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BPD Diaries: Stories and Science with Steff

BPD Support
Borderline Personality Disorder
BPD
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
BPD (borderline Personality Disorder)
DBT
Schema Therapy
Stigma
Bipolar Disorder
Quiet BPD
Social Media
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Sleep
Attachment Theory
Stoicism
Dr. Lucy Hutner
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Mental Health
Hospitalization
Eating Disorders
Trauma

I'm Steff, psychologist & BPD Warrior. Join me for unfiltered stories, the latest research, & practical strategies that actually work. It’s real, raw, & honest talk about BPD, with just enough humor to make the hard stuff easier to hear. Whether you're navigating your own diagnosis, supporting someone who is, or just trying to understand, you're welcome here. Brought to you with love by Stephanie ... more

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Latest Episodes

What if the label everyone's afraid to give a teenager is the one thing that could save their future?

Professor Joost Hutsebaut has spent a career working with young people on the edge of a diagnosis most clinicians won't touch: borderline personali... more

Whether you've just been diagnosed with BPD or have been living with the diagnosis for years, deciding whether to disclose it can feel overwhelming. Should you tell your partner? Your family? Friends? Your employer? Or is it safer to keep it private?... more

Helping young people with BPD is 'sexy.' Helping older adults? Not so much. That's the ageism we need to talk about.

In this episode, I'm joined by Professor Arjan Videler - Professor of Psychotherapy in Older Adults at Tilburg University, senior re... more

What if the most effective framework for BPD recovery was written by a former slave and a Roman emperor over 2,000 years ago?

This episode is about Stoicism. Not the pop culture version that means suppressing your feelings and pretending nothing hur... more

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Arjan Videler
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Episode: Is It Ever Too Late To Heal From BPD? | Late Life BPD Expert Professor Arjan Videler
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Steff
Host of BPD Diaries: Stories and Science
Kerry Fisher
Co-host of BPD Diaries: Stories and Science
Stephanie Schildknecht
Host of the podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • A revelation.

    I’m so glad to have found this podcast. The combination of hard scientific references and deeply personal experiences have been profoundly validating on this long and difficult journey to living with BPD. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Spagyricus
    Australia7 months ago

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Clear mix of science and lived experience helps normalize BPD for listeners.
Great balance of research references and real-world stories for caregivers and clinicians.
Techniques and DBT skills feel practical and doable in daily life.
Honest, compassionate discussions reduce stigma and encourage seeking help.

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A compassionate, evidence-based show blending personal experience with science to unpack Borderline Personality Disorder in everyday life. Topics frequently circle around stigma, practical coping skills (notably from DBT), and real-world implications for sleep, work, relationships, and caregiving. Hosts often frame recovery as building a meaningful life, not just symptom reduction, and they frequently emphasize validation, safety planning, and the integration of medical and therapeutic care. A notable strength is the seamless mix of neuroscience, lived experience, and accessible tips, with a warm, supportive tone that welcomes listeners whether they're navigating BPD themselves or supporting someone who is.

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