Super Feeler: A BPD Podcast

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• Rejecting the Concept of a Disordered Personality (feat. Caroline) 03.07.2026 1h 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...
• Transforming Youth Mental Health with DBT: Strategies for Parents, Clinicians and Teachers (feat. Dr. Alec Miller) 26.06.2026 1h 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...
• BPD Relationships: Katja and Charles 19.06.2026 1h 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• Data, Diagnosis & Self-Discovery (feat. Lindsay) 22.05.2026 1h 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...
• 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...
• Personality Disorder Assessment and Diagnosis (feat. Dr. Steven Huprich) 08.05.2026 1h 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...
• Family Stories: How DBT and Sashbear Transformed a Family (feat. Alison and Laura) 01.05.2026 1h 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 ...
• 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 ...
• Bonus - Laurie's Story from the "If These Trees Could Talk" Podcast 21.04.2026 1h 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 ...
• 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...
• Evolution and Neuroscience Develops New Understanding of BPD (feat. Valerie) 10.04.2026 1h 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...
• Family Stories: A Mother's Advocacy Journey (feat. Rita Brown) 03.04.2026 1h

  Rita Brown is an award winning prominent advocate for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in Australia. Days after we recorded this episode she was presented with the Medal of the Order of Australia - an incredible honor. We discuss Rita's path to advocacy following her daughter's receiving a diagnosis of BPD and attempt to receive the treatments she needed. We also talk about the importance of including carers (in this case family members) as a member of a care team and what R...
• A Car Accident That Changed Everything (feat. Sarah) 27.03.2026 41min

  Sarah shares about her experience surviving a very traumatic car accident that led to a BPD diagnosis, the impacts of substance use on her life and what having BPD means to her. We also dive into physical and emotional abuse at the hands of family and romantic partners. *Please be aware that this episode does mention a specific method of self harm and the impacts of her accident on miscarriages. Listen with care Support the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper i...
• BPD Relationships: Rakesh and Katie 20.03.2026 48min

  Rakesh and Katie BOTH have borderline personality disorder and met at a BPD support group (not endorsed by the Super Feeler podcast in any way).... Their story is so cute and the way they support each other through the early parts of their relationship is refreshing. To learn more about Rakesh's incredible journey walking across canada click here and follow him on instagram @healingwitheverystep Find your local BPD Society of BC Support Group (including a virtual option) her...
• BPD, Bipolar, Poetry and Advocacy (feat. Valéry) 13.03.2026 51min

  Valéry Brosseau, is a social worker, poet, advocate and the CEO of Validate Mental Health. She lives with BOTH bipolar 2 and borderline personality disorder and we discuss what that means, how the present differently and what has helped her manage the symptoms of both. We also discuss the need for systemic change in mental health care (all of society really) and how giving back with our lived experience can help so many others and ourselves! You can find Valéry on Instagram @valid...
• BPD Relationships: Gwen and Jason 06.03.2026 48min

  Gwen and Jason join the Relationship Series to discuss their new relationship where they are both suspected of having borderline personality disorder. We discuss what this unique relationship dynamic looks like, how they navigate challenges like idealization of one another and their super cute little meet cute of how they got together! You can listen to Gwen's solo episode of Super Feeler here And her episode on Brain Stories here! Support the show If you want to support t...
• Impacts of Adoption on Abandonment (feat. Elaine) 27.02.2026 40min

  Elaine's life will be forever changed by being adopted by a white family and moved from the Philippines to the USA. Now 28 years old she was recently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and has been doing a lot of self-discovery throughout her masters education to be a therapist. We chat about identity, feeling like an outsider in every space you're in, abandonment and what brought her to her diagnosis. Elaine's insights shed light on the importance of understanding...