The BPD Bunch

In this episode, Xannie, Katja, Georgette, Jack, and Jay wrap up their conversation on borderline personality disorder (BPD) at school. The bunch share whether they have used accommodations in an educational setting, Jay and Xannie talk about sharing their diagnosis as students, while Katja and Georgette share disclosing as educators. October 16th we'll be back with a new discussion topic, BPD &am...

In this episode, Xannie, Katja, Georgette, Jack, and Jay chat about how borderline personality disorder (BPD) can create challenges at school. In the first half of the episode, they share their own stories about how BPD showed up for them and how it affected their relationships at school. In the second half, they share their top tips and lessons on managing school life with BPD and offer advice fo...

Xannie and Raf sit down for a 1-1 to talk about Raf's experiences as someone who lives with borderline personality disorder and identifies as gender nonconforming. October 9th we'll be back with a new discussion topic, dealing with BPD at School. Can't wait until then? Sign up for our "BPD Buddies" or "BPD Besties" tiers on Patreon to get early access to an exclusive extended cut of next week's ep...

Xannie, Jack, Mo, Jay, Hak Ja and André finish up their conversation from Wednesday on how borderline personality disorder presents in men and women. In this clip they discuss the misconceptions or stereotypes they'd like to challenge! October 9th we'll be back with a new discussion topic, dealing with BPD at School. Can't wait until then? Sign up for our "BPD Buddies" or "BPD Besties" tiers on Pa...

The BPD Bunch is Back! Xannie, Jack, Mo, Jay, Hak Ja and André discuss how borderline personality disorder presents in Men and Women. Xannie and Jay start by sharing some of the research, to answer questions like: Is BPD different in men than women? How does BPD present in males? What are the symptoms of BPD in women? What is the prevalence of borderline personality disorder in women? Why is BPD m...

Meet Jack, who joined the BPD Bunch in season 4, and is set to continue in season 5 coming on October 2nd! Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, yo...

Meet Hak Ja, who joined the BPD Bunch in season 4, and is set to continue in season 5 coming on October 2nd! Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us,...

Xannie breaks why its important to have realistic expectations of recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. We’re currently on a break between seasons, but will be posting mini-episodes once a week (on average) until we return with season 5 in the fall! 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help...

In this minisode, Xannie, Katja, Mo, Darren and Céline discuss the causes of their splitting episodes. If you missed our longer conversation on BPD & Splitting, check it out here: https://youtu.be/MA2Te7EpHbY?si=UQeVWA_oMNw6ECkf We’re currently on a break between seasons, but will be posting mini-episodes once a week (on average) until we return with season 5 in the fall! 🌟 Love what we do? Y...

Xannie, Mo, Darren and Céline consider their past experiences with splitting and how they've moved forwards when a particularly nasty split has ended a relationship. If you missed our longer conversation on BPD & Splitting, check it out here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebpdbunch/episodes/The-BPD-Bunch-S4E6-Splitting-in-BPD-Explained-e2jm216 We’re currently on a break between...

In this mini-episode, Xannie, Katja, Mo, Darren and Céline discuss the concept of splitting and whether or not they experience it within themselves. If you missed our longer conversation on BPD & Splitting, check it out here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebpdbunch/episodes/The-BPD-Bunch-S4E6-Splitting-in-BPD-Explained-e2jm216 We’re currently on a break between seasons, but will be...

Join Xannie, Katja, and Mo as they interview Kylee Rackam. Kylee, a mental health content creator, opens up about their personal journey living with both narcissistic personality disorder and borderline personality disorder. In this thought-provoking conversation, Kylee sheds light on the similarities and differences between their experiences with these two disorders. Together, the group explores...

Xannie, Katja, Melanie, Hak Ja and Carys play this season's game of BPD Bingo! Grab your board to play along here: http://youtube.com/post/Ugkxs1qJvcVRs4HQqvhryjrMCnGRz20MvTL9?si=3EHFVt2eUbIF5ptK Thank you to our followers on instagram for some of these tile suggestions!! 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon...

Finishing up our last episode of the season, Xannie, Mo, Georgette, Raf, Jack, Céline and Andrea discuss feeling addicted to social media. The bunch discuss some of the things they believe have caused them to spend too much time on social media, and share a few of the things that have helped. 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider jo...

In our last episode of the season, Xannie, Mo, Georgette, Raf, Jack, Céline and Andrea discuss the pros and cons of social media use when you live with BPD. The bunch share some of their most heartwarming stories and greatest challenges as well as top tips for managing social media use. Come back Friday for a minisode on feeling addicted to social media! 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels the...

Georgette gave a speech about her experiences finding the BPD community and joining the BPD Bunch at the Emotions Matter walk for BPD this past Sunday! Thank you to everyone who joined us afterwards at Cafe Kitsune - we had a blast!! Definitely looking forward to creating an opportunity to do something like this again ❤️

Xannie, Katja, Melanie and guest Blake (now John), share their artistic interpretations of how they experience fractured identity in BPD. The bunch also consider what their art would look like if it encapsulated a more integrated identity. If you are interested in drawing along, we'd love to see your art! Share and tag us on socials. 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conve...

Join Xannie, Carys, Madhurima, Raf, and Solène as they continue their discussion on grief while living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). In this thought-provoking conversation, they explore the profound sense of loss over the life they could have had without BPD. Discover how they navigate through the pain of lost time, and gain insights into the strategies they've developed to find...

In this week's episode, join Xannie, Carys, Madhurima, Raf, and Solène as they delve into the profound subject of grief while living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). They share their most impactful personal experiences of grief and discuss the connection between BPD symptoms and the grieving process. They also reveal their top tips for navigating grief when living with BPD. Come bac...

Xannie sits down to interview Katja, who opens up about her struggles living with binge eating disorder on top of having two personality disorders, borderline personality disorder and schizotypal personality disorder. Katja shares the story of how one extremely rude comment from a stranger put her on a path to be consumed by thoughts about her appearance and wait which snowballed overtime into a f...

Xannie, Solène, and Raf continue their conversation on living with both borderline personality disorder and an eating disorder, this time focusing on the challenges that present in social situations. Next week we’ll be back for a conversation about BPD & Grief. Can't wait? Join our BPD besties or BPD buddies tiers on Patreon and watch our Patreon exclusive extended version of the episode N...

Dealing with BPD and the Complexities of Eating Disorders: Join Xannie, Solène, and Raf as they delve into the challenges of living with borderline personality disorder and the intricate web of eating disorders. In this episode, they candidly share their personal battles with food, body image, and the intersection with BPD. Gain invaluable insights into their journeys towards eating disorder recov...

Xannie, Georgette, Jay, Darren and Solène share some of the ups and downs of being in functional recovery from borderline personality disorder. Note: This episode we filmed in November, so some of the references will be to that time of year. If you’ve seen Georgette’s intro video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT87yEEx_fU You know the negative consequences BPD had on her family. Today she shares...

Xannie, Mo, Darren, Céline, and Katja continue their conversation from Wednesday on splitting in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Today, The Bunch discuss their top tips for managing splitting effectively. Next week we’ll be back for a conversation about BPD & Disordered Eating. Can't wait? Join our BPD besties or BPD buddies tiers on Patreon and watch our Patreon exclusive extended version...

Join us in this captivating episode as Xannie, Mo, Darren, Céline, and Katja delve into the experience of splitting in Borderline Personality Disorder. The Bunch discuss what splitting is, how it affects their emotions, and the duration of its impact. They also open up about the significant challenges they've faced due to splitting and offer words of encouragement to those currently struggling...