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Bold Beautiful Borderline

Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Borderline Personality Disorder
Mental Health
Emotional Hangover
Sobriety
People Pleasing
Transitioning
Suicide Prevention
Queer Community
Self-Sabotage
Therapy
Resilience
Parenting
Schizophrenia
Coping Skills
Election Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy
Anxiety
General Anxiety Disorder
Community Mental Health

Host and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sara Abbott, provide a raw, honest, and sometimes humorous look into what it means to live with Borderline Personality Disorder and a variety of other conditions. From relationships, to anger, to sex, and to recovery, she along with guests (and her husband occasionally!) provides a behind the lens view on the world’s most stigmatized mental illness. You fin... more

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Kelly South returns to the podcast to talk her experience as a writer with BPD. You may remember her going the podcast to tell us about Pay Attention To Me, a memoir: an examination of Borderline Personality Disorder, told through journal entries alo... more

On today's episode of the podcast I compare PTSD and BPD and identify similarities and differences and also share your response to your experience with PTSD and PTSD with also diagnosed with BPD. 

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Emily joins us this week to talk about her experience in early-diagnosis and what her friends/family suggest for navigating this time period! 

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Today Talon and I discuss distorted thinking patterns that all humans experience - not just those of us with BPD. We might struggle with them more but this is an everybody experience and it's important to practice seeing them when they come up, fact-... more

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Recent Guests

Maria Scazzaro
BPD awareness advocate and resilience coach
Episode: Get A Borderline Friendly Boss Feat. Maria
Cynthia Gralla
University instructor, writer, and host of the podcast, A Real Affliction, BPD, Culture and Stigma
A Real Affliction, BPD, Culture and Stigma
Episode: Getting an Education with Borderline Feat. Cynthia Gralla
Estefana Johnson
A trauma clinician and Director of Clinical Training at Arise Alliance.
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Episode: Exploring Trauma Through Critical Memory Integration feat. Estefana Johnson
Dr. Kiki Fehling
Licensed psychologist, author, and expert in dialectical behavioral therapy.
Episode: Fighting Shame Through DBT Feat. Dr. Kiki Fehling
Rachel Winch
Diagnosed with BPD, major depression, anxiety, PTSD, and has experienced multiple treatment modalities in her recovery journey.
Episode: "Electroconvulsive Therapy Saved My Life" Feat. Rachel
Yosi Amram
Clinical psychologist and author focused on spiritual intelligence
Awakening Spiritual Intelligence
Episode: Spiritual Intelligence and Mental Health Feat. Yosi Amram
Dr. Michelle D. Sherman
Psychologist with 30 years of experience focusing on families affected by mental illness
SEEDS of Hope Books
Episode: Parenting With Mental Illness Feat. Dr. Michelle Sherman of SEeds of Hope Books
Andy Levitt
Works in peer support and lives with bipolar disorder.
Episode: Professional Peer Support - Ambassadors of Hope (Feat. Andy)
Laurie Edmundson
Previous co-host of the podcast
Episode: GREATEST HITS - The BPD Rollercoaster

Host

Sara Abbott
Host and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing insight and personal stories on living with Borderline Personality Disorder and other conditions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 182 ratings
  • Helpful as a partner!

    This show is helpful as a partner in learning about borderline and how to provide support. I appreciate hearing the stories and how different yet similar everyone’s experience is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Franklinliketheturtle
    United Statesa year ago
  • Newly diagnosed & feeling validated

    I’m newly diagnosed and this podcast makes me feel so validated. Within the first few minutes of the first episodes, my jaw was on the floor. Love it!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    laiuchsbrkf
    United States2 years ago
  • Found my tribe!

    Recently diagnosed and well into my 50’s I finally found people who think like me. Found my tribe and will tune in weekly. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dana_BC
    Canada3 years ago
  • BBB

    I absolutely love BBB, Laurie and Sara. I’m so grateful for creating this podcast. I don’t think I’ve listened to a podcast where I didn’t relate to the topic and guest speakers. Grateful to have you both in my life and keep inspiring! Much love

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kstick23
    Canada3 years ago
  • Finally found myself!

    So happy to have found this informative, funny, affirming and relatable podcast. Laurie and Sara are so skilled at presenting a real, vulnerable and insightful (and non-stigmatising) glimpse into some of the key elements of BPD as well as very helpful strategies for change and recovery.

    Their own experiences, thoughts and perspectives combined with the amazing people they bring on as guests makes for an amazing listen.

    As someone who is currently undiagnosed in a stigmatising system where ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gracecardozo
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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The discussions are often described as insightful and empowering, promoting a sense of community.
Some feedback indicates the podcast has been life-changing for individuals newly diagnosed with mental health conditions.
Many reviews highlight the importance of the emotional support provided through these conversations.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its relatable content and the hosts' authenticity.

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Talking Points

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I Got Diagnosed Last Month! Feat. Emily
Q: What was it like for you to talk to your family about this diagnosis?
Emily felt relieved and explained her diagnosis to her close family, who responded with understanding and humor.
Get A Borderline Friendly Boss Feat. Maria
Q: What advice do you have for our baby BPDers?
Trust your intuition, advocate for the right treatment, and be open to self-assessment with therapists.
Get A Borderline Friendly Boss Feat. Maria
Q: How was childhood like for you?
Maria recounts a challenging upbringing with parents who struggled to understand her mental health, leading to isolation and bullying.
Get A Borderline Friendly Boss Feat. Maria
Q: What does recovery mean to you?
Maria describes recovery as managing mental health without it controlling her, having relationships, working, and feeling authentically herself.
BPD & Schizotypal Personality Disorder Feat. Katja of Lives Not Labels
Q: What do you think is like the most important takeaway for folks?
Katja emphasizes that each person's experience with disorders is unique, and there should be an understanding that not everyone fits the same mold.

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1. Maria Scazzaro
2. Cynthia Gralla
3. Estefana Johnson
4. Dr. Kiki Fehling
5. Rachel Winch
6. Yosi Amram
7. Dr. Michelle D. Sherman
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