Borderline and Back: Hope, Management and Resilience for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Am I the most consistently inconsistent BPD podcaster out there? Quite possibly... Thank you all for sticking by me after another months-long hiatus where I have worked through some thoughts and experiences I have been going through. I struggle with knowing what to share. I struggle with trusting myself and my experiences as I enter a new stage of BPD management - I guess you could say have been gaslighting myself a lot lately. I have been struggling with how I will come across here as I talk about how much better I am doing. Is that relatable? I worry it will come off as bragging. And then I remember part of why I wanted to share through this podcast is to ultimately spread hope in addition to sharing struggles, skills, tips and tricks that have helped me.  Thank you for continuing to be on this journey of growth with me. Maggie All Things Borderline and Back https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

Am I the most consistently inconsistent BPD podcaster out there? Quite possibly... Thank you all for sticking by me after another months-long hiatus where I have worked through some thoughts and experiences I have been going through. I struggle with knowing what to share. I struggle with trusting myself and my experiences as I enter a new stage of BPD management - I guess you could say have been gaslighting myself a lot lately - that is an idea for a whole different podcast episode.  Join me today as I discuss tying up loose ends as I have finalized my divorce. How I found my voice to express my experiences of our marriage to my ex-husband and how I allowed myself the space to not make myself or my experiences small. Thank you for continuing to be on this journey of growth with me.  Maggie  All Things Borderline and Back https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Check out the Borderline and Back patreon to support this podcast. https://www.patreon.com/borderlineandback/membership Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

I am burnt out! I can say that without shame - well mostly. I had been beating myself up about it, feeling guilty - like I shouldn't be feeling this way as an adult. That this meant I was less of an adult somehow (ridiculous I know). But today while I was in a state of dissociation/derealization I received an email from a listener and it reminded me of what I tell each of you who tune in at the end of every episode - a reminder to give myself some grace, I am doing better than I think I am. In this episode, I reflect on burnout, and the physiological and psychological impacts it has on me. Recognizing how I got here, I talk about the shame and guilt (yes it was worth mentioning twice in the show notes) and my intentions for myself to snap out of this burnout. Thanks to each of you for supporting this podcast, I appreciate you all so much. M. All Things Borderline and Back https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Check out the Borderline and Back patreon to support this podcast. https://www.patreon.com/borderlineandback/membership Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

I am truly so excited to bring this episode to you all. I met Melanie a few months ago over social media. We have developed a friendship based off of common approaches to life, managing our BPD and life goals. Melanie is one of my favourite content creators and I truly value her vulnerability when it comes to sharing her story, beliefs and the path she chooses to walk in life.  I am linking the resources Mel mentioned below in the show notes as well as in the link tree. You can follow Melanie on instagram @mindovermelanie. Approval Additiction - Joyce Meyer Back from the Borderline Podcast Thanks to each of you for supporting this podcast, I appreciate you all so much. M. All Things Borderline and Back https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Check out the Borderline and Back patreon to support this podcast. https://www.patreon.com/borderlineandback/membership Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

I realized that I received my BPD and ADHD diagnosis right around 2 years ago now. That time FLEW by. I wanted to reflect on what that diagnosis meant for me, how I feel about my journey so far.  I am content, I am stable, and I really love the person I am.  I am actually insanely grateful for my diagnosis, it helped me get to where I am at today. Thanks to each of you for supporting this podcast, I appreciate you all so much. M. All Things Borderline and Back https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Check out the Borderline and Back patreon to support this podcast. https://www.patreon.com/borderlineandback/membership Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

One of the truly more humbling parts of my BPD management journey has been reflecting on my relationships with people, my interactions, how I have treated people in my life who I felt "wronged" me. Where I was not respectful, where I did not recognize someone as an individual human with their own experiences, lives and feelings. Where I was only focused on how a situation was impacting me. I have been working on relationship repair, apologizing to people I was awful to, without the expectation for an apology to be accepted or for me to receive any kind of forgiveness. To simply recognize that I was, in many cases cruel and vindictive, and to say that to people in my life. I am also working on being on the receiving end of those types of interactions as well.  It is hard, is is very uncomfortable, but this is where I find the most growth as a person. Thanks to each of you for supporting this podcast, I appreciate you all so much. M. All Things Borderline and Back https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Check out the Borderline and Back patreon to support this podcast. https://www.patreon.com/borderlineandback/membership Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

Sometimes I worry that I am not accurately representing how I manage my BPD day to day through the content that I typically put out. So I decided to try something different! This episode is a little insight into some of the thought patterns or behaviours I continue to manage day to day, how I reacted, skills I may have used, and what I feel about it now. For me - managing is about growth, development, and change, not perfection. Let me know through the community section below (if you are listening on Spotify) if you liked to type of episode so I can be a bit better at capturing notes when these things happen. Thanks to each of you for supporting this podcast, I appreciate you all so much. M. All Things Borderline and Back https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Check out the Borderline and Back patreon to support this podcast. https://www.patreon.com/borderlineandback/membership Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

After yet another break I am back - it makes me laugh at this point. But hey, part of my self love journey has been learning to recognize when I am being over extended. To look at what I do and do not have space for at the time, to look at when I need a little rest, reboot and refresh. To be the parent to myself that I need. love me more - sam smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1hDzq98WIY The media is a bit of a dumpster fire when it comes to representing BPD and Cluster B personality disorders at the moment.  In an effort to turn the minds (like my DBT reference there) about what this diagnosis is, can be and humanize it I wanted to create an initiative where others can share their stories through this Podcast. Lets connect, spread hope and humanize borderline personality disorder. If you are interested in being a part of this fill out the form below, or use the link tree to find your way! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3QEDVdTVXJkBa3jj3QRWv6xKjVlTT4l18OTUE4JsurqY3jg/viewform?usp=sf_link All Things Borderline and Back https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

If you are in Crisis Please Contact your local emergency services or contact your country's suicide prevention help-line https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines 365.25 days ago I hit my ultimate low, I was formed. 365.25 days later, I can say that I am the happiest I have been. And I am grateful for that. Please know, that there is hope. Each one of you listening is among the strongest people I could ever know. With Grace and Gratitude,  M. All Things Borderline and Back https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

Welcome to Season 2. To kick this off I thought I would try and explain the second most complex BPD topic/behaviour I can think of and try to tackle! Referenced Content: Verywell Mind Splitting Summary - https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-splitting-425210 You Me and BPD Podcast : Host Sean Keyes and I chat in Episodes #114 and #125. These are long form chats about life, experiences and reflection. All Things Borderline and Back https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

I am back from a much-needed break, and ready to launch Season Two! I will be finishing up the DBT minisodes, and bringing you the weekly episodes as well.  This season I am hoping to provide listeners with the content that you find valuable, content that will help you on your journies of managing your BPD and ADHD. So please - use the interactive features available to connect with me! All Things Borderline and Back https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

WARNING: This episode contains content about suicidal ideation, neat attempt, self-harm, and disordered eating. DO NOT LISTEN IF THIS SUBJECT MATTER WILL DYSREGULATE YOU. IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS OR IDEATION CONTACT YOUR LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES IMMEDIATELY OR CONTACT YOUR NATIONAL SUICIDE HELPLINE  https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines This is a reminder that I am not a licensed medical or mental health professional, I am simply sharing my journey and experiences of living with Borderline Personality Disorder. WorkBooks DBT workbook Dr. Fox Borderline Personality Disorder Work Book The Anxiety Workbook Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

Welcome to DBT Minisode #9! I have started a new module in my group DBT program. Emotion Regulation - this will be fun! This week we covered the goals of emotion regulation, understanding and naming emotions, what emotions do for us, why it can be hard to regulate emotions, and I go over a few of my homework challenges.  DBT Reproducible Materials (Full Book!!) Check out pages 94 through 100 for everything mentioned today. BPD Resources I Recommend Nonviolent Communication WorkBooks DBT workbook Dr. Fox Borderline Personality Disorder Work Book The Anxiety Workbook Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

This week's topic comes at a time that can be hardest for those of us with BPD, ADHD - those of us who have "emotional third-degree burns". Our family isn't always our safe space. In this episode, I talk about how I handle invalidating family members - at a high level for now. How you shouldn't compromise your mental health based on someone's expectations and why communication is key. Nonviolent Communication WorkBooks DBT workbook Dr. Fox Borderline Personality Disorder Work Book The Anxiety Workbook Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

Hello! Welcome to DBT Minisode #8. This week Group DBT covered Half Smile, Willing Hands, and Mindfulness of Current Thoughts. Resources Mentioned: 2 minute Visual Mindfulness Big Bang Theory - Sheldon's Koala Face Half Smile and Willing Hands DBT Handout #14: Half Smile and WIlling Hands DBT Handout #15: Mindfulness of Current Thoughts Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor voice message app, or on Instagram at @borderlineandback

Learn to work through your thoughts, your fears, your emotions; to unlock your own wise mind state. For me journaling can be a form of personal psychotherapy. Links to all journals, influencers, and podcasts are mentioned below. Instagram: @sillyfool Joe Rogan Podcast ft. Jewel The journals I use for free form writing 52 Lists for Happiness (prompted journal) The Five Minute Journal Meditations: Marcus Aurelius 5 Minute Stoicism Journal Journal Prompts: Inner Child Work Journal Prompts: Working Through Emotions Journal Prompts: Emotional Awareness and Self Care Want to receive access to exclusive content? Consider subscribing for $4.99 per month https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe Want to reach out? I can be reached by email at borderlineandback@gmail.com, through the Anchor App's voice message function, and via instagram @borderlineandback.

Wow. Just wow. Thank you all so much for tuning in. I recently qualified for the anchor subscription program. This is a bonus paid subscription that I will be offering to users for $4.99 per month where I will be sharing exclusive episodes. I will also include comments sections on episodes where I will review the notes and use these to drive subscriber based content. Don’t worry. Nothing else will change here. I am going to continue to offer my regular episodes and DBT minisodes to each and every one of you! Want to reach out please send me an email to borderlineandback@gmail.com, DM me on instagram @borderlineandback or use the voice message function from the anchor app! Interested in subscribing, follow the link below. Don't worry, you will still get the type of content I put out each week, and the DBT minisodes will continue to remain free as well! https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe

Hello Everyone! Week five of DBT we are still in the distress tolerance module. I expand on the purpose of distress tolerance (pretty sure I forgot last week... oops!), discuss my "homework" from last week and some revelations I/the Group had there and I talk about two new skills STOP and TIPP. Resources mentioned in this episode Compassion/Gratitude Meditation **this link has been uploaded to the version we used, it just took a little while to find!** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCorElLKFQE Diaphragmatic Breathing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgTL5G1ibIo Paired Muscle Relaxation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihO02wUzgkc Full Catastrophe Living https://www.amazon.ca/Full-Catastrophe-Living-Revised-Illness/dp/0345536932/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KIZ7YGPWD520&keywords=full+catastrophe+living+by+jon+kabat-zinn&qid=1636589268&sprefix=full+cat%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1 Interested in subscribing, follow the link below. Don't worry, you will still get the type of content I put out each week, and the DBT minisodes will continue to remain free as well! https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe

Want to know what happens when I get a chance to talk with another woman with BPD for the first time (who also has ADHD)? THIS! This is part one of three with Adriana who is authoring an amazing book of poems and resources called Book of Thoughts. We talk about diagnosis, failures, stigma, art as a form of connection, donuts (Tim Hortons vs Krispy Kreme) and of course Book of Thoughts.  An important part of my BPD journey has been finding resources to support me and build skills. I am teaming up with Adriana to do a give away which will have the draw on December 1st to give one listener/follow a copy of: The Borderline Personality Disorder Workbook, The DBT Skills Workbook and a copy of Book of Thoughts. To enter you can leave a comment in the community section of spotify, DM me on instagram or send me an email at borderlineandback@gmail.com. I will give an extra entry to those of you who follow Book of Thoughts on instagram and send me a picture as proof. As always please feel free to reach out via the anchor app to leave me a voice message, DM me on Instagram @borderlineandback or via email at borderlineandback@gmail.com. Adriana's instagram _bookof.thoughts Check out the Book of Thoughts Kickstarter and Website! www.bookofthoughts.info https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/onelittleadriii/book-of-thoughts?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=book%20of%20thoughts Interested in subscribing, follow the link below. Don't worry, you will still get the type of content I put out each week, and the DBT minisodes will continue to remain free as well! https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe

It is DBT week #4, we moved on from the Mindfulness Module and started Distress Tolerance. In this episode I break down what is and is not a Crisis Situation and the Pro and Cons skill. Below you will find a link to the worksheet that we used in group. As always please feel free to reach out via the anchor app to leave me a voice message, DM me on Instagram @borderlineandback or via email at borderlineandback@gmail.com. Mindfulness Meditation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssss7V1_eyA Pros and Cons worksheet https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/46795283606803420/ Pros and Cons Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZPto1vGlGk Check out the Book of Thoughts Kickstarter and Website!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/onelittleadriii/book-of-thoughts?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=book%20of%20thought Interested in subscribing, follow the link below. Don't worry, you will still get the type of content I put out each week, and the DBT minisodes will continue to remain free as well! https://anchor.fm/borderlineandback/subscribe