7 Days Inside

Safety isn’t a side note in trauma therapy—it’s the whole road. In this episode, Kyle Lincoln, a counselor in Salem, Massachusetts, tackles the real fear many people have about “stirring things up” when they begin EMDR memory work and lays out a clear, practical map for staying safe from start to finish. We dig into three safety pillars baked into EMDR—thorough preparation (building and practicing skills before reprocessing), caref...

Ever wonder what actually happens in an EMDR session? This orientation-style episode pulls back the curtain so you can feel informed and in control from day one. Hosted by Kyle Lincoln, a counselor in Salem, Massachusetts, with Kellyn stepping into the role of a first-time client, we walk through what you’ll see, feel, and decide together in the room.

We start with preparation and resourcing—safety, skills, and zero pressure to shar...

Is EMDR magic? No—but it can feel that way. In this episode of 7 Days Inside: EMDR, Kyle Lincoln, a counselor in Salem, Massachusetts, pulls back the curtain on why EMDR works without any smoke and mirrors—just solid neuroscience and skilled guidance.

Together with Kellyn, Kyle unpacks what your brain is doing during bilateral stimulation and why results can feel “magical” even when the mechanisms are anything but.

You’ll hear a clea...

EMDR isn’t only for combat trauma or life-threatening events—this episode opens the door to a wider, hopeful picture of healing. Hosted by Kyle Lincoln, a counselor in Salem, Massachusetts, and Kellyn, Episode 3 explores what EMDR can treat beyond PTSD and why it often helps when current struggles are tied to unresolved experiences from the past. You’ll hear how EMDR addresses “capital T” trauma and the everyday “little t” moments ...

When does a hard moment become trauma? Think of resilience like ice and a painful event like a heavy stone—when the stone hits thin ice, it shatters. In this episode, Kyle Lincoln, a counselor in Salem, Massachusetts, and Kellyn lay a clear, compassionate foundation for understanding trauma so you can feel ready for EMDR work. You’ll hear who this series is for (folks exploring EMDR or preparing in Phases 1–2), why the show follows...

In the premiere of 7 Days Inside: EMDR, trauma counselor Kyle Lincoln opens up about what led him from frustration in emergency room mental health care to discovering a revolutionary approach to trauma therapy. Learn about the accidental discovery of EMDR by Dr. Francine Shapiro, the science behind Adaptive Information Processing, and how trauma memories can shift from overwhelming experiences into manageable parts of your past. Pl...

Living with BPD can feel overwhelming, but small, intentional choices can make a meaningful difference. In this final episode, Kyle Lincoln explores what it means to build a life worth living with BPD. Learn how radical acceptance and values-based living offer a practical foundation for navigating emotions, making choices that align with what matters, and staying grounded through life’s challenges. Whether you're just starting ...

Loving and supporting someone with BPD can be challenging, especially when you feel torn between helping and maintaining your own well-being. In this episode, Kyle Lincoln breaks down what effective support looks like—without falling into overfunctioning or burnout. Learn why you can’t “fix” someone else’s BPD, how to set boundaries without guilt, and practical ways to be there for a loved one while still protecting your own mental...

For years, BPD was considered untreatable, but research has proven otherwise. In this episode, Kyle Lincoln explores four evidence-based therapies designed to help individuals with BPD build stability, regulate emotions, and navigate relationships. From understanding deep-seated patterns in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy to learning practical coping skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, this episode breaks down how each appro...

In this episode of 7 Days Inside: Borderline, Kyle Lincoln explores what happens when a crisis disrupts stability for individuals with BPD—and how to navigate it. Breaking down the three key components of a crisis, Kyle examines why certain responses emerge and how to build a personalized coping toolkit that actually works.

Instead of seeing crises as moments of failure, Kyle reframes them as opportunities for growth. With prac...

In this episode of 7 Days Inside: Borderline, Kyle Lincoln explores why emotions can feel so overwhelming for individuals with BPD and how to regain control. With insights on affective instability, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance, Kyle breaks down practical strategies like visualization, grounding, and mental vacations to help navigate emotional waves.

Instead of viewing emotional intensity as a weakness, Kyle reframes ...

In this episode of 7 Days Inside: Borderline, Kyle Lincoln explores why relationships can feel so intense and unpredictable for individuals with BPD. He explains how struggles with identity, emotional intensity, and fear of abandonment shape relational patterns, making stability difficult to maintain.

Using the metaphor of a “solid, flexible self,” Kyle and Kellyn break down key challenges like splitting, boundary difficulties, and ...

In this episode of 7 Days Inside: Borderline, Kyle Lincoln breaks down what BPD is and how it has been historically misunderstood. He explains that the term “borderline” originally described individuals who didn’t fit neatly into early psychiatric categories but has since evolved to capture three core struggles: intense emotional swings, a deep fear of abandonment, and an unstable sense of self. Through two fictional case studies—E...