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You 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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How I Reparented Myself Through Chronic Feelings of Emptiness & Fear of Dying

October 23, 2021 15:25 - 27 minutes - 53 MB

I was scared to post this episode. My inner critic was telling me if I didn't prepare plenty of research and uphold my usual standards of perfection, my listeners would immediately unfollow the podcast. I decided to question that inner voice this time. On this episode, I get candid about my fear of dying and chronic feelings of emptiness, a core feature of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex trauma (cPTSD.) **To connect with me directly, join the community on Instagram and sup...

Moving through chronic feelings of emptiness & fear of dying | E16

October 23, 2021 15:25 - 28 minutes - 23 MB

I was scared to post this episode. My inner critic was telling me if I didn't prepare plenty of research and uphold my usual standards of perfection, my listeners would immediately unfollow the podcast. I decided to question that inner voice this time. On this episode, I get candid about chronic feelings of emptiness and numbness, a core feature of borderline personality disorder (also known as BPD or EUPD.) I hope you enjoy this more relaxed "story-time" approach. connect with mollie and s...

The truth about overcoming feelings of emptiness and fear of death

October 23, 2021 15:25 - 27 minutes - 53 MB

“Chronic feelings of emptiness” is one of the nine DSM-5 criteria for borderline personality disorder (BPD.) In this episode, I’ll discuss the unique methods and resources I’ve come across in my recovery journey that have helped me gain a new perspective on feelings of emptiness and boredom as well as my debilitating fear of death and dying that will shift your perspective and help you see these concepts in a completely new light. Questions answered in this episode:   ■ What does it mean ...

15. DBT, Mindfulness, and Childhood Trauma (ft. Personality Disorder Specialist Jen Roters)

October 12, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 147 MB

On this episode of Back from the Borderline, you’ll hear my interview with doctoral candidate of psychology at Brock University, Jen Roters. Jen has dedicated over ten years of her life to studying childhood adversity related to attachment and personality outcomes with a secondary specialty in sex offenders. **To connect with me directly, join the community on Instagram and support the podcast to keep it ad-free, visit www.backfromtheborderline.com ** Below are some of the concepts Jen and...

DBT, Mindfulness, and Childhood Trauma (ft. Personality Disorder Specialist Jen Roters)

October 12, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 147 MB

On this episode of Back from the Borderline, you’ll hear my interview with doctoral candidate of psychology at Brock University, Jen Roters. Jen has dedicated over ten years of her life to studying childhood adversity related to attachment and personality outcomes with a secondary specialty in sex offenders. **To connect with me directly, join the community on Instagram and support the podcast to keep it ad-free, visit www.backfromtheborderline.com ** Below are some of the concepts Jen and...

Key BPD breakthroughs: the impact of insecure attachment and childhood trauma

October 12, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Among the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD), insecurity in one's sense of self and relationships is often seen as a core feature. Fearing abandonment, alternating between idealizing and devaluing others (splitting), and rapidly shifting between moods, people who identify with BPD seem to share some of the basic elements of individuals with what’s known as an "insecure attachment style." In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Jen Roters, a doctoral candidate ...

DBT, Mindfulness, and Childhood Trauma: Demystifying BPD Recovery (ft. Personality Disorder Specialist Jen Roters) | E15

October 12, 2021 17:25 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

On this episode of Back from the Borderline, you’ll hear my interview with doctoral candidate of psychology at Brock University, Jen Roters. Jen has dedicated over ten years of her life to studying childhood adversity related to attachment and personality outcomes with a secondary specialty in sex offenders. connect with mollie and support the podcast: instagram / koji / patreon Below are some of the concepts Jen and I cover during this episode:   ■ DBT mindfulness skills  ■ Why it can b...

Impulsive behavior and borderline personality disorder (BPD / EUPD) | E14

October 04, 2021 00:43 - 56 minutes - 45.4 MB

Impulsivity is a core feature of BPD. Impulsivity in BPD has been defined as 'rapid and unplanned action.' However, a preference for immediate gratification and discounting of longer-term rewards might better describe the impulsive behaviors that people with BPD use to regulate their emotional distress. The most up-to-date research proposes that BPD develops due to a complex interplay of genetics, increased affective sensitivity/reactivity, and stressful life events. The idea is that these ...

14. Impulsivity & Emotion Dysregulation in Borderline Personality Disorder

October 04, 2021 00:43 - 56 minutes - 45.4 MB

Impulsivity is a core feature of BPD. Impulsivity in BPD has been defined as 'rapid and unplanned action.' However, a preference for immediate gratification and discounting of longer-term rewards might better describe the impulsive behaviors that people with BPD use to regulate their emotional distress. The most up-to-date research proposes that BPD develops due to a complex interplay of genetics, increased affective sensitivity/reactivity, and stressful life events. The idea is that these f...

The Devastating Impact of Impulsivity & Emotional Dysregulation

October 04, 2021 00:43 - 45 minutes - 86 MB

Impulsivity (a core feature of BPD) has been defined as 'rapid and unplanned action.' However, a preference for immediate gratification and discounting of longer-term rewards might better describe the impulsive behaviors that people with BPD use to regulate their emotional distress. The most up-to-date research proposes that BPD develops due to a complex interplay of genetics, increased affective sensitivity/reactivity, and stressful life events. The idea is that these factors prevent those ...

14. The Devastating Impact of Impulsivity & Emotional Dysregulation

October 04, 2021 00:43 - 45 minutes - 86 MB

Impulsivity (a core feature of BPD) has been defined as 'rapid and unplanned action.' However, a preference for immediate gratification and discounting of longer-term rewards might better describe the impulsive behaviors that people with BPD use to regulate their emotional distress. The most up-to-date research proposes that BPD develops due to a complex interplay of genetics, increased affective sensitivity/reactivity, and stressful life events. The idea is that these factors prevent those ...

The pain of BPD impulsivity – when you just can't stop yourself and it's ruining your life

October 04, 2021 00:43 - 45 minutes - 86 MB

If you identify with BPD, it's likely you've found yourself struggling to manage impulsive behaviors and self-destructive behaviors. You may engage in harmful, sensation-seeking behaviors, especially when you’re upset. You may impulsively spend money you can’t afford, binge eat, drive recklessly, shoplift, use sex as self-harm, or overdo it with drugs or alcohol. These risky behaviors may help you feel better in the moment, but it's no secret that they hurt you and those around you over the ...

Healing the Inner Critic in BPD & CPTSD (Turning Self-Hatred Into Self-Love with Shadow Work)

September 20, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 143 MB

How we talk and think about ourselves can turn insecurity into joy, doubt into confidence, and shame into self-love. Every human (even those of us with BPD & complex trauma) has unlimited potential. The key to unlocking that potential is learning to love ourselves. BPD & CPTSD cause us to doubt our abilities and self-worth and struggle with a poor self-image for much of our lives. Sometimes to the outsider, we can seem quite successful, giving little indication of the almost constant negativ...

It's Time You Stopped Your Destructive Cycles and Feelings of Self-Hatred and Toxic Shame

September 20, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Are you struggling with chronic feelings of self-hatred and toxic shame? If so, you're not alone. People who identify with symptoms of various mental health disorder labels such as BPD, EUPD, cPTSD, ADHD, ASD, and more, often face these challenges due to their struggles with black-and-white thinking and extreme emotional reactions. In this episode, we explore effective resources and techniques to help release you from the judgmental prison you've created inside your own mind. We delve into ...

It's time you stopped your destructive cycles and feelings of self-hatred forever

September 20, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Chronic feelings of self-hatred, or self-loathing, is a common and painful experience for people who identify with symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD.) Due to our struggle with black and white thinking (also known as "splitting"), along with extreme emotional reactions, this can leave us constantly swimming in a pit of self-hatred and toxic shame that feels impossible to escape. In this episode, I'll share all the resources and techniques that can help release you from the judg...

putting a stop to your endless cycles of self-hatred and toxic shame

September 20, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Are you struggling with chronic feelings of self-hatred and toxic shame? If so, you're not alone. People who identify with symptoms of various mental health disorder labels such as BPD, EUPD, cPTSD, ADHD, ASD, and more, often face these challenges due to their struggles with black-and-white thinking and extreme emotional reactions. In this episode, we explore effective resources and techniques to help release you from the judgmental prison you've created inside your own mind. We delve into ...

Transforming Self-Hatred Into Self-Love | BPD (EUPD) & Your Inner Critic | E13

September 20, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

How we talk and think about ourselves can turn insecurity into joy, doubt into confidence, and shame into self-love. Every human (even those of us with BPD) has unlimited potential. The key to unlocking that potential is learning to love ourselves. BPD causes us to doubt our abilities and self-worth and struggle with a poor self-image for much of our lives. Sometimes to the outsider, we can seem quite successful, giving little indication of the almost constant negative discourse going on in...

13. Healing the Inner Critic in BPD & CPTSD (Turning Self-Hatred Into Self-Love with Shadow Work)

September 20, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 143 MB

How we talk and think about ourselves can turn insecurity into joy, doubt into confidence, and shame into self-love. Every human (even those of us with BPD & complex trauma) has unlimited potential. The key to unlocking that potential is learning to love ourselves. BPD & CPTSD cause us to doubt our abilities and self-worth and struggle with a poor self-image for much of our lives. Sometimes to the outsider, we can seem quite successful, giving little indication of the almost constant negativ...

13. BPD & the Inner Critic (Turning Self-Hatred Into Self-Love with Shadow Work)

September 20, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

How we talk and think about ourselves can turn insecurity into joy, doubt into confidence, and shame into self-love. Every human (even those of us with BPD) has unlimited potential. The key to unlocking that potential is learning to love ourselves. BPD causes us to doubt our abilities and self-worth and struggle with a poor self-image for much of our lives. Sometimes to the outsider, we can seem quite successful, giving little indication of the almost constant negative discourse going on ins...

Understanding the BPD Relationship Cycle

September 16, 2021 02:34 - 1 hour - 121 MB

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often have rocky relationships, both romantic and platonic. Romantic relationships present a unique set of challenges for people with BPD and for their partners. Symptoms of BPD (EUPD) can cause constant changes in emotions. For example, a person with BPD may be affectionate and doting, but within a few hours, their emotional state may switch. They may feel smothered or overwhelmed. This can lead them to push away the partner they had just be...

12. Understanding the BPD Relationship Cycle

September 16, 2021 02:34 - 1 hour - 121 MB

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often have rocky relationships, both romantic and platonic. Romantic relationships present a unique set of challenges for people with BPD and for their partners. Symptoms of BPD (EUPD) can cause constant changes in emotions. For example, a person with BPD may be affectionate and doting, but within a few hours, their emotional state may switch. They may feel smothered or overwhelmed. This can lead them to push away the partner they had just be...

How borderline personality disorder affects relationships and intimacy | E12

September 16, 2021 02:34 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

People with borderline personality disorder (BPD) often have rocky relationships, both romantic and platonic. Romantic relationships present a unique set of challenges for people with BPD and for their partners. Symptoms of BPD can cause constant changes in emotions. For example, a person with BPD may be affectionate and doting, but within a few hours, their emotional state may switch. They may feel smothered or overwhelmed. This can lead them to push away the partner they had just been draw...

How to stop the toxic BPD relationship cycle once and for all

September 16, 2021 02:34 - 1 hour - 121 MB

People with BPD (EUPD) often have intense emotions and impulsive behaviors. If you identify with BPD or love someone who does, you likely have first hand experience with the extreme highs and lows of what is known as the "BPD relationship cycle." The emotional dysregulation and abandonment fears experienced by people with BPD traits can cause us to perceive unrelated cues as "signs" that our partner is becoming disinterested. These paranoid thoughts often cause an extremely chaotic "push and...

So You've Got BPD. Now What? (Navigating Stigma & Toxic Social Media Content) (Ft. Mel)

September 05, 2021 19:36 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This is part TWO of my conversation with BPD advocate Melanie Goldman. For the best experience and to hear the full context of the interview, I recommend first listening to episode 10. I connected with Mel through Instagram. I was struck by how she used her large social media platform to spread a positive and hopeful message about BPD recovery and knew I had to have her on the podcast. After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder ten years ago, Mel is currently pursuing a degre...

Part 2: The little-known secrets of REAL BPD recovery with Mel

September 05, 2021 19:36 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Can you recover from BPD? And if so, how long does it take and what does it look like? Chances are if you have likely typed these exact questions into Google at some point. On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Toronto-based music artist, aspiring therapist and bad ass mental health advocate Melanie Goldman. After being formally diagnosed with borderline personality disorder over ten years ago, Melanie has learned a thing or two about the reality of BPD recovery. During our convers...

The little-known secrets of REAL BPD recovery (part 2)

September 05, 2021 19:36 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Can you recover from BPD? And if so, how long does it take and what does it look like? Chances are if you have likely typed these exact questions into Google at some point. On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Toronto-based music artist, aspiring therapist and bad ass mental health advocate Melanie Goldman. After being formally diagnosed with borderline personality disorder over ten years ago, Melanie has learned a thing or two about the reality of BPD recovery. During our convers...

The little-known secrets of REAL BPD recovery (part two)

September 05, 2021 19:36 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Can you recover from BPD? And if so, how long does it take and what does it look like? Chances are if you have likely typed these exact questions into Google at some point. On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Toronto-based music artist, aspiring therapist and bad ass mental health advocate Melanie Goldman. After being formally diagnosed with borderline personality disorder over ten years ago, Melanie has learned a thing or two about the reality of BPD recovery. During our convers...

11. So You've Got BPD. Now What? (Navigating Stigma & Toxic Social Media Content) (Ft. Mel)

September 05, 2021 19:36 - 1 hour - 118 MB

This is part TWO of my conversation with BPD advocate Melanie Goldman. For the best experience and to hear the full context of the interview, I recommend first listening to episode 10. I connected with Mel through Instagram. I was struck by how she used her large social media platform to spread a positive and hopeful message about BPD recovery and knew I had to have her on the podcast. After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder ten years ago, Mel is currently pursuing a degre...

Connecting Within to Connect Without (ft. Mel) | Part 2 | E11

September 05, 2021 19:36 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

During this episode, you'll hear the second and final part of my conversation with Melanie Goldman. I connected with Mel through Instagram. I was struck by how she used her large social media platform to spread a positive and hopeful message about BPD recovery and knew I had to have her on the podcast. After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder ten years ago, Mel is currently pursuing a degree that will allow her to practice as a therapist and open a center for others suffe...

So you’ve got BPD. Now what? (ft. Mel) | Navigating stigma, toxic BPD subreddits and the negative impact of social media after diagnosis| E11

September 05, 2021 19:36 - 1 hour - 54.3 MB

During this episode, you'll hear the second and final part of my conversation with Melanie Goldman. I connected with Mel through Instagram. I was struck by how she used her large social media platform to spread a positive and hopeful message about BPD recovery and knew I had to have her on the podcast. After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder ten years ago, Mel is currently pursuing a degree that will allow her to practice as a therapist and open a center for others suffer...

Learning to Love Ourselves Through BPD Identity Issues (ft. Mel)

September 04, 2021 15:29 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Do you want to learn how to cultivate self-love while navigating negative thoughts, age regression, sexual repulsion and social anxiety? This is your episode. I connected with Mel through Instagram. I was struck by how she used her large social media platform to spread a positive and hopeful message about BPD recovery and knew I had to have her on the podcast. After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder ten years ago, Mel is currently pursuing a degree that will allow her to ...

10. Learning to Love Ourselves Through BPD Identity Issues (ft. Mel)

September 04, 2021 15:29 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Do you want to learn how to cultivate self-love while navigating negative thoughts, age regression, sexual repulsion and social anxiety? This is your episode. I connected with Mel through Instagram. I was struck by how she used her large social media platform to spread a positive and hopeful message about BPD recovery and knew I had to have her on the podcast. After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder ten years ago, Mel is currently pursuing a degree that will allow her to ...

The little-known secrets of REAL BPD recovery (part one)

September 04, 2021 15:29 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Can you recover from BPD? And if so, how long does it take and what does it look like? Chances are if you have likely typed these exact questions into Google at some point. On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Toronto-based music artist, aspiring therapist and bad ass mental health advocate Melanie Goldman. After being formally diagnosed with borderline personality disorder over ten years ago, Melanie has learned a thing or two about the reality of BPD recovery. During our convers...

Part 1: The little-known secrets of REAL BPD recovery with Mel

September 04, 2021 15:29 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Can you recover from BPD? And if so, how long does it take and what does it look like? Chances are if you have likely typed these exact questions into Google at some point. On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Toronto-based music artist, aspiring therapist and bad ass mental health advocate Melanie Goldman. After being formally diagnosed with borderline personality disorder over ten years ago, Melanie has learned a thing or two about the reality of BPD recovery. During our convers...

"I Contain Multitudes" BPD & Identity (ft. Mel) | E10

September 04, 2021 15:29 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

In this episode, you'll witness a very special conversation. I connected with Mel through Instagram. I was struck by how she used her large social media platform to spread a positive and hopeful message about BPD recovery and knew I had to have her on the podcast. After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder ten years ago, Mel is currently pursuing a degree that will allow her to practice as a therapist and open a center for others suffering from BPD. The conversation you'll ...

BPD & Identity (ft. Mel) | Cultivating self-love while navigating negative thoughts, age regression, sexual repulsion and social anxiety in borderline personality disorder | E10

September 04, 2021 15:29 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

In this episode, you'll witness a very special conversation. I connected with Mel through Instagram. I was struck by how she used her large social media platform to spread a positive and hopeful message about BPD recovery and knew I had to have her on the podcast. After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder ten years ago, Mel is currently pursuing a degree that will allow her to practice as a therapist and open a center for others suffering from BPD. The conversation you'll ...

The little-known secrets of REAL BPD recovery (part 1)

September 04, 2021 15:29 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Can you recover from BPD? And if so, how long does it take and what does it look like? Chances are if you have likely typed these exact questions into Google at some point. On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Toronto-based music artist, aspiring therapist and bad ass mental health advocate Melanie Goldman. After being formally diagnosed with borderline personality disorder over ten years ago, Melanie has learned a thing or two about the reality of BPD recovery. During our convers...

Living With BPD & Gender Dysphoria as a Queer Person of Color (ft. Kabir Khurana)

August 26, 2021 23:32 - 52 minutes - 86.6 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by Kabir Khurana: a 21-year-old British-Indian philosophy student from London who lives with BPD. Kabir identifies as a nonbinary person. Non-binary is used to describe people who feel their gender cannot be defined within the margins of gender binary. Instead, they understand their gender in a way that goes beyond simply identifying as either a man or woman. A 2011 study found that patients with BPD were approximately twice as likely to report having a sexual rel...

Can narcissistic and abusive parenting cause the development of BPD?

August 26, 2021 23:32 - 52 minutes - 86.6 MB

Can emotional and physical abuse at the hands of "narcissistic" parents who lack any sense of boundaries trigger the development of BPD traits? In this episode, I'm joined by my guest Kabir Khurana, a 21-year-old British-Indian philosophy student. This episode is perfect for anyone who is very early in their BPD recovery journey and is attempting to unravel the harmful impact of toxic family dynamics in early childhood. Questions answered and topics explored in this episode: ■ Gender ident...

9. Living With BPD & Gender Dysphoria as a Queer Person of Color (ft. Kabir Khurana)

August 26, 2021 23:32 - 52 minutes - 86.6 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by Kabir Khurana: a 21-year-old British-Indian philosophy student from London who lives with BPD. Kabir identifies as a nonbinary person. Non-binary is used to describe people who feel their gender cannot be defined within the margins of gender binary. Instead, they understand their gender in a way that goes beyond simply identifying as either a man or woman. A 2011 study found that patients with BPD were approximately twice as likely to report having a sexual rel...

"The Sad Girl Era" (ft. Kabir Khurana) | E09

August 26, 2021 23:32 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MB

CW: Child sexual abuse, rape, physical abuse, self-harm In this episode of Back from the Borderline, I'm joined by Kabir Khurana: a 21-year-old British-Indian philosophy student from London who lives with BPD. Kabir identifies as a nonbinary person. Non-binary is used to describe people who feel their gender cannot be defined within the margins of gender binary. Instead, they understand their gender in a way that goes beyond simply identifying as either a man or woman. A 2011 study found ...

Gender identity, sexuality, abusive parents with no boundaries, and favorite person “FP” relationships (ft. Kabir Khurana) | E09

August 26, 2021 23:32 - 52 minutes - 42.4 MB

CW: Child sexual abuse, rape, physical abuse, self-harm In this episode of Back from the Borderline, I'm joined by Kabir Khurana: a 21-year-old British-Indian philosophy student from London who lives with BPD. Kabir identifies as a nonbinary person. Non-binary is used to describe people who feel their gender cannot be defined within the margins of gender binary. Instead, they understand their gender in a way that goes beyond simply identifying as either a man or woman. A 2011 study found ...

Did the Character Darth Vader (Anakin Skywalker) Display BPD Traits?

August 13, 2021 17:48 - 31 minutes - 59.1 MB

Psychiatrists Eric Bui and Rachel Rodgers argued that Anakin Skywalker use a useful example for explaining Borderline Personality disorder to medical students, hoping their findings would raise awareness of the disorder, especially among teens. In today’s episode, we reflect on Darth Vader as a character. Throughout my research, I developed a keen empathy for this lost soul. The themes of becoming stuck in vicious cycles oof mental illness, addictions, post-traumatic stress and abusive relat...

Did Darth Vader have BPD? | "The Psychological Side of The Force" | E08

August 13, 2021 17:48 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MB

Psychiatrists Eric Bui and Rachel Rodgers argued that Anakin Skywalker use a useful example for explaining Borderline Personality disorder to medical students, hoping their findings would raise awareness of the disorder, especially among teens.  In today’s episode, we reflect on Darth Vader as a character. Throughout my research, I developed a keen empathy for this lost soul. The themes of becoming stuck in vicious cycles oof mental illness, addictions, post-traumatic stress and abusive rel...

8. Did the Character Darth Vader (Anakin Skywalker) Display BPD Traits?

August 13, 2021 17:48 - 31 minutes - 59.1 MB

Psychiatrists Eric Bui and Rachel Rodgers argued that Anakin Skywalker use a useful example for explaining Borderline Personality disorder to medical students, hoping their findings would raise awareness of the disorder, especially among teens. In today’s episode, we reflect on Darth Vader as a character. Throughout my research, I developed a keen empathy for this lost soul. The themes of becoming stuck in vicious cycles oof mental illness, addictions, post-traumatic stress and abusive relat...

Did Darth Vader (Anakin Skywalker) have borderline personality disorder? | Exploring BPD & EUPD in Star Wars | E08

August 13, 2021 17:48 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MB

Psychiatrists Eric Bui and Rachel Rodgers argued that Anakin Skywalker use a useful example for explaining Borderline Personality disorder to medical students, hoping their findings would raise awareness of the disorder, especially among teens.  In today’s episode, we reflect on Darth Vader as a character. Throughout my research, I developed a keen empathy for this lost soul. The themes of becoming stuck in vicious cycles oof mental illness, addictions, post-traumatic stress and abusive rel...

Darth Vader: Did he display traits of borderline personality disorder?

August 13, 2021 17:48 - 31 minutes - 59.1 MB

In today’s episode, we reflect on Darth Vader as a character and how his storyline and portrays classic BPD traits. Psychiatrists Eric Bui and Rachel Rodgers argued that the Star Wars character Anakin Skywalker is a useful example for explaining borderline personality disorder to medical students, hoping their findings would raise awareness of the disorder.  💡 Questions answered in this episode: ■ Why some psychiatrists consider Darth Vader a useful example for explaining BPD ■ A breakdow...

7. "It's Me. I'm the Toxic Borderline Ex." (ft. Kim)

August 13, 2021 02:59 - 46 minutes - 81.2 MB

In this episode of Back from the Borderline, I'm joined by my friend Kim, a first generation Filipino American living with BPD. Kim and I connected through YouTube, where she live streams herself playing The Sims while she talks vulnerably about her struggles with BPD (EUPD). Her channel is a safe space full of support and incredible tips and strategies she's learned in therapy throughout her recovery journey. **To connect with me directly, join the community on Instagram and support the po...

How it feels to realize that you're the stereotypical "toxic borderline ex-girlfriend"

August 13, 2021 02:59 - 46 minutes - 81.2 MB

It’s easy to slap all people who identify with borderline personality disorder with labels like “toxic” and “abusive.” One of the most frequently searched questions in Google is, “can people with BPD love?” In this episode, I sit down with my friend Kim, as we discuss the harmful impact of these stigmatized (and false) blanket statements about people living with borderline personality disorder and how she has been able to maintain a stable and healthy relationship while navigating her BPD (E...

Navigating jobs, abandonment issues, codependency, and early childhood abuse with BPD / EUPD (ft. Kim Poster) | E07

August 13, 2021 02:59 - 47 minutes - 37.8 MB

CW: Skin picking, unhealthy relationships, r*ape, childhood s*xual abuse In this episode of Back from the Borderline, I'm joined by my dear friend, Kim Poster. Kim is a first generation Filipino American living in Portland, Oregon living with BPD. Kim and I connected through YouTube, where she live streams herself playing The Sims while she talks vulnerably about her struggles with BPD. Her channel is a safe space full of support and incredible tips and strategies she's learned in therapy ...

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