Borderline and Brave

Borderline and Brave

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Borderline and Brave episodes

  • Britney was right, you are toxic!
    Toxic relationships come in all different forms and each of them impact us differently and usually it's in a negative way. This episode goes a little bit into the psychological ways toxic relationship impact our mental health and I share some personal stories about my own experiences with toxic people and how they impacted me as well as how I've grown from it! After you've listened don't forget to order some Magic Mind so we can go on this journey of self improvement together! Visit  http://magicmind.co/14daysofmagic to purchase your 14-day supply of Magic Mind and start the 14-day challenge with me, don't forget to use discount code BRAVE14 for 20% off of your first 1 time purchase or 40% off your first subscription!!
    49 min
  • Mirror Mirror on the Wall
    Visit  http://magicmind.co/14daysofmagic to purchase your 14-day supply of Magic Mind and start the 14-day challenge with me, don't forget to use discount code BRAVE14 for 20% off of your first 1 time purchase or 40% off your first subscription!!
    This episode talks about BPD and mirroring, or "The Chameleon Effect". When you have BPD it can be very hard to have a solid sense of self, that, coupled with a constant fear of abandonment allows us to pick up characteristics from those around us and adapt to be like them. This episode talks about my personal experiences with mirroring as well as how I have since been able to be my true self!
    34 min
  • Mind on My Body and My Body on My Mind
    *TRIGGER WARNING* Eating Disorder Mention, Body Image Talk
    The relationship between the mind and body has been discussed for years. This episode outlines my experience with it as well as how my body image has impacted my mental health over the years.
    28 min
  • Alphabet Soup

    The mental health world is full of a bazillion acronyms, and if you aren't in the field it can be super confusing. This episode is a bit of a crash course in understanding what some of the more common acronyms mean as well as clearing up some confusion on ones that sound way too freaking similar. 

    *DISCLAIMER* I am NOT a licensed mental health professional, this knowledge comes from my work in the Human Services field as well as my own research, and advocacy work.

    29 min
  • No can do.

    Having a mental illness can make day-to-day life a bit of a challenge sometimes. In this episode, I share a few things that I've found I can't do due to my mental illness and share my thoughts on it.

    21 min
  • Moderation is key...I think?

    Hello my friends! It has been way too long, but I am back in full force! In this episode I talk about my extended absence, what I've been up to and some really deep insights I've discovered about myself. I want to say that this episode discusses alcohol and drug use, so if this is something you feel may trigger you, please feel free to skip this one! I hope you guys enjoy it, I am so happy to be back!

    36 min
  • The sun will rise again.
    *TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage*. In this episode I share my journey with pregnancy loss and the pain and sorrow that come along with that, while dealing with clinical depression.
    25 min
  • Well that's just simply unheard of!
    Episode 10 is all about some lesser known traits of BPD. I talk about the traits of BPD that I have and struggle with, that aren't really commonly spoken about. These are traits that not everyone with BPD has but are still super difficult to live with.
    30 min
  • Cheat code: homemade serotonin.
    Falling into a funk can happen to anyone and it's happened to all of us. Sometimes it can feel like it's never ending but I promise you there are ways to get out of it. Listen to this episode and learn the couple of tricks that have worked for me when feeling down.
    18 min
  • Beauty standards be damned!
    *TRIGGER WARNING* This episode speaks on eating disorders, my personal experiences with disordered eating and an altered perception of my body. Too often we are told that we must look a certain way to be deemed beautiful, and this often results in people resorting to unsafe ways to make their bodies look a certain way. Come listen to me share my personal journey of struggling with my body, my weight, and learning to love what I see when I look in the mirror. Also, below are some links to helpful resources for those who maybe struggling with eating disorders now. https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/resources-for-anorexia-bulimia-and-binge-eating-disorder https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline. https://www.alsana.com/free-online-support-group/?campaignid=6483063518&adgroupid=81527646207&creative=476312592169&matchtype=b&network=g&device=m&keyword=&utm_source=adwords&utm_campaign=DOM+-+Dynamic+Search+(September+2019)&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=b&hsa_tgt=dsa-476978092513&hsa_src=g&hsa_ad=476312592169&hsa_ver=3&hsa_cam=6483063518&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_acc=9884161513&hsa_grp=81527646207&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmcWDBhCOARIsALgJ2QfQ7q5RBfp1WPJKj_AkbA8_6w-OJs9cX5JRwcqaZ1faOKR1VWFKJFoaAh-gEALw_wcB
    33 min

About Borderline and Brave

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One woman sharing her journey through having BPD, and navigating a world of emotions with the help of sarcasm and some good old fashioned self depreciation. It's all in good fun!