Best Sara Amundson Podcasts (2024)

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Doing school while living in chaos (feat. Kim) 45:39

4d ago45:39

45:39

Kim is a psych nurse who was doing school in the midst of a ton of chaos. She shares with us her experiences growing up, getting diagnosed with BPD and histrionic PD, the challenges that come with a loss of a parent and the complexities of sharing your diagnosis as a health professional. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. You can find Laurie…

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Take Your Meds - Fighting Med Stigma 35:22

11d ago35:22

35:22

I've been struggling with some compassion fatigue lately regarding hearing individuals say they want to be unmedicated and look, I get it. Medication is a very personal choice and we all have autonomy and dignity to choose. I want everyone to make the best choice for them. I know for me medication has made everything 10000X better - I also know I a…

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Spirituality, religion and cultural impacts on BPD (feat. Leeah) 44:04

18d ago44:04

44:04

Leeah lives with borderline personality disorder and works full time as a 988 crisis line worker. She identifies as a Christ follower and shares about how her upbringing, African American culture, and spiritual life impact her emotional regulation and expression. She is done suffering in silence and hiding her emotions and instead wants to tap into…

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PART 2: THERAPISTS HAVE BPD, TOO??? (Feat. Melissa) 51:30

25d ago51:30

51:30

Last week you met Melissa and we chatted about being a therapist with BPD. This week we talk about her marriage, her wife's new career, a very vulnerable experience they have recently had and how she copes with triggers at work. Huge thanks to Melissa for sharing your full story and being so open. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. You can f…

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OMG ANOTHER THERAPIST WITH BPD (Feat. Melissa) 48:29

1M ago48:29

48:29

Everyone knows by now that Sara's BPD is a big source of fear for her as a therapist. And then Melissa showed up! Melissa is a Marriage and Family Therapist who also has BPD. She has strong insight and skills as a therapist as well as does significant work on her own mental health. Today Melissa shares her story with bullying, receiving her diagnos…

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DDP, Suicide Prevention, and Embedded Badness (feat. Dr. Gregory) 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Dr. Robert Gregory discusses his Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) and Psychiatry High Risk Program, an evidence based alternative to dialectical behaviour therapy for people with borderline personality disorder. He also shares his insights on a concept of "embedded badness", the neuroscience behind BPD, and the impacts of academia on prom…

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Experiences with dynamic deconstructive psychotherapy (feat. Carly) 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

Carly (@jesuscoffeeandprozac) is a married mom of two who works as a substance use prevention counselor with middle school students. Though she has struggled with her mental health for almost 20 years, she was formally diagnosed with BPD in January 2024. She is now in a specialized treatment program that utilizes dynamic reconstructive psychotherap…

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Discussing Laurie's Masters Research on BPD Peer Support (feat. Kat) 52:32

2M ago52:32

52:32

Kat (a Super Feeler from Scotland @gratitudeandtruth) and Laurie discuss the importance of sharing research related to BPD and the findings of Laurie's masters research where she used qualitative methods to learn about the experiences of people who attend the Super Feelers Club. Kat shares about a helpful program provided by Joan's Mindful Living. …

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PART 2: Making Friends in New Places (Feat. Brittni) 24:54

2M ago24:54

24:54

Today is PART II of our chat with Brittni. We're wrapping up her time on the podcast by chatting about how to make friends in new places and how she did so while traveling as a speech therapist. Register for DBT drop in here: https://www.thewellnesswayllc.com/s/appointments Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. You can find Laurie and Sara on I…

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PART 1: Practicing Radical Acceptance In A Chaotic Family System (Feat. Brittni) 45:57

2M ago45:57

45:57

Today you meet Brittni who will speak with us about her beautiful and difficult experience navigating family adversity and trauma as well as seeking DBT and how difficult that is in the Midwest. She is the perfect example of radical acceptance - perfect meaning there is not such thing as perfect. Ending up at radical acceptance is in fact PERFECT. …

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Poetry, love, and recovery (feat. Kali) 48:53

2M ago48:53

48:53

Kali (kmpoetry14) hosts poetry workshops for people with BPD through Emotions Matter. She shares about her own lived experience, the moment she realized she had the ability to change, finding and redefining love, and the impact poetry has had on her recovery. Kali earned her MFA in 2010 from Lesley University. She has been published in Gaslight Mag…

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Panic attack or HEART attack??? 53:25

3M ago53:25

53:25

Laurie has been undergoing A LOT of medical stress and she's been learning a lot about her health through this process. Maybe it hasn't always been severe anxiety - has there been something else going on???? Listen to find out. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. You can find Laurie and Sara on Instagram to follow their day to day lives even …

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Addiction recovery, aging and regulation (feat. Kelly) 40:49

3M ago40:49

40:49

Kelly is a critical care nurse who has been in recovery from substance misuse for almost 12 years. She shares her story of addiction, getting diagnosed with BPD, and how aging and menopause has been impacting her emotion regulation. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. You can find Laurie and Sara on Instagram to follow their day to day lives …

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New Diagnosis AND ADHD Assessment??? (Feat. Laura) 42:34

3M ago42:34

42:34

Today Laura joins us on the podcast to talk about their recent BPD diagnosis and how they're moving forward with life given this. They also had some spidey senses that perhaps they struggled with ADHD so we administered the ADHD self-reporting tool and spoke about the results. It was so fun to have Laura join us on the pod. You can find them on Twi…

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Weight Stigma in Healthcare (feat. Heather) 1:09:38

3M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Heather, RD, MHA, has recently completed a research study about weight stigma within the health system and how dieticians can advocate for the reduction of this harmful stigma. Many people living with mental health challenges, Laurie included, have experienced discrimination due to their size when trying to access care. Heather shares tips for both…

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Sara's Lifelong Trigger of Feeling Stupid and her LCSW Exam 1:03:25

4M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Listen - in this episode I go deep and it is painful. This episode involves a lot of dysregulation with my partner that you will see me experience live but you also see us begin to repair. I talk about my fear I'm a bad therapist, my fear I'll never be successful, and how rapidly one fear turns into the belief that my entire life is over. Buckle up…

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Not rushing into relationships (feat. Monique) 51:17

4M ago51:17

51:17

Monique (tiktok: bpd_cptsd_awareness12) was recently diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and has been on a journey of understanding how her formative years have impacted her mental health and adult relationships. She is working on not rushing into relationships until she can heal herself. Monique is from Australia and identifies as someo…

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"That breakup was like death" 59:56

4M ago59:56

59:56

Today, Sara and Talon discuss her breakup from a 2.5 year relationship that ended in August. Sara explores emotions she didn't know were related to the breakup and recalls how Talon experienced witnessing the breakup. It's a good insight into how strong the borderline emotional experience is. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. You can find L…

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Treatment after jail (feat. Danielle) 24:04

4M ago24:04

24:04

This episode follows last week's episode and continues Danielle's story of being incarcerated and then moved to a substance use treatment facility (even though she doesn't use substances). She shares about how kindness of others helped her through a difficult time and how the world needs so much more support for people who use substances, have como…

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Criminal justice reform for the mentally ill is needed now (feat. Danielle) 1:03:23

5M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Danielle is a regular Super Feeler who suddenly disappeared for 9 months. We were worried about her safety, having no success at reaching out. Until 9 months later when Laurie got a DM on instagram saying "if you ever want to record an episode about what it's like to have BPD in jail let me know". And so this episode was obviously recorded asap. In…

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What's Group Therapy Like? Part 2 (feat. Abby) 33:08

5M ago33:08

33:08

Today Sara and Abby talk about her fears of group therapy and her journey to a BPD diagnosis. This week in Part 2 we will specifically review her questions about group as she prepares to enter a DBT program while in University. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. You can find Laurie and Sara on Instagram to follow their day to day lives even …

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What's Group Therapy Like? Part 1 (feat. Abby) 38:24

5M ago38:24

38:24

Today Sara and Abby talk about her fears of group therapy and her journey to a BPD diagnosis. Next week we will specifically review her questions about group as she prepares to enter a DBT program while in University. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. You can find Laurie and Sara on Instagram to follow their day to day lives even further @l…

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BPD research and how it impacts our care (feat. Dr. Skye Fitzpatrick) 1:02:51

5M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Dr. Skye Fitzpatrick is a BPD researcher and the TULiP Lab Director at York University. Her current research interests focus on the examination of emotion processes in the treatment of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and identifying ways to streamline and refine concurrent treatments for these challe…

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2024 is HERE 28:50

6M ago28:50

28:50

In today's episode Sara and Laurie talk the new year, some of the best parts of last year, and review a few listener voicemails. Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. You can find Laurie and Sara on Instagram to follow their day to day lives even further @laurieanned and @saraswellnessway. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborde…

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Parents did the best they could AND it really f***ed me up (feat. Cassie-Marie) 55:28

6M ago55:28

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Cassie-Marie is a parent of two pre-teens and lives with ADHD, bipolar 2, BPD and depression/anxiety. In this episode Cassie-Marie discusses the difficulty of challenging family dynamics, especially in times of grief and loss. She also discusses her experiences in church and how they impacted her mental health and the importance of understanding yo…

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Sara Goes 4 MONTHS Without Insurance & Sara and Laurie Manage Conflict 39:33

6M ago39:33

39:33

What a WEIRD recording. What you don't know is this wasn't the plan for our recording but because I felt invalidated during it (Sara) my avoidant attachment kicked in and I didn't stay to record for the intended topic. It actually worked out great because you get to hear just a tad about how we managed the conflict successfully. Enjoy! Send us a Te…

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Advocacy Through Poetry (feat. Ally) 28:05

6M ago28:05

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Ally Loyns is the author of two poetry collections (A Generation of Sunflowers and Bloom). She writes from the perspective of an individual with Borderline Personality Disorder. She joins the podcast to discuss her lived experience, writing process and upcoming projects. Visit her Etsy store here to purchase her collections. Send us a Text Message.…

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The Future - Individual Biomarkers for Individual Mental Healthcare (feat. Dr. Evelyn Higgins) 41:05

6M ago41:05

41:05

Our mental healthcare needs to be personalized to us and our specific biology. Today, Sara and Dr. Evelyn Higgins talk about the work she's doing to make that happen. Wired For Addiction provides an individually tested biomarker 31-page report that hopes to negate the often ineffective and dangerous “try-it-out” phase of medications by isolating th…

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Taking Humor Seriously in Your Recovery (feat. @dbtexchange) 44:02

7M ago44:02

44:02

Alyssa, the creator behind the meme account @dbtexchange on Instagram, shares with us her story of discovering BPD, going across the country to seek therapy, and accessing care for her physical health issues is going. Alyssa ends the episode with some incredible wisdom about embracing life worth living moments and making lemonade out of lemons. Sen…

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The Hardest Parts of the Holidays Feat. Listener Responses 32:57

7M ago32:57

32:57

So Thanksgiving was just a few days ago and wowie was it hard this year emotionally for me (Sara). I dealt with it well without significant emotional and relational damage or setbacks but it was a good reminder that our listeners and SuperFeelers community is likely struggling as well, even with the joy they may be experiencing. So I put a question…

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Seroquel/Quetiapine Withdrawal 57:30

7M ago57:30

57:30

For almost 11 years, Laurie was taking Seroquel/Quetiapine. It got her though a lot - and was the first mental health medication she found really "worked" for her. After a lot of thought, side effects, and conversations with her doctor - Laurie decided to try and taper of of the medication slowly. Our Patreon supporters will remember this time well…

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The BPD Living Situation From Hell Feat. Talon 1:31:07

7M ago1:31:07

1:31:07

Wow what a doozie this was for Talon and Sara. We are SO glad to be in healthy and safe housing but here's the deets! For information on legal issues regarding renting or with roommates please see the following: https://www.metcouncilonhousing.org/help-answers/your-rights-as-a-roommate/ Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. You can find Laurie …

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A Borderline Doctor (feat. Carly) 59:00

8M ago59:00

59:00

Carly (@daturadxm) is a life coach and works in the alternative healthcare space. Into her work, she brings the medical education she received in school before she was dismissed from her program after taking a mental health leave. She is now fighting back against the stigma against borderline personality disorder in education which forced her out o…

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Narcolepsy & Borderline (feat. Tatiana) 43:53

8M ago43:53

43:53

Today you meet Tatiana who has such a unique BPD experience to share. Tatiana also experiences a variety of co-occurring conditions, one being the medical condition Narcolepsy. Laurie and I thought we nap a lot but gosh dang is Narcolepsy debilitating. We were honored to get some of their time and a cute view of their German shepherd at the end of …

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Staying Supportive While Maintaining Boundaries (feat. Connor’s family) 1:04:33

8M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

This week we hear from Connor’s family (from our last episode). His dad (Steve), mom (Mary-Rose) and younger brother (Duncan) share their thoughts around Connor’s story, how it impacted them, Connor’s dad Steve was also a teacher at Connor’s school and provide insights into how Connor’s early school experiences may have contributed to his mental he…

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Experiences as a Man with BPD (feat. Connor) 44:01

8M ago44:01

44:01

Connor joins the podcast to discuss his life with borderline personality disorder. Connor had signs of behavioural challenges very early on which led to a BPD diagnosis in his late teens. Throughout his life Connor has struggled with ADHD, anger management issues, alcoholism, aggressive behaviour, and high risk impulsive behaviours. In next week’s …

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WTF is a favorite person?! (Feat. JJ Jinx) 52:54

9M ago52:54

52:54

Hey ya'll! Today JJ Jinx talks with us about her experience and the experience of many other people she collected qualitative data from regarding what an FP (favorite person) is from a borderline perspective. We talk about how it helps us cope and how it may not help us cope. JJ offered tons of insight as a person with BPD who relates heavily to th…

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Discovering BPD in Nursing School (feat. Alicia) 58:54

9M ago58:54

58:54

Alicia (@aliciagulbransen) is a new nurse who discovered she had borderline personality disorder during nursing school. She shares about how bullying impacted her early life and her mental health today. Also obviously not sponsored by Dyson Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. You can find Laurie and Sara on Instagram to follow their day to da…

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Celebrating Sobriety (feat. Chelsea) 57:41

9M ago57:41

57:41

In this episode you meet our friend Chelsea who found the podcast and really resonated with the BPD experience. Chelsea recently hit her 1 year of sobriety from alcohol after many years of misuse and she tells us what her "rock bottom" moment was. Chelsea bravely tells us about her trauma history, her family, and her future steps to recovery. We we…

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Sashbear Expert Webinar Series Q&A Follow Up 59:38

9M ago59:38

59:38

Laurie and Sara were guest speakers for Sashbear's Expert Webinar Series back in May 2023. Their presentation called Leading with Lived Experience can be found here. If you haven't had a chance to watch the webinar we recommend you do so! This episode is the follow up to the webinar where Laurie and Sara answer Q&A questions from the audience that …

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BPD, CPTSD, Autoimmune, and More in Scotland (Feat. Kat) 45:59

9M ago45:59

45:59

Hi ya'll! In today's episode you meet our friend, Kat, who talks about her experience recently having to leave a job that wasn't good for her mental health as well as friendships. She discusses with us her experience having several complex mental health disorders and the impact that has on autoimmune issues. This is all from her perspective living …

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All of the Announcements 1:03:45

10M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

WE'RE BACK and boy do we have so much to say about the year to come! Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. You can find Laurie and Sara on Instagram to follow their day to day lives even further @laurieanned and @saraswellnessway. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts on the show a…

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BBB Season Recap with Laurie and Sara 23:25

11M ago23:25

23:25

We're taking a much needed break off in August! In this episode we excitedly talk about life, the past year of podding, and excitement about the year to come. This is also the wrap up episode of the BBB Bookclub Stop Walking on Eggshells edition which Sara wraps up perfectly by saying "They don’t teach you how to not walk on eggshells other than to…

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How to Fight Fair (Couples, Listen Together) 41:28

11M ago41:28

41:28

In today's episode Sara and Laurie read through the rules on how to fight fair. Fighting is natural and normal AND we can learn to do it in a way that doesn't hurt one another and the health of a relationship in the long run. Here's the article on fair fighting for your reference: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-article/fair-fighting-rules-art…

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ANOTHER PRIDE 🏳️‍🌈 & BPD EPISODE (feat. Dallas) 59:25

11M ago59:25

59:25

Hey ya'll! Here's another LGBTQ Pride X BPD episode for you. In Portland we're celebrating Pride in July this year and where Dallas lives they are celebrating it in September. So, why not have another bonus episode? You all know that Sara & Talon will talk queer theory forever (ADHD hyperinterest or nah?) and this episode is one for the books. Dall…

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Self-discovery at 65 years old (feat. Dianne) 34:39

11M ago34:39

34:39

Dianne is a 65 year old senior living in British Columbia Canada who lives with BPD traits. She discusses her experiences with ageism and patriotism while accessing mental health care and her journey of self-discovery as an older adult. She also discusses the complications with other health conditions and coming to the realization that you can't pr…

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BPD Book Club Chapter 10 (feat Dad Dean) 1:13:16

11M ago1:13:16

1:13:16

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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Mental Illness and Your Business (feat. Angela) 59:41

12M ago59:41

59:41

One of the things I fundamentally believe about people with BPD is that we have the ability to create and imagine in ways that most people don't have. This makes us superrrrr creative where business is concerned - although being self-employed as a person with BPD and mental illness as a whole is much harder. Today Sara talks with Angela Morris, a p…

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BPD Book Club Chapter 9 (feat Dad Dean) 1:12:22

12M ago1:12:22

1:12:22

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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Three Generations of BPD (feat. Jayde, Alicia, and Dianne) 51:21

12M ago51:21

51:21

After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) at 14, Jayde’s family started to see the patterns of BPD throughout three generations. Today we hear from all three generations (Jayde (daughter), Alicia (mother), and Dianne (grandmother)) and their journey of self/family exploration with the diagnosis, treatment, and healing. Send u…

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