Best BFRB Podcasts (2024)

1
26: Toxic Relationships with Laura Bloodniece 1:24:13

7h ago1:24:13

1:24:13

Send us a text This episode is deep, humourful, honest, and doesn't mess around. If you're easily offended... perhaps skip this one. In this episode, we talk with Laura Bloodniece, a self-worth and confidence coach for high-functioning women, pilates instructor, and remedial and soft tissue therapist. Laura shares her journey of breaking free from …

1
Ep 41. Last bus leaving despair town 1:07:21

3d ago1:07:21

1:07:21

What does looking back on old facebook photos have to do with BFRBs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
ANNOUNCEMENT! 1:49

8d ago1:49

1:49

Send us a text What happened to this week's episode? Find out in this short announcement.By Raffaela

1
25: How to actually FEEL suppressed emotion 26:41

14d ago26:41

26:41

Send us a text "You just need to let yourself feel your feelings!" If you listen to this podcast, you most likely get that already. You get that it's important to feel, you get why you struggle to feel certain emotions, you know where it comes from, and can possibly even pinpoint exact moments in which you learned to suppress. The question is now, …

1
Ep 40. The joy of being perceived 1:13:15

20d ago1:13:15

1:13:15

What does being photogenic have to do with BFRBs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
24: What NOT to do when you're having an "off" day 27:37

21d ago27:37

27:37

Send us a text Oof... off days... You know those days when you feel like you're functioning at 10% of your usual brain power and where it appears that, once again, fate got its calendar muddled up and so decided to hastily jam a month's worth of misfortune into 24 hours... Those days. You know it? Yup, they're not fun but they are part of life and …

1
Ep 39. Fun squishy little guy 1:13:00

27d ago1:13:00

1:13:00

What does money, disappointment, and cavities have to do with BFRBs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
23: Live your life on your terms by becoming more conscious 33:20

29d ago33:20

33:20

Send us a text "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will rule your life and you will call it Fate." - Carl Jung The more present and conscious we become, the more control we have over ourselves and our lives. So where do we start to become more present and conscious? And if you've already been on this path a while, how do we take it even d…

1
Ep 38. Only beautiful people can be happy 1:12:31

1M ago1:12:31

1:12:31

What does social anxiety and taking your lunch break have to do with BFRBs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
22: Breaking the Cycle of Overwhelming Thoughts 37:14

1M ago37:14

37:14

Send us a text In this life-changing episode, you'll learn... - the origins of overwhelming thought - what your inner critic has to do with it - how you can break the cycle so that you can experience more peace and confidence BONUS: Raffaela shares a simple, powerful tool that will help you to break the cycle immediately! When you do this you will …

1
21: How your relationships might be perpetuating your BFRB 36:14

1M ago36:14

36:14

Send us a text This is a deep, raw episode about how unhealthy and toxic dynamics within our relationships can make recovery from a BFRB* impossible... Unless we're willing to do what it takes to empower ourselves to change and build healthy connections within ourselves and those around us! Raffaela shares a very personal story about her own relati…

1
Ep 37. Handruff Paranoia 1:21:50

2M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

What does menstruation and paranoia have to do with BFRBs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
20: Structure and organization and how it could be the MISSING PIECE in your healing journey 22:20

2M ago22:20

22:20

Send us a text Sometimes a big piece of our puzzle to healing from a BFRB* is that life is chaotic! We often find ourselves surviving instead of thriving. And it's not because you aren't doing enough, or because you aren't strong enough, or you don't have the willpower. It's simply because you're lacking a powerful, foundational system that helps y…

1
Ep 36. Doors that lock from the inside 59:36

2M ago59:36

59:36

What does being late have to do with BFRBs? @fidgetpodcast @pullyoselftogether Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
19: How to overcome perfectionism 29:36

2M ago29:36

29:36

Send us a text Perfectionism plays quite a significant role in your healing journey from your BFRB*. If we don't learn how to overcome our perfectionistic ways then it's going to be very hard for us to release the need to engage in self-destructive behaviours like chronic skin picking, hair pulling, and nail biting. In this episode we look at WHERE…

1
Ep 35. Fidget Season 3 Relaunch 1:04:37

2M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

We're back! What does community have to do with having a BFRB? @pullyoselftogether @fidgetpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
18: What it looks like to heal from chronic skin picking 22:49

2M ago22:49

22:49

Send us a text It's time to pull back the veil of what it's like to have healed from chronic skin picking so that we can set some realistic expectations and allow you to see how truly achievable it is! Ready to be inspired? PS: There's a new function available to you 🥳 Above, you'll notice there's a "send us a text message" button. By clicking on t…

1
17: Powerful meditation for post picking/pulling session 27:03

2M ago27:03

27:03

Send us a text If you're struggling post picking, pulling, or biting session this episode is for you 💜. In this episode, Raffaela guides you through a powerful, healing meditation to move through the frustration, sadness, shame, disappointment, embarrassment, and exhaustion we so often experience after a BFRB* session. Here, the foundation will be …

1
16: Sick? Managing body focused repetitive behaviours when you're unwell 33:01

3M ago33:01

33:01

Send us a text If you've ever noticed that the urge to pick, pull, or bite at your body increases when you're "under the weather" and you'd like that NOT to be the case - then this episode is for you! As always, Raffaela has a simple yet effective strategy to share with you on how you can navigate being sick so that you can reduce the frequency and…

1
15: How to build unshakeable boundaries to break free from your BFRB 42:10

3M ago42:10

42:10

Send us a text This episode is for those of us who struggle to say "no"... Those of us who feel over-committed to others and under-committed to themselves... Who feel like their life is chaotic and overwhelming... If you're about ready to "put your foot down" and make some changes then listen-in to this episode! Raffaela shares how incredibly essen…

1
14: Preventing Relapse 26:42

3M ago26:42

26:42

Send us a text WARNING: If you're looking for a "quick fix" this episode is not for you. Let's be real, if preventing falling into yet another picking, pulling, or biting session were easy... this episode wouldn't be necessary. If we could "just stop" we would. Most information and support you'll find on managing and healing from a BFRB are simply …

1
13:The connection between your attachment style and BFRB 32:36

3M ago32:36

32:36

Send us a text Find out on this episode how your attachment style has EVERYTHING to do with how you will heal from your body focused repetitive behaviour... And get some solid advice on using this mind-blowing information to your advantage so you can make genuine progress in finding your freedom from this behaviour! The answers you're looking for g…

1
12: Guided self-care after a picking or pulling session 22:27

4M ago22:27

22:27

Send us a text Are you feeling lost, frustrated, disappointed? Knowing what to do after a picking or pulling session can be hard. In this episode, let Raffaela guide you through the real-time process of caring for yourself after a picking or pulling session so that you can move through it with more ease. This process will help you to reduce the sev…

1
11: How to be rid of it - The intense highs and lows of healing 33:24

4M ago33:24

33:24

Send us a text Have you ever felt like you've made progress in healing from skin picking, hair pulling, or nail biting... and then the next day you feel like you're moving 10 steps backward? This happens again and again and it feels like an exhausting, devastating, and painful cycle full of intense highs and lows that are somehow outside your contr…

1
10: How to replace a BFRB 24:48

4M ago24:48

24:48

Send us a text Odds are you've probably already tried replacing skin picking, hair pulling, or nail biting with something else, or you've at least been thinking about it. There's a reason why it never really works how we'd like it to. Find out why in this episode! Shift your perspective on what it means to "replace" a BFRB* and learn 3 unconvention…

1
9: The human beneath addiction | Adam Hudson 1:13:07

4M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

Send us a text Adam Hudson is not only a great friend but also an incredible coach, dedicating himself to supporting women in their journey to reconnect with themselves and reclaim their personal power. His work extends to a mental health facility, where he assists individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction as well as eating disorders.…

1
8: ADHD and body focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs) 26:27

4M ago26:27

26:27

Send us a text Is there a link between BFRBs and ADHD? There is! This episode explores how this impacts you and how you can become the master of your own mind and behaviour through ditching societal "norms" and learning how to live for yourself. Raffaela explores this topic through sharing her story of learning to live harmoniously with ADHD and ho…

1
7: Healing yourself and your child who picks their skin | Athena Niccolaides 1:04:02

5M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Send us a text Hear it from someone who has lived it! Athena is a former client of Raffaela and mother of 2 beautiful daughters, one of whom struggles with chronic skin picking (14yrs). This is her story of healing and transformation, going from being anxious and not knowing what to do to becoming a source of calm and secure guidance for her daught…

1
6: How to help a child with a body focused repetitive behaviour (BFRB) 25:14

5M ago25:14

25:14

Send us a text Does your child chronically pick their skin or pull out their hair? Are you a dedicated parent who wants to learn how to best support them in healing and leaving this self-destructive behavior behind? (Probably, or you wouldn't be reading this) Then this is the episode for you! Listen in and learn what you should and SHOULDN'T do and…

1
5: The struggle of INCONSISTENCY and how to conquer it 37:15

5M ago37:15

37:15

Send us a text Learn the brain science behind motivation and how you can use it to become consistent in healing from your BFRB! (body focused repetitive behaviour life chronic skin picking, hear pulling, nail biting) We all know the struggle of "consistency" on this healing journey. It's like we KNOW what we should probably be doing but how do we s…

1
4: ACNE! You don't have to have perfect skin to be free from chronic skin picking 38:53

6M ago38:53

38:53

Send us a text Acne is a very real trigger for those of us with dermatillomania... The great news is, you don't have to have perfect skin BEFORE you find freedom from skin picking! In this episode, I share with you a highly effective strategy to help you pave the path to freedom DESPITE what your skin is doing.…

1
3: STRESS and how it's both the CAUSE and the CURE for body focused repetitive behaviours 33:45

6M ago33:45

33:45

Send us a text Rest assured, if we didn't experience stress we wouldn't be picking apart our skin or pulling out our hair! In this episode we dive into the difference between regular stress and chronic stress and how you can become more resilient to it so that you can break free from this self-destructive behaviour and TRANSFORM your life. Gain acc…

1
2: Feeling stuck, toxic shame, and how you can FINALLY move forward in your healing 22:58

6M ago22:58

22:58

Send us a text *BFRB = Body Focused Repetitive Behaviour* *AKA = chronic skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting, and cheek biting* We often think that if we could "just stop" picking our skin or pulling our hair that life will get exponentially better... But instead of "just stopping" we find ourselves stuck in the cycle of wishing we could, tryin…

1
1: How understanding the origins of your BFRB will help you to transform your life 34:48

7M ago34:48

34:48

Send us a text *BFRB = Body Focused Repetitive Behaviour* *AKA = chronic skin picking, hair pulling, nail biting, and cheek biting* Questions people with a BFRB ask themselves... WHY did I develop this disorder? WHY can't I "just stop"?? WHERE do I start with healing??? All these questions can be answered by understanding the origins of your BFRB. …

1
Ep 34. Season Finale - Hot Water in the Morning 1:17:43

8M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

The Finale episode of Fidget Season 2. Listen for life and show updates. IG: @hotwaterinthemorning IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1
Alyssa Coscarelli (Alyssainthecity) shares her personal experience with skin picking disorder 40:10

1+ y ago40:10

40:10

Dermatillomania (skin picking disorder) can affect many of us, but it's not so often that we know of others sharing the same or very similar experience. Especially those we follow, are inspired by and look to for confidence and style. That's why this episode's conversation with Alyssa Coscarelli - commonly known as @alyssainthecity - is a special o…

1
Chatting with BFRB Coach & Mental Health Consultant Chaille DeFaria 44:41

1+ y ago44:41

44:41

In this episode, I speak to Chaille DeFaria, who is an Mental Health Consultant and BFRB Coach. Before helping so many people with their body focused repetitive behaviors, Chaille experienced her own compulsions through hair-pulling (trichotillomania). I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Chaille - even getting a little teary-eyed! I hope you enjoy t…

1
Ep 33. Do you want to make a snowball 1:03:49

1+ y ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Am I bored of my BFRB? What is intentional peer support? How can we move from helping to learning together? How to advocate for BFRBs? Fly fly nothing’s perfect! Guest: Jen - @origamistoryclub IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu

1
Listen to this BEFORE skin picking 26:20

1+ y ago26:20

26:20

A listener got in touch on Instagram and asked for an episode to be created for what to listen to BEFORE skin picking. What a great idea! So here it is! I hope it helps you on your dermatillomania journey and let me know your thoughts. Are you feeling tempted to give into the skin picking devil today? Give this a listen a try my personal favourite …

1
My experience with CANCER and skin picking disorder 28:11

1+ y ago28:11

28:11

This is a different kind of episode as I discuss my current circumstance: navigating breast cancer and the treatment against it. Cancer of any kind is frightening as the enemy is within you. You’re forced to learn a different way of living and a new version of yourself. Along with treatment can come some nasty side effects including - in my experie…

1
Ep 32. When will my reflection show 58:58

1+ y ago58:58

58:58

What is the overlap between BFRBs and trauma? What are the stages of change? How do we help clients set expectations? Do people know what they are signing up for when they start therapy? Guest: Lisa Conway, PhD - Exposuretherapychicago.com IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Ep 31. Bird set free 1:00:57

1+ y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

What is the overlap between boxing and therapy? What sets the psychodynamic approach apart? What can animals teach us about our BFRB? What role does attachment play in managing BFRBs? Guest: Stacy Nakell, LCSW - @stacynakell_lscw - stacynakell.com IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

1
Ep 30. Hold on loosely 57:19

1+ y ago57:19

57:19

How does psychological flexibility help us? What am I overfixated on? How can I live to my values? Guest: Pam Katz, LCSW - Northshorementalwellness.com IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu

1
Ep 29. Close my eyes and swung 59:26

2y ago59:26

59:26

What has forced me to confront my mental health? How honest am I with myself? Can we be excited about our challenges? Have I overextended myself? How long does it take to become fluent with our own bodies? Guest: Eric Callison @arbre.de.deuil IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

1
Ep 28. Special Low Fuel Light Edition 1:03:58

2y ago1:03:58

1:03:58

What are my standards compared to that of others? What is the danger of a single story? Why do we cringe about something we made in our past? What are our creative defence mechanisms? Guests: Cheyenne IG @skinpicking_illustrator Thomas https://2022festival.vaff.org/product/international-canadian-animated-shorts/ IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpod…

1
Ep 27. Let me see what spring is like 1:16:36

2y ago1:16:36

1:16:36

Is mental health accessible to everyone? What isn't affected by our BFRB? How do we gaslight our own experience? How do we build trust with ourselves? Guest: Joyce @pullyoselftogether IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu and Adele Therias

1
Ep 26. I jumped across 1:10:41

2y ago1:10:41

1:10:41

How can I help others understand the BFRB experience? Would I be less anxious if I had more money? How far along am I on my journey? Guest: Myes @mylesdunnephoto IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu and Adele Therias

1
Noémie shares her experience with skin picking disorder and the lack of Black representation 52:16

2y ago52:16

52:16

PLEASE excuse how late this episode is! I have a back-log of wonderful guest episodes but personal life has decided to play a main character, recently. Thank you for your patience! In this episode, I chat to the wonderful Noémie who is based in Paris, France. After a chat on social media, it was clear this conversation was essential towards growth …

1
Ep 25. Standing up there caught in the spotlight 1:13:37

2y ago1:13:37

1:13:37

Do I have performance anxiety? Does thinking in a different langauge change how I view myself? How have I defined gross? How do I look for patterns? Am I a nerd? Guest: Anja @bfrbcoping IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu and Adele Therias

1
Ep 24. You and I can both get jobs 57:02

2+ y ago57:02

57:02

How much can we plan? How much risk can we tolerate? Who should we protect? How can we understand each other? Guests: Wu Xiao IG: @fidgetpodcast https://fidgetpodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Jason Yu and Adele Therias

Podcasts Worth a Listen

BFRB Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide