Hello Everyone,  I started recording this episode over a month ago, and I couldn't finish it. Not because I didn't want to, but because I was carrying so much shame about the subject matter that I couldn't sit down to finish recording. I was carrying the shame that I have this platform but that I had something in my life tied to my BPD management journey that was not "in control". I carried shame that I wasn't perfect, that I was a fraud. I thought I could tackle this alone, and today I realized that I can't anymore. You will notice a difference in the recording where I pop in over a month later from when I initially pressed play and I chat about where I am at today (time of recording and uploading). Eating disorders are extremely serious and should be (need to be) addressed and monitored by trained medical professionals. It was so hard for me to make those calls to my psychiatrist, therapist, GP, and friend today. But it needed to be done. I need help. And there is no shame in admitting that. I am including some links below to resources that are available to those of you who might be struggling with an E.D yourself or have a loved one who is.  National Eating Disorder Information Centre (Canadian) https://nedic.ca/ Eating Disorder Hope (international) https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/international ANAD (United States) https://anad.org/ 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

A subscriber to the show (Ainsley) requested an episode about beginner-friendly advice/tips for someone who has been recently diagnosed. What a brilliant idea for an episode, I am kind of disappointed in myself for not thinking of this first!!  I released this for early subscriber access back in July and wanted to share it out now for the rest of you. Sorry for the muffled audio - I am sorting out how to have better audio on video uploads, something that I plan to make exclusive for subscribers (as well as exclusive/early episode releases). Tips! * google isn't always your friend, Reddit is terrifying, a lot of stigmatizing content is out there * make sure you take care of your physical health and safety first, that means getting help for any kind of eating disorder, self harm activity, making those dreaded doctors and dentist appointments. Physical health is a major part of mental health and vice-versa * be selective about the content you choose to consume - social media etc * start small! Management isn't a sprint, it is a marathon. It is tempting to want to throw yourself into it but that will lead to burn out - trust me * be kind to, and forgive yourself first. learn to love yourself unconditionally, to be able to care for yourself (aka little you, your inner child with needs) to release the need for other people to ground us emotionally 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 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

The topic for the episode was requested by a listener; I don't know if I actually hit the nail on the head here. I ramble a bit, but I hope that there is something  helpful for at least one listener. Please know you are not alone, that while the deepest lows might feel crushing, the emotional roller coaster might have you feeling exhausted - like it is too much - that I hope you can pause and find something to ground you. To recentre you and help you feel connected to something, someone, outside of yourself.  If you are in a state of crisis or are having thoughts of suicide/self harm please call your local emergency services number. Below is a link to several international suicide and crisis support lines as well.  https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

This episode is for you, the people who love us. The people who see us, the pain we experience, the maladaptive ways that we behave and who want to help us. But who do not know how.  I want you to know that there is no easy way to have these conversations. We are likely going to act out, be angry, reject what you are trying to tell us - because we are experiencing what you are telling us as rejection and not care. But thank you regardless. Thank you for being willing to have those hard conversations What is most important is to care for yourself first. Educate yourself. Be ready to have conversations when your loved one is ready. Resources mentioned in the podcast Check out my link tree for workbooks mentioned Thanks to each of you for supporting this podcast, I appreciate you all so much. https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback Dr. Daniel Fox's Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/DrDanielFox Back from the Borderline Podcast with Host Molly https://www.backfromtheborderline.com/ From Borderline to Beautiful Podcast with Host Rose https://open.spotify.com/show/1ct9I19GdLTzOLjiukP6Fq You Me and BPD Podcast with Sean https://www.youmeandbpd.org/ 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

As I have been working through the "harder" part of my BPD management journey I have been working through the difference between what I am feeling/emotions I am experiencing and what I am thinking, the thoughts I have. How I work through the relationship between these things, how they impact my behavior and how I communicate my experiences and need to people in my life. This video does a pretty good job summarizing what I was trying to say - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQQGYny7pq0 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

The media is a bit of a dumpster fire when it comes to representing BPD and Cluster B personality disorders at the moment. Which is terrible because May is BPD Awareness Month. 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

Interpersonal relationships are for just about everyone, but for those of us with BPD they carry increased layers of complexity. They can cause a lot of shame, anger, and, despair. There are things that we can do though to help us recognize when we are struggling, to help us manage our interactions and expectations (known and unknown) that we are putting on people in our lives. Learning to see people as WHO THEY ARE and to remember why we value them is critical when it comes to managing and developing healthy interpersonal relationships. Check out the link tree below to the amazon "self-study" resources for a link to Non-Violent Communication that I mention at the end of the episode. 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

We are at DBT Minisode #11 - Emotion Regulation Module looking at the ABC and PLEASE skills. 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

We are continuing to work through the Emotion Regulaton Module of DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)! Use the linktree below for full PDF access to the DBT handouts and worksheets referenced for this skill! Emotion Regulation Handouts 8 (worksheet 5) 9 (worksheet 6)10 (worksheet 7) 11 (workseet 7) 12 (worksheet 8) 13 (worksheets 6-8) 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

It is January 26, 2022 - #belllettstalk day here in Canada. What is Bell Lets Talk Day? So glad you asked! "On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet or TikTok video using #BellLetsTalk, social media video view and use of our Facebook frame or Snapchat lens." More information on this initiative can be found at https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/ This podcast, this day - this initiative has inspired me to live more daringly and to open up about my diagnosis in my personal life. I owe it to each and every one of you to help educate people who know me about BPD - to work on ending the stigma associated with Borderline Personality Disorder by showing people that it isn't scary, we aren't villians. We are people you know, that you work with, and we are extremely loving and capable individuals.  In short - thank you all for inspiring me to live authentically, boldly and to be even more vulnerable with people in my life. If you could use #bellletstalk just once today, it would mean the world to me. ~ Maggie  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

Welcome back everyone! I am so sorry for being away for as long as I have been. I am out of practice with recording, so please accept my apologies for how clunky this episode is :) 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

AHHHHH I am so excited to announce this guys! I did something that scares the hell out of me. I have created a BPD community discord to connect all of us Bordies around the world! This is a tiered offering with different levels of connection available. I have also decided to tell my imposter syndrome to SHUUUUUSH and take the leap and offer one on one coaching sessions to you - my amazing listeners and community members. All links to everything mentioned in the episode can be found here https://linktr.ee/borderlineandback As always - I love hearing from you! Please feel free to reach out on instagram @borderlineandback, through the Anchor voice messaging service or by email at borderineandback@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

Welcome to 2022! I am not a resolutions person, I am an intentions person. I will likely do a followup episode in the next few weeks about how to put plans in place for the intentions you are setting. But first, let's explore why it is important to have intentions for your life. 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

This week in as part of the Distress Tolerance Module we covered reality acceptance skills. * Radical Acceptance https://theinsightclinic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DT_HANDOUT_11_Radical_Acceptance.pdf *Turning the Mind https://www.reddit.com/r/DialecticalBT/comments/klorxq/turning_the_mind_is_a_reality_acceptance_skill/ * Willingness https://www.reddit.com/r/dbtselfhelp/comments/nritox/distress_tolerance_what_is_willfulness/ Mindful Breathing Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmFUDkj1Aq0 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. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

Hello Everyone! This week we covered 3 skills. There are a lot of components to this week's practice. All sheets are linked below along with a meditation and my favourite song I sing to self-soothe (you are all so welcome for this!) Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5L8Z3qA1DA My Favourite Things (Sound of Music) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IagRZBvLtw Distracting - https://theinsightclinic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DISTRACTING.pdf Self-Soothing - https://theinsightclinic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/SELFSOOTHING.pdf Improving the Moment - https://www.reddit.com/r/DissociationToolbox/comments/ck06sl/distress_tolerance_handout_9/ 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. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

Hello Everyone,  Sorry for being MIA - life got busy. This is more of a verbal diary episode, where I talk through things for myself - in the hopes that it might connect with a few of you.  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. 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

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 three 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 connect, 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

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 two 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 Songs mentioned Nine Inch Nails: Only https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwvLlEtxX3o Circa Survive: Living Together https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYrB2HustCs CIrca Survive: The difference between medicine and poison is in the dose https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEDG8-6Fig4 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

This week's episode is a short one, but an important one. I will admit I have been having a rough few weeks. And this episode is just as much of a reminder to myself, as it is for anyone out there listening. Struggling is a normal part of the human experience - don't beat yourself up over it.  Moral Compass Work - From Borderline and Back w. Rose Skeeters 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message

The topic for this week’s episode is Self-care for BPD and ADHD - what has worked for me. This is not a prescribed method to follow, merely some things that I stand by and implement in my daily life and have helped me overcome or prevent and limit episodes. Also what I find helps me manage my ADHD symptoms Here are the links to the resources I mentioned in this week's episode Jordan Peterson - Rule #2 Journals 5 minute Journal 5 Minute Stoicism Books/Audiobooks 12 Rules for Life Beyond Order Can’t Hurt Me WorkBooks DBT workbook Dr. Fox Borderline Personality Disorder Work Book The Anxiety Workbook 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/borderlineandback/message