Super Feeler: A BPD Podcast
Dive into the experiences of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Hear powerful stories from individuals with lived experience, their families, researchers, and mental health professionals. Each episode provides a strength-based perspective on mental health, filled with humor, raw emotion, and validation. Every other week you will learn from a group of Super Feelers about how they navigate the world using Dialectic Behavioural Therapy skills. Whether you’re navigating these challenges yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to understand more about the complexities of emotional regulation, Super Feeler is here to inform, inspire, and connect. Subscribe to the pod to find hope, understanding, and community on your feed every week. Together, we explore the complexities of these conditions in a way that celebrates the beauty of feeling strongly.
Episodes
This week we're joined by Sashbear Foundation founder Lynn Courey and Sandy, a family partner involved in Sashbear's Family Connections Program. The Sashbear Foundation, is an internationally recognized Canadian charity focused on supporting families affected by borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotion dysregulation.
Sashbear was created following Lynn's family's tragic loss of a daughter to suicid...
In this episode we focus on distraction techniques, emotional regulation, and navigating relationships.
Kat talks about 'future faking' in relationships and we all talk about how helpful the idea of "worry appointments" is!
The conversation emphasizes the balance between distraction and avoidance, and how understanding these skills can lead to better emotional health and relationships
This week I’m joined by Kati, who shares her journey with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). Kati discusses her experiences as a young mother and the impact of childhood trauma on her own life.
She shares about her abusive relationship, the loss of custody of her son, and her path to healing through therapy and community support.
Self-soothing isn’t just about bubble baths and candles—it’s about survival.
In this episode we discuss the DBT skill of self-soothing through the five senses, exploring how sensory awareness can be a lifeline in our hardest moments.
Self-soothing looks different for everyone, so you'll hear from Dave, Laurie, Heather, Kat and Shannon about our own favorite ways to soothe.
Katelyn shares about her journey through estrangement from her parents, the legal battles that ensued, and the impact on her mental health.
While she doesn’t have a BPD diagnosis she is certainly a Super Feeler and her journey is super relatable to many of us.
Together we explore the complexities of family dynamics and parenting, the role of secrets, and the healing power of art and expression. That leads us to a few tangents inclu...
It's time for the most controversial of all DBT skills!
Radical acceptance.... or shall we say "radical reality"?
This week we talk about distress tolerance skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with a focus on (one of) Laurie's favorite skills radical acceptance.
We dive into the struggles of radical acceptance, the difference between willingness and willfulness, and how this skill can sometimes feel rea...
Åse-Line Baltzersen shares about her experiences living with and recovering from personality disorders, particularly in the context of living in Norway. Åse-Line shares her journey from diagnosis to recovery, her involvement in international advocacy, and the evolving understanding of personality disorders throughout the world.
To learn more about the International Society of the Study of Personality Disorders Lived Experience Comm...
While it's not a DBT "skill" per se, figuring our what your values are and learning how to live them weaves into a lot of DBT skills.
The DBT Skills panel (Dave, Kat, Heather and newest member Shannon) explore how understanding our personal values can lead to a more fulfilling life through self-reflection.
We also talk a bit about the Kaizen philosophy which is all about the power of small steps in achieving persona...
Daniel Mojica (@__mojii._), is a 21-year-old university student navigating life with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
In this episode Daniel shares his journey of self-discovery, the challenges he faced growing up in an invalidating environment, and how he came to terms with his diagnosis.
Together we explore themes of self-discovery, community engagement, and the complexities of emotions and relationships.
Daniel shares his ...
Meet our new DBT Skills series guests Kat and Heather!
In this episode we break down the PLEASE skill from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. It's an IMPORTANT one.
If you're new to the PLEASE skill here's a little breakdown for you!
P – Physical Health: Address any physical illness, injuries, or medical concerns. Follow doctor’s recommendations and take medications as prescribed.
L – Lessen Mood-Altering Substances:...
Dr. Juveria Zaheer is an expert in suicide risk assessment and prevention, a psychiatrist and a literal Jeopardy superstar.
She is currently exploring the impacts of the COVID pandemic on suicidality and how the pandemic impacted Canadians.
Together we discuss the complexities of suicidality, the need for accessible targeted treatments and why it’s important for people with lived experience to be involved in research.
There’s still ti...
Cope Ahead is a particularly helpful life skill from dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) that helps us preparing for difficult interactions by coming prepared with healthy coping strategies. Laurie, Dave and Megan discuss how they use this skill to help manage social interactions and family dynamics.
Get your own copy of 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to follow along with us!
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Mercedes Killeen is a writer and mental health advocate who has struggled throughout her life with anxiety, depression, BPD, and alcohol addiction. In this episode, Mercedes shares her story of working towards sobriety, seeking mental health treatment, and healing through writing/creativity.
You can learn more about Mercedes' work here.
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Time to discuss Opposite Action! Long story short - Opposite Action means doing the opposite of what you want to do when what you want to do isn't effective.
Easier said than done of course - but an incredibly helpful tool once you're practiced at it. Part of that practice is recognizing unskillful urges, and the learning the balance between feeling emotions and taking action to improve one's situation.
Dr. Amanda Uliaszek, associate professor at the University of Toronto, joins Super Feeler to discuss her passion for research for people living with borderline personality disorder, reducing stigma, and including people with lived experience in the research process.
We discuss the importance of a strengths-based approach to BPD, the challenges of conducting research, and the complexities around diagnosis and the symptom of emptines...
We're diving into the complexities of emotion regulation as we start unit 3 of our DBT Skills Series. Together Dave, Laurie and Megan explore the role of emotion regulation skills in our life, what our core values are, and how we use the dialectical behaviour therapy skill Check the Facts in our lives.
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In this episode, my husband Aaron and I discuss my first inpatient/residential treatment experience at a crisis response facility called CRESST.
Together we explore the decision to go, what it was like to arrive with very limited information, and the importance of rest, monitored med management, and community.
And naturally - some ridiculously hilarious and embarrassing stories from my time there.
If y...
My husband Aaron joins to share about my recent suicide crisis, how we worked together to try and overcome it, and how we tried to navigate a complicated medication change together.
Naturally - this episode comes with a trigger warning about discussing suicide and self-harm. It discusses some potential methods but not in detail. If you are struggling please reach out to the resources below and follow your safety plans.
Validation is so important for people living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). In this episode we discuss the DBT Skill of validation including the complexities of giving and receiving validation, the challenges of navigating emotional conversations, and the techniques that can enhance effective communication.
Understanding our own emotions and self-validation is an incredibly important part of this skill.
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Anita is back for part 2 to discuss their transformative experience at Heartwood Centre for Women. They explore the impact of community support, the complexities of gender identity, and the importance of self-discovery. Anita shares their insights on resilience, personal growth, and the unique perspective that comes from navigating the highs and lows of life as a Super Feeler.
If you haven't listened to part 1 yet you...
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