Dr. Daniel Fox, an Borderline Personality Disorder, joins us this week. He fills us in with some excellent information for both people with BPD and their families. His work includes the The Clinician’s Guide to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Personality Disorders, Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic and Histrionic Workbook, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder Toolbox: 55 Practical Treatment Techniques for Clients, Their Parents & Their Children. Dr. Fox has a popular and active YouTube channel focused on personality symptoms and treatment for mental health professionals and their clients.

You can find the VIDEO of this interview on Dr. Fox’s channel 

More Borderline Personality Disorder Resources:

Episode 018 - Melissa's experiences with quiet BPD

GAP Call-in Series on Youth, Early Prevention and Intervention of BPD

DBT Self Help

Emotions Matter BPD Advocacy

DBT Peer Connections

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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741

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Rayah wraps up #Movember with some of the warning signs you need to be looking out for and tackling the elephant in the room. Dr. Alicia Hart drops in to share some solid tips for surviving the holidays with a mental illness. She also gives some reassurance to those struggling with eating disorders this feasting season. Dr. Hart is a Primary Care Naturopath with Vitality NW in Tualatin, Oregon. 

The MOB Nation is an alliance of mom-owned businesses dedicated to empowering women who balance both motherhood and business.

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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741

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In honor of #Movember and Men’s Mental Health Month we focused Episode 019 on the internal stigmas in masculinity you may be facing as a guy. The more we realize how much we have in common, the easier it is to start a conversation and get us all the tools and help we need.

A huge thank you to Jose and Kenon for sharing their experiences.

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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741

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Episode 017 - Depression - 5 ways to help, 10 things to remember

Rayah goes mostly solo to talk about depression. Backing up, we take a look at what’s required for a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder. Richie shares a little of what his mindset is like in regards to depression. Rayah lays out 5 pieces of advice for friends and family, and then 10 things for those with depression to remember.

If you believe you or a loved one is in danger, please do not hesitate to reach out for help. Checking in to an inpatient hospital or intensive outpatient therapy takes courage, support, and resources.

Suicide Resources

Suicide Prevention App

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

The following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741

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Episode 016 - Suicide is Complicated

Rayah interviews a friend who recently lost an uncle to suicide after stealing over $200,000 from his family. Richie and Rayah talk more about the complicated side of suicide. We also cover some of the historical views on suicide, then learn about Suicide by Cop and how beneficial Crisis Intervention Teams are.

If you believe you or a loved one is in danger, please do not hesitate to reach out for help. Checking in to an inpatient hospital or intensive outpatient therapy takes courage, support, and resources.

Suicide Resources

Suicide Prevention App

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741

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Episode 015 - Our Darkest Hour

Rayah and Richie start off by answering a listener question, and end with recounting their darkest hour as a couple working through mental illness. Marriage, Self Harm, and Suicidality are covered.

If you believe you or a loved one is in danger, please do not hesitate to reach out for help. Checking in to an inpatient hospital or intensive outpatient therapy takes courage, support, and resources.

Self Harm Resources

To Write Love on Her Arms 

Mercy Multiplied

The Calm Zone 

Suicide Resources

Suicide Prevention App

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Anatomy of Marriage Podcast

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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741

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Episode 014 - Senators, Self Harm, and Bears, Oh My

Rayah and Richie fill in the deets on what it was like inside Unity Behavioral Health, which is currently under serious investigation. Rayah reaches out to Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden at a recent town hall meeting. Our history lesson this week covers Ancient Egypt and the Ebers Papyrus. The incredible store is here! Make sure to subscribe, rate, and SHARE! 

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Resources:

World Research Foundation 

Archive.org - The Medical Features of the Papyrus Ebers

Bible.ca

Medical News Today 

Portland Tribune - Unity Behavioral Health 

 

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National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741

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We continue our journey through friendship and relationships by tackling a big one - Boundaries. Richie, Rayah, and Teri have a round table chat about the ways that boundaries have impacted them and give tips on setting healthy ones.  We also have our first history lesson on mental illness and psychiatry. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and SHARE! 

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Resources on how to be a friend:

ActiveMinds.org

NAMI.org

MentalHealth.gov

PsychologyToday.com

CampusMindWorks.org

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In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741

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Being a friend is difficult enough without mental illness, adding it in the can make it seem impossible to sustain healthy relationships. Rayah and Richie talk about the ways bible verses can make things worse, Rayah answers a listener question, then we talk more about the side effects of psychiatric medications. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and SHARE! 

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Resources on how to be a friend:

ActiveMinds.org

NAMI.org

MentalHealth.gov

PsychologyToday.com

CampusMindWorks.org

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In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741

Thank you to Jake Roach for creating our intro music. Interview background music created by SoundStripe.

Men's Mental Health Month - Today is a little different format as we dive into Week 2. First, we will hear some of the interview that Richie and I did on the Pastor With No Answers Variety Podcast (just Pastor With No Answers at the time of recording). After that, we get to hear Chapter 11 of The Fundamentalist, the book written by the Pastor With No Answers himself - Joey Svendsen. A clip from Awkwardly Antic rounds out the dialogue and Zane shares a PTSD App we found to share with you. Make sure to subscribe, rate, and SHARE! 

Get 10% off your digital copy of The Fundamentalist with code "FUNDY" at checkout.

PTSD Coach App - iTunes or Android

Awkardly Antic - iTunes, Stitcher, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

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In a crisis, the following resources are for both the person in crisis AND for family and friends of someone in crisis:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

NAMI Crisis Text Line: text “NAMI” to 741741

Thank you to Jake Roach for creating our intro music. Interview background music created by SoundStripe.