Today's episode features Jade Stanton - BPD Coach & Warrior.

In this uplifting and educational episode, BPD Coach Jade Stanton joins the conversation to share her powerful story of early diagnosis, navigating recovery, and turning her pain into purpose. Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder at just 16, Jade opens up about the emotional intensity of adolescence, the science behind the BPD brain, and why remission—not perfection—is the goal.

Listeners will learn why DBT is powerful but not the only path, how access to the right support can be life-changing, and why BPD recovery must be person-centered. Jade’s insights are honest, encouraging, and deeply validating for anyone navigating life with BPD—or supporting someone who is.

Major Topic Timeline (Approximate)

• 00:00 – 01:15 — Welcome message and trigger warning
• 01:30 – 03:00 — Meet Jade Stanton: BPD coach, warrior, and advocate
• 04:00 – 06:30 — Diagnosed at 16: What led to an early BPD diagnosis
• 06:30 – 08:00 — Importance of a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation
• 08:00 – 11:00 — What’s happening in the BPD brain during an episode (in layman’s terms)
• 11:00 – 13:00 — The power of being understood by an expert (Okeechobee, FL shoutout!)
• 14:00 – 16:00 — Is DBT the only effective treatment for BPD? Debunking the myth
• 16:00 – 19:00 — Individualized care + Recovery as a lifelong journey
• 19:00 – 22:00 — Jade’s path to coaching: Filling the resource gap with compassion
• 22:00 – 24:30 — The global reach of her BPD community and online support
• 25:00 – 26:30 — Jade’s letter to her 8-year-old self: “Your brain will lie to you.”
• 27:00 – 29:00 — Jade's message to her 88-year-old self: “I hope you're having fun.”
• 31:00 – 33:00 — Final reflections: Recovery is about your life, not just a diagnosis
• 33:00 – 35:00 — How to connect with Jade & join her thriving online community
• 35:00 – End — Podcast mantra, closing thoughts, and support resources

Connect with the Host:

Nicole Darby

Email: presspause4grace@gmail.com

Credits:

Host and Podcast Producer: Nicole Darby

Music Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIII

Sound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi

Research Team: Nicole Darby