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Diana Partington is back to talk with our DBT Skills cast about what it was like to listen to us work through her book together! 

Together we discuss about the transformative power of DBT and the importance of community support in the journey of recovery.

A lot of tears are shed - thank you for being on this beautiful journey with us. 

Check out Diana's new project at community.dbtforlife.com ! 

Throughout this series we're using the book 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to guide our discussions. Get your own copy to follow along with us!  

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Kails (@prettybpdpisces) joins the pod to share about her BPD journey and how it led her to mental health advocacy. She discusses her work with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and her efforts to create a more supportive mental health community on her university campus. 

To learn more about her university club click here!

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Let's chat about Alternate Rebellion - could this be the most important time in recent history to be talking about this DBT skill?

The conversation explores the complexities of rebellion, bravery, and the importance of sharing personal stories in the context of mental health and healing.

Trigger warning: Throughout the episode we speak about sexual assault, abuse and other potentially triggering topics. Please listen with caution and take good care of yourself if you listen. 

Throughout this series we're using the book 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to guide our discussions. Get your own copy to follow along with us!  

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Dr. Kiki Fehling, a super feeler psychologist, author, influencer, and super feeler joins the pod to talk all about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), its accessibility, and the importance of skills for all parts of life.

Kiki shares about their journey learning DBT while training as a psychologist and their desire to develop more accessible DBT-based resources.

Laurie and Kiki also compare notes on their heart issues (Kiki’s heart attack and Laurie’s heart rhythm disorder) and how they used DBT skills to cope through the attacks themselves and the subsequent treatment and recovery.

The conversation also touches on the challenges of traditional DBT resources and the importance that accessibility is improved for people who are neurodiverse, queer or live with disabilities. Kiki shares about their transition from clinical work to creating resources for a wider audience to help meet these accessibility needs.

In this episode we talked about A LOT of things so here’s a linked list of all of it!

Kiki’s books and resources

• Self-Directed DBT Skills: A 3-Month DBT Workbook to Regulate Intense Emotions and Create Lasting Change with Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• DBT Cards for Coping Skills: 125 DBT Skills and Strategies to Find Balance, Joy, and Purpose 

Upcoming event feat Laurie and Kiki

• Click here to get tickets to the BPD Society of BC’s Virtual BPD Awareness Day Event that Laurie and Kiki are speaking at on May 8th 2025!

Other DBT Resources we chatted about:

• DBT RU Videos
• DBT for Life Book
• DBT-Informed Art Therapy Book 
• The Game of Real Life Game
• The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills Book
• DBT Skills: Radical Acceptance Podcast Episode

Other resources:

• Rest Is Resistance Book
• Laziness Does Not Exist Book
• Now Matters Now Website

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This week we're joined by Sashbear Foundation founder Lynn Courey and Sandy, a family partner involved in Sashbear's Family Connections Program. The Sashbear Foundation, is an internationally recognized Canadian charity focused on supporting families affected by borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotion dysregulation. 

Sashbear was created following Lynn's family's tragic loss of a daughter to suicide. Both Lynn and Sandy share about the impact of peer support for families as well as the importance of normalizing conversations about mental health, decreasing stigma and advocacy. 

May is borderline personality disorder awareness month and Sashbear hosts fundraising and awareness walks across Canada (and in France!) this summer. Join the Super Feeler team and register for your local walk here! 

2025 Sashbear Walks:

• Ottawa, ON: May 3
• Burnaby, BC: May 10 - Laurie will be there! Come say hi! 
• Saskatoon, SK: May 24
• Steinbach, MB: May 24
• Toronto, ON: May 25
• Edmonton, AB: May 30
• St. John, NB: June 8
• St. John's, NL: June 14
• Montreal, QC: September 14
• Virtual Walk: May 1 to September 30

Even if you aren't in Canada you can still donate to this important cause to show your support. 

Throughout our conversation we highlight the beauty found within the BPD community and we hope to see you out wearing orange at the walks to connect with this amazing community even further. 

To learn more about Sashbear's Family Connections program click here! 

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In this episode we focus on distraction techniques, emotional regulation, and navigating relationships. 

Kat talks about 'future faking' in relationships and we all talk about how helpful the idea of "worry appointments" is! 

The conversation emphasizes the balance between distraction and avoidance, and how understanding these skills can lead to better emotional health and relationships

Throughout this series we're using the book 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to guide our discussions. Get your own copy to follow along with us!  

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If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page.

Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group)

If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line

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This week I’m joined by Kati, who shares her journey with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). Kati discusses her experiences as a young mother and the impact of childhood trauma on her own life.

She shares about her abusive relationship, the loss of custody of her son, and her path to healing through therapy and community support.

Join Kati and Laurie at the next session of The Super Feelers Club by clicking here. 

Trigger warnings: child family services, child apprehension, sexual and relationship abuse.

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Self-soothing isn’t just about bubble baths and candles—it’s about survival. 

In this episode we discuss the DBT skill of self-soothing through the five senses, exploring how sensory awareness can be a lifeline in our hardest moments. 

Self-soothing looks different for everyone, so you'll hear from Dave, Laurie, Heather, Kat and Shannon about our own favorite ways to soothe. 

Throughout this series we're using the book 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to guide our discussions. Get your own copy to follow along with us!  

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Katelyn shares about her journey through estrangement from her parents, the legal battles that ensued, and the impact on her mental health.

While she doesn’t have a BPD diagnosis she is certainly a Super Feeler and her journey is super relatable to many of us.

Together we explore the complexities of family dynamics and parenting, the role of secrets, and the healing power of art and expression. That leads us to a few tangents including: drag king goals, the strange impact of stress on physical health, experiences with sexual assault and Laurie’s rants about how diet culture is changing but not necessarily for the better.

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It's time for the most controversial of all DBT skills! 

Radical acceptance.... or shall we say "radical reality"?

This week we talk about distress tolerance skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with a focus on (one of) Laurie's favorite skills radical acceptance. 

We dive into the struggles of radical acceptance, the difference between willingness and willfulness, and how this skill can sometimes feel really invalidating. 

Throughout this series we're using the book 'DBT for Life' by Diana Partington to guide our discussions. Get your own copy to follow along with us!  

Support the show

If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page.

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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!

Thank you for listening!