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Super Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: Alternate RebellionLet's chat about Alternate Rebellion - could this be the most important time in recent history to be talking about this DBT skill?The conversation explores the complexities of rebellion, bravery, and the importance of sharing personal stories in the context of mental health and healing.Trigger warning: Throughout the episode we speak about sexual assault, abuse and other potentially triggering topics. Please listen with caution and take good care of yourself if you listen. Throughout this series we're using the book 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to guide our d...2025-05-0935 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastThe Power of Accessible DBT Skills (feat. Dr. Kiki Fehling)Dr. Kiki Fehling, a super feeler psychologist, author, influencer, and super feeler joins the pod to talk all about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), its accessibility, and the importance of skills for all parts of life. Kiki shares about their journey learning DBT while training as a psychologist and their desire to develop more accessible DBT-based resources. Laurie and Kiki also compare notes on their heart issues (Kiki’s heart attack and Laurie’s heart rhythm disorder) and how they used DBT skills to cope through the attacks themselves and the subsequent treatm...2025-05-0255 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastWalking With Love: Sashbear, Family Support & the Power of Community (feat. Lynn and Sandy)This week we're joined by Sashbear Foundation founder Lynn Courey and Sandy, a family partner involved in Sashbear's Family Connections Program. The Sashbear Foundation, is an internationally recognized Canadian charity focused on supporting families affected by borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotion dysregulation. Sashbear was created following Lynn's family's tragic loss of a daughter to suicide. Both Lynn and Sandy share about the impact of peer support for families as well as the importance of normalizing conversations about mental health, decreasing stigma and advocacy. May is borderline personality disorder aw...2025-04-2547 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: Pushing Away and DistractingIn this episode we focus on distraction techniques, emotional regulation, and navigating relationships. Kat talks about 'future faking' in relationships and we all talk about how helpful the idea of "worry appointments" is! The conversation emphasizes the balance between distraction and avoidance, and how understanding these skills can lead to better emotional health and relationshipsThroughout this series we're using the book 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to guide our discussions. Get your own copy to follow along with us! If you want to support the show, dive dee...2025-04-1854 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastLosing Your Child to the System While Navigating Your Own Abuse (feat. Kati)This week I’m joined by Kati, who shares her journey with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). Kati discusses her experiences as a young mother and the impact of childhood trauma on her own life.She shares about her abusive relationship, the loss of custody of her son, and her path to healing through therapy and community support.Join Kati and Laurie at the next session of The Super Feelers Club by clicking here. Trigger warnings: child family services, child apprehension, sexual and relationship abuse.If you...2025-04-1155 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: Self Soothing with the Five SensesSelf-soothing isn’t just about bubble baths and candles—it’s about survival. In this episode we discuss the DBT skill of self-soothing through the five senses, exploring how sensory awareness can be a lifeline in our hardest moments. Self-soothing looks different for everyone, so you'll hear from Dave, Laurie, Heather, Kat and Shannon about our own favorite ways to soothe. Throughout this series we're using the book 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to guide our discussions. Get your own copy to follow along with us! If you want t...2025-04-0423 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastNavigating Estrangements and Legal Battles (feat. Katelyn)Katelyn shares about her journey through estrangement from her parents, the legal battles that ensued, and the impact on her mental health. While she doesn’t have a BPD diagnosis she is certainly a Super Feeler and her journey is super relatable to many of us. Together we explore the complexities of family dynamics and parenting, the role of secrets, and the healing power of art and expression. That leads us to a few tangents including: drag king goals, the strange impact of stress on physical health, experiences with sexual assault and...2025-03-281h 10Super Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: Radical AcceptanceIt's time for the most controversial of all DBT skills! Radical acceptance.... or shall we say "radical reality"?This week we talk about distress tolerance skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with a focus on (one of) Laurie's favorite skills radical acceptance. We dive into the struggles of radical acceptance, the difference between willingness and willfulness, and how this skill can sometimes feel really invalidating. Throughout this series we're using the book 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to guide our discussions. Get your own copy to follow along with us! 2025-03-2148 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastInternational Advocacy for Personality Disorders (feat. Åse-Line)Åse-Line Baltzersen shares about her experiences living with and recovering from personality disorders, particularly in the context of living in Norway. Åse-Line shares her journey from diagnosis to recovery, her involvement in international advocacy, and the evolving understanding of personality disorders throughout the world. To learn more about the International Society of the Study of Personality Disorders Lived Experience Committee click here.To learn more about the ISSPD Congress in Boston click here. Abstracts are due by March 31st 2025!If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of...2025-03-1459 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: Identifying Your ValuesWhile it's not a DBT "skill" per se, figuring our what your values are and learning how to live them weaves into a lot of DBT skills. The DBT Skills panel (Dave, Kat, Heather and newest member Shannon) explore how understanding our personal values can lead to a more fulfilling life through self-reflection. We also talk a bit about the Kaizen philosophy which is all about the power of small steps in achieving personal goals.Throughout this series we're using the book 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to guide our discussions. Get you...2025-03-0740 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastNavigating the Wounded Parts of Myself (feat. Daniel)Daniel Mojica (@__mojii._), is a 21-year-old university student navigating life with borderline personality disorder (BPD). In this episode Daniel shares his journey of self-discovery, the challenges he faced growing up in an invalidating environment, and how he came to terms with his diagnosis. Together we explore themes of self-discovery, community engagement, and the complexities of emotions and relationships. Daniel shares his journey of wanting to help others while navigating his own struggles with identity, mental health and the significance of acknowledging emotions and the journey towards self-love and acceptance.If you wan...2025-02-2858 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: PLEASEMeet our new DBT Skills series guests Kat and Heather! In this episode we break down the PLEASE skill from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. It's an IMPORTANT one. If you're new to the PLEASE skill here's a little breakdown for you! P – Physical Health: Address any physical illness, injuries, or medical concerns. Follow doctor’s recommendations and take medications as prescribed.L – Lessen Mood-Altering Substances: Avoid or reduce alcohol, drugs, and excessive caffeine,E – Eat a Balanced Diet: Eat regular, nutritious...2025-02-211h 10Super Feeler: A BPD PodcastExperience of Suicidality During the Pandemic (feat. Dr. Juveria Zaheer)Dr. Juveria Zaheer is an expert in suicide risk assessment and prevention, a psychiatrist and a literal Jeopardy superstar.She is currently exploring the impacts of the COVID pandemic on suicidality and how the pandemic impacted Canadians.Together we discuss the complexities of suicidality, the need for accessible targeted treatments and why it’s important for people with lived experience to be involved in research.There’s still time to share about your own experience in the Suicide and the COVID-19 pandemic: Understanding Canadian stories research study.The study is currently look...2025-02-1451 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: Cope AheadCope Ahead is a particularly helpful life skill from dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) that helps us preparing for difficult interactions by coming prepared with healthy coping strategies. Laurie, Dave and Megan discuss how they use this skill to help manage social interactions and family dynamics. Get your own copy of 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to follow along with us! If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page. C...2025-02-0720 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastPoetry, Sobriety, and Healing (feat. Mercedes Killeen)Mercedes Killeen is a writer and mental health advocate who has struggled throughout her life with anxiety, depression, BPD, and alcohol addiction. In this episode, Mercedes shares her story of working towards sobriety, seeking mental health treatment, and healing through writing/creativity.You can learn more about Mercedes' work here.To purchase your own digital copy of tulips, click here.If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page. 2025-01-3141 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: Opposite ActionTime to discuss Opposite Action! Long story short - Opposite Action means doing the opposite of what you want to do when what you want to do isn't effective. Easier said than done of course - but an incredibly helpful tool once you're practiced at it. Part of that practice is recognizing unskillful urges, and the learning the balance between feeling emotions and taking action to improve one's situation. Get your own copy of 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to follow along with us! If you want to support the show2025-01-2420 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastBreaking Down BPD Stigma Through Research (feat. Dr. Amanda Uliaszek)Dr. Amanda Uliaszek, associate professor at the University of Toronto, joins Super Feeler to discuss her passion for research for people living with borderline personality disorder, reducing stigma, and including people with lived experience in the research process. We discuss the importance of a strengths-based approach to BPD, the challenges of conducting research, and the complexities around diagnosis and the symptom of emptiness. To learn more about the work of Amanda's lab (called STEPP) including how to sign up to participate in research studies click here.If you want to support the sh...2025-01-1752 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: Check the Facts and Emotion Regulation OverviewWe're diving into the complexities of emotion regulation as we start unit 3 of our DBT Skills Series. Together Dave, Laurie and Megan explore the role of emotion regulation skills in our life, what our core values are, and how we use the dialectical behaviour therapy skill Check the Facts in our lives. Get your own copy of 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to follow along with us! If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to th...2025-01-1050 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastMy Suicide Crisis and First Inpatient Treatment (part 2. feat. Aaron)In this episode, my husband Aaron and I discuss my first inpatient/residential treatment experience at a crisis response facility called CRESST. Together we explore the decision to go, what it was like to arrive with very limited information, and the importance of rest, monitored med management, and community. And naturally - some ridiculously hilarious and embarrassing stories from my time there. If you're local to the Fraser Health area of British Columbia and interested in learning more about CRESST, click here. If you want to support the show, d...2025-01-0357 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastMy Suicide Crisis (part 1 - feat Aaron)My husband Aaron joins to share about my recent suicide crisis, how we worked together to try and overcome it, and how we tried to navigate a complicated medication change together. Naturally - this episode comes with a trigger warning about discussing suicide and self-harm. It discusses some potential methods but not in detail. If you are struggling please reach out to the resources below and follow your safety plans. If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider su...2024-12-2740 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: ValidationValidation is so important for people living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). In this episode we discuss the DBT Skill of validation including the complexities of giving and receiving validation, the challenges of navigating emotional conversations, and the techniques that can enhance effective communication.Understanding our own emotions and self-validation is an incredibly important part of this skill. Get your own copy of 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to follow along with us! If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for...2024-12-2026 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastA Transformative Treatment Experience (part 2 - feat. Anita)Anita is back for part 2 to discuss their transformative experience at Heartwood Centre for Women. They explore the impact of community support, the complexities of gender identity, and the importance of self-discovery. Anita shares their insights on resilience, personal growth, and the unique perspective that comes from navigating the highs and lows of life as a Super Feeler.If you haven't listened to part 1 yet you can find that in the Super Feeler feed!If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and...2024-12-1357 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastSmall Town Queer Living with BPD (part 1 - feat. Anita)Anita (they/them) discusses the complexities of being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD), struggling with substance use and being queer in a small communtity. They share about the impact of a community of family (chosen and blood) and how a caring and compassionate treatment team can make all of the difference. Be sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss part 2 of Anita's story!If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider s...2024-12-0647 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: DEAR MANDEAR MAN is Laurie's favorite DBT skill. If you've listened to any episodes of this series or her previous podcasts you'll have heard ALL about it. But it's such a helpful skill that there's always an excuse to hear other examples where it's used. The DEAR MAN skill, from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), helps effectively ask for what you want or say no while maintaining relationships and self-respect. It stands for: Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate. It’s used to communicate needs clearly and handle conflicts constructively.It's SO helpful! Ge...2024-11-2935 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastThe Healing Power of Nature (feat. Shannon)Shannon (@natureanditsnoise) shares about her BPD diagnosis, how supportive family role models impacted how she reacted to her diagnosis and the impact of nature as a healing space for her. Shannon emphasizes the power of the Super Feeler community has on her journey and the unique strengths that come with being a Super Feeler. You can listen to Shannon's podcast If These Trees Could Talk (@ifthesetreescouldtalk.podcast) and her episode about her journey around suicide here. If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the wo...2024-11-221h 05Super Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: Clarifying PrioritiesDive into interpersonal effectiveness skills from dialectical behaviour therapy with Laurie, Shanthi and Dave! In this episode they discuss the importance of clarifying priorities and figuring out what matters most in relationships. They also share personal experiences and insights on how to navigate interpersonal interactions effectively. They discuss the trap of focusing too much on self-respect and not considering the needs of others and share personal experiences and insights on how this skill can be applied in real-life situations. Get your own copy of 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to follow along w...2024-11-1540 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastSetting Boundaries, Breaking Cycles and Doing Better for Our Kids (feat. Chelsea)Chelsea shares her journey as a superfeeler and how it has impacted her life. She discusses her struggles with postpartum depression, psychosis, OCD, and mastitis after giving birth to her son. Chelsea talks about her decision to quit her job and enroll in school, only to face the challenges of online learning and being diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood. She also opens up about her experiences with self-medication and hospitalization, as well as her diagnosis of ADHD and the positive impact of medication. Throughout the...2024-11-081h 20Super Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: EffectivelyIn this episode, Laurie, Shanthi, and Dave the DBT Skill Effectively, using Chapter 5 of the book 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington. The group shares personal experiences and insights on using this skill in various situations, such as dealing with difficult family dynamics and customer service interactions. They also discuss the importance of assuming good intentions and understanding that everyone is doing their best. If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Sup...2024-11-0125 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastThe Borderline Barrister (feat. Megan)Megan (@borderlinebarrister) was first diagnosed with BPD while in law school.She discusses her experiences with mental health throughout her life, including struggles with anxiety and panic attacks. Megan discusses her journey of living with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and the impact it has had on her relationships, including with her parents and her partner. Megan shares her decision to be open about her diagnosis and create the Instagram account BorderlineBarrister to raise awareness around professionals living with this diagnosis and provide support for others with BPD. She highlights t...2024-10-2546 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: DescribeThis episode delves into the intricacies of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), focusing on the mindfulness unit and the 'Describe' skill. They explore how to differentiate between facts and opinions, the challenges of gaslighting, and the importance of trusting one's own reality. The conversation emphasizes the interconnectedness of DBT skills, particularly how 'Describe' relates to radical acceptance and interpersonal effectiveness. Personal anecdotes and practical applications provide insights into navigating complex emotional landscapes and building healthier relationships.If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling a...2024-10-1831 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastRiding the Storm (feat. Ryan)Ryan Harland (IG: @ridingthestorm11977) is the author of Riding the Storm: A Memoir of Mental Illness and a father of 2. He shares about the impacts of his own childhood trauma, including parental sexual abuse and physical violence, in the development of his emotionally unstable personality disorder (aka borderline personality disorder or emotional intensity disorder). This episode highlights a lot of potentially triggering topics including childhood abuse, sexual abuse, date rape, death of family members, etc. Please listen with care for yourself. If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of...2024-10-1142 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: Stop and ObserveWe dive into the Stop and Observe skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and how it can be applied in various situations. Dave, Shanthi, Megan and Laurie discuss the challenges of remembering to use the skills in the heat of the moment and share tips on how to remind oneself. They also talk about using the stop skill in family gatherings, conflicts, and crisis situations. The discussion in this episode is guided by the book DBT for Life by Diana PartingtonIf you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world...2024-10-0424 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastTaking Action Against Stigma (feat. Sonia)Sonia (@_soniastewart_) is a great example of what it means to be an ally to people with specific highly stigmatized mental health challenges and what you can do to help break down stigma when you see it. Sonia is a Masters of Counselling student who reached out to Laurie after her program was providing stigmatizing, unbiased and harmful stereotypes in their course work about BPD. She knew that it was important for her cohort to hear from someone who lives with BPD and does lots of advocacy on stigma to better support them clinicians. She believes that b...2024-09-2747 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: Wise MindIn this episode, Laurie and her guests Dave, Shanthi and Megan discuss the concept of wise mind in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They share personal experiences and insights on how wise mind combines emotional and rational thinking, and how it can help individuals make better decisions. The guests also talk about the importance of acknowledging wins and using pros and cons lists to practice wise mind. They highlight the value of intuition and the need to find a balance between emotion mind and reasonable mind.The discussion in this episode is guided by the book DBT for...2024-09-2025 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastCultural Norms that Impact our Symptomology (feat. Bora)Bora is a 31 year old engineer and a mother of two who immigrated from Albania to the USA as a child. She shares about the impacts of a variety of cultural norms (like that of her home country, xenophobia in the US, her profession, academia, and childcare services) that have had a profound impact on her mental wellness. Stay tuned for a second episode with Bora where we'll dive into parenting. Just a note: Laurie had some audio issues on this episode but thankfully Bora's audio is great after the 2 minute mark. Sorry about that! 2024-09-131h 08Super Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills: MindfulnessIn this episode, Laurie and her guests Shanthi, Dave and Megan discuss the book DBT for Life and the concept of mindfulness in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They highlight the accessibility of DBT skills for everyone, not just those with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The guests share their personal experiences with DBT and how it has helped them in their lives. They also discuss the importance of acceptance and change in DBT, as well as the practical applications of mindfulness in daily activities.If you want to support the show, dive de...2024-09-0633 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastDBT Skills for Life (feat. Diana)Diana Partington (@sufferingoptional), author of DBT for Life, discusses her personal journey with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and the importance of accessible DBT skills. She highlights that DBT is not just for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), but for anyone who experiences intense emotions and really just all people. DBT for life is a wonderful and unique guide to DBT skills, featuring color illustrations, short stories, and straightforward language to make the content accessible and engaging. Throughout the conversation, Laurie and Diana explore the experiences and challenges faced by individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BP...2024-08-301h 11Super Feeler: A BPD PodcastRock Bottom and The Climb Back Up (feat. Antonia)Antonia shares her journey of being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and her experiences with addiction, mental health, and relationships. She discusses her rock bottom moments and the challenges she faced in seeking help. Antonia emphasizes the importance of finding the right counselor and medication combination that works for her. She also highlights the role of her Indigenous culture and its vital importance in her healing journey. If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing t...2024-08-2441 minSuper Feeler: A BPD PodcastIntroducing The Super Feeler Podcast (feat. Dean)Welcome to the Super Feeler podcast! In this first episode Laurie and her dad, Dean, we're here to introduce the concept of Super Feelers and share a bit about Laurie's life story with a variety of mental health issues including borderline personality disorder, anxiety, panic disorder, and some possible undiagnosed conditions like OCD and a couple of eating disorders. She also talks about her physical health challenges, such as chronic pain and SVT. Laurie explains her decision to be open about her diagnoses and the importance of destigmatizing borderline personality disorder, the value of peer support and t...2024-08-2344 min
Bold Beautiful BorderlineThe End of An Era - Laurie's GoodbyeHi ya'll! Laurie and I recently made an announcement about her (really hard, as discussed in the episode) choice to leave the podcast to focus on The SuperFeelers Club and her future in advocacy. Please go look at the instagram post that we made about this as it has a more in-depth discussion, but our journey as partners in advocacy is coming to an end. This allows us to focus on work that is more authentic to each of us - her peer support and my podcasting. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host o...2024-07-0105 minBold Beautiful BorderlineDiscussing Laurie's Masters Research on BPD Peer Support (feat. Kat)Kat (a Super Feeler from Scotland @gratitudeandtruth) and Laurie discuss the importance of sharing research related to BPD and the findings of Laurie's masters research where she used qualitative methods to learn about the experiences of people who attend the Super Feelers Club.Kat shares about a helpful program provided by Joan's Mindful Living. Information can be found here.If you are interested in participating in The Super Feelers Club you can register here. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://ww...2024-04-2852 minBold Beautiful BorderlinePoetry, love, and recovery (feat. Kali)Kali (kmpoetry14) hosts poetry workshops for people with BPD through Emotions Matter. She shares about her own lived experience, the moment she realized she had the ability to change, finding and redefining love, and the impact poetry has had on her recovery. Kali earned her MFA in 2010 from Lesley University. She has been published in GaslightMagazine, Boston Literary Magazine, Balancing the Tides, The Novice Writer, Tupelo Press 30/30 Project, Connotations Press and most recently became one of the winners of Newport Life Writing Contest. She works full-time for a family business and is committed to her vo...2024-04-0748 minBold Beautiful BorderlinePanic attack or HEART attack???Laurie has been undergoing A LOT of medical stress and she's been learning a lot about her health through this process. Maybe it hasn't always been severe anxiety - has there been something else going on???? Listen to find out. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club and other projects she works on.Send us a text message to be anonymously read and re...2024-04-0153 minBold Beautiful BorderlineWeight Stigma in Healthcare (feat. Heather)Heather, RD, MHA, has recently completed a research study about weight stigma within the health system and how dieticians can advocate for the reduction of this harmful stigma. Many people living with mental health challenges, Laurie included, have experienced discrimination due to their size when trying to access care. Heather shares tips for both providers and clients on how they can dismantle weight stigma within the system and advocate for the healthcare we all deserve regardless of size. Heather has many great resources to share. Podcasts she references include: T...2024-03-101h 09Bold Beautiful BorderlineCriminal justice reform for the mentally ill is needed now (feat. Danielle)Danielle is a regular Super Feeler who suddenly disappeared for 9 months. We were worried about her safety, having no success at reaching out. Until 9 months later when Laurie got a DM on instagram saying "if you ever want to record an episode about what it's like to have BPD in jail let me know". And so this episode was obviously recorded asap. In this episode Danielle bravely shares her story of what it was like to go through the criminal justice system with borderline personality disorder. She shares about the lack of medical autonomy and privacy she f...2024-02-041h 03Bold Beautiful BorderlineBPD research and how it impacts our care (feat. Dr. Skye Fitzpatrick)Dr. Skye Fitzpatrick is a BPD researcher and the TULiP Lab Director at York University. Her current research interests focus on the examination of emotion processes in the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and identifying ways to streamline and refine concurrent treatments for these challenges. In this episode Skye and Laurie discuss the importance of research from an academic, clinical and lived experience perspective. They discuss the importance of peer support, reducing the current challenges with gatekeeping within BPD care, and how intersectionality and stigma impact research and the lives o...2024-01-141h 02Bold Beautiful Borderline2024 is HEREIn today's episode Sara and Laurie talk the new year, some of the best parts of last year, and review a few listener voicemails. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club and other projects she works on.Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You c...2024-01-0828 minBold Beautiful BorderlineSara Goes 4 MONTHS Without Insurance & Sara and Laurie Manage ConflictWhat a WEIRD recording. What you don't know is this wasn't the plan for our recording but because I felt invalidated during it (Sara) my avoidant attachment kicked in and I didn't stay to record for the intended topic. It actually worked out great because you get to hear just a tad about how we managed the conflict successfully. Enjoy!This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club...2023-12-2939 minBold Beautiful BorderlineSeroquel/Quetiapine WithdrawalFor almost 11 years, Laurie was taking Seroquel/Quetiapine. It got her though a lot - and was the first mental health medication she found really "worked" for her. After a lot of thought, side effects, and conversations with her doctor - Laurie decided to try and taper of of the medication slowly. Our Patreon supporters will remember this time well as Laurie shared a series of bonus episodes throughout the taper and subsequent withdrawal. Without going into as much detail as the patreon diary style episodes, Laurie wanted to chat with someone who knew the science of me...2023-11-1957 minBold Beautiful BorderlineA Borderline Doctor (feat. Carly)Carly (@daturadxm) is a life coach and works in the alternative healthcare space. Into her work, she brings the medical education she received in school before she was dismissed from her program after taking a mental health leave. She is now fighting back against the stigma against borderline personality disorder in education which forced her out of medical school.Carly discusses the impacts of psychedelics in her life and the life of her clients, particularly the impact of dextromethorphan. You can find out more about Carly and her work at: https://d...2023-11-0559 minBold Beautiful BorderlineNarcolepsy & Borderline (feat. Tatiana)Today you meet Tatiana who has such a unique BPD experience to share. Tatiana also experiences a variety of co-occurring conditions, one being the medical condition Narcolepsy. Laurie and I thought we nap a lot but gosh dang is Narcolepsy debilitating. We were honored to get some of their time and a cute view of their German shepherd at the end of the recording! Tatiana is a writer, transplant to Portland, and proud queer. They can be found on IG @saltytatertats Read their most recent article here: https://narcolepsy.sleep-disorders.net/author/tatianacorbitt 2023-10-2943 minBold Beautiful BorderlineSashbear Expert Webinar Series Q&A Follow UpLaurie and Sara were guest speakers for Sashbear's Expert Webinar Series back in May 2023. Their presentation called Leading with Lived Experience can be found here. If you haven't had a chance to watch the webinar we recommend you do so! This episode is the follow up to the webinar where Laurie and Sara answer Q&A questions from the audience that we weren't able to get to on the webinar. We are so thankful for Sashbear for having us on. To listen to more of their webinars you can find their whole catalogue here. 2023-09-1759 minBold Beautiful BorderlineBBB Season Recap with Laurie and SaraWe're taking a much needed break off in August! In this episode we excitedly talk about life, the past year of podding, and excitement about the year to come. This is also the wrap up episode of the BBB Bookclub Stop Walking on Eggshells edition which Sara wraps up perfectly by saying "They don’t teach you how to not walk on eggshells other than to never eat eggs again". There's a lot of discussion about parental relationships and the emotion associated with the BBB Bookclub for both of us and our loved ones. I...2023-07-3023 minBold Beautiful BorderlineHow to Fight Fair (Couples, Listen Together)In today's episode Sara and Laurie read through the rules on how to fight fair. Fighting is natural and normal AND we can learn to do it in a way that doesn't hurt one another and the health of a relationship in the long run. Here's the article on fair fighting for your reference: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-article/fair-fighting-rules-articleThis episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The S...2023-07-2341 minBold Beautiful BorderlineSelf-discovery at 65 years old (feat. Dianne)Dianne is a 65 year old senior living in British Columbia Canada who lives with BPD traits. She discusses her experiences with ageism and patriotism while accessing mental health care and her journey of self-discovery as an older adult. She also discusses the complications with other health conditions and coming to the realization that you can't prioritize others forever without getting help for yourself. Also - please excuse Laurie's new foster kittens in the background causing a ruckus... This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You ca...2023-07-1634 minBold Beautiful BorderlineBPD Book Club Chapter 7 (feat Aaron)Welcome to your newest BBB mini-series!! Every Wednesday you will get a bonus episode until we've read EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER of the book Stop Walking on Eggshells that was republished as a 2nd edition in 2010.Here's the deal - we are reviewing this book from a critical lens, but we only have so much ability to be critical as we're reading it from the perspective of someone having BPD and the partner of someone with BPD. These are our opinions and we hope to teach others how stigmatizing language damages us and the people who love those...2023-06-211h 12Bold Beautiful BorderlineA Newfoundlander's perspective: BPD and Emetophobia (feat. Emily)Emily (IG @emzigreen) is a mental health advocate from Newfoundland, Canada. She shares her story of living with BPD, ADHD, OCD, and Emetophobia (the fear of throwing up). It turns out that Laurie wasn’t the only one who brought bags and jars with her to throw up into for years - so validating! Emily also shares what it's like to access services on a small island like Newfoundland and the impact substances have had on her life. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You...2023-06-1844 minBold Beautiful BorderlineAn Apple A Day Keeps the Stigmatized Doctor AwayIn this episode Sara discusses her upcoming appointment with a new primary care naturopath and the many fears she has associated with it. Laurie and Sara discuss the BPD stigma and weight stigma as well. Leave us a voicemail and let us know your thoughts at boldbeautifulborderline.com Get your Magic Mind products at https://magicmind.com and use the code BOLDBEAUTIFUL This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find way...2023-05-2953 minBold Beautiful BorderlineLaurie's OCD Self-Exploration (feat. Daniel)Laurie opens up about her current self-discovery journey around obsessive compulsive disorder and how her obsessions impact her life. She also shares one of the most impactful memories in her life, something she has never shared on the podcast before. Thank you to our Super Feeler friend Daniel for creating a safe space for this self exploration. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club and other p...2023-04-2358 minBold Beautiful BorderlineSeasonal Affective Disorder - Is it real??? (PATREON TOPIC REQUEST)In today's episode Sara and Laurie chat about Seasonal Affective Disorder - aka SAD. This was a Patreon member's topic request and highly relevant as we emerge from winter into spring like the lil BPD bear cubs that we are! Here's the SAD lamp we referenced: https://verilux.com/collections/happylight-therapy-lamps-boxes For more BBB news, check our website at: https://www.boldbeautifulborderline.comThis episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you...2023-03-1947 minBold Beautiful BorderlineFrom tragedy to supporting others (feat. Lynn from Sashbear)On June 17th 2011, Sasha Courey lost her battle to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and died by suicide at the age of 20. Sasha was a scholarship athlete and a gifted student with a promising future. The pain associated with the BPD was too great and the system failed to support her needs. Sasha struggled to understand why the treatment that was “air to breathe” was so expensive and difficult to locate. Sasha's family created the Sashbear Foundation in her legacy, and have been changing lives through advocacy and skills training ever since Sasha's tragic passing. In this ep...2023-03-1243 minBold Beautiful BorderlineMental Illness or a Natural Response to Capitalism and Oppression? (feat. Candice)Candice Alaska (IG: @understandingbpd and @candicealaska) joins the podcast for a second week to discuss how oppression and capitalism affect our mental wellness. Candice and Laurie also discuss the impacts of ableism, racism, sexism and colonialism on mental health. This episode includes a short discussion about the upcoming new Medical Assistance in Dying laws in Canada. Also a note directly from Candice for the listeners: I want folks to know that while we can and should use this diagnosis as a portal to investigating what needs to change in our society so that this type of suffering d...2023-01-2931 minBold Beautiful BorderlineArmchair Expert with Dax Shepard: A response to BPD discussionArmchair Expert with Dax Shepard is one of the most listened to podcasts in the North America. A discussion took place recently on an episode with Riverdale actress Lili Reinhart on the show that was fraught with BPD stigma. Laurie and Sara discuss their feelings about the discussion and provide a response to Dax. Sara and Laurie (as usual) also go on a bit of a tangent and get real about the current status of their relationship. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at...2022-12-1859 minBold Beautiful BorderlineBreaking the Cycle Through Parenting Differently (feat. Rachel)Rachel discusses her experiences as a parent who experienced childhood sexual trauma that resulted in post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and what she now believes is borderline personality disorder (BPD).Rachel and Laurie discuss her life experiences, parenting techniques, and Rachel's passion for preventing child sexual abuse and noticing the signs of grooming in children.You can find Rachel at Mamas Got Trauma . You can find the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents here: https://www.amazon.ca/Adult-Children-Emotionally-Immature-Parents/This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host o...2022-12-0448 minBold Beautiful BorderlineBorderline OR Bipolar OR... BOTH? Feat GwenSara and Laurie finally explore a long-desired topic of conversation about the differences between Borderline PD and Bipolar Disorder and the experience of them co-occurring feat. Gwen who has been diagnosed with both separately. The article references in this podcast can be found at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358827/ This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club and other projects s...2022-09-2551 minBold Beautiful BorderlineGreen Flags in RelationshipsAs a follow-up to their highly downloaded Red Flags in Relationships episode, Laurie and Sara discuss their thoughts on what are green flags in relationships (romantic or otherwise) and how they relate to BPD. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club and other projects she works on.Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show2022-09-1845 minBold Beautiful BorderlineRed Flags in RelationshipsHi there! Welcome to another BBB podcast episode. In this episode Laurie and Sara discuss red flags in relationships and their perspectives of those red flags in relationships. The next episode will cover green flags in relationships! This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club and other projects she works on.Send us a text message to be anonymously read an...2022-07-0335 minBold Beautiful BorderlineEndometriosis: Laurie's broken uterusChronic pain on top of mental health just adds another layer of coping and trying to navigate a system. Laurie shares her experience with unbelievable pain during periods, diagnostic challenges including stigma from providers because of her BPD, surgery, and life with an IUD! Also - by popular demand we kept the poop stories in - you are welcome. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Sup...2022-06-1249 minBold Beautiful BorderlineCreating a More Compassionate System from Within (feat. Dr. Uyeda)Dr. Linda Uyeda shares how she is working to make the health care system a more caring and compassionate place. She has been doing amazing work around British Columbia to educate health care providers about adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), attachment theory, and the importance of including people with lived experience! Her and Laurie have worked together for years to share both the provider and patient side of what accessing mental health care does and should look like. This week's guest is Dr. Linda Uyeda who obtained her medical degree and completed her family practice residency training at t...2022-06-0640 minBold Beautiful BorderlineAre there actually 4 types of BPD?Sara and Laurie discuss Theodore Millon's Borderline Personality Disorder Subtypes and if they believe they are real/necessary. The four subtypes of BPD according to Millon are: Discouraged Borderline; Impulsive Borderline; Petulant Borderline; Self-destructive Borderline.This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club and other projects she works on.Send us a text message to be anonymously read and re...2021-11-0730 minBold Beautiful BorderlineHow We Explain BPD to Non-BPD FolxIn today's episode, Sara and Laurie answer a question from a Patreon subscriber: "I am having an extremely hard time explaining to my family members how hard BPD is to live with on a daily basis. I would love an episode on how to explain how it feels on the inside to be us. They all think I’m using BPD as an excuse for my emotions, but my emotions are so elevated because I have BPD. I feel like my family does not want to understand me and it hurts so bad. "This is suc...2021-10-3129 minBold Beautiful BorderlineInstagram's #BPD BanHow Instagram brought us together and then tried to erase our community. 1 year after Instagram's #BPD ban Laurie and Sara discuss what it was like that day and how we mobilized to get our hashtag back. Also - "Do therapists hate borderlines?" This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club and other projects she works on.Send us a text message to...2021-10-1828 minBold Beautiful BorderlineDating Chronicles Part 3 Feat. Claire & AndrewDun Dun Dun..... HE IS HERE. Andrew makes his appearance on the pod with Laurie and myself and our guest host for the day, Claire. We close the dating chronicles series by allowing Claire to ask some of the questions that everyone's been thinking to the man behind the situationship turn relationship himself: Sara's boyfriend. We hope you'll enjoy this episode! This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to acc...2021-10-1053 minBold Beautiful BorderlineTattoos and Piercings as Self-Harm?In this episode of the podcast, Laurie and Sara explore the idea of body modifications and BPD after a DM that a parent of an adult with BPD sent Sara stating the following: "Hi Sara! So cool to see how life is evolving for you! As a mom I am having some trouble with radically accepting my 24!yr. old kid’s fourth (not small) tattoo. I remind myself that it’s not my journey /nor my body/ and yet it's hard to shake the feeling that some of this is a form of distraction for dysregulated or at le...2021-09-2619 minBold Beautiful BorderlineFavorite Things about BPDThese are a few of our favorite things (about BPD) *insert Laurie happily singing the Sound of Music while writing this* Naturally this episode comes down to the ultimate question: would you keep your BPD if you had a choice. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club and other projects she works on.Send us a text message to be anonymously read an...2021-09-1327 minBold Beautiful BorderlineFinding a TherapistFinding a therapist that works for you is important but can take time. Sara and Laurie discuss their tips and tricks for finding the right therapist and some of their good and bad experiences in therapy. The most important thing is to not give up on therapy after one bad experience. You can use this link to find a therapist near you: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on...2021-07-1130 minBold Beautiful BorderlineAnxiety about COVID Reopening is ValidAnxiety about COVID-19 reopening plans happening around the world is totally normal and valid. There seems to be a big expectation of excitement about returning to “real life” but it can also bring a lot of fear. In this episode Sara and Laurie discuss their feelings about reopening and anxiety about the future.This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club and other projects she work...2021-07-0427 minBold Beautiful BorderlineLiving with Borderline Personality Disorder in India feat. @BPDHumansAlternative Title: Laurie & Sara finally meet Milana & Maheema ;)Hi friends! Welcome back to this episode of the BBB podcast. Our friends @BPDHumans on Instagram, founders Milana and Maheema, join the Bold Beautiful Borderline podcast to discuss their experiences living with BPD (and bipolar disorder) in India. Where conversations about mental illness are just now being talked about more openly but the stigma against people with BPD and people who die by suicide is still very strong. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can f...2021-06-1343 minBold Beautiful BorderlineSupporting Partners with BPD 101 PART 2 feat. AaronAaron (Laurie’s fiancé) is back for a second episode where he talks about the importance of stopping and try to understand where emotions are coming from and the extent of the emotions. They also talk about recurrence seeking, coping ahead plans, and the importance of partners learning skills too! Laurie comes to terms with changing her definition of love, ans Sara gets overwhelmed with the idea that fighting in relationships isn’t always a given. Don’t forget to submit questions for Aaron for part 3!This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co...2021-06-0749 minBold Beautiful BorderlineSupporting Partners with BPD 101 feat. AaronLaurie’s fiancé Aaron finally joins the Bold Beautiful Borderline podcast to discuss the beginning of their relationship including how he learned about BPD in the dreaded wikipedia search, how he supports Laurie day to day, and the emotions that effect their relationship the most.This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club and other projects she works on.Send us a text message to be ano...2021-05-3047 minBold Beautiful BorderlineThe BPD Dating Chronicles Part 2Sara's situationship evolves into a relationship. Sara and Laurie explore the dysregulation that comes from new relationships, the gender differences in dating, and coming out with BPD to romantic partners.This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmundson.com and on IG @laurieanned where you will find ways to access The Super Feelers Club and other projects she works on.Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show2021-05-2445 minBold Beautiful BorderlineThe BPD Dating Chronicles Part 1Welcome to Part 1 of the BPD Dating Chronicles where we discuss hook ups, dating, and long-term relationships. Dating with Borderline Personality Disorder is not easy. It's marked by anxiety, fear, impulsivity, and self-sabotage, but it's also marked by excitement, joy, and fulfillment when a person uses their skills. In this episode you hear a lot about Sara's divorce and entrance back into the dating world and her recent "situationship" as well as Laurie's long-term relationship with her fiancé, Aaron. Enjoy! This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can fin...2021-05-101h 04Bold Beautiful BorderlineLaurie’s Biggest Shame: Eating Disorders 1Warning: This episode is hard as is very likely to be triggering to people who have experiences with disordered eating. Please listen with self love and take good care of yourself. We have debated not publishing this episode many times as it is less about recovery and more about currently living with mental illness and actively struggling. It was the hardest episode we have ever recorded. That said, in some ways we hope that this episode offers a glimpse into the reality of really tough conversations, boundary setting, and the deep shame and struggles that can come f...2021-04-181h 09