Laura's BPD was first discussed when she was 13 years old - and from there her family started the healing process as a unit. 

They accessed DBT-A as a family, learned new skills and ways to communicate, set boundaries and have grown tremendously over the last  13 years.

Alison, Laura's mom, is a facilitator for the Sashbear Foundation and has found tremendous support through their Family Connections program. 

Their story brings so much hope that families can heal together and that love to withstand the challenges that BPD can bring. 

JOIN US ON MAY 9TH AT THE BRITISH COLUMBIA SASHBEAR WALK! You can donate and/or join Team Super Feeler at this link! We can't wait to meet you there! 

You can learn more about Sashbear's Family Connection program here 

Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don't miss Dr. Alec Miller - the creator for the DBT-Adolesence program talk about how he developed the treatment that Alison and Laura participated in! 

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This week's guest Chris shares his powerful story of receiving an adult diagnosis of autism, being subjected to horrific emotional abuse and stigma because of it, and surviving suicide. Suicide and stigma are experieced for people without BPD too, even if this podcast usually focuses on BPD stories!

Chris's life story is a fascinating one that brought him all over the world, navigating a major life change and self-discovery in his late 30's, working through grief, and learning that his story can change others. 

You can find Chris at the links below: 

• Substack
• Website (purchase his book here too!)

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Bonus little episode featuring MY story for a change! This is actually from our dear Super Feeler friend Shannon's amazing podcast If These Trees Could Talk. 

Make sure you go over to her feed to follow the show because it's amazing! 

You can find out all of the details about her show and this episode here. 

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Bella (they/she) struggled immensely with major depression, insomnia and BPD for many years. 

Cheryl, Bella's mom, facilitates Family Connections with the Sashbear Foundation and has found a beautiful community of support and learning through the groups. 

Together they talk about their journey "through hell and back" and the deep learning they had to do together to understand how to set boundaries and understand their own parts of their relationship - including what they could and couldn't control. 

We talk about the importance of parents also doing their own work and self-discovery alongside their child - something that Cheryl was really helped through by Sashbear.

Join Laurie at the Sashbear Walk in Burnaby on May 9th! You can donate and/or join Team Super Feeler at this link! We can't wait to meet you there!

Hear Bella speak at the Toronto Walk  on May 24th. Info here!

Learn more about Sashbear's Family Connection program.

And don't miss Bella and Cheryl speaking in Toronto on April 24th at the NASSPD Congress! 

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Valerie Porr  shares her extensive experience as an advocate and her long journey to understand the science underlying borderline personality disorder. Her hopes is that with greater understandings of the role of evolution and neuroscience, more effective treatments can be shaped to meet the needs of people with BPD. 

She discusses how the historical perspectives of the disorder can reshape our current understanding , the politics surrounding its diagnosis and treatment, and the biological underpinnings of the disorder.

We also explore Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), highlighting the need for diverse treatment options and the future of BPD advocacy. 

Check out Valerie's Ted Talk here. 

Purchase a copy of her book here. 

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Rita Brown is an award winning prominent advocate for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in Australia. Days after we recorded this episode she was presented with the Medal of the Order of Australia - an incredible honor. 

We discuss Rita's path to advocacy following her daughter's receiving a diagnosis of BPD  and attempt to receive the treatments she needed. We also talk about the importance of including carers (in this case family members) as a member of a care team and what Rita has seen change since her early advocacy days 21 years ago. 

To learn more about Rita's work click on the links below!; 

• Australian BPD Foundation
• Spectrum
• International Society of the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD)
• Project Air Strategy https://www.uow.edu.au/project-air/
• BPDCollaborative  www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/BPDCo

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Sarah shares about her experience surviving a very traumatic car accident that led to a BPD diagnosis, the impacts of substance use on her life and what having BPD means to her. 

We also dive into physical and emotional abuse at the hands of family and romantic partners.

*Please be aware that this episode does mention a specific method of self harm and the impacts of her accident on miscarriages.  Listen with care 

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Rakesh and Katie BOTH have borderline personality disorder and met at a BPD support group (not endorsed by the Super Feeler podcast in any way)....

Their story is so cute and the way they support each other through the early parts of their relationship is refreshing. 

To learn more about Rakesh's incredible journey walking across canada click here and follow him on instagram @healingwitheverystep 

Find your local BPD Society of BC Support Group (including a virtual option) here. Katie's is the New Westminster location! 

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Valéry Brosseau, is a social worker, poet, advocate and the CEO of Validate Mental Health.

She lives with BOTH bipolar 2 and borderline personality disorder and we discuss what that means, how the present differently and what has helped her manage the symptoms of both. 

We also discuss the need for systemic change in mental health care (all of society really) and how giving back with our lived experience can help so many others and ourselves! 

You can find Valéry on Instagram @validatementalhealth and @valerybrosseau or at https://www.validatementalhealth.com/

If you're interested in the adoption trauma story we mentioned check our the Super Feeler episode with Elaine. 

Just a note - this episode contains mentions of intentional overdose so please use caution while listening. 

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Gwen and Jason join the Relationship Series to discuss their new relationship where they are both suspected of having borderline personality disorder. 

We discuss what this unique relationship dynamic looks like, how they navigate challenges like idealization of one another and their super cute little meet cute of how they got together! 

You can listen to Gwen's solo episode of Super Feeler here

And her episode on Brain Stories here! 

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Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us! 

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