Super Feeler: A BPD Podcast

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  What People in Crisis Actually Need (feat. Ciaran) 14.08.2026 59min

  Ciaran is a crisis response worker and a Director with the Canadian Mental Health Association. They have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and are 6 years sober. Previously they had received a BPD diagnosis, one that their mother also shares. We chat about the internalized stigma of recieving a BPD diagnosis - especially working in the mental health field, as well as the importance of truly listening people who are in distress. We also talk about the importance of housin...
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  Investigating the Social Injustices and Inequity Experienced with BPD (feat. Marsha) 07.08.2026 59min

  Marsha McAdam is a recipient of the esteemed Churchill Fellowship in which she traveled the world to better understand the experiences of people living with borderline personality disorder and those who treat and care for them. We discuss her own personal journey with BPD, the impact mentalization-based therapy has had on her life and what she learned along her journey through the UK, USA and Austrelia. We highlight the inadequacies of emergency care for individuals with BPD, the ...
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  A Choose Your Own Adventure BPD Treatment (feat. Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala) 31.07.2026 54min

  Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala (@self-made.personality) is a clinical psychologist and the co-developer of a new personalized treatment for borderline personality disorder called BPD Compass. This self-guided workbook is grounded in cutting-edge personality science and has demonstrated promising results in clinical trials. We talk through the data behind this new treatment, how it compares to existing evidence based treatments like DBT, MBT, and TFT, and how BPD Compass may help with existin...
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  Understanding the Experiences of Siblings of People with Personality Disorder (feat. Tess Gecha) 24.07.2026 40min

  Tess Gecha is a doctoral researcher who is studying siblings experiences of those with personality disorder and their personal growth. We discuss the intergenerational transmission of personality disorders and how mentalization and other interventions may support families impacted by BPD and other personality disorders. Study details - please share with anyone who may want to participate! The University of Houston Developmental Psychopathology Lab is looking for participants for an ...
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  Getting Diagnosed with BPD in your Teens (feat. Violet) 17.07.2026 1j 2min

  Violet was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder at 15 years old and it changed her life. We explore how that diagnosis happened, the family dynamics that contributed to her escalating challenges and the impact of COVID-19 on her mental health. Support the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page. Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club...
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  Latin American BPD Research and Treatment (feat. Dr. Glauco Valdivieso) 10.07.2026 30min

  Dr. Glauco Valdivieso is a psychiatrist from Lima, Peru and joins the pod to share insights into the treatment of borderline personality disorder in Latin America. Topics include cultural and age influences to treatment and diagnosis, regional differences in stigma, available treatment approaches, and exciting upcoming work in the region. You can follow Glauco on Instagram at @dr.valdivieso.psiquiatria Support the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super...
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  Rejecting the Concept of a Disordered Personality (feat. Caroline) 03.07.2026 1j 20min

  Caroline rejects the whole notion of anyone having a disordered personality which is exactly why I reached out to her to chat with me on the show. Sure, there are lots of things we disagree on - but there's actually far more we do agree on despite me finding tons of value of having a BPD diagnosis. Together we explore the complexities of labelling, Caroline's experience discovering she had autism all along, and the impact of significant trauma at the hands of psychology profession...
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  Transforming Youth Mental Health with DBT: Strategies for Parents, Clinicians and Teachers (feat. Dr. Alec Miller) 26.06.2026 1j 3min

  Dr. Alec Miller is the co-creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) and the co-author of DBT Skills in Schools among many other books (see links below). We chat about the impact Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can have on children, youth and families and how this kind of treatment would have saved me and my family from years of trauma and crisis. We explore how DBT skills can be introduced earlier in life—not just in therapy, but in schools and at home—to suppo...
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  BPD Relationships: Katja and Charles 19.06.2026 1j 7min

  You'll remember Katja from her previous episode about Schizotypal Personality Disorder and from the BPD Bunch podcast but this time you'll hear from her AND her wonderful husband Charles! Together we chat about how her BPD and STPD show up in their relationship and what healthy love looks like for them. We also get into a WILD story about impulsivity that had me laughing at random for weeks and how communication is the key to understanding and connection. Listen to Kat...
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  RO DBT, Parts Work and Overcoming Overcontrol (feat. Daphnée) 12.06.2026 57min

  Daphnée is super passionate about Radically Open Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (RO-DBT) and shares about how it's helped her overcome overcontrol and perfectionism. Plus, Laurie has a bit of a spiral about how desperately she needs RO-DBT to help her with her own issues. We also chat about some tips to make the most out of therapy, parts work, and what happens when you branch out and find therapy that really works for you. Whether you're considering new therapeutic approaches o...
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  Family Stories: From Crisis to Confidence (feat. Charlene) 05.06.2026 43min

  Charlene shares her journey navigating her daughter's BPD alongside some really complex family dynamics that continue to impact their lives today. We touch on the challenges they faces as a family and the key role that peer support and learning had for both her growth as a mother and her ability to support her daughter. Charlene is a facilitator of Sashbear's Family Connections program which you can learn about here. Join Laurie at the Sashbear Walk in Burnaby on May 9th 202...
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  Unapologetic Uniqueness: Living with Schizotypal and Borderline PDs (feat. Katja) 29.05.2026 54min

  Katja lives with Schizotypal Personality Disorder and BPD, two diagnoses that are misunderstood and rarely (if ever) talked about together. Katja shares her journey of learning to manage her BPD symptoms to the point of remission without typical treatment. We also explore what it’s like to live in the uniquely creative and magical world that comes with schizotypal personality disorder. If you want even more Katja in your life you can find her on the BPD Bunch Podcast and buy her book a...
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  Data, Diagnosis & Self-Discovery (feat. Lindsay) 22.05.2026 1j 2min

  Lindsay Dow is a former investment banker, a certified peer specialist and Program Director at Silver Hill New York. She's been diagnosed with BPD and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). We dive into what both of those disorders look like, how they were diagnosed and what life looks like now. Lindsay discusses her early diagnoses, struggles during college, and the impact of some pretty complex parental dynamics on her mental health. We also talk about her innovative work in u...
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  Family Stories: The Cost of Not Being Told About Your Diagnosis (feat. Hilary Cassady) 15.05.2026 58min

  When I read about Maya and Hilary's story in the news my heart sank. I didn't even have to finish the article to know that borderline personality disorder misunderstanding and stigma was at play. In this episode Hilary (Maya's mom) shares about the ways in which Maya's mental health changed, the help she tried to get, and the final days of her life where the combination of her mistrust of the health system and a subsequent FOI of her records led her to believe there was no hope left. It...
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  Personality Disorder Assessment and Diagnosis (feat. Dr. Steven Huprich) 08.05.2026 1j 5min

  Dr. Steven Huprich, a leading clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor, specializing in personality disorder assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Together we unpack the differences between the DSM-5 and ICD-11 models of diagnosing personality disorders and how those differences impact people living with personality disorders and those who treat them. We also take a closer look at what a thoughtful and effective clinical assessment should include and we dive into some of...
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  Family Stories: How DBT and Sashbear Transformed a Family (feat. Alison and Laura) 01.05.2026 1j 7min

  Laura's BPD was first discussed when she was 13 years old - and from there her family started the healing process as a unit. They accessed DBT-A as a family, learned new skills and ways to communicate, set boundaries and have grown tremendously over the last 13 years. Alison, Laura's mom, is a facilitator for the Sashbear Foundation and has found tremendous support through their Family Connections program. Their story brings so much hope that families can heal together and ...
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  Suicide Isn't Selfish, an Autism story (feat. Chris) 24.04.2026 50min

  This week's guest Chris shares his powerful story of receiving an adult diagnosis of autism, being subjected to horrific emotional abuse and stigma because of it, and surviving suicide. Suicide and stigma are experieced for people without BPD too, even if this podcast usually focuses on BPD stories! Chris's life story is a fascinating one that brought him all over the world, navigating a major life change and self-discovery in his late 30's, working through grief, and learning that his story ...
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  Bonus - Laurie's Story from the "If These Trees Could Talk" Podcast 21.04.2026 1j 2min

  Bonus little episode featuring MY story for a change! This is actually from our dear Super Feeler friend Shannon's amazing podcast If These Trees Could Talk. Make sure you go over to her feed to follow the show because it's amazing! You can find out all of the details about her show and this episode here. Support the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler ...
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  Family Stories: Through Hell and Back (feat. Bella and Cheryl) 17.04.2026 53min

  Bella (they/she) struggled immensely with major depression, insomnia and BPD for many years. Cheryl, Bella's mom, facilitates Family Connections with the Sashbear Foundation and has found a beautiful community of support and learning through the groups. Together they talk about their journey "through hell and back" and the deep learning they had to do together to understand how to set boundaries and understand their own parts of their relationship - including what they could and...
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  Evolution and Neuroscience Develops New Understanding of BPD (feat. Valerie) 10.04.2026 1j 18min

  Valerie Porr shares her extensive experience as an advocate and her long journey to understand the science underlying borderline personality disorder. Her hopes is that with greater understandings of the role of evolution and neuroscience, more effective treatments can be shaped to meet the needs of people with BPD. She discusses how the historical perspectives of the disorder can reshape our current understanding , the politics surrounding its diagnosis and treatment, and the bio...