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Back from the Borderline

mollie adler
Mental Health
Emotional Alchemy
Trauma
Social Media
Depth Psychology
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Spirituality
Artificial Intelligence
Psychology
Personal Growth
Family Dynamics
Carl Jung
Trauma Recovery
Consciousness
Intimacy
Attachment Theory
The 48 Laws Of Power
Relationships
Millennials
Black Madonna

Back From The Borderline is a podcast about depth psychology, symbolism, spirituality, consciousness, and the search for a more meaningful life.

I started this show years ago while trying to understand my own mind. Somewhere along the way, the questions became much bigger than me. They led into Carl Jung, mythology, Christian mysticism, dreams, tarot, philosophy, esotericism, religious history, ar... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, I was doing an I Ching reading, and one line stood out to me: “To find what you seek, leave the child and follow the adult.” This episode was inspired by that line. I use it to think through spiritual maturity, especially in a culture wher... more

Dion Fortune was one of the great occult teachers of the twentieth century, and one of my personal favorites.

In this episode, I’m joined by Ike Baker for a conversation about Fortune and her legacy. We begin with Ike’s own relationship to her, incl... more

This episode is the opening lesson from my new Patreon series, House of Cards.

House of Cards is an ongoing study of the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot through depth psychology, mythology, symbolism, dreams, and contemplative practice. Every week we move t... more

This might be the most personally confronting episode I’ve recorded in a long time.

A few days ago, I had to send a text message I had been absolutely dreading. I spent days worrying about how this person would feel, what they would think, whether t... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Vanja Bokun Popović
Independent scholar-practitioner and author with a background in psychology.
Episode: how AI is rewiring the human psyche
Dr. Teddy Hamstra
Scholar of mythology and mysticism, recently graduated with a doctoral degree.
University of Southern California
Episode: enchantment in the age of disenchantment w/ dr. teddy hamstra
Jeffrey Mishlove
Distinguished parapsychologist and host of New Thinking Allowed
New Thinking Allowed
Episode: anomalies, intuition, and the edge of what we know with jeffrey mishlove, PhD
Alyssa Grenfell
Best-selling author and powerful voice in the movement of women reclaiming their autonomy after high-demand religious life
Episode: religious trauma and the silent toll on female emotional development (a roundtable with stephanie ann and alyssa grenfell)
Stephanie Ann
Certified Jungian life coach and hairstylist, revered for her insight into managing religious trauma and spiritual crises
Episode: religious trauma and the silent toll on female emotional development (a roundtable with stephanie ann and alyssa grenfell)
Aiden Arata
Sharp, funny, and uncomfortably real voice on the internet, author of 'You Have a New Memory.'
Episode: meme magic, hot mess eras, and digital disappearance with aiden arata
Dr. Laurence Hillman
A psychological astrologer with over four decades of experience.
Episode: you can’t domesticate venus: sex, power, and the archetypes running your life with dr. laurence hillman
Laura Delano
Author of the memoir "Unshrunk, A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance"
Episode: why psychiatry failed her: laura delano on misdiagnosis, medication, and coming back to life
Nick Taber
Writer and personal development advocate, survivor of the troubled teen industry
Episode: exposing the troubled teen industry: surviving ‘the harvard of therapeutic boarding schools’ (ft. nick taber)

Host

Mollie Adler
Host of Back From The Borderline; guides discussion with personal reflections and a focus on depth psychology, trauma, and conscious evolution.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • zero chill :’)

    I can rarely soft/chill-listen to this bec I know it’ll provoke some thought and/or feeling that I need to have at least some time to digest, and I deeply deeply appreciate it

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gbgs~orroz
    Swedena month ago
  • This is my favorite podcast

    Mollie’s podcast is somehow always conveying and distilling the information around us in such a thoughtful, profound, and articulate way. I appreciate her perspective, insight, and genuinely feel like I come away from these podcasts learning more, and able to process my own feelings on these topics in a deeper way. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aba0522
    United Statesa month ago
  • Shifts my perspective with each episode!

    Truly have never listened to another podcast like it, endlessly interesting and well-researched. It’s educational, it’s engaging and incredibly emotionally adept. Love!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    molliesvg
    Irelanda month ago
  • Thoughtful and Insightful

    Mollie’s ideas always clarify thoughts and experiences I have during the week. It’s freaky how I’ll be contemplating something and hear it out of her mouth the next time I listen. She confirms the collective consciousness to me and always gives me the insight I need.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    timelinegypsy
    United Statesa month ago
  • Insightful, grounding, and honestly just so good

    If you’re interested in exploring spirituality, humanity, and life in a deeper and more authentic way, I highly recommend it. What I appreciate most is that it creates room for curiosity and growth without judgment or dogma. So many people are searching for spirituality that feels genuine, compassionate, and open-hearted, and this podcast really offers that for me. The Patreon is worth it and I am loving MOODs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrsRhoads11
    United Statesa month ago

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how AI is rewiring the human psyche
Q: Why do you see AI as this opportunity for human evolution instead of this simplistic narrative that we hear so often in the press?
Both Laurence and Vanja provide insights that transition AI from a threat to a potential partner in human evolution.
anomalies, intuition, and the edge of what we know with jeffrey mishlove, PhD
Q: And can you share any personal practices or habits that you've found especially meaningful in your own life?
Mishlove believes in the power of being present and listening, emphasizing how being a good listener is critical for personal development.
anomalies, intuition, and the edge of what we know with jeffrey mishlove, PhD
Q: I was wondering if you would be open to sharing that story with my listeners, and just what you felt first nudged you toward this work of yours.
Mishlove recounts a dream from 1972 that led him to shift focus from criminology to parapsychology after a profound shared death experience.
meme magic, hot mess eras, and digital disappearance with aiden arata
Q: Did you choose to write your book in a non-traditional narrative format? What emotional experience did you want the reader to have?
Aiden wanted to create something that opens space for the reader's imagination, valuing the unique connection and engagement over traditional storytelling.
meme magic, hot mess eras, and digital disappearance with aiden arata
Q: Was there a Hot Mess Aiden? Can you tell us a little bit about her?
Aiden reflects on her 'Hot Mess' self, acknowledging the chaotic and messy aspects of her life during her twenties that shaped who she is now.

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What is Back from the Borderline about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on emotional alchemy, trauma, and depth psychology, using myth, mysticism, and consciousness studies to explore why people feel cracked open rather than broken. Episodes blend psychology, spirituality, and esoteric history to reframe personal struggles as meaningful journeys toward wholeness, with practical prompts and tools (including a proprietary platform) to support inner work. A recurring thread is challenging mainstream psychiatric labels and promoting sovereign self-understanding, boundary-setting, and community support as part of a long arc toward deeper self-awareness. A standout feature is the host's blend of rigorous research, narrative myth-making, and a compassionate, sisterly guidance style that invites liste... more

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2. Dr. Teddy Hamstra
3. Jeffrey Mishlove
4. Alyssa Grenfell
5. Stephanie Ann
6. Aiden Arata
7. Dr. Laurence Hillman
8. Laura Delano

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