Finding Purpose is a Critical Part of BPD Recovery - Featuring BPD Warrior Sarah

Episode Sixteen

Today's episode features Sarah - BPD Coach & Warrior.

In this raw and powerful episode, we meet Sarah—a fierce BPD warrior whose childhood in a quiet Canadian ghost town was anything but calm. From getting kicked out of first grade for saving ladybugs to building a career surrounded by nature and frogs (yes, real ones), Sarah walks us through what it’s like to grow up misunderstood, mislabeled, and still rise with purpose.

Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Guest: Sarah - BPD Warrior

Major Topic Timeline (Approximate)

0:00:00 – 0:01:30: Introduction to BPD Experience

0:01:30 – 0:02:30: Guest Introduction – Meet Sarah

0:02:30 – 0:07:00: Sarah’s Childhood & Early Sensitivities

0:07:00 – 0:09:40: Nature as a Soothing Mechanism

0:09:40 – 0:11:10: Academic Journey and Finding Purpose

0:11:10 – 0:13:00: Early Feelings of Being Different

0:13:00 – 0:15:30: Advocacy, Anger, and Injustice

0:15:30 – 0:22:30: Building and Redefining Support Systems

0:22:30 – 0:25:30: What We'd Tell Our Younger Selves

0:25:30 – 0:29:00: Importance of Skills like STOP & Self-Compassion

0:29:00 – 0:34:15: Family Dynamics, Triggers & Radical Acceptance

0:34:15 – 0:36:45: The Migs Mello Project & Teaching Kids About BPD

0:36:45 – 0:38:13: Final Thoughts on Crisis Planning & Language

0:38:13 – 0:39:49: Closing Messages & Resources

Connect with the Host:

Nicole Darby: [e-mail]

Credits:

Host and Podcast Producer: Nicole Darby

Music Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIII

Sound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi

Research Team: Nicole Darby