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Bold Beautiful Borderline

Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Borderline Personality Disorder
Mental Health
Therapy
Relationships
Trauma
Sobriety
Parenting
Emotional Hangover
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Emotional Abuse
Attachment Theory
Self-Compassion
Ssris
Emotional Dependence
Jealousy
Suicide
Interpersonal Relationships
BPD (borderline Personality Disorder)
Cognitive Distortions
Self-Care

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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Today's episode is part two of a BONUS series on couples work AKA the things couples can do to be successful in the relationships. Talon and I are working through various workbooks (all free and not copyrighted) and activities to help explore our own... more

We hear a lot about emotional immaturity (Have you read the book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents ?) but how often do we hear about emotional MATURITY? A lot of these concepts I hadn't read about previously but they make a lot of sense.... more

Today's we're starting a new BONUS series on couple's work AKA the things couples can do to be successful in the relationships. Talon and I are working through various workbooks (all free and not copyrighted) and activities to help explore our own re... more

BPD Raw is a collection of letters from people living with Borderline Personality Disorder — in their own words, preserved as honestly as possible. Dene visits the pod to talk about his story with BPD and how he's starting a collection of letters, po... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Robert Smith
Primary care doctor and author of Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? Why Our Mental Health System Is Failing Us?
Episode: Medicine Has Lost Its Way With Mental Health (Feat. Dr. Smith, MD)
Tami Ward
Therapist sharing her lived experience with BPD, trauma survivor, author
Independent therapist/Author
Episode: The Mess of BPD (Feat. Tami Ward)
Corey Evans
Musician, Evergreen Band member
Evergreen Band
Episode: HAPPY BPD MONTH: One Mindfully and Non-judgment Skill
Sara Abbott
Licensed Clinical Social Worker; host of Bold Beautiful Borderline
Bold Beautiful Borderline
Episode: Crossposting: DBT & ME Podcast Sara's Story
Michelle Henderson
Mental health therapist; private practice owner; leader in DBT
Private Practice; DBT and Me podcast
Episode: Meet Your Favorite DBT Therapists (Feat. Kate & Michelle of DBT and Me podcast)
Kate Sherman
Therapist; clinician with a focus on DBT
DBT and Me podcast; Seattle DBT Center
Episode: Meet Your Favorite DBT Therapists (Feat. Kate & Michelle of DBT and Me podcast)
Dr. Kiki Fehling
Psychologist discussing CPTSD and trauma-related disorders
Episode: WTF is CPTSD? Feat. Dr. Kiki Fehling
Brienne Key
Trauma-informed healing facilitator
Sacred Transitions Healing LLC
Episode: Emotional Incest & Trauma Informed Healing Facilitation Feat. Bri
Kelly South
Author and advocate for Borderline Personality Disorder
Self-published author of 'Pay Attention To Me' and 'Control'
Episode: Writing With BPD - Kelly South Returns

Host

Sara Abbott
Host of Bold Beautiful Borderline; Licensed Clinical Social Worker; specializes in BPD and DBT.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 199 ratings
  • Has Medicine lost its mind?

    Honored to talk with Sara today and especially to hear some of her personal concerns, a very courageous thing to do. We also covered a void range of topics on failure of medicine to provide for mental healthcare.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Has Medicine lost its mind?
    United States3 months ago
  • TDS is strong

    Great potential, but the bias ruins it. The TDS is exhausting. This show could actually help people if they’d drop the hate.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pumpkin703
    United States10 months ago
  • 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 States2 years 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 States3 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

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Hosts feel like friends; approachable and insightful.
Thoughtful, stigma-free take on BPD with authentic guest stories.
Well-received for practical DBT skills and supportive community focus.
Listeners praise its validation and use as a resource for diagnosis conversations.

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Medicine Has Lost Its Way With Mental Health (Feat. Dr. Smith, MD)
Q: What concrete reforms do you envision for medical education and practice?
Increase supervised mental health training in medical school and residency, create an independent health care accountability board, and ensure funding and curricula align with mental health needs, alongside greater integration of psychologists and social workers into medical teams.
Medicine Has Lost Its Way With Mental Health (Feat. Dr. Smith, MD)
Q: For listeners who want to start making change, what's the first step?
Start by writing to elected officials, using provided sample letters, and mobilize local communities through organizations like NAMI to demand that medical education expands mental health training and that policy changes ensure better access and accountability.
Medicine Has Lost Its Way With Mental Health (Feat. Dr. Smith, MD)
Q: Absolutely. How do you feel about health care for all?
I'm supportive of universal access in principle, but I think the system needs to avoid turning medicine into a purely socialized program and instead reinvest in more psychiatrists, integrated care, and patient-centered training so that care is both accessible and high quality.
The Mess of BPD (Feat. Tami Ward)
Q: What sparked your decision to become a therapist despite early challenges?
Despite early self-doubt and stigma, she emphasizes finding a supportive partner, therapy, and perseverance that led to licensing in 2024 and a thriving private practice.
The Mess of BPD (Feat. Tami Ward)
Q: Tell us who you are and how BPD has shaped your path.
Tami shares her lifelong experiences with BPD, the trauma she endured in youth, how she ultimately pursued therapy in her 40s, and how DBT and other coping skills helped her regain stability and build a career helping others.

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What is Bold Beautiful Borderline about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, practical take on Borderline Personality Disorder, featuring lived experiences and clinical insight to demystify stigma and promote healthier relationships. Episodes blend personal storytelling with skill-focused coaching (notably DBT) and advocacy, often spotlighting mindful coping, self-compassion, and strategies to navigate dating, parenting, and recovery. The show tends to balance heartbreaking honesty with actionable techniques, and frequently spotlights guests who share pathways to healing, resilience, and destigmatization, making it valuable for listeners seeking understanding, community, and concrete tools.

A standout element is the combination of clinical perspective and first-hand experience, which helps translate compl... more

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2. Tami Ward
3. Corey Evans
4. Sara Abbott
5. Michelle Henderson
6. Kate Sherman
7. Dr. Kiki Fehling
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