Bold Beautiful Borderline

Hi ya'll! In today's episode you meet our friend, Kat, who talks about her experience recently having to leave a job that wasn't good for her mental health as well as friendships. She discusses with us her experience having several complex mental health disorders and the impact that has on autoimmune issues. This is all from her perspective living in Scotland, which is quite differe...

WE'RE BACK and boy do we have so much to say about the year to come!  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 th...

We'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&apo...

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-article This episode featured Laurie...

Hey ya'll! Here's another LGBTQ Pride X BPD episode for you. In Portland we're celebrating Pride in July this year and where Dallas lives they are celebrating it in September. So, why not have another bonus episode? You all know that Sara & Talon will talk queer theory forever (ADHD hyperinterest or nah?) and this episode is one for the books.  Dallas is queer, has BPD, has ADHD...

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...

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 BP...

One of the things I fundamentally believe about people with BPD is that we have the ability to create and imagine in ways that most people don't have. This makes us superrrrr creative where business is concerned - although being self-employed as a person with BPD and mental illness as a whole is much harder.  Today Sara talks with Angela Morris, a person who lives with a variety of mental hea...

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 BP...

After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) at 14, Jayde’s family started to see the patterns of BPD throughout three generations. Today we hear from all three generations (Jayde (daughter), Alicia (mother), and Dianne (grandmother)) and their journey of self/family exploration with the diagnosis, treatment, and healing.  This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously w...

This one wasn't great ya'll - I don't have much to say about it other than holy triggering (this is Sara speaking). Because of that this episode is entirely unedited - I didn't want to go back and re-listen. I do think it's an important listen, especially for people without BPD, but please note it was difficult and triggering for me. Safety planning resources available her...

Hi ya'll! Coming in hot with a bonus episode for Pride Month. Today you meet Shanthi who will tell us about their experience as a person with BPD, Bipolar, PTSD who is also bisexual, gender expensive, and a child of immigrants. Shanthi talks about their experience navigating culture, sexuality, gender, marriage, mental health, and more! For more on the history of Pride, read here! Here's...

Sara and Talon reflect on her doctor's appointment, her fear, doing it anyways, and next steps from her recent doctor's appointment.  If you didn't already, listen to An Apple Away Keeps The Stigmatized Doctor Away, where Sara and Laurie discuss the fear associated with meeting new doctors and scheduling appointments.  Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to!...

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 BP...

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 im...

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 BP...

Asia is here with us today to talk about her experience growing up in a household full of women, having her daughter young, and getting her BPD diagnosis and how it's impacted her! Thank you, Asia, for joining us.  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 @boldbeauti...

Jessica is a clinical counsellor who also lives with borderline personality disorder. Jessica shares her personal story, as well as how she has directly addressed individuals within the health and education system who are perpetuating anti-BPD stigma.  Jessica also chats about what it's like for her to work with her clients, self-disclosure, and much more!  PLUS - Jessica is a TWIN and her tw...

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 BP...

In 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 Laur...

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. Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts at: boldbeautifulborderline.com Here's the deal - we are reviewing this book from a critical lens, but we only have so much ability to be cr...

Kelly South, the author of Pay Attention To Me, joins Bold Beautiful Borderline a second time to talk about her book, the reception from readers, and shares a little bit more about her life experiences with BPD. Kelly and Laurie discuss the beauty of BPD, the difficulties in finding safe sexy, and the goal of having more good days than bad.  Plus - is Severus Snape a good role model for people wit...

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. Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts at: boldbeautifulborderline.com Here's the deal - we are reviewing this book from a critical lens, but we only have so much ability to be cr...

Emily, our brand new Super Feelers Club co-facilitator, lost her best friend last year and has been on a grief journey like nothing she has ever experienced before. Grief and loss is always hard, but the intensity of emotions and suicidality that come with BPD make for an even harder journey. Emily shares with us what losing the "Christina to her Meredith" has been like for her and how s...

 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. Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts at: boldbeautifulborderline.com Here's the deal - we are reviewing this book from a critical lens, but we only have so much ability to be c...