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back from the borderline

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

I don’t want to talk to your personality; I want to talk to your soul. Imagine if your most painful and debilitating mental health symptoms and self-sabotaging behaviors aren’t evidence of 'disorder' or 'dysfunction', but adaptive strategies that once kept you safe. My goal is to help you shift from asking ‘What’s wrong with me?’ to ‘What happened to me?’

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Well folks, it’s that time again for our weekly recap of the month. On this one, we’ll dive into Richard Dawkins and his new essay on UnHerd.

This is a man who spent years telling all of us that consciousness was chemistry and religion was nothing ... more

The inspiration for this episode came to me after looking at a small scar under my daughter’s eye and realizing that our bodies really do keep the f*cking score. 

That thought sent me down a bit of an existential rabbit hole. Back to my millennial-e... more

Someone tagged me this week in a Christian conversion testimony video and accused me of leading people into demonic tarot witchcraft, which honestly made me laugh. So naturally, I made an episode.

I felt like it was important to explore why tarot fe... more

This is part two of a two-part series on madness and the performance of sanity.

Most people are mainly just acting “normal” all day. We put on our work voices while we’re screaming with existential misery inside. We all know what it feels like to sa... more

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Recent Guests

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Independent scholar-practitioner and author with a background in psychology.
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Dr. Teddy Hamstra
Scholar of mythology and mysticism, recently graduated with a doctoral degree.
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Jeffrey Mishlove
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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 3.6k ratings
  • Someone who understands

    Like a big sister that’s been to so many of the same places I have been, and many of the places I never got to see. The wisdom you’ve shared is cherished; it has been added to my toolbelt as well as to my bundle. I will carry it with me and share with others when called to do so.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueberryShortstack
    Canada6 days ago
  • Brilliant, grounded, holistic, endlessly inspiring and transformative companion for seekers!

    The only podcast I choose to pay for

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clemmy44
    United States6 days ago
  • Life changing

    This soul just gets it, the wisdom she shares changes lives

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeffrey Blake Adams
    United States8 days ago
  • 💕 !!

    This podcast has helped me so much, it's tough to put into words. If you're a highly sensitive person who has struggled to find your way in this world, this podcast may be able to help you too. Especially if you're interested in the more mysterious sides of life. 💖 & beyond that, this podcast is so educational on so many interesting and niche spiritual/societal/historical topics! Such a high quality show that you kind of just need to listen to for yourself! 💛💛💛💛

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    autumnnn3
    United States8 days ago
  • Genuinely has expanded my life and worldview

    It’s hard to put into words everything Mollie has done with this podcast. The more I listen the more I feel as if I am growing and expanding alongside her in her journey. Witnessing her development and being apart of her patreon community has been an honor. Her episodes topics always have impeccable timing, her analysis is balanced and the amount of work she puts into what she does is incredibly remarkable. I’ve read some of the one star reviews and I can’t tell if they just didn’t actually list... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angel Lindsy
    United States10 days ago

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Listeners praise the host's depth, empathy, and rigorous research.
Fans highlight life-changing insights and practical inner-work tools.
Many find the blend of myth, psychology, and spirituality uniquely transformative.

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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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