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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the radical therapist: unmasking the systemic stagnation of psychiatric training [preview]
Join me for a preview of this Premium Submarine exclusive multi-part series exploring the 1971 book "The Radical Therapist." In part three, we'll take a critical look at the training of psychiatrists and its far-reaching implications on the practice of therapy and systemic change within the field...
trauma worlds: embodied healing beyond shame’s shadow [part 3]
This third and final installment of our "Trauma Worlds" series marks a turning point from darkness to light, focusing on the transformative process of healing. In this episode, we continue to unravel the complex layers of trauma, including the role of shame, as we forge a path toward recovery and self-renewal.
Here's what we'll cover:
✧ How confronting and understanding shame paves the way for profound healing...
the radical therapist: challenging psychiatry - care or control? [preview]
Tune in for an exclusive preview of another premium episode of Back from the Borderline, where we tackle an exploration of the roots of psychiatric care and its potential to oppress and mystify. This sneak peek will confront the uncomfortable, questioning if the care provided truly heals or further entangles us in unseen binds...
trauma worlds: navigating the hidden realms of fear and disconnection [part 2]
Embark on a profound exploration in Part 2 of the 'Trauma Worlds' series, as we navigate deeper into the concealed landscapes of the psyche where fear and disconnection warp our sense of self and reality. This episode is an invitation to uncover the veiled forces sculpting our trauma responses, guiding you through the complex interplay of biological and psychological elements that shape the intricate tapestry of internalized fear, shame, and unworthiness...
the radical therapist: therapy means change, not adjustment [preview]
Join me for an exclusive preview of this premium episode where we begin a virtual book club to read and react to an out-of-print book from the 1970's called The Radical Therapist. As I read, I’ll be providing some modern reactions and reflections. It’s incredibly interesting to see for how long therapists and psychiatrists within the mental health establishment have been fighting for change. This episode marks part one of our exploration...
trauma worlds: when negative experiences meet unique human beings [part 1]
In the intricate tapestry of our lives, the "trauma world" emerges as a parallel reality shaped by survival systems during our formative years. Defined by fearfulness, disconnection, and shame, a “trauma world” operates beyond our conscious awareness. Living in this way distorts both our inner and outer realities. Recognizing this distortion for what it is, is the first step toward healing...
the alchemy of self-knowledge: jungian insights on synchronicity
Have you ever experienced something so strange and seemingly unexplainable that you felt almost crazy? Yet, simultaneously, there was an undeniable gut feeling that this moment held significance. There is a term for this phenomenon: synchronicity.
The psychologist and mystic Carl Jung coined the term synchronicity and first mentioned it publicly in 1930...
are mental disorders brain diseases ‘in waiting’? [preview]
Join me in this exclusive preview of this premium BFTB episode as we dive deep into the complexities of the biopsychosocial model and scrutinizes claims that label mental health conditions as diseases of the brain. Embark on a journey through the fascinating debate on mental disorders through an exploration of the words of renowned psychiatrist Joanna Moncrieff. In this episode, we question the prevailing notion that mental disorders are unequivocally brain diseases...
from coercion to consent: WHO and UN say psychiatry must change entirely
Uncover the seismic shift in global mental health perspectives as we delve into the newest groundbreaking WHO and UN Guidance that challenges the very foundations of contemporary psychiatry, exposing the routine violation of international human rights in mental health practices worldwide...
the healing power of somatic breathwork [preview]
We don’t tend to think much about our breath in our day-to-day lives. It just… happens, right? Not exactly. Taking the process of breathing for granted would be a mistake, which is exactly what we’re exploring in this episode.
Science is only just beginning to validate the extraordinary power of the breath. Breathing, a process which every animal, insect, and plant shares, is perhaps our most vital system...