Bold Beautiful Borderline
Host and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sara Abbott, provide a raw, honest, and sometimes humorous look into what it means to live with Borderline Personality Disorder and a variety of other conditions. From relationships, to anger, to sex, and to recovery, she along with guests (and her husband occasionally!) provides a behind the lens view on the world’s most stigmatized mental illness. You find Sara on IG @borderlinefromhell
Episodes
220 episodes
Professional Peer Support - Ambassadors of Hope (Feat. Andy)
Today Andy, a longtime friend of my husband, joins the podcast. Andy talks with us about his work professionally in peer support, his lived experience with Bipolar Disorder including institutionalization as a minor, and his upcoming top surgery...
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"I Can't Even Kill Myself Right" Feat. Nicole of Press Pause Part 2
Nicole founded a BPD resource hub non-profit called Press Pause, Inc.(www.showmegrace.org). She joins us today to talk about her experience being black, West Indian, and a single mom, who lives wi...
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Gaslighting - What The Hell Is It??
What is gaslighting? This is a word I've been thinking a lot about lately with the current political climate. Talon and I get into it - what it is, how it works, and how to take care of yourself with what's been happening lately. PS...
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"I Can't Even Kill Myself Right" Feat. Nicole of Press Pause Part 1
Nicole founded a BPD resource hub non-profit called Press Pause, Inc.(www.showmegrace.org). She joins us today to talk about her experience being black, West Indian, and a single mom, who lives wi...
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47:08
"I Was Raised In Church Basements" - Being an AA Kid (Feat. Sabrina)
Today Sabrina joined the podcast to talk about her experience being raised with a mom heavily involved in the AA community, her experience with attachment wounds, and her own experience raising daughters as she breaks generational cycles of tra...
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"I Will Ruin Your Fucking Life" - The Borderline Rage
Let's break down BPD anger because it's very real. BUT when you misunderstand it, it's very dangerous for all of us. In this episode I talk about a few anger stories, the reasons why we have to understand and destigmatize anger and we hear from...
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Self-Sabotage With BPD feat. Leslie (as guest co-host)
Self-sabotage can be easily defined by it's ChatGPT definition: "Self-sabotage is when someone undermines their own success, well-being, or goals through behaviors or thought patterns that create obstacles or prevent progress. These actions oft...
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GREATEST HITS DAX SHEPHERD ARMCHAIR EXPERT DISCUSSION/RESPONSE ON BPD CHAT
Hey ya'll - welcome to a greatest hits episode of the pod. Remember, no new eps until the new year for a little rest. Unless of course you're on Patreon, then there's new content over there so head on over if you'd like. This is on...
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GREATEST HITS - The BPD Rollercoaster
Happy December ya'll! I'm taking the month off, as previously mentioned, so this episode is a greatest hits and it features Laurie Edmundson, previous co-host of the podcast, who can be found at laurieedmundson.com This episode is ...
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Nick Cannon Has a Personality Disorder???
What an interesting episode to record. Apparently, Nick Cannon has Narcissistic Personality Disorder. He recently came out with his NPD diagnosis and I have a lot of thoughts. 1. This is SO important that he came out publicly. 2. I didn't love ...
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How To Stop People Pleasing - Just In Time For The Holidays
People pleasing is hurting us - I spoke about this a few weeks ago. In today's episode I talk about HOW to actually do this. Not just talk about it. Good luck! DBT DEAR MAN:
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Borderline Babies Growing Up - Claire Becomes a Therapist (Feat. Claire)
Claire has been on the podcast before in the past and fast forward a few years and she's married and in her final year of graduate school to become a clinical therapist. I first met Claire long before she was even engaged and I'm feeling some s...
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53:32
Fuck People Pleasing
People pleasing is a trauma response, and it is hurting us. Today I talk about what it is, why it hurts us, and what the statistics say about people pleasing.
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26:05
Navigating the Borderline Election Fear
It's a strange, scary day today. I'm putting out this episode to know I hear you, see you, and am with you. We talk strategies for coping.
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26:46
Why We Stay Alive Feat. Listener Responses
Yes, I know, Suicide Prevention Month was last month. But, I have ADHD and it's late, and also, Suicide Prevention Monday is everyday when you have BPD. Today, Talon and I talk about staying alive and review your responses for why YOU stay aliv...
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I Have Schizophrenia - But Do I Also Have BPD??
Hey ya'll! Today's episode is a goodie! Our friend is going to chat about their experience with Schizophrenia, community medication orders, abandonment fears, hospitalization, and BPD traits.It's not one to miss out on!
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Releasing Parenting Guilt and Parenting Sober Feat. Kimmy
If ya'll listened to my past episodes where I was trying to find a Mom with a 'K' name to email me because I lost her contact #, this is the Mom! I found the contact # and was able to have her review her recording to give consent for it to go l...
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How To Build A Crisis Plan - National Suicide Prevention Month
In this episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline, we explore the essential steps for building a personalized crisis plan in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. Learn how to identify warning signs, create a support system, and devel...
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Starting The BPD Collective While Sober, Neurodivergent, and Borderline Feat. Jade
In today's episode you meet Jade, who is the Borderline Personality Disorder Collective Founder, Growth Manager + BPD & CPTSD Support Group FacilitatorThe Bristol Borderline Personality Disorder Collective (BBPDC) is a grassroots co...
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55:47
The Emotional Rollercoaster Meets The Emotional Hangover
Yeah, so... I was RIDING THAT SHIT YESTERDAY. And, today I am TIRED. So, let's talk the BPD rollercoaster again and how it's leaving me feeling today because ya'll I am not well. I apologize in advanced for the number of F words an...
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32:37
We Get Manipulated Too!
Listen, I'm tired of people saying individuals with BPD are SOOOO mean, SOOOO manipulative, SOOOO ______________. The research actually shows that we get manipulated too. In fact, we're at a HIGHER RISK for abuse, exploitation, etc...
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25:54
So You Want To Fire Your Therapist? (Feat. Steph)
You are under NO obligation to keep seeing a therapist that isn't a good fit for you. Today Steph and I talk about this in detail because she had to fire her therapist. Listen to hear what happened and how she went about that. Thanks Steph for ...
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47:32
We're Dropping Bombs and Talking Transitioning Part 2 (Feat Shane)
Hi ya'll! Shane is back to finish his episode of the podcast where we discuss his transition. Thanks Shane for sharing your story!
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50:43
Need More Proof On Borderline Stigma? I Got You.
Listen, it doesn't really need to be said again, but the borderline stigma is REAL. Very real. And here's a great example about how people with Borderline Personality Disorder often don't get treated for other conditions because of the stigma. ...
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