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Dialectical Behavior Therapy -- The Journey from Pain to Purpose
Mental Health: Hope and Recovery
Episode Title: Dialectical Behavior Therapy – The Journey from Pain to Purpose
Episode 60 | Duration 45:00
Episode Date: November 26, 2025
Hosts: Helen Sneed and Valerie Milburn
EPISODE OVERVIEW
Named one of the top 100 scientific inventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy has successfully guided and supported into recovery hundreds of thousands battling mental illness. DBT teaches an entire system of dealing with psychiatric disorders and building a life worth living. One of its most effective components is the development of scores of powerful skills to be used daily to overcome the onslaught of uncontrollable emotional dysregulation. Its methods are behavior-oriented and emphasize taking action. Helen and Valerie also share personal stories as they explore how DBT has shaped their own recovery journeys—and why its principles continue to offer hope to millions around the world.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
MEMORABLE QUOTES
“DBT is not just a treatment; it’s a way of life that can transform how we relate to ourselves and others.” — Helen
“To get better, we must accept where we are and also strive for change. That’s the essence of dialectics.” — Valerie
TOOLS AND TAKEAWAYS
RESOURCES AND LINKS
Building a Life Worth Living by Marsha Linehan
DBT Skills Training Manual, Revised Edition by Marsha Linehan
Building a Life Worth Living by Marsha Linehan
DBT Explained by Suzette Bray
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Martha McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, Jeffey Brantley
The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction by Laura Petracek
The Radically Open DBT Workbook for Eating Disorders by Karyn D. Hall, Elllen Astrachan-Fletcher
CONNECT WITH US
DISCLAIMER
This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts are not licensed mental health professionals. They are your peers. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988 (U.S.) or contact your local emergency services.
EPISODE TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Intro / Welcome
1:20 — What Is DBT?
3:15 — Marsha Linehan and the Creation of DBT
5:00 — The Core Dialectic: Acceptance + Change
7:00 — Linehan’s Public Disclosure & DBT Structure
8:50 — CBT vs DBT Comparison
10:00 — Goals of CBT vs Goals of DBT
11:30 — Introduction to DBT Skill Areas
12:15 — Overview of the Four DBT Skills Modules
15:00 — Interpersonal Effectiveness
18:50 — Distress Tolerance Overview
20:00 — Radical Acceptance & When to Use Distress Tolerance
22:10 — DBT for People Without Mental Illness
23:15 — Valerie’s Two Lifelong DBT Skills
26:45 — Helen’s Story: DBT Became the Lifeline
32:30 — How DBT Helped Helen Save Her Own Life
36:30 — Closing Reflections
39:00 — Mindfulness Exercise
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Mental Health: Hope and Recovery
Episode Title: Dialectical Behavior Therapy – The Journey from Pain to Purpose
Episode 60 | Duration 45:00
Episode Date: November 26, 2025
Hosts: Helen Sneed and Valerie Milburn
EPISODE OVERVIEW
Named one of the top 100 scientific inventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy has successfully guided and supported into recovery hundreds of thousands battling mental illness. DBT teaches an entire system of dealing with psychiatric disorders and building a life worth living. One of its most effective components is the development of scores of powerful skills to be used daily to overcome the onslaught of uncontrollable emotional dysregulation. Its methods are behavior-oriented and emphasize taking action. Helen and Valerie also share personal stories as they explore how DBT has shaped their own recovery journeys—and why its principles continue to offer hope to millions around the world.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
MEMORABLE QUOTES
“DBT is not just a treatment; it’s a way of life that can transform how we relate to ourselves and others.” — Helen
“To get better, we must accept where we are and also strive for change. That’s the essence of dialectics.” — Valerie
TOOLS AND TAKEAWAYS
RESOURCES AND LINKS
Building a Life Worth Living by Marsha Linehan
DBT Skills Training Manual, Revised Edition by Marsha Linehan
Building a Life Worth Living by Marsha Linehan
DBT Explained by Suzette Bray
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Martha McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood, Jeffey Brantley
The DBT Workbook for Alcohol and Drug Addiction by Laura Petracek
The Radically Open DBT Workbook for Eating Disorders by Karyn D. Hall, Elllen Astrachan-Fletcher
CONNECT WITH US
DISCLAIMER
This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The hosts are not licensed mental health professionals. They are your peers. If you are in crisis, please call or text 988 (U.S.) or contact your local emergency services.
EPISODE TIMESTAMPS
00:00 — Intro / Welcome
1:20 — What Is DBT?
3:15 — Marsha Linehan and the Creation of DBT
5:00 — The Core Dialectic: Acceptance + Change
7:00 — Linehan’s Public Disclosure & DBT Structure
8:50 — CBT vs DBT Comparison
10:00 — Goals of CBT vs Goals of DBT
11:30 — Introduction to DBT Skill Areas
12:15 — Overview of the Four DBT Skills Modules
15:00 — Interpersonal Effectiveness
18:50 — Distress Tolerance Overview
20:00 — Radical Acceptance & When to Use Distress Tolerance
22:10 — DBT for People Without Mental Illness
23:15 — Valerie’s Two Lifelong DBT Skills
26:45 — Helen’s Story: DBT Became the Lifeline
32:30 — How DBT Helped Helen Save Her Own Life
36:30 — Closing Reflections
39:00 — Mindfulness Exercise
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