back from the borderline
508 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 362 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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*Announcement* (listen to the end to unlock bonus content ❤️)
April 28, 2022 00:24 - 14 minutes - 28.2 MBI have some very big news that I want to share with super-fans of the podcast. Make sure to listen to the very end to hear about and unlock 3 exclusive bonus episodes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Join the BFTB inner circle and unlock my premium content at https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline.
Why more women are diagnosed with BPD than men: sexism in psychiatry
April 24, 2022 22:40 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBThis episode will discuss psychiatry's problematic sexist and misogynistic history. According to Dr. Jessica Taylor (author of "Sexy But Psycho"), "as of today, being female is widely reported as correlating with almost every mental disorder in the DSM-V. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and somatic disorders. They are also more likely to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, general anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, suicidal ideation and...
Why does it feel like everyone with a formal BPD diagnosis is female?
April 24, 2022 22:40 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBThis episode will discuss psychiatry's problematic sexist and misogynistic history. According to Dr. Jessica Taylor (author of "Sexy But Psycho"), "as of today, being female is widely reported as correlating with almost every mental disorder in the DSM-V. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and somatic disorders. They are also more likely to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, general anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, suicidal ideation and ...
witches and borderline bitches: exploring the rampant sexism in psychiatry
April 24, 2022 22:40 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBThis episode will discuss psychiatry's problematic sexist and misogynistic history. According to Dr. Jessica Taylor (author of "Sexy But Psycho"), "as of today, being female is widely reported as correlating with almost every mental disorder in the DSM-V. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and somatic disorders. They are also more likely to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, general anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, suicidal ideation and ...
Witches & Borderline Bitches
April 24, 2022 22:40 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBThis episode will discuss psychiatry's problematic sexist and misogynistic history. According to Dr. Jessica Taylor (author of the new book "Sexy But Psycho"), "as of today, being female is widely reported as correlating with almost every mental disorder in the DSM-V. Women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and somatic disorders. There are also more likely to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, general anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, suicidal...
Coping with Obsessive Thoughts of Death and Dying
April 19, 2022 14:05 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MBI can’t promise that this episode will cure you of your fears or obsessions with death, but I *can* promise you that your perspective on it will shift – even just a little – after listening. And that, my friend, is progress. In this episode, you’ll join my dog Cody and me for a little ASMR chat as we walk through the woods. As we stroll together, we’ll discuss how the concept of death drives many of our unconscious and self-sabotaging behaviors (as well as those of the people around us....
The connection between BPD and existential dread and anxiety (the fear of "foreverness")
April 19, 2022 14:05 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MBI can’t promise that this episode will cure you of your fears or obsessions with death, but I *can* promise you that your perspective on it will shift – even just a little – after listening. And that, my friend, is progress. In this episode, you’ll join my dog Cody and me for a little chat as we walk through the woods. As we stroll together, we’ll discuss how the concept of death drives many of our unconscious and self-sabotaging behaviors (as well as those of the people around us.) I'll als...
overcoming existential dread, death anxiety, and religious trauma
April 19, 2022 14:05 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode, we explore the topic of existential dread, death anxiety, spirituality, and religious trauma, and offer strategies for coping with these challenging experiences. You'll join my dog Cody and me for a walk as we discuss insights on how to find meaning and purpose in life despite the inevitability of death, and how spirituality can provide a source of comfort and solace in times of crisis. We also delve into the topic of religious trauma, discussing how to navigate the pain and...
Navigating Existential Dread: Coping with Death Anxiety, Spirituality, and Religious Trauma
April 19, 2022 14:05 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode, we explore the topic of existential dread, death anxiety, spirituality, and religious trauma, and offer strategies for coping with these challenging experiences. You'll join my dog Cody and me for a walk as we discuss insights on how to find meaning and purpose in life despite the inevitability of death, and how spirituality can provide a source of comfort and solace in times of crisis. We also delve into the topic of religious trauma, discussing how to navigate the pain and...
Coping with obsessive thoughts of death and dying
April 19, 2022 14:05 - 44 minutes - 35.3 MBI can’t promise that this episode will cure you of your fears or obsessions with death, but I *can* promise you that your perspective on it will shift – even just a little – after listening. And that, my friend, is progress. In this episode, you’ll join my dog Cody and me for a little chat as we walk through the woods. As we stroll together, we’ll discuss how the concept of death drives many of our unconscious and self-sabotaging behaviors (as well as those of the people around us.) I'll als...
POV: We’re walking my dog together while I vent angrily (ft. self-compassion)
April 14, 2022 01:19 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, you’ll join my dog Cody and me for a walk in the witchy woods while I break in my new Dr. Marten boots. (Spoiler alert: wearing those boots was a terrible choice.) On our walk, I’ll explain why a book about self-compassion made me incredibly furious this week. After that, I’ll tell you why my spirit mother archetype is a mixture of RuPaul and Grandmother Willow from the 1995 Pocahontas movie. Want to check out the book that inspired this episode? Click here to buy Se...
The Art of Loving Yourself: A Deep Dive into Radical Self-Compassion
April 14, 2022 01:19 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, you’ll join my dog Cody and me for a walk in the witchy woods while I break in my new Dr. Marten boots. Spoiler alert: wearing those boots was a terrible choice. On our walk, I’ll explain why a book about self-compassion made me incredibly furious this week. After that, I’ll tell you why my spirit mother archetype is a mixture of RuPaul and Grandmother Willow from the 1995 Pocahontas movie. Recommended resources: ■ Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Your...
Soothing your BPD symptoms with radical self-compassion skills
April 14, 2022 01:19 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, you’ll join my dog Cody and me for a walk in the witchy woods while I break in my new Dr. Marten boots. Spoiler alert: wearing those boots was a terrible choice. On our walk, I’ll explain why a book about self-compassion made me incredibly furious this week. After that, I’ll tell you why my spirit mother archetype is a mixture of RuPaul and Grandmother Willow from the 1995 Pocahontas movie. Recommended resources: ■ Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Your...
Can radical self-compassion help you finally stop hating the person in the mirror?
April 14, 2022 01:19 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, you’ll join my dog Cody and me for a walk in the witchy woods while I break in my new Dr. Marten boots. Spoiler alert: wearing those boots was a terrible choice. On our walk, I’ll explain why a book about self-compassion made me incredibly furious this week. After that, I’ll tell you why my spirit mother archetype is a mixture of RuPaul and Grandmother Willow from the 1995 Pocahontas movie. 📝Recommended resources: ■ Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to You...
radical self-compassion: learning to love yourself (and finding your "touch tree")
April 14, 2022 01:19 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, you’ll join my dog Cody and me for a walk in the witchy woods while I break in my new Dr. Marten boots. On our walk, I’ll explain why a book about self-compassion made me incredibly furious this week. After that, I’ll tell you why my spirit mother archetype is a mixture of RuPaul and Grandmother Willow from the 1995 Pocahontas movie. Recommended resources: ■ Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristen Neff ■ The Life Coach School Podcast with...
Is PMS or PMDD making your BPD symptoms even worse?
April 04, 2022 00:53 - 2 hours - 97.2 MBIf the days leading up to your period have left you feeling like you were going to either die or murder someone you love, this episode is for you. Been there. I salute you. I. Feel. You. In today's episode, we'll discuss how we can begin to understand and work with our menstrual cycle's cyclical and spiritual nature for improved physical and emotional well-being. A few months ago, I discovered the practice of "Menstrual Cycle Awareness" (MCA) through the work of RedSchool founders Alexandra ...
Struggling with PMS or PMDD? Listen to this. (Everything your mom never told you about your period)
April 04, 2022 00:53 - 2 hours - 97.2 MBIf the days leading up to your period have left you feeling like you were going to either die or murder someone you love, this episode is for you. Been there. I salute you. I. Feel. You. In today's episode, we'll discuss how we can begin to understand and work with our menstrual cycle's cyclical and spiritual nature for improved physical and emotional well-being. A few months ago, I discovered the practice of "Menstrual Cycle Awareness" (MCA) through the work of RedSchool founders Alexandra ...
The Hormonal Rollercoaster: Navigating PMS, PMDD, and Birth Control for Better Mental Health
April 04, 2022 00:53 - 2 hours - 97.2 MBDo you experience intense mood swings, anxiety, or depression around your period? Are you curious about the impact of hormonal birth control on your mental health? In this episode, we dive into the complex world of PMS, PMDD, and hormonal birth control, exploring their effects on emotion regulation and mental health. We'll also discuss the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how practicing menstrual cycle awareness can help you manage your emotions and improve your well-being. A fe...
finding natural relief from PMS and PMDD with menstrual cycle awareness
April 04, 2022 00:53 - 2 hours - 97.2 MBDo you experience intense mood swings, anxiety, or depression around your period? Are you curious about the impact of hormonal birth control on your mental health? In this episode, we dive into the complex world of PMS, PMDD, and hormonal birth control, exploring their effects on emotion regulation and mental health. We'll also discuss the different phases of the menstrual cycle and how practicing menstrual cycle awareness can help you manage your emotions and improve your well-being. A few ...
Everything your mom never told you about your period (little-known PMS hacks)
April 04, 2022 00:53 - 2 hours - 97.2 MBIf the days leading up to your period have left you feeling like you were going to either die or murder someone you love, this episode is for you. Been there. I salute you. I. Feel. You. In today's episode, we'll discuss how we can begin to understand and work with our menstrual cycle's cyclical and spiritual nature for improved physical and emotional well-being. A few months ago, I discovered the practice of "Menstrual Cycle Awareness" (MCA) through the work of RedSchool founders Alexandra ...
Stuff Mom Never Told You About Your Period (Menstrual Cycle Awareness)
April 04, 2022 00:53 - 2 hours - 97.2 MBIf the days leading up to your period have left you feeling like you were going to either die or murder someone you love, this episode is for you. Been there. I salute you. I. Feel. You. In today's episode, we'll discuss how we can begin to understand and work with our menstrual cycle's cyclical and spiritual nature for improved physical and emotional well-being. A few months ago, I discovered the practice of "Menstrual Cycle Awareness" (MCA) through the work of RedSchool founders Alexan...
Creating Beauty from Chaos: How to Channel Emotional Intensity into Artistic Expression
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBAlessia Camoirano Bruges is a 27-year-old Italian-Colombian artist based in London. Her unique “fluid art” is inspired by its ever-changing nature – just like humans and our emotions. She combines her passion for color psychology, color therapy, fluidity, and her emotional intensity into her artwork. She sees each piece as a cathartic experience in which she can connect to her inner child and relaxed into fully embodied presence & mindfulness. In this episode, we discuss Alessia's battle...
channeling your emotional intensity into artistic expression
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBAlessia Camoirano Bruges is an Italian-Colombian artist based in London. Her unique “fluid art” is inspired by its ever-changing nature – just like humans and our emotions. She combines her passion for color psychology, color therapy, fluidity, and her emotional intensity into her artwork. She sees each piece as a cathartic experience in which she can connect to her inner child and relaxed into fully embodied presence & mindfulness. In this episode, we discuss Alessia's battle with her eati...
Channeling Emotional Intensity into Art That Heals (ft. Alessia Camoirano Bruges)
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBAlessia Camoirano Bruges is a 27-year-old Italian-Colombian artist based in London. Her unique “fluid art” is inspired by its ever-changing nature – just like humans and our emotions. She combines her passion for color psychology, color therapy, fluidity, and her emotional intensity into her artwork. She sees each piece as a cathartic experience in which she can connect to her inner child and relaxed into fully embodied presence & mindfulness. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss A...
Channeling your emotional intensity into creative art that heals
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBAlessia Camoirano Bruges is a 27-year-old Italian-Colombian artist based in London. Her unique “fluid art” is inspired by its ever-changing nature – just like humans and our emotions. She combines her passion for color psychology, color therapy, fluidity, and her emotional intensity into her artwork. She sees each piece as a cathartic experience in which she can connect to her inner child and relaxed into fully embodied presence & mindfulness. In this episode, we discuss Alessia's battle...
Channeling your emotional intensity into art that heals (ft. Alessia Camoirano Bruges)
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBAlessia Camoirano Bruges is a 27-year-old Italian-Colombian artist based in London. Her unique “fluid art” is inspired by its ever-changing nature – just like humans and our emotions. She combines her passion for color psychology, color therapy, fluidity, and her emotional intensity into her artwork. She sees each piece as a cathartic experience in which she can connect to her inner child and relaxed into fully embodied presence & mindfulness. In this episode, we discuss Alessia's battle...
channelling your emotional intensity into artistic expression
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 45.8 MBAlessia Camoirano Bruges is an Italian-Colombian artist based in London. Her unique “fluid art” is inspired by its ever-changing nature – just like humans and our emotions. She combines her passion for color psychology, color therapy, fluidity, and her emotional intensity into her artwork. She sees each piece as a cathartic experience in which she can connect to her inner child and relaxed into fully embodied presence & mindfulness. In this episode, we discuss Alessia's battle with her eati...
When your body isn't your own: what abusive relationships can teach you about love
March 20, 2022 23:54 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBReflecting on the Euphoria character "Cassie," Evan Rachel Wood's new documentary "Phoenix Rising" (about her alleged struggle with domestic violence, grooming, and sexual assault at the hands of singer Marilyn Manson), and recent events with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West inspired me to sit down and reflect on my own chaotic experiences with grooming, domestic violence and sexual assault throughout my teens and twenties. I realized that the thread that connected all of the chaos was an under...
when your body isn't your own: what abusive relationships and grooming taught me about love
March 20, 2022 23:54 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBReflecting on the Euphoria character "Cassie," Evan Rachel Wood's new documentary "Phoenix Rising" (about her alleged struggle with domestic violence, grooming, and sexual assault at the hands of singer Marilyn Manson), and recent events with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West inspired me to sit down and reflect on my own chaotic experiences with grooming, domestic violence and sexual assault throughout my teens and twenties. I realized that the thread that connected all of the chaos was an under...
What Abusive Relationships Taught Me About Love
March 20, 2022 23:54 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBReflecting on the Euphoria character "Cassie," Evan Rachel Wood's new documentary "Phoenix Rising" (about her struggle with domestic violence, grooming, and sexual assault at the hands of singer Marilyn Manson), and recent events with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West inspired me to sit down and reflect on my own chaotic experiences with grooming, domestic violence and sexual assault throughout my teens and twenties. I realized that the thread that connected all of the chaos was an underlyin...
Things I've learned the hard way so you don't have to (my most powerful recovery lessons)
March 14, 2022 01:15 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBMy realest and most powerful episode yet. We'll sit down together while I share the most important lessons I’ve learned in my recovery journey so far. Recovering from complex trauma and traits of borderline personality disorder is incredibly painful, but I want to share that there is hope. By the end of this episode, you'll understand why. I wish I'd had a friend who could have told me these things a lot earlier in my life. It is my hope that by sharing this with the world, it will find the ...
stuff i've learned the hard way so you don't have to (my most powerful recovery lessons)
March 14, 2022 01:15 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBMy realest and most powerful episode yet. We'll sit down together while I share the most important lessons I’ve learned in my recovery journey so far. Recovering from complex trauma and traits of borderline personality disorder is incredibly painful, but I want to share that there is hope. By the end of this episode, you'll understand why. I wish I'd had a friend who could have told me these things a lot earlier in my life. It is my hope that by sharing this with the world, it will find the ...
The Most Powerful Recovery Lessons I’ve Learned So Far
March 14, 2022 01:15 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBOn this episode, we’ll sit down together and discuss the most important lessons I’ve learned in my recovery journey since starting the podcast eight months ago. Below are all the topics I dive into: ■ Friendships ■ Relationships ■ Spirituality ■ Social media ■ Setting boundaries ■ Becoming a better listener ■ How we can reconnect with our bodies ■ Being more authentically ourselves (releasing obsession with appearances) ■ Reflections on the tarot card The Tower (reading of th...
Heart-Coherent Relationships (ft. The Holistic Psychologist Dr. Nicole LaPera)
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBEven before she came online as The Holistic Psychologist and amassed almost 5 million followers on Instagram in just over three years, Dr. Nicole Lapera was a “human fascinated with other humans.” While working with her clients as a clinical psychologist, she began to see the limitations within the traditional mental health system. A system that she noticed tended to label symptoms as disorders. Her extensive research into trauma, epigenetics and the importance of conscious awareness contrad...
37. Heart-Coherent Relationships (ft. The Holistic Psychologist Dr. Nicole LaPera)
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBEven before she came online as The Holistic Psychologist and amassed almost 5 million followers on Instagram in just over three years, Dr. Nicole Lapera was a “human fascinated with other humans.” While working with her clients as a clinical psychologist, she began to see the limitations within the traditional mental health system. A system that she noticed tended to label symptoms as disorders. Her extensive research into trauma, epigenetics and the importance of conscious awareness contrad...
why you keep repeating the same dysfunctional relationship patterns (ft. the holistic psychologist)
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBEven before she came online as The Holistic Psychologist and amassed almost 5 million followers on Instagram in just over three years, Dr. Nicole Lapera was a “human fascinated with other humans.” While working with her clients as a clinical psychologist, she began to see the limitations within the traditional mental health system. A system that she noticed tended to label symptoms as disorders. Her extensive research into trauma, epigenetics and the importance of conscious awareness contrad...
The hidden impact childhood trauma has on adult relationships (ft. Dr. Nicole LaPera)
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBEven before she came online as The Holistic Psychologist and amassed almost 5 million followers on Instagram in just over three years, Dr. Nicole Lapera was a “human fascinated with other humans.” While working with her clients as a clinical psychologist, she began to see the limitations within the traditional mental health system. A system that she noticed tended to label symptoms as disorders. Her extensive research into trauma, epigenetics and the importance of conscious awareness contr...
37. The Holistic Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera on Cultivating Heart-Based Authentically Connected Relationships
March 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBEven before she came online as The Holistic Psychologist and amassed almost 5 million followers on Instagram in just over three years, Dr. Nicole Lapera was a “human fascinated with other humans.” While working with her clients as a clinical psychologist, she began to see the limitations within the traditional mental health system. A system that she noticed tended to label symptoms as disorders. Her extensive research into trauma, epigenetics and the importance of conscious awareness contrad...
How to use the power of self-inquiry to finally find out who the f*ck you are
February 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThis episode is all about the incredible power of self-inquiry and how to practice it to combat the chronic feelings of emptiness and identity issues so common in those who identify with BPD (EUPD) and symptoms of complex post traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD). It is a terrifying feeling to not know who you are - this episode will help you take the first steps in overcoming this struggle. Below is a summary of topics covered in this episode: ■ How to uncover your “blind spots” (ways ...
Know Thy Damn Self (The Power of Self-Inquiry)
February 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThis episode is all about the magic of self-inquiry and how to practice it to combat the chronic feelings of emptiness and identity issues so common in those who struggle complex trauma. Self-inquiry (also often spelled self-enquiry) is the action of SELF observation by an individual. **To connect with me directly, join the community on Instagram and support the podcast to keep it ad-free, visit www.backfromtheborderline.com ** Below is a summary of topics covered in this episode: ...
36. Know Thy Damn Self (The Power of Self-Inquiry)
February 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThis episode is all about the magic of self-inquiry and how to practice it to combat the chronic feelings of emptiness and identity issues so common in those who struggle complex trauma. Self-inquiry (also often spelled self-enquiry) is the action of SELF observation by an individual. **To connect with me directly, join the community on Instagram and support the podcast to keep it ad-free, visit www.backfromtheborderline.com ** Below is a summary of topics covered in this episode: ...
using the power of self-inquiry and your window of tolerance in trauma recovery
February 28, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBThis episode is all about the incredible power of self-inquiry and how to practice it to combat the chronic feelings of emptiness and identity issues so common in those who identify with BPD (EUPD) and symptoms of complex post traumatic stress disorder (cPTSD). It is a terrifying feeling to not know who you are - this episode will help you take the first steps in overcoming this struggle. Below is a summary of topics covered in this episode: ■ How to uncover your “blind spots” (ways ...
Deconstructing My Own Downfall (ft. CJ The X)
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MB*Trigger Warning: this episode contains brief mentions of suicide* About Our Guest: Toronto-based 24-year-old Award-nominated video essayist CJ THE X has blown up on YouTube in just one year, with over 200,000 subscribers and counting. CJ's talents don't stop at YouTube. He is also a musical force to be reckoned with, transmuting his explosive emotions into songs that explore his battle with his mind. On This Episode: CJ and I sat down to talk about his BPD diagnosis, how he's overc...
What it looks like when you refuse to let BPD break you (ft. CJ THE X)
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MBToronto-based 24-year-old Award-nominated video essayist CJ THE X has blown up on YouTube in just one year, with over 200,000 subscribers and counting. CJ's talents don't stop at YouTube. He is also a musical force to be reckoned with, transmuting his explosive emotions into songs that explore his battle with his mind. In this episode, CJ and I sat down to talk about his BPD diagnosis, how he's overcome many of the beliefs and behaviors that kept him stuck in a hell of his own creation, how ...
How CJ THE X overcame extreme emotion dysregulation and suicidal ideation
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MBToronto-based 24-year-old Award-nominated video essayist CJ THE X has blown up on YouTube in just one year, with over 200,000 subscribers and counting. CJ's talents don't stop at YouTube. He is also a musical force to be reckoned with, transmuting his explosive emotions into songs that explore his battle with his mind. In this episode, CJ and I sat down to talk about his BPD diagnosis, how he's overcome many of the beliefs and behaviors that kept him stuck in a hell of his own creation, how ...
BPD tried to break him but he wasn't about to let that sh*t happen (ft. CJ THE X)
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MBToronto-based 24-year-old Award-nominated video essayist CJ THE X has blown up on YouTube in just one year, with over 200,000 subscribers and counting. CJ's talents don't stop at YouTube. He is also a musical force to be reckoned with, transmuting his explosive emotions into songs that explore his battle with his mind. In this episode, CJ and I sat down to talk about his BPD diagnosis, how he's overcome many of the beliefs and behaviors that kept him stuck in a hell of his own creation, how ...
overcoming extreme emotion dysregulation and suicidal ideation (ft. CJ THE X)
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MBToronto-based video essayist, artist and philosopher CJ THE X's talents don't stop at YouTube. He is also a musical force to be reckoned with, transmuting his explosive emotions into songs that explore his battle with his mind. In this episode, CJ and I sat down to talk about his BPD diagnosis, how he's overcome many of the beliefs and behaviors that kept him stuck in a hell of his own creation, how DBT therapy saved his life, and how he continues to use those skills to help manage his day-t...
35. “Deconstructing My Own Downfall” (ft. CJ The X)
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MB*Trigger Warning: this episode contains brief mentions of suicide* About Our Guest: Toronto-based 24-year-old Award-nominated video essayist CJ THE X has blown up on YouTube in just one year, with over 200,000 subscribers and counting. CJ's talents don't stop at YouTube. He is also a musical force to be reckoned with, transmuting his explosive emotions into songs that explore his battle with his mind. On This Episode: CJ and I sat down to talk about his BPD diagnosis, how he's overc...
Chronic Suicidal Thoughts in BPD & CPTSD (ft. Catherine Humenuk, LCSW, C-DBT)
February 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 139 MB**Trigger Warning** This episode discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the suicide prevention hotline in your country. For the United States, the numbers are at the bottom of the show notes. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or message the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Both programs provide free, confidential support 24...
Why we should talk more about chronic suicidal thoughts and feelings in BPD
February 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBThe popular image of someone in danger of suicide goes like this: A person has suicidal thoughts. It’s a crisis. The person gets help, and the crisis resolves within days or weeks. That’s the popular image, and thankfully it does happen for many people. But for others, suicidal thoughts do not go away. Their suicidal thoughts become chronic. Chronic suicidal thoughts are common in borderline personality disorder (BPD / EUPD.) The mental health care system in the United States was set up with...