In this mini-episode, Xannie, Katja, Mo, Darren and Céline discuss the concept of splitting and whether or not they experience it within themselves. If you missed our longer conversation on BPD & Splitting, check it out here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebpdbunch/episodes/The-BPD-Bunch-S4E6-Splitting-in-BPD-Explained-e2jm216 We’re currently on a break between seasons, but will be posting mini-episodes once a week (on average) until we return with season 5 in the fall! 🌟...

Join Xannie, Katja, and Mo as they interview Kylee Rackam. Kylee, a mental health content creator, opens up about their personal journey living with both narcissistic personality disorder and borderline personality disorder. In this thought-provoking conversation, Kylee sheds light on the similarities and differences between their experiences with these two disorders. Together, the group explores the challenges of stigmatized labels and considers the effectiveness of using the term "narc...

Xannie, Katja, Melanie, Hak Ja and Carys play this season's game of BPD Bingo! Grab your board to play along here: http://youtube.com/post/Ugkxs1qJvcVRs4HQqvhryjrMCnGRz20MvTL9?si=3EHFVt2eUbIF5ptK Thank you to our followers on instagram for some of these tile suggestions!! 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable work and unlock exclusive content. Every contribution...

Finishing up our last episode of the season, Xannie, Mo, Georgette, Raf, Jack, Céline and Andrea discuss feeling addicted to social media. The bunch discuss some of the things they believe have caused them to spend too much time on social media, and share a few of the things that have helped. 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable work and unlock exclusive content....

In our last episode of the season, Xannie, Mo, Georgette, Raf, Jack, Céline and Andrea discuss the pros and cons of social media use when you live with BPD. The bunch share some of their most heartwarming stories and greatest challenges as well as top tips for managing social media use. Come back Friday for a minisode on feeling addicted to social media! 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to...

Georgette gave a speech about her experiences finding the BPD community and joining the BPD Bunch at the Emotions Matter walk for BPD this past Sunday! Thank you to everyone who joined us afterwards at Cafe Kitsune - we had a blast!! Definitely looking forward to creating an opportunity to do something like this again ❤️

Xannie, Katja, Melanie and guest Blake (now John), share their artistic interpretations of how they experience fractured identity in BPD. The bunch also consider what their art would look like if it encapsulated a more integrated identity. If you are interested in drawing along, we'd love to see your art! Share and tag us on socials. 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this...

Join Xannie, Carys, Madhurima, Raf, and Solène as they continue their discussion on grief while living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). In this thought-provoking conversation, they explore the profound sense of loss over the life they could have had without BPD. Discover how they navigate through the pain of lost time, and gain insights into the strategies they've developed to find gratitude and embrace the lives they now lead. Next week we’ll be back for our last episode of the...

In this week's episode, join Xannie, Carys, Madhurima, Raf, and Solène as they delve into the profound subject of grief while living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). They share their most impactful personal experiences of grief and discuss the connection between BPD symptoms and the grieving process. They also reveal their top tips for navigating grief when living with BPD. Come back Friday for a minisode on grieving what we‘ve lost as a result of having BPD! Next week we’ll be...

Xannie sits down to interview Katja, who opens up about her struggles living with binge eating disorder on top of having two personality disorders, borderline personality disorder and schizotypal personality disorder. Katja shares the story of how one extremely rude comment from a stranger put her on a path to be consumed by thoughts about her appearance and wait which snowballed overtime into a full-blown eating disorder. She also talks about why binge eating is still very much a present...

Xannie, Solène, and Raf continue their conversation on living with both borderline personality disorder and an eating disorder, this time focusing on the challenges that present in social situations. Next week we’ll be back for a conversation about BPD & Grief. Can't wait? Join our BPD besties or BPD buddies tiers on Patreon and watch our Patreon exclusive extended version of the episode Now!! https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important...

Dealing with BPD and the Complexities of Eating Disorders: Join Xannie, Solène, and Raf as they delve into the challenges of living with borderline personality disorder and the intricate web of eating disorders. In this episode, they candidly share their personal battles with food, body image, and the intersection with BPD. Gain invaluable insights into their journeys towards eating disorder recovery and discover the strategies that have propelled them forward. Don't miss this enlightening...

Xannie, Georgette, Jay, Darren and Solène share some of the ups and downs of being in functional recovery from borderline personality disorder. Note: This episode we filmed in November, so some of the references will be to that time of year. If you’ve seen Georgette’s intro video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT87yEEx_fU You know the negative consequences BPD had on her family. Today she shares some exciting news that shows the progress and healing that is possible! Xannie talks about how...

Xannie, Mo, Darren, Céline, and Katja continue their conversation from Wednesday on splitting in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Today, The Bunch discuss their top tips for managing splitting effectively. Next week we’ll be back for a conversation about BPD & Disordered Eating. Can't wait? Join our BPD besties or BPD buddies tiers on Patreon and watch our Patreon exclusive extended version of the episode today! https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch 🌟 Love what we do? Your support...

Join us in this captivating episode as Xannie, Mo, Darren, Céline, and Katja delve into the experience of splitting in Borderline Personality Disorder. The Bunch discuss what splitting is, how it affects their emotions, and the duration of its impact. They also open up about the significant challenges they've faced due to splitting and offer words of encouragement to those currently struggling. Stay tuned for Friday's episode where they'll reveal their top tips for managing splitting in BPD....

Xannie and Alex sit down with Dr. Lois Choi-Kain to talk in-depth about what we currently know about BPD Recovery and Treatment! Dr. Choi-Kain is the Director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute at McLean Hospital, and an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. In this Episode: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:43 - Why Relationships take Longer to Improve 00:06:08 - Self Compassion and Stress 00:07:30 - Being Human & Rate of Relapse in BPD 00:09:52 - BPD &...

Have you struggled with setting boundaries or asking for what you want in an effective way? This episode is for you! Lena shares her wisdom as a DBT therapist, teaching you how to use the DEAR MAN skill for interpersonal effectiveness.The DEAR MAN skill is a powerful technique used in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help individuals effectively communicate their needs, set boundaries, and assertively make requests. It is an acronym that stands for:D - Describe the situation...

In response to some of your comments on last week's episode, Xannie, Solène and Jack come together to discuss over apologizing with BPD. They share their experiences with over apologizing, cover the importance of self respect, as well as their top tips for finding balance in the context of making amends. Next week we’ll be back for a conversation about Splitting. Can't wait? Join our BPD besties or BPD buddies tiers on Patreon and watch our Patreon exclusive extended version of the episode...

Sometimes its good to take a break from the hard work of BPD recovery and just be silly! Having a tough moment? Try watching this video as a distraction until your emotions are at a level that's easier to handle. Want an extra level of distraction? This episode features a drawing game! Grab a pen and some paper, and draw along! 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable...

Xannie, Hak Ja, Jack, Melanie, and Mo continue their discussion from last time on making amends when living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). They consider how self forgiveness affects the process of making amends, and how apologies can, at times, feel performative. Next week we’ll be back for a conversation about Splitting. Can't wait? Join our BPD besties or BPD buddies tiers on Patreon and watch our Patreon exclusive extended version of the episode...

In this episode, Xannie, Hak Ja, Jack, Melanie, and Mo come together to discuss the challenging topic of making amends when living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). They openly share their personal struggles with apologizing, recount stories about their experiences with making amends, and provide valuable insights and tips for effectively managing the apology process. Join them on this journey of growth, understanding, and learning as they shed light on the complexities of living...

We often hear that recovery isn't linear, but what exactly does that mean? What does recovery look like and how do we manage slip-ups or making mistake? Join Xannie, Melanie, Solène, and Katja as they get together for brunch to answer these questions and more! 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable work and unlock exclusive content. Every contribution makes a...

Xannie, Katja, Hak Ja, Jack, Lena, and Georgette continue their conversation from Wednesday, this time focusing on the causes for their overspending. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of BPD and impulsivity with money! 🌟 Love what we do? Your support fuels these important conversations on BPD and mental health. Consider joining our Patreon community to help us continue this valuable work and unlock exclusive content. Every contribution makes a difference! 🌈✨ 🔗 Support us on Patreon:...

Join Xannie, Katja, Hak Ja, Jack, Lena, and Georgette as they open up about their personal experiences with BPD and impulsive spending. The Bunch share their raw stories, shedding light on the challenges they face and the impact it has on their financial well-being. They also provide valuable tips and strategies for effectively managing their finances. Learn from their experiences and discover practical advice to help you navigate your own financial journey. Tune in to gain a deeper...

Our BPD BFFs finish their conversation about maintaining friendships with BPD, by discussing what the BPD friendship cycle is and whether/how it shows up in their friendship. Although this wraps up our discussion of BPD and friendships for the season, we're always willing to revisit the topic! Let us know your BPD and friendship questions below, and we may answer it in season 5 or beyond! Next week we’ll be back for a conversation about BPD and impulsivity with $. Can't wait? Join our BPD...