Emily joins us this week to talk about her experience in early-diagnosis and what her friends/family suggest for navigating this time period! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott created the cover art. He. can be found HERE Leave us a voicemail ...

Today Talon and I discuss distorted thinking patterns that all humans experience - not just those of us with BPD. We might struggle with them more but this is an everybody experience and it's important to practice seeing them when they come up, fact-checking them, reframing them, and not seeing them as absolutes. Here's some info: https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/cognitive-distortions Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You...

On today's episode of the podcast Maria shares her story with BPD, how her family because advocates, and how she had a really good boss at work who helped her learn, grow, and succeed. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott created the cover art. He...

Today Katja/Kat joins us to talk about her experience living with BPD & Schizotypal Personality Disorder, her upcoming book with her co-founder, Kay, and her journey overall. Thank you, Kat, for joining the podcast. Lives Not Labels can be found here: https://www.livesnotlabels.com/ Sorry My Mental Illness Isn’t Sexy Enough for You The Book can be found here: https://www.livesnotlabels.com/sorry-my-mental-illness-isnt-sexy-enough-for-you/ For information on Schizotypal P...

On today's episode Linda returns to talk about her experience unlearning religious beliefs that led her to fear having sex, left her self-harming, and made it difficult to come out as queer. She talks about how Jesus became almost her Favorite Person and someone she depended on to never leave her during her childhood loneliness. It's a really interesting conversation and I'm grateful for Linda's openness. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show ...

In last week's episode I took a "BPD type" quiz and in today's episode Talon and I review it together. What does he agree with? What does he disagree with? Listen to the episode to find out. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott created the cover a...

In today's episode I take an Instagram ad quiz on BPD - what type of BPD am I???? (Reminder, clinically this does not exist. There are not types of BPD in the DSM 5 TR, which is the diagnostic tool used for giving appropriate diagnoses. This episode is simply for silly, play, fun, whatever you want to call it. The questions are interesting and my answers are interesting but the results were surprising to me. Enjoy! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support...

Today my new friend Emily joins the podcast to talk her journey to getting a borderline diagnosis, mothering, and marriage. Thank you Emily for sharing your heart and wisdom with me - it came at a time when I really needed it. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HE...

In this episode, we break down what self-compassion actually means—without the fluff or fake positivity. We’ll explore why being kind to yourself feels so hard, especially if you’re used to self-criticism as a motivator. You’ll learn practical ways to start treating yourself with the same care you’d give a friend, even on your worst days. Get ready for real ideas and strategies about WTF self-compassion is and why it might be the game-changer you didn’t know you needed. Send us a text message...

Today I'm joined by Cynthia Gralla, an author, writer, lifelong student, and professor who happens to have BPD. Cynthia is host of the podcast A Real Affliction: BPD, Culture and Stigma and today she joins us to talk about how it can be difficult and so important for some to get an education and the strategies for supporting your education when you have BPD. Find her podcast here: https://arealafflictionbpdcultureandstigma.podbean.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf5gCvRYyNHhfA3hcLt4...

In this conversation, Estefana Johnson and I delve into the complexities of trauma and the innovative therapeutic approach known as Critical Memory Integration (CMI). We discuss the importance of understanding trauma not just as a singular event but as a series of experiences that shape an individual's response to adversity. We talk about the need for a personalized approach to therapy that respects the unique experiences of each individual, allowing for deeper healing and integration of past...

Okay here's a few more of the answers to those questions about BPD couples (where one person has BPD). Please excuse the shitty audio, as ADHD couples do we recorded in the car safely (hands-free driving, ya'll!). Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abb...

Today is our final mini episode and we talk what the hell a trauma bond even is. Don't forget, if your'e on Patreon there's a 4th mini episode waiting for you there! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott created the cover art. He. can be found HERE...

Hi ya'll! Over the next few days there will be mini episodes covering individual topics for the podcast. And then a final, mini episode as a bonus over on Patreon. Today we talk about how asking someone to go to therapy, or wishing that they will, without the right supports in place can be more harmful than helpful. And radical acceptance is the only way to cope with that, I believe, unfortunately. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can...

Hi ya'll! Over the next few days there will be mini episodes covering individual topics for the podcast. And then a final, mini episode as a bonus over on Patreon. Today we talk a bit more about masking and how being borderline can result in other people's discomfort. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist ...

As promised I had to talk more about shame. In today's episode Dr. Kiki Fehling brings the DBT perspective to what causes shame, shame vs. guilt, and how we cope with shame. (Can you say opposite action???) Kiki is a licensed psychologist, author, speaker, and Linehan-Board-certified expert therapist in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She focuses on accessible teaching of DBT skills to the public through books, skill cards, social media, speaking, etc. Kiki can be found at the following:&...

We didn't get nearly as far into the questions as I wanted to because #borderline and the damn irritation it causes. But this was really fun for us and I'm looking forward to doing a part 2 of reviewing the questions ya'll have for us about relationships with one person having BPD. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans ...

Today I talk about how shame feels like it's chewing me up and spitting me out. I talk about the components of a fear-based environment (or childhood) and how that results in chronic shame. And finally, I share your experiences with shame. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He ca...

Rachel joins the podcast today to talk about her journey with treatments that didn't work and ultimately her journey with a treatment not commonly used that has worked very well for her, ECT or Electroconvulsive Therapy. Rachel's story is unique and I'm grateful she joined the pod to share it! Rachel is raising funds for a wildlife rehabilitation non-profit - please consider donating here. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show Yo...

Today Paul gives us updates on his start in therapy a few years after his original time on the podcast! Thank you Paul for once again sharing your story and congratulations on the next steps you've made towards recovery. We love you! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be f...