk of negative impact on individuals who experience symptoms of mental health disorder labels, includi...
Listen if you are at rock bottom, heartbroken, and questioning the point of life
August 16, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 63.8 MBI received two listener emails this week that ripped my heart open. One was struggling with addiction, and the other was devastated by a recent heartbreak. These voicemails reminded me of why I started my podcast in the first place, so I decided to record this episode. It is a love letter to the person at rock bottom. The person who is so heartbroken, they feel like they can’t go on—the person questioning if they even want to be on this earth anymore. Through the words of authors who hav...
are you at rock bottom and questioning the point of life? (this one's for you)
August 16, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 63.8 MBI received two listener emails this week that ripped my heart open. One was struggling with addiction, and the other was devastated by a recent heartbreak. These voicemails reminded me of why I started my podcast in the first place, so I decided to record this episode. It is a love letter to the person at rock bottom. The person who is so heartbroken, they feel like they can’t go on—the person questioning if they even want to be on this earth anymore. Through the words of authors who have in...
When your loved one or family member shows signs of BPD and how to help
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBCoping with traits of borderline personality disorder can be exhausting for both the person experiencing them and those who love them. Splitting episodes, black and white thinking, and extreme emotional dysregulation can make it difficult to form and nurture intimate relationships. Many online resources advise friends and loved ones of those with BPD (EUPD) traits to cut ties or avoid relationships with these individuals altogether – citing that “borderlines” are toxic and incapable of l...
how to better understand a loved one who displays symptoms of borderline personality disorder
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBCoping with traits of borderline personality disorder can be exhausting for both the person experiencing them and those who love them. Splitting episodes, black and white thinking, and extreme emotional dysregulation can make it difficult to form and nurture intimate relationships. Many online resources advise friends and loved ones of those with BPD (EUPD) traits to cut ties or avoid relationships with these individuals altogether – citing that “borderlines” are toxic and incapable of love....
Helping someone with BPD traits (the best advice for loved ones and families)
August 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 153 MBCoping with traits of borderline personality disorder can be exhausting for both the person experiencing them and those who love them. Splitting episodes, black and white thinking, and extreme emotional dysregulation can make it difficult to form and nurture intimate relationships. Many online resources advise friends and loved ones of those with BPD (EUPD) traits to cut ties or avoid relationships with these individuals altogether – citing that “borderlines” are toxic and incapable of l...
abusive friendships, men with BPD, and recovery book recommendations
August 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn 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?...
Abusive friendships, men with BPD, and recovery book recommendations
August 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn 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?...
Abusive friendships, men with BPD, and books I’m reading
August 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn 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 relationsh...
The hidden spiritual gifts buried beneath your BPD traits (ft. Dr. Lisa Miller)
July 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBDo people who identify with symptoms of what is known as borderline personality disorder have a unique ability to connect to the transcendent? Are chronic feelings of emptiness less about being “disordered” and more about being spiritually starved? My guest on this episode, Dr. Lisa Miller, seems to think so. Lisa Miller has devoted her career to scientific research proving that spirituality is a natural aspect of our humanity and that our brains become more resilient and robust because ...
your symptoms of "mental illness" might be hidden spiritual gifts (ft. dr. lisa miller)
July 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBDo people who identify with symptoms of what is known as borderline personality disorder have a unique ability to connect to the transcendent? Are chronic feelings of emptiness less about being “disordered” and more about being spiritually starved? My guest on this episode, Dr. Lisa Miller, seems to think so. Lisa Miller has devoted her career to scientific research proving that spirituality is a natural aspect of our humanity and that our brains become more resilient and robust because of i...
"Mental health symptoms" or hidden spiritual gifts? (ft. Dr. Lisa Miller)
July 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBDo people who identify with symptoms of what is known as borderline personality disorder have a unique ability to connect to the transcendent? Are chronic feelings of emptiness less about being “disordered” and more about being spiritually starved? My guest on this episode, Dr. Lisa Miller, seems to think so. Lisa Miller has devoted her career to scientific research proving that spirituality is a natural aspect of our humanity and that our brains become more resilient and robust because ...
down the rabbit hole of BPD self-diagnosis
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MBremember when I first found out about BPD and felt like the symptoms described EXACTLY what I was going through. I went straight to my BFF Google to find a quiz or test that would tell me whether or not I “had it.” In today’s episode, we’ll take a PychCentral quiz together titled: “borderline personality disorder test.” We’ll also discuss how borderline personality disorder (EUPD) is formally diagnosed, what types of licensed mental health providers are actually qualified to do so, and the ...
Let's take an online BPD quiz together and discuss the diagnosis process
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MBThis is the second in my “BPD Shorties” series where I tackle some of the most commonly asked questions about borderline personality disorder. I remember when I first found out about BPD and felt like the symptoms described what I was going through, I went straight to Google to find a quiz or test that would tell me whether or not I “had it.” In today’s episode, we’ll take a PychCentral quiz together titled: “borderline personality disorder test.” We’ll also discuss how BPD (EUPD) is formall...