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Back from the Borderline

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

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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What if early Christianity contained a path centered on direct knowledge of the divine within us, and that path was pushed outside the Church that survived?

This is Part 3 of my multi-part series of conversations with Anne Baring, recorded across Se... more

What if the history of Europe contains a civilization most of us were never taught about?

This is Part 2 of my multi-part series of conversations with Anne Baring, recorded across September and October 2026. While each episode can stand on its own, ... more

For thousands of years, the Western image of God became increasingly male. Anne Baring has spent much of her life studying what we lost when the feminine disappeared from our understanding of the divine.

This is Part 1 of my eight-part series of con... more

In 2020, I almost paid $4,000 for a shadow work course. One of the first books I was told to read was Carolyn Elliott’s Existential Kink. I read it, tried to understand what I was being sold, and kept getting the same bad taste in my mouth. It’s been... more

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Recent Guests

Anne Baring
Historian, Jungian analyst, author of The Myth of the Goddess
Author/Thought Leader in Jungian psychology and women's spirituality
Episode: The Forgotten Feminine Face of God (Anne Baring Part 1)
Ike Baker
Writer and teacher; host of the Arconum podcast
Episode: The Occult Teacher We Need Right Now: Dion Fortune, Psychic Hygiene, and the Magick of the Mind
Dr. Laurence Hillman
Global expert on archetypes and seasoned astrologer with over 40 years of practice.
Episode: how AI is rewiring the human psyche
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

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Mollie
Host of Back From The Borderline; focus on depth psychology, symbolism, and esoteric spirituality.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.8k ratings
  • This Podcast Changed My Life

    Back From The Borderline has genuinely changed my life. As a fellow skeptic myself, Mollie’s approach to these esoteric concepts and teachings makes them so much more accessible than outlooks I’ve engaged with previously.

    I’ve often struggled to find my place amongst spirituality, and her critical thinking and grounded approach doesn’t make me feel like I need to choose between my skeptic side and my believing side.

    Her works feels deeply inspired, and it has transformed my relationship with... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beckita-B
    United States23 days ago
  • Are you too looking for meaning?

    I wish everyone could listen to every episode of this podcast. Even I have not yet had the time nor focus to listen to over 600 episodes and counting that are available to her ultra premium submarine tier. The podcast itself is a hero’s journey while Mollie works through her own. She maintains a balance between research and writing and performing the podcast for herself, and for the world. Emotional alchemy is exactly what Mollie is doing. Most of the time, I agree with Mollie. Sometimes I have ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    allinickname
    United Statesa month ago
  • A blessing of a podcast

    Well researched podcast that has a multidimensional perspective on mental health and truly compassionate approach to the topic of BPD and beyond. I’ve been listening pretty much exclusively to this podcast throughout the last week and looking forward to how many episodes I still have before me. I appreciate Mollie’s slow cadence and the weaving of many different lenses to look at emotional regulation and why we might feel like we do.

    Thank you so much for bringing us on your path and clearing... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    XT!NA MAR!E
    Germanya month ago
  • Yvonne

    My friend recommended me this podcast, and the episodes I’ve listened to, that spoke to my interest and journey, are just spot on! Lovely brutally honest, loving the perspective of sharing this knowledge and experience both for yourself and also for your daughter. My fave so far is the episode on “The arrogance of too much empathy” <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yvonne H.K
    Norway2 months ago
  • Instructive and clarifying parallels

    As a middle-aged man who grew up in a new age cult community, in a dysfunctional family with narcissistic and immature parents, and who endured well into adulthood a dynamic of scapegoating and gaslighting that resulted in an undeveloped and inauthentic self, Mollie’s podcast has helped me to understand myself in capacity that years of therapists and pharmacology never could. Do not agree with everything, and some themes do not resonate as much as may well for others, but this podcast was a crit... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Musesrus
    United States2 months 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?

Listeners engage with a thoughtful exploration of depth psychology, symbolism, spirituality, and consciousness. Episodes weave Jungian ideas, mythology, Christian mysticism, dreams, tarot, and esoteric history into accessible, often essay-length discussions or interviews with researchers, philosophers, and spiritual teachers. A notable strength is the seamless integration of ancient wisdom with modern life, including practical practices around dreamwork, tarot study, and contemplative inquiry through related offerings. Overall, it's likely to attract listeners who crave nuanced, pattern-focused dialogue about meaning, embodiment, and the edge between conventional life and deeper inquiry; the show also stands out for its sustained attention ... more

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1. Anne Baring
2. Ike Baker
3. Dr. Laurence Hillman
4. Dr. Vanja Bokun Popović
5. Dr. Teddy Hamstra
6. Jeffrey Mishlove
7. Alyssa Grenfell
8. Stephanie Ann

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