Super Feeler: A BPD Podcast
By: Laurie Edmundson
Language: en-us
Categories: Health, Fitness, Mental, Society, Culture, Personal, Journals
Dive into the experiences of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).Hear powerful stories from individuals with lived experience, their families, researchers, and mental health professionals. Each episode provides a strength-based perspective on mental health, filled with humor, raw emotion, and validation.Every other week you will learn from a group of Super Feelers about how they navigate the world using Dialectic Behavioural Therapy skills. Whether you’re navigating these challenges yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to understand more about the complexities of emotional regulation, Super Feeler is here to inform, inspire, and connect. Subscribe to the pod...
Episodes
BPD Relationships: Shannon and Scott
Jan 09, 2026You know Shannon from our other mini series (literally all of them) and this time she's joined by her incredible husband Scott to talk all about their relationship!
The themes of their relationship success is lots of communication, honesty and a mutual commitment to learning more about borderline personality disorder and ways to regulate together.
Love these two and their love!
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Duration: 01:06:53Untangling Labels of Psychopath, Antisocial and Borderline Personality (feat. Nine)
Jan 02, 2026Nine has been diagnosed with anti-social personality disorder, borderline personality disorder and labelled a psychopath by psychiatrists. We dive into the impacts of significant childhood trauma on their diagnoses, the cultural differences around mental health in Hong Kong and Canada, stigma that goes unspoken when it comes to psychopathy and anti social personality disorder.
Together we dive into what each of their diagnosed personality disorders (and psychopathy which is not actually in the DSM), how they manifest and intersect and what life looks like trying to navigate the world with all three.
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Duration: 01:04:57BPD Relationships: Aaron and Laurie
Dec 26, 2025We're kicking off a brand new called BPD Relationships!
In this series we're diving into one of the most misunderstood areas of life for people living with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Relationships are often where stigma against people with BPD shows up the strongest — but we’re here to challenge that narrative. In this mini series we'll unpack the myths and misconceptions about BPD and romantic relationships, exploring what healthy love can truly look like when one partner lives with BPD.
In this first episode Shannon interviews Laurie and her husb...
Duration: 01:12:11First Survival, Then Self Discovery (feat. Danny)
Dec 19, 2025Danny has a historical diagnosis of borderline personality disorder and works as a social worker in the mental health field. He is passionate about destigmatizing BPD and believes that validation is the key to working with BPD clients.
Danny is also an incredible advocate for better treatment for transgender people like himself in all aspects of life but in particular when accessing health services and within their workplaces.
Together we discuss the impact of childhood trauma and the complex intersection of gender identity and BPD.
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Duration: 00:53:01BPD Symptoms: ICD Criteria
Dec 12, 2025Well it's officially our final episode of the BPD Symptoms Series! In this episode we technically aren't talking about DSM criteria for borderline personality disorder but instead we're talking about the different diagnostic model that is used primarily outside of North America.
We specifically talk about the concept of having a severity scale/continuum for personality disorders and the potential pros and cons for people living with BPD.
We also dive into three symptoms that aren't in the DSM that we find particularly interesting:
1. A view of self as bad, inadequate, guilty and con...
Duration: 01:00:02The Impact of Intergenerational Trauma on BPD (feat. Gwen)
Dec 04, 2025Gwen's story is one that many Super Feelers can relate to. With many generations of complex trauma that impacted each generation in different ways, she came to the realization that the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) go back at least as far as her maternal grandmother, her mother and now herself.
BPD isn't an excuse for behaviours, it's an explanation - something that Gwen has had to come to terms with while learning more about the disorder, herself, and what it means to live as a Super Feeler with BPD.
BPD Symptoms: Self Harm
Nov 28, 2025Self-harm is something that the majority of people with BPD experience at some point in their lives (prevalence estimates range from 50-80+%).
We decided to separate suicide and self-harm for the purposes of this mini series because the two things are often conflated and are actually super distinct phenomena.
Together we explore our personal experiences with self-harm, how they different from suicidality, and how we've learned healthier coping mechanisms.
Throughout our discussion we emphasizes the importance of harm reduction and the need for understanding and compassion in addressing self-harm (aka don't freak out if...
Duration: 01:07:41Being Open About Your Needs at Work (feat. Christina)
Nov 21, 2025Christina joins Super Feeler to talk about her experiences navigating borderline personality disorder (BPD) in the workplace and relationships. We discuss her experiences with advocating for her needs at work, the importance of skills and sobriety, and finding her perfect partner.
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Duration: 00:40:01BPD Symptoms: Dissociation
Nov 14, 2025Dissociation is one of the hardest to explain BPD symptoms. It looks different for everyone and sometimes we don't even know when we are in a dissociated state.
In this episode Laurie, Shane, Shannon and Kat discuss the complexities of dissociation by sharing our personal experiences and insights on how dissociation manifests and impacts us. We also explore how dissociation is often times a coping mechanism stemming from complex traumatic experiences and the fine line between it being a helpful protective factor and a "symptom" to be a target of change.
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When Childhood Trauma Leads to Multiple Identifies (feat. Kat)
Nov 07, 2025Kat (they/them) joins to explore their journey of understanding their multiple alters/parts and how their suspected Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) works alongside their Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD).
Dissociative Identity Disorder is what was formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder. The name actually changed in 1994 but tons of people don't know that!
Kat shares their experiences of feeling different from others, the impact of significant childhood trauma, and the complexities of their internal world, including the presence of as many as 12 distinct par...
Duration: 01:07:10BPD Symptoms: Suicide (part 2)
Nov 03, 2025In part 2 of the suicide symptom episode we give more into our personal stories with suicide ideation, attempts and survival.
We discuss the longstanding impacts on ourselves and our loved ones and the importance of connection, planning for crisis and recognizing our reasons to stay alive.
Of course this is a sensitive topic. Please listen with care or don't listen at all!
If you are in an immediate crisis please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you need someone to talk to about your suicidal thoughts please call 988 if you are...
Duration: 01:03:58BPD Symptoms: Suicide (part 1)
Oct 24, 2025We're talking suicide - something that impacts almost everyone with borderline personality disorder in some way. A vast majority of us have experienced suicidal thoughts and as many as 10% of us will die by suicide at some point.
Naturally this episode gets deep and you should listen with care.
In part 1 (of 2) we talk language around suicide, stigma, shame, and start to get into our personal experiences with suicide.
Suicide is a real thing and it's important we talk about it openly. It may be hard, but it's the truth.
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Duration: 00:46:03Sexual Assault and Fighting for Justice (feat. Molly)
Oct 17, 2025Molly has experienced plenty of her own BPD stigma including as part of the legal system following a rape.
We also discuss the importance of therapy, the challenges of finding her biological family, and her discovering that she was Indigenous as an adult.
Molly's story highlights the complexities of mental health, drug use, trauma, and the search for self-acceptance.
This episode discuses rape and sexual assault in detail - please listen with caution and take care of yourself while you listen.
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Duration: 01:21:18The History and Development of the ISSPD and Studies of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (Feat. Dr. Elsa Ronningstam)
Oct 13, 2025Dr. Elsa Ronningstam is an expert in narcissistic personality disorders, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and the former president of the International Society of the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD). She joins the podcast to discuss the history and evolution of the International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD) and the importance of international collaboration in research and advocacy.
Dr. Ronningstam emphasizes the significance of psychoeducation and the various treatment modalities available for individuals with personality disorders, particularly focusing on narcissistic personality disorder. The conversation highlights the importance of empathy and understanding in...
Duration: 00:44:12BPD Symptoms: Intense Anger
Oct 10, 2025Intense, uncontrollable anger is the scariest part of borderline personality disorder for a lot of people. And I don't mean scary for those around us (although them too) but for many of us it's a shameful, uncontrollable rage that feels like it will ruin our lives - and it absolutely ruins our happiness.
Dave, Shannon, Laurie, Heather and Kat talk about what anger looks like in their lives, the differences between the internal and external expressions of anger, and how we have learned to manage our anger and unproductive coping mechanisms that often come with it.
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Duration: 01:34:09Resilience and the Study of Suicide in Teens (feat. Dr. Shirley Yen)
Oct 07, 2025Dr. Shirley Yen, is a clinical psychologist and researcher at Harvard Medical School and board member of the International Society of the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD) in addition to so many other roles and publications that you can learn about here.
In this episode we discuss the critical issues surrounding adolescent mental health, particularly focusing on suicide, non-suicidal self injury (NSSI) and the importance of resilience-based interventions.
Dr. Yen shares her personal motivations for studying these topics, the complexities of self-harm, and we discuss two of the most a...
Duration: 00:44:00BPD Stigma and Changing the Narrative (feat. Ciara)
Oct 03, 2025Ciara Toddington, is a new registered clinical counselor who is passionate about destigmatizing borderline personality disorder (BPD) for her clients and providing dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT) in a way that works for them.
Together we discuss what led Ciara to becoming a counsellor, the stigma around BPD in education and clinical settings, and the importance of working to change the narrative.
To find out more about Ciara's work and to reach out about her therapy services you can find her at the Unitive Wellness Clinic in Vancouver British Columbia Ca...
Duration: 00:47:27Meet the Man Walking Across Canada for BPD Awareness (feat. Rakesh)
Oct 02, 2025Rakesh Kumar (@healingwitheverystep) is currently walking across Canada to raise awareness about borderline personality disorder.
Rakesh shares his personal journey, the cultural challenges surrounding mental health in the South Asian community, and the impact of finding peer support.
Rakesh's inspiring mission just goes to show the incredible perseverance that people with BPD embody.
As of October 2nd 2025 - Rakesh has walked 2,798km (1739 miles) for which he brought no money and has been relying on generous donations of food and spaces to sleep by strangers he meets along the way.
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Duration: 00:38:57BPD Symptoms: Unstable Self Image/Identity Disturbance
Sep 26, 2025Who am I? That's a question a lot of people with borderline personality disorder find themselves asking. We're expert chameleons in ways that are really helpful but our shifting self-image can also cause a lot of distress.
In this episode, I'm joined by Dave, Kat, and Shannon to explore the BPD symptom of identity disturbance (aka unstable self-image). We talk about all of the existential questions, fears of our own inauthenticity, and the ways people with BPD often shape-shift to fit in, be accepted and survive.
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Duration: 00:57:55Swinging, Parenting, Addiction and The Chaos of it All (feat Heather)
Sep 19, 2025Heather the self proclaimed chaos goblin shares her story of self-discovery, learning how to deal with BPD and sobriety and finding her voice to raise awareness about Super Feelers like us.
You'll recognize Heather from the BPD Symptoms and DBT Skills mini series but in this episode we dive even deeper and discuss her life as a swinger, a parent and a person who is just starting to learn the skills that are already helping change her life.
We discuss the challenges of self-doubt, the impact of childhood experiences on...
Duration: 01:16:35BPD Symptoms: Intense Mood Swings
Sep 12, 2025The emotional rollercoaster, intense mood swings, affective instability, over reacting, moody, etc. We've heard it all and we've lived it.
In this episode the whole crew gets into what it's like to struggle with intense mood swings as part of BPD.
We get into the importance of understanding subjective units of distress (SUD) scale, the stigma surrounding BPD and the misconceptions that often arise in discussions about emotional instability.
We also talk about the impact of intense emotions on relationships, our own self-worth and our ability to use our skills.
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Duration: 01:24:24My Best Friends Interview Me (feat. Beth, Patrick and Sara)
Sep 05, 2025My incredible friends of 16+ years are my chosen family and have been with me through some of the hardest parts of my life.
Many people with BPD struggle with maintaining friendships and I hope this episode provides some insights into what supportive friendships look like, the work that goes into maintaining them, and gives you some good laughs to start off the season.
In this episode my friends ask me questions like:
You’re really good at making friends, how do you do it?What do you do when all of your friends are rea... Duration: 01:32:27Summer Announcements!
Aug 01, 2025Super Feeler is out for the summer!!!!!
I'll be back in September with some of the best episodes yet and even more opportunities to connect with the community through peer support.
Find the links to all of the announcements in this episode below!
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Duration: 00:15:54Queer, Neurodivergent and Finding Community (feat. Shane)
Jul 25, 2025Shane (@cvvnty_boi44) joins for a solo episode to share about his life story. From experiencing a hard divorce as a child, to cross country moves, breakups, navigating substance use, transitioning, and discovering his BPD and ADHD, Shane's personal journey is a rollercoaster that led him to finding the Queer community he so loves and becoming a Super Feeler!
Shane's story highlights the challenges faced by the queer community and the ongoing journey of self-discovery and acceptance as well as the struggle that self-medicating with substance use can add to mental health issues.
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Duration: 01:11:19BPD Symptoms: Impulsivity
Jul 18, 2025Impulsivity is so much fun and so harmful often at the same time. It is really the most dialectic of the borderline personality disorder symptoms.
Together the panel shares about our experiences with impulsivity and how it presents as part of BPD and ADHD.
We finish off the episode sharing how we have learned to manage our impulsivity to prevent some of the harms associated without losing our fun and exciting lives that are often brought in through impulsivity.
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Duration: 01:09:14Using Your Platform to Raise Awareness (feat. Darcy)
Jul 11, 2025Darcy is Miss Personality Northern Alberta and uses her platform to talk about borderline personality disorder.
While Darcy hasn't been diagnosed with BPD she identifies with the disorder. Together we explore the impact of her childhood circumstances including a really challenging divorce, and how she found her voice through pageantry.
Learn more about personality pageants click here.
Find her on instagram @darcystanly and @catchthesplit
Find her blog here.
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Duration: 00:29:21BPD Symptoms: Chronic Feelings of Emptiness
Jul 04, 2025Chronic feelings of emptiness are a tough symptom to describe if you haven't experienced it before. In the third episode of the BPD Symptoms Mini Series Laurie is joined by Kat, Shane, and Shannon to talk about one of the lesser understood but deeply impactful symptoms of BPD.
We touch on where this feeling (or lack of feeling) shows up in our lives, its connection to dissociation and childhood trauma, and what helps when the emptiness feels overwhelming.
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Duration: 00:59:37No Longer Denying Diagnosis Leads to Normal-ish Parenting (feat. Jennifer)
Jun 27, 2025Jennifer is a marriage and family counsellor living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She shares her personal journey, including her experiences with therapy, the importance of receiving the correct information/diagnosis in order to plan treatment, parenting, and the stigma she’s experienced.
Jennifer has spent a lot of time talking to her kids in an age appropriate way about her BPD and explaining what it means. This is helpful to her so she can stop the "hand-me-down" disordered thinking.
*just a note that Laurie refers to Jennifer in the episode as a counsellor rathe...
Duration: 01:01:26BPD Symptoms: Unstable and Intense Interpersonal Relationships
Jun 20, 2025It's week 2 of the BPD Symptoms mini series! This week, Laurie, Heather, Kat, and Shane sit down to talk about the rollercoaster of intense relationships — you know, the ones that swing between idealization and devaluation, splitting, with favorite people and kind of take over our lives....
We unpack what it’s like to move through the world with the ability to connect deeply in the first moment, the fear of losing it, and the positives and negatives of the intensity of the relationships.
We talk A LOT about splitting and favorite people/persons.
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Duration: 01:15:36Why Certification Matters: Discussing DBT-LBC Certification (feat. Meredith Meyer, LMFT)
Jun 13, 2025Meredith Meyer, LMFT, from the DBT Linehan Board of Certification comes on The Super Feeler Podcast to talk about the significance of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) certification and full DBT programs that are properly aligned with Marsha Linehan’s vision.
We also discuss what brought DBT into Meredith’s life, its application in marriage and family therapy, the importance of peer support,
If you’ve always wondered what it means to have “full/comprehensive” DBT, why certification is a thing, how to find the best DBT therapists, or are looking into certification for yourself this is episode...
Duration: 00:51:31BPD Symptoms: Frantic Efforts to Avoid Real or Imagined Abandonment
Jun 06, 2025Welcome to a brand new Super Feeler mini-series!
Every other week, we're diving deep into the nine symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) with a panel of people who live it!
In our first episode, we’re talking about frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment — a symptom that many of us feel in our bones. We get into what this looks like in relationships, parenting, friendships, and how we've started to build more self-trust and resilience.
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Duration: 01:25:21Creating a Life Worth Living Through DBT (feat. @the.mindful.wildflower)
May 30, 2025Michelle, the creator of the IG page @the.mindful.wildflower shares about her journey with BPD, diving head first into DBT and what it was like to move across the country, quit her job and go through a breakup all at once.
Michelle shares her journey of navigating friendship, healing and recovery in a new place and how it has motivated her to help others learn DBT skills.
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The Mindful Wildflower Skills Card DeckThe Mindful Wildflower and Super Feeler sti... Duration: 00:54:27DBT Skills: Diana Joins Skills Cast To Chat
May 23, 2025Diana Partington is back to talk with our DBT Skills cast about what it was like to listen to us work through her book together!
Together we discuss about the transformative power of DBT and the importance of community support in the journey of recovery.
A lot of tears are shed - thank you for being on this beautiful journey with us.
Check out Diana's new project at community.dbtforlife.com !
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Duration: 01:29:50Mental Health Advocacy on Campus (feat. Kails)
May 16, 2025Kails (@prettybpdpisces) joins the pod to share about her BPD journey and how it led her to mental health advocacy. She discusses her work with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and her efforts to create a more supportive mental health community on her university campus.
To learn more about her university club click here!
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Duration: 00:37:53DBT Skills: Alternate Rebellion
May 09, 2025Let'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...
Duration: 00:35:18The Power of Accessible DBT Skills (feat. Dr. Kiki Fehling)
May 02, 2025Dr. 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...
Duration: 00:55:45Walking With Love: Sashbear, Family Support & the Power of Community (feat. Lynn and Sandy)
Apr 25, 2025This 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.
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Duration: 00:47:52DBT Skills: Pushing Away and Distracting
Apr 18, 2025In 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 relationships
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!
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Duration: 00:54:17Losing Your Child to the System While Navigating Your Own Abuse (feat. Kati)
Apr 11, 2025This 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.
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Duration: 00:55:37DBT Skills: Self Soothing with the Five Senses
Apr 04, 2025Self-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!
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Duration: 00:23:58Navigating Estrangements and Legal Battles (feat. Katelyn)
Mar 28, 2025Katelyn 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...
Duration: 01:10:30DBT Skills: Radical Acceptance
Mar 21, 2025It'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!
International Advocacy for Personality Disorders (feat. Åse-Line)
Mar 14, 2025Åse-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!
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Duration: 00:59:28DBT Skills: Identifying Your Values
Mar 07, 2025While 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...
Duration: 00:40:34Navigating the Wounded Parts of Myself (feat. Daniel)
Feb 28, 2025Daniel 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.
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Duration: 00:58:43DBT Skills: PLEASE
Feb 21, 2025Meet 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...
Experience of Suicidality During the Pandemic (feat. Dr. Juveria Zaheer)
Feb 14, 2025Dr. 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.
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Duration: 00:51:29DBT Skills: Cope Ahead
Feb 07, 2025Cope 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.
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Duration: 00:20:27Poetry, Sobriety, and Healing (feat. Mercedes Killeen)
Jan 31, 2025Mercedes 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.
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Duration: 00:41:43DBT Skills: Opposite Action
Jan 24, 2025Time 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.
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Duration: 00:20:57Breaking Down BPD Stigma Through Research (feat. Dr. Amanda Uliaszek)
Jan 17, 2025Dr. 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.
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Duration: 00:52:22DBT Skills: Check the Facts and Emotion Regulation Overview
Jan 10, 2025We'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.
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Duration: 00:50:55My Suicide Crisis and First Inpatient Treatment (part 2. feat. Aaron)
Jan 03, 2025In 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.
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My Suicide Crisis (part 1 - feat Aaron)
Dec 27, 2024My 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.
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Duration: 00:40:50DBT Skills: Validation
Dec 20, 2024Validation 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.
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Duration: 00:26:37A Transformative Treatment Experience (part 2 - feat. Anita)
Dec 13, 2024Anita 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!
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Duration: 00:57:31Small Town Queer Living with BPD (part 1 - feat. Anita)
Dec 06, 2024Anita (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.
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Duration: 00:47:50DBT Skills: DEAR MAN
Nov 29, 2024DEAR 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!
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The Healing Power of Nature (feat. Shannon)
Nov 22, 2024Shannon (@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.
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Duration: 01:05:10DBT Skills: Clarifying Priorities
Nov 15, 2024Dive 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.
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Setting Boundaries, Breaking Cycles and Doing Better for Our Kids (feat. Chelsea)
Nov 08, 2024Chelsea 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.
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Duration: 01:20:36DBT Skills: Effectively
Nov 01, 2024In 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.
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Duration: 00:25:14The Borderline Barrister (feat. Megan)
Oct 25, 2024Megan (@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...
Duration: 00:46:21DBT Skills: Describe
Oct 18, 2024This 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.
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Duration: 00:31:26Riding the Storm (feat. Ryan)
Oct 11, 2024Ryan 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.
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Duration: 00:42:44DBT Skills: Stop and Observe
Oct 04, 2024We 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 Partington
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Duration: 00:24:51Taking Action Against Stigma (feat. Sonia)
Sep 27, 2024Sonia (@_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...
Duration: 00:47:52DBT Skills: Wise Mind
Sep 20, 2024In 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...
Cultural Norms that Impact our Symptomology (feat. Bora)
Sep 13, 2024Bora 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!
DBT Skills: Mindfulness
Sep 06, 2024In 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.
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Duration: 00:33:36DBT Skills for Life (feat. Diana)
Aug 30, 2024Diana 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...
Duration: 01:11:39Rock Bottom and The Climb Back Up (feat. Antonia)
Aug 24, 2024Antonia 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.
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Duration: 00:41:39Introducing The Super Feeler Podcast (feat. Dean)
Aug 23, 2024Welcome 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...