Note: This is an OG episode of BFTB. For some of my older episodes, I’ve decided to archive them and make them available only for Premium Submarines. Enjoy this throwback episode.Original episode description: If you identify with the symptoms of borderline personality disorder (also known as BPD or EUPD), it’s likely you’ve heard of “splitting.” Splitting is a defense mechanism that causes a person to view something or someone in ‘black and white’ terms (i.e., “all good” or “all bad.) This episode is part one in a three-part deep dive series on BPD splitting behaviors. If you identify with BPD, it’s likely you’re not conscious of when you’re splitting or why it happens. This can be a very painful and isolating experience. By listening to this series, you'll finally become aware of these self-sabotaging patterns and become better connected to yourself and those around you...
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when symptoms of "quiet bpd" rule your life: jared's story
Welcome to this episode where I interview Jared Gelman, a songwriter and BPD recovery warrior who shares his journey of dealing with identity issues, self-harm, and addictive behaviors. Growing up in a family that labeled him as "too much" had a profound impact on Jared, shaping the person he is today. In this conversation, Jared shares his experience with "quiet BPD" and opens up about topics like dichotomous thinking, paranoia, emotional regulation, and relationships...
when love turns toxic: bpd and the favorite person or "FP" phenomenon
One of the most discussed topics in the BPD community is that of the favorite person or “FP” relationship. I’ve heard it described incredibly accurately as “two people dancing an unconscious dance.” Unresolved trauma can tend to cause someone who identifies with symptoms of borderline personality disorder (EUPD) to rotate between idealizing and devaluing the people in our lives. Our “favorite person” can become the center of our world...
breaking free from chronic feelings of emptiness
Do you struggle with chronic feelings of emptiness or a debilitating fear of death and dying? You're not alone. Many individuals with symptoms of mental health disorders like BPD, EUPD, cPTSD, ADHD, ASD, and more experience these challenges. In this episode, we'll explore the causes of these feelings, discuss unique methods for coping, and offer resources for overcoming them...
episode 15: 15. DBT, Mindfulness, and Childhood Trauma (ft. Personality Disorder Specialist Jen Roters)
15. DBT, Mindfulness, and Childhood Trauma (ft. Personality Disorder Specialist Jen Roters)
episode 14: 14. Impulsivity & Emotion Dysregulation in Borderline Personality Disorder
14. Impulsivity & Emotion Dysregulation in Borderline Personality Disorder
putting a stop to your endless cycles of self-hatred and toxic shame
Are you struggling with chronic feelings of self-hatred and toxic shame? If so, you're not alone. People who identify with symptoms of various mental health disorder labels such as BPD, EUPD, cPTSD, ADHD, ASD, and more, often face these challenges due to their struggles with black-and-white thinking and extreme emotional reactions.
In this episode, we explore effective resources and techniques to help release you from the judgmental prison you've created inside your own mind...
episode 12: 12. Understanding the BPD Relationship Cycle
12. Understanding the BPD Relationship Cycle
episode 11: 11. So You've Got BPD. Now What? (Navigating Stigma & Toxic Social Media Content) (Ft. Mel)
11. So You've Got BPD. Now What? (Navigating Stigma & Toxic Social Media Content) (Ft. Mel)
episode 10: 10. Learning to Love Ourselves Through BPD Identity Issues (ft. Mel)
10. Learning to Love Ourselves Through BPD Identity Issues (ft. Mel)
episode 9: 9. Living With BPD & Gender Dysphoria as a Queer Person of Color (ft. Kabir Khurana)
9. Living With BPD & Gender Dysphoria as a Queer Person of Color (Kabir Khurana)