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Hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson provide a raw, honest, and sometimes humorous look into what it means to live with Borderline Personality Disorder. From relationships, to anger, to sex, and to recovery, they bare all to offer a glimpse into the reality behind life with the world’s most stigmatized mental illness. You find Laurie and Sara on Instagram to follow their day to day lives even further @laurieanned and @saraswellnessway
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A suicide prevention podcast. TEDx speaker, Leo Flowers has a Masters in Counseling/Psychology and is a stand-up comedian. Join him while he interviews other mental health experts, comedians and best-selling book authors as we help you rediscover your purpose, reduce your pain and regain your sense of belonging.
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Long before “wellness” became a buzzword, those battling mental health issues were way too often told to simply get on with life. As a former journalist and radio host with over 35 years experience, Guy Rowlison presents a literate & educated commentary focusing on the vagaries of mental health, from anxiety and depression to trauma, eating disorders and most everything in between. He talks with experts and those with 'skin in the game', sharing informed insights for sufferers who aren't rea ...
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We want to raise awareness and to help prevent the acts of suicide and self-harm! By sharing our stories and talking with real people experiencing real life struggles we hope to help people see the beauty of living!
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The home of Victims and Villains Podcast, That's High Price: A Nicolas Cage Podcast and Abyss Gazing: A Horror Podcast. Each crafted with the intent to break the stigma of mental health and suicide awareness to bring real conversations through a multiverse of fandoms. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3570890/advertisement
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Why do people self-injure? And what is the best way to respond when someone tells us they self-injure? Dr. Nicholas Westers, a clinical psychologist at Children's Health and Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, collaborates with the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS) to interview the leading experts in the field of self-injury and self-harm as well as individuals with lived experience of self-injury and parents and family members ...
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In this Like Dragons Did They Fight Podcast Series, Karen Broadhead, parent support specialist, interviews individuals from various Life Changing Services (LCS) programs and gets their personal stories, feedback, advice to others, and lessons learned. Hear about their struggles, what brought them to Life Changing Services, what they have learned, and what advice they would give to others who may be struggling. Hear their powerful testimonies and gain strength from those who have walked your ...
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“I often think of how challenging it was being a teenager, and I was saved from my misery by certain friends, teachers and books to whom I will be forever grateful. I know Holy Shit! I’m a Gifted Misfit! can be one of those books in the lives of many young people today, kids who are struggling as I once struggled and are looking for a lifeline to lead them out of their despair. JJ is one of those people with such a gift for connecting with young people that she can change someone’s life fore ...
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“I often think of how challenging it was being a teenager, and I was saved from my misery by certain friends, teachers and books to whom I will be forever grateful. I know Holy Shit! I’m a Gifted Misfit! can be one of those books in the lives of many young people today, kids who are struggling as I once struggled and are looking for a lifeline to lead them out of their despair. JJ is one of those people with such a gift for connecting with young people that she can change someone’s life fore ...
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Season 1 of Our Turn to Talk is presented by This Is My Brave, Inc. (TIMB) - a national nonprofit whose vision is to one day live in a world where we don't have to call it "brave" to talk openly about mental illness. Join host Anastasia Vlasova, former TIMB Intern, as she has raw, honest conversations with TIMB participants and takes a deeper look into the current state of young people's mental health. TIMB believes that #StorytellingSavesLives, and we hope that this podcast becomes the cata ...
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There's not enough media awareness about what god says about mental illness. God have called me to change that. I talk weekly about god's love and what he is teaching me. I share with you my journey, my trials, and my pains. Tune in for some good stuff Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/god.cast/support
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They call him The Machine…or at least they did once upon a time. Stand up comedian and podcaster turns action hero for The Machine. In this episode, Captain Nostalgia sits down with our editor-in-chief, Cam Smith, to discuss his throwback debut film. Find out what we had to say about the cast, Bert Kreischer’s life outside of the film, the mental h…
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We discuss how to grieve the loss of a loved one by taking naps and "roasting" toes. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from fee…
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Five ways Open AI (Chat GPT) can save your life and improve your text messages. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling …
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“What about the children? How do I help them?” This is a question that anyone who has read the book Like Dragons Did They Fight* could ask. We appreciate the principles taught there about addressing negative thinking patterns that can lead to behavior outside our values, and we have been blessed by implementing those principles in our lives. But we…
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Welcome to your newest BBB mini-series!! Every Wednesday you will get a bonus episode until we've read EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER of the book Stop Walking on Eggshells that was republished as a 2nd edition in 2010. Here's the deal - we are reviewing this book from a critical lens, but we only have so much ability to be critical as we're reading it from t…
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To the passer-by, Melissa Baker seemed like an ordinary teenager growing up in a middle-class suburban family in Sydney, but to those who wanted to get to know her, they could see she was hiding from the truth. Since then she been a motivational speaker in Australia and overseas. She has delivered keynote addresses to adult education conferences in…
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Today we share how to build a life worth living. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to …
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We discuss what "buyer's remorse" can teach us about suicide prevention. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeles…
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Isabelle Benarous joins me today discuss her book, "The Bio-Breakthrough: Decode Your Illness and Heal Your Life." Impact of emotions plus meaning on our organs and mental health How to overcome childhood sexual trauma Why you feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders True solution to lower stress Importance of symbols to manage …
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In this episode Sara discusses her upcoming appointment with a new primary care naturopath and the many fears she has associated with it. Laurie and Sara discuss the BPD stigma and weight stigma as well. Leave us a voicemail and let us know your thoughts at boldbeautifulborderline.com Get your Magic Mind products at https://magicmind.com and use th…
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Leo Flowers discusses: self-reliance link to suicidal ideations how alcohol and being single contribute to suicidal ideations how to reframe "asking for help" so that we get help Article referenced: https://shorturl.at/ayCQ5 Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp…
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If being or feeling rejected has ever caused mental anguish and hurt, then this is the episode to listen to. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching:…
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What is a parent's role in helping their child recover from self-injury? What might a dad say about supporting his child when he learns his child is engaging in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)? In this episode, a father and daughter sit down to discuss her lived experience of self-injury and self-harm and how parents, especially dads, can support th…
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We discuss why it's important to know the difference between peace and relief in addressing psychological and emotional pain. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!!…
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Welcome to your newest BBB mini-series!! Every Wednesday you will get a bonus episode until we've read EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER of the book Stop Walking on Eggshells that was republished as a 2nd edition in 2010. Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts at: boldbeautifulborderline.com Here's the deal - we are reviewing this book from a critical lens, b…
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We discuss five things that make life worth living. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely …
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Are you starting to feel a bit of anxiety about how your summer will go as you consider those in your family working on self mastery? Bryton Peterson shares so much to prepare you for summer. He also offers a motivating way to kick your son's summer off toward success. He launched CAMP ONIDAH, his 3 yr passion project on June 5 for any young men ag…
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We discuss why we need to rewrite our childhood trauma instead of replaying it so we can start playing and having fun. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1…
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Kelly South, the author of Pay Attention To Me, joins Bold Beautiful Borderline a second time to talk about her book, the reception from readers, and shares a little bit more about her life experiences with BPD. Kelly and Laurie discuss the beauty of BPD, the difficulties in finding safe sexy, and the goal of having more good days than bad. Plus - …
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Comedian, Mateen Stewart, joins me to discuss how therapy helped him grieve the death of his mom his uncle's death by suicide how he lost 50lbs in seven weeks Survivor's remorse Grief triggers How heart disease looks different in women Why reading to your child is so important Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is prevent…
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A new study has found a correlation between diets high in ultra-processed foods and a heightened risk of depression. In the next episode of Brainstorm I speak with Professor Adrienne O’Neil Co-Director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University about the study, the first to link diets high in ultra-processed foods with an increased risk of depr…
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We can do so much in five minutes from taking a nap, practicing an instrument and saving our lives. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: If you w…
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Welcome back to the Like Dragons Did They Fight Podcast! Today Eternal Warriors Coaches, Lloyd and Debbie, discuss the war chapters of the Book of Mormon with Karen Broadhead, Founder and Director of Mothers Who Know. There is so much more to be learned from the war chapters that we realize! Enjoy the special spirit of this episode! It could be you…
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Leo discusses: our public, private and secret life she had a gift and smoking killed it. we have to protect our gift she didn't enjoy it, it was to pay bills she did it for the fans and bills instead of an internal locus of control: challenging self she missed her opportunity for growth at the superbowl. it could've been her Miley Cyrus wrecking ba…
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Welcome to your newest BBB mini-series!! Every Wednesday you will get a bonus episode until we've read EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER of the book Stop Walking on Eggshells that was republished as a 2nd edition in 2010. Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts at: boldbeautifulborderline.com Here's the deal - we are reviewing this book from a critical lens, b…
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In today's episode we discuss: What are our vital psychological needs How to get our psychological needs met Why we fear getting old Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional …
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Today's episode we discuss: Takeaways from the book, "The Suicidal Mind," by Edwin S. Shniedman What two questions to ask someone who is suicidal What our psychological pain stems from How to reduce our pain to find peace Purchase "The Suicidal Mind": https://shorturl.at/MNW57 Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is prevent…
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Author, Shaun Randall, joins me to discuss: How to get our worthiness from ourselves instead of others Pursuing success but neglecting wellness His journey through divorce, drugs and suicidal thoughts to peace, gratitude and service Falling in love in Lima, Peru meditating for 3-4 hours death of his father The detriment of being consumed with tryin…
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Emily, our brand new Super Feelers Club co-facilitator, lost her best friend last year and has been on a grief journey like nothing she has ever experienced before. Grief and loss is always hard, but the intensity of emotions and suicidality that come with BPD make for an even harder journey. Emily shares with us what losing the "Christina to her M…
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We discuss how the ways in which perfectionism impacts your mental health and how to escape it to find serenity, peace and get unstuck. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health profession…
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Welcome to your newest BBB mini-series!! Every Wednesday you will get a bonus episode until we've read EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER of the book Stop Walking on Eggshells that was republished as a 2nd edition in 2010. Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts at: boldbeautifulborderline.com Here's the deal - we are reviewing this book from a critical lens, b…
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Cofounder of "Health 5D" and , Paula Cohen, joins us to discuss: how wisdom teeth removal can cause panic attacks, depression and panic attacks biological and integrative dentist remove toxins from body trauma bonding/pain sadness and aggression, "aggression is my way out" how our perception of pain, people and purpose impact us Masaru Emoto and wa…
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Hi ya'll! Welcome to this episode of the podcast where we meet April who has a diagnosis not of Borderline PD but of Narcissistic PD, our cluster B cousin. April tells us her journey to diagnosis and we explore the similarities and differences between the two disorders. April can be found on IG and YouTube @npdapril Support the show You can find La…
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PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a treatable anxiety disorder affecting around 3 million Australians at some time in their lives. It happens when fear, anxiety and memories of a traumatic event don't go away. The feelings last for a long time and interfere with how people cope with everyday life. But what are the symptoms of PTSD? Who is m…
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Leo Flowers discusses how social media contributes to our mental health issues and how to combat the effects. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching…
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Brenden Kumarasamy helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs master public speaking & share their ideas. We discuss: Why it's easier to say "no" than to say "yes" How to confront loved ones lovingly Questions to ask at the dinner table Why communication is more about energy than technique What does needing "alone time" mean How to meet people in social se…
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Hi ya'll - today you meet Nova who is a friend of ours on a beautiful path to recovery and accepting accountability for what they call "being the villain in my own story". Nova does not have a formal diagnosis of BPD or NPD but believes they meet the criteria and have been in treatment for the past six months post divorce. We are honored and gratef…
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Having an uncommon phobia is not uncommon! Whether it's an animal phobia, a fear of flying, public speaking or a fear of enclosed spaces, phobias will present themselves in any number of ways. Left undiagnosed or untreated they will often shape the lives of sufferers with the imagined threat greater than any actual threat posed. But if a specific p…
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Whether you're an athlete or simply looking to improve your resilience and mindset, this episode will provide you with valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in to learn how to fail forward and use setbacks as a stepping stone to success. GIANNIS: https://youtu.be/9mXGSjnUvSM Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is prevent…
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In this episode, ISSS Past Presidents Dr. Stephen Lewis from the University of Guelph in Canada, and Dr. Penelope Hasking from Curtin University in Australia talk about a new way of understanding self-injury and self-harm, with a special focus on recovery. In their person-centered approach, they emphasize the perspective of lived experience, move a…
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Leo shares the two ways we harmonize and connect with ourselves and others. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feeling hope…
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Welcome to your newest BBB mini-series!! Every Wednesday you will get a bonus episode until we've read EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER of the book Stop Walking on Eggshells that was republished as a 2nd edition in 2010. Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts at: boldbeautifulborderline.com Here's the deal - we are reviewing this book from a critical lens, b…
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Steve Simpson, a New York media veteran and nationally recognized, award-winning child advocate and abuse survivor himself, joins us today. Thankfully Steve came out on the other side and survived the issues that he struggled with for many years, including thoughts of suicide. Today he works to help demystify the issues surrounding abuse, dysfuncti…
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Sometimes we get dealt a bad hand, but it’s how we deal with it, that's important. Dr Brett Dellar has helped and guided hundreds of men who have struggled with emotional issues and life. Having openly admitted to living in “Struggle Bubble” for 30 years, he suffered from depression and PTSD. As the founder of the moMENtum Revolution he runs worksh…
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Laurie opens up about her current self-discovery journey around obsessive compulsive disorder and how her obsessions impact her life. She also shares one of the most impactful memories in her life, something she has never shared on the podcast before. Thank you to our Super Feeler friend Daniel for creating a safe space for this self exploration. S…
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Captain Nostalgia sits down with actor-turned-writer-director, Sean Whalen to discuss his upcoming project, Crust. In this interview, Whalen breaks down some of his most iconic moments in film, discusses his mental health journey and his upcoming directorial debut. Support Crust: https://www.indiegogo.com/proj... If you or someone you know is readi…
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Leo Flowers discusses the mental health lessons of losing his cellphone in an Uber. Sponsor:Is there something interfering with your happiness or is preventing you from achieving your goals? https://betterhelp.com/leo and enjoy 10% off your first month and start talking to mental health professional today!! 1-on-1 Coaching: If you want go from feel…
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Welcome to the Like Dragons Did They Fight Podcast! We hope you are also inspired by the song Madi chose that spoke personally to her about her brave, sacred journey. Just in case you need a tiny bit more awesome spirit…We think you might want to watch this powerful 2 minute Be Still, My Soul recording session. Click Here to Listen.…
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Welcome to your newest BBB mini-series!! Every Wednesday you will get a bonus episode until we've read EVERY SINGLE CHAPTER of the book Stop Walking on Eggshells that was republished as a 2nd edition in 2010. Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts at: boldbeautifulborderline.com Here's the deal - we are reviewing this book from a critical lens, b…
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