What exactly is borderline personality disorder, and how does it affect those who live with it? How can loved ones set healthy boundaries while still offering support? What do many therapists miss about BPD that’s not covered in grad school?

In this podcast episode, Joe Sanok speaks with Dr. Courtney Tracy about borderline personality disorder, how to recognize the signs, and find help.

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Meet Dr. Courtney Tracy



Dr. Courtney Tracy is a licensed psychotherapist, author, and media creator, widely known as The Truth Doctor. She is the founder of Truth Doctor Media, where she combines her clinical expertise with raw honesty to destigmatize mental health and bring therapy-informed education to millions worldwide. Her work is grounded in both her professional training and her lived experiences with trauma, neurodivergence, and resilience.

Dr. Tracy has earned recognition as a leading mental health voice online, receiving multiple awards for her digital content and advocacy. She is best known for her candid approach to complex mental health issues such as borderline personality disorder, addiction, and trauma, helping people feel less alone in their struggles. Through her therapy practice, writing, and global media presence, she continues to humanize the conversation around mental health and empower others to embrace both vulnerability and growth.

Visit Dr. Tracy’s website and connect on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

In This Podcast



* What is Borderline Personality Disorder?

* Criteria of BPD

* What to do if someone in your life has BPD

* What’s not taught in grad school about BPD

* Dr. Courtney Tracy’s advice to private practitioners



What is Borderline Personality Disorder?



The reality is that it is a brutal emotional mental health disorder that causes extreme suffering in the individuals who have it, and in those around them. (Dr. Courtney Tracy)