From Borderline to Beautiful: Hope and Help for BPD with Rose Skeeters, MA, LPC, PN2

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, I discuss how relationships develop, BPD, and attachment patterns that develop in early childhood. CPTSD, EUPD, & Borderl...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, Jay shares his story of strength through adversity and how he came to be the honorable man he is today. Remember to sprea...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, I talk about the difference between absolute truth and relative truth and why my viewpoints on truth have shaped my recov...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, I address relationships and how to active your moral compass super power of self sacrifice in love relationships. CPTSD,...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, I talk about the importance of learning to identify and label emotions. I also talk about the function of primary and sec...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable.  Listen in today to hear a message of hope and encouragement and to add being honorable to your moral compass! Remember to spread the word...

Formulas are intended to produce consistent results. Listen in today for a recovery formula that will propel you forward on your recovery journey. I also answer a listener's question about when to re-engage with a former favorite host. Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for...

"Recovery means freedom...free from the deep emotional pain that makes you feel like you will bottom out at any moment...Yes, I mean literally, I wanted to die and to be free from that...where if anything happens I can feel free that I am not going to just turn around and want to end my life... that is huge to be able to say- something happens, I am not going to die by my hand." Listen in this wee...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, we welcome Sidney to the show! Sidney embodies the idea of moving from borderline to beautiful. Her story is unique in th...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, we welcome Melanie to the show! Melanie has climbed many rungs on her ladder of recovery and wanted to share her story. M...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, we welcome back Rebecca to the show! Rebecca's first episode can be found in season two, episode 9 . Rebecca has climbed...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, I talk about the connection between shame and defiance and how loved ones can offer support to those struggling in recove...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, I address an important part of character development- goal setting. Goal setting is integral in the recovery process, esp...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, I address the media's portrayal of individuals with mental illness diagnoses and how to combat stigma in the midst of the...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, I answer listeners' questions about self awareness, irritability, forgiveness, worthlessness. CPTSD, EUPD, & Borderline P...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, I talk about the value of formulas in recovery and how to create a good day formula to self soothe and give yourself the...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. DBT is the most well known treatment for BPD. In this episode, I talk about how I tackled waking up with anxiety, adversity and increasing...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. DBT is the most well known treatment for BPD. In this episode, I introduce Core Mindfulness Skills through the DBT lens. I also explain th...

Friday night bonus episode! I’m cooking some delicious dinner and wanted to share a few family moments from our recent spring break on the topics of shame, forgiveness, emotion regulation, and parenting. Enjoy! Visit us on the web at : https://www.skeetersstrength.com

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. There are 9 symptoms of BPD. In this episode, I list these symptoms and talk about chronic feelings of emptiness and the antidotes to thes...

Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. This week is the kick off of Season 3. I reintroduce myself briefly to new listeners and offer 5 reflection questions to help you recenter...

Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex diagnosis. I have been honored to be a part of the BPD community through this podcast for two complete seasons! This week will wrap-up the second season. I will be releasing the next episode in two weeks on March 18, 2022 to kick off Season 3. If you are a loved one of someone struggling with mental illness listen in today to hear how Jay was able to su...

Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex diagnosis. Unfortunately, idealization and devaluation are defense mechanisms that get in the way of having meaningful relationships. This is part two of another series focusing on splitting, devaluation, and idealization. Learn to think on purpose this week by changing your brain's current program. Borderline Personality Disorder recovery work is often...

Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex diagnosis. In this episode, I answer a listener's question about a partner not believing that they are loved. Does my partner with BPD actually love me? is a common question asked by loved ones. Unfortunately, idealization and devaluation can lead to these feelings in the ones we love. This is part one of another series focusing on splitting, devaluatio...

Borderline Personality Disorder is a complex diagnosis. In this episode, I tackle another communication skill and answer a listener question about corrective relationships. I also answer a common question about mindset coaching and therapy. Borderline Personality Disorder recovery work is often painful and difficult. Listen in today to hear a message of hope and encouragement and to add being hono...