The BPD Bunch

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The BPD Bunch episodes

March 11, 2023BPD + Intergenerational Trauma - The BPD Bunch BRUNCH
Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join Jess, Madhurima, Lore, Sophie and André as they chat about the intersection of BPD and intergenerational trauma. They discuss some of their own family histories and how they approach healing for future generations.

Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!

Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹
37 min
March 09, 2023BPD & Working- The BPD Bunch S2E3
Xannie, Jess, Carys, Solene and Georgette talk about managing work and BPD!

Can't wait until March 15 for Ep 4? Join our BPD Besties or BPD Buddies tiers on Patreon, and watch ahead to next week's episode on BPD and Working! patreon.com/thebpdbunch Those who sign up for our top tier, BPD Besties , before April 1 will receive an appreciation Tshirt with notes from the entire cast on it!

Resources: US https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/employers/accommodations#:~:text=Under%20Title%20I%20of%20the,done%20during%20the%20hiring%20process. https://adata.org/factsheet/reasonable-accommodations-workplace https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/enforcement-guidance-reasonable-accommodation-and-undue-hardship-under-ada https://askjan.org/info-by-role.cfm#for-individuals

UK: Official government page: https://www.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments-for-disabled-workers https://borderlinesupport.org.uk/bpd-what-employers-need-to-know/ https://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/employment/recruitment-promotion/disability-confident-guaranteed-interviews/

Canada: For general rights around disability and accommodation: https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/en/about-human-rights/what-the-duty-accommodate https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en Mental health disabilities at work: https://ontario.cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CMHA_Mental-Health-Works-Guidebook-8.5-x11r.pdf Mental health disabilities at college/uni : https://campusmentalhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Student-Guide_Accommodating-Students-Handbook_August-7-2015.pdf https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/diversity-inclusion-public-service/working-government-canada-duty-accommodate-right-non-discrimination/duty-accommodate-general-process-managers.html https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-sickness.html

About Us: The BPD bunch is a weekly YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!

Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹
38 min
March 04, 2023 Need Help with Substance Use? Expert Dr. Monica Thomas on Treating BPD & SUD - The BPD Bunch BRUNCH
This week, Xannie and Sophie interview Dr. Monica Thomas, who specializes in treating individuals with substance misuse and frequently utilizes DBT in her clinical practice. Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join us as we chat about BPD, substance use, and how the treatment options for both are changing for the better!
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Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!
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Disclaimer: this video does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
33 min
March 01, 2023BPD & Substance Use Disorders - The BPD Bunch S2E2
Xannie, Andrea, Lena, Sophie, and André chat with special guest Alysha who is a certified alcohol and drug counselor with lived experience of BPD. The Bunch discuss their struggles with substances, and some of the unique challenges that crop up for people who experience co-occurring BPD and SUD. They also talk about different forms of recovery, and what has worked for them to effectively manage SUD symptoms.

Support us on patreon: patreon.com/thebpdbunch

Find Alysha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boderlineimmages/

About Us: The BPD bunch is a weekly YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️‍🩹

Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!

Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹
51 min
February 25, 2023Life in Functional Recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder - The BPD Bunch BRUNCH
Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join Xannie, Katja, Lena, and Jay as they chat about what life is like these days for them, on their journey in functional recovery from BPD!

Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!

Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹
21 min
February 24, 2023Meet the BPD Bunch - Jay C.
Meet Jay, joining the cast of the BPD Bunch, for season 2 and beyond!

See him in the first episode of season 2 of our bonus series, the BPD Bunch BRUNCH!

Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹
7 min
February 22, 2023BPD Diagnosis Stories - The BPD Bunch S2E1
Xannie, Alex, Darren, Sophie, Georgette and Mo tell the stories of how they were diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The Bunch chat about what it felt like to find out they had BPD, what they learned from the experience, and how they might approach seeking a diagnosis differently, knowing what they know now.
Can't wait until March 1 for Ep 2? Join our BPD Besties or BPD Buddies tiers on Patreon, and watch ahead to next week's episode on BPD and Substance Use Disorders! patreon.com/thebpdbunch
Recovery resources:
DBT and Me podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0q4Ri6Mc8npuq3qZk1ONRV?si=_L2_qgJ_SFKOZBSKOQgG7g

Therapists in the Wild, DBT Skills Podcast: http://www.therapistsinthewild.com

DBT Skills Handbook by Fulton State Hospital: https://dbtselfhelp.weebly.com/skills-handbook---fulton.html

Now Matters Now, for managing painful emotions: https://nowmattersnow.org

https://www.verywellmind.com/borderline-personality-disorder-4157266

https://www.mcleanhospital.org/news?f%5B0%5D=topic%3A6611&f%5B1%5D=topic%3A6611

https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/list-of-recommended-bpd-resources/?fbclid=PAAaZuHS8sxKiaq2MreExZWWhVyIq6oUgdkrTSETV1He2ppB8gW5PAbjQSk0k

https://eggshelltherapy.com

https://www.bbrfoundation.org/research/borderline-personality-disorder

https://porcupinelove.com

Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!
Disclaimer: Although several of our cast members work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹
46 min
February 21, 2023 Meet the BPD Bunch - Darren
Meet Darren, one of the cast of the BPD Bunch!
See him in the first episode of season 2, on Diagnosis Stories!
Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.   Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹
7 min
February 16, 2023Sneak Peek at Season 2 of the BPD Bunch - Trailer
Schedule for Season 2:
The BPD Bunch Main Episodes, Uploaded on Wednesdays at 7am Eastern/ 12pm UK:
Ep 1: Diagnosis Stories - February 22

Ep 2: BPD & Substance Use - March 1 ~with special guest Alysha Meadows, CADC-II

Ep 3: Working & BPD - March 8

Ep 4: BPD & Friendships - March 15

Ep 5: BPD & Family Culture - March 22

Ep 6: Long-term Romantic Relationships - March 29 ~with four of the BPD Bunch and their partners

Live Q&A ( No Episode) - April 5

Ep 7: BPD & Disclosure - April 12

Ep 8: Dealing with Breakups - April 19

Ep 9: Treatment Options - April 26

Ep 10: Stigma - May 3

Ep 11: Patrons Vote - May 10 ~Topic will be voted on by our "BPD Besties" tier Patreon supporters

Ep 12: Love Addiction/Codependency - May 17
The BPD Bunch BRUNCH Episodes, Uploaded on Saturdays at 7am Eastern, 12pm UK
Life in Functional Recovery - February 25

Interview with Dr. Monica Thomas on BPD & Substance Use Disorders - March 4

BPD + Intergenerational Trauma - March 11

Q&A - March 18

BPD Bingo - March 25

BPD & Periods - April 1

Catch up with the cast - April 15

Interview with Pranjali Singh - April 22

BPD + Race & Treatment Access - April 29

Q&A - May 6

BPD Game Episode (TBD) - May 13

BPD & Pets - May 20

Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE: If you're interested in being in our top tier (BPD Besties) on patreon, send us a message on patreon or instagram (handle: thebpdbunch) first so we can make sure we are able to ship merch to you!
Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹
2 min
February 16, 2023 The BPD Bunch LIVE (Recording) - What's Coming in Season 2?
(From 2/15/23) Xannie, Alex, André, and Jess chat about what they're looking forward to about Season 2, and some of the challenges of working on the project.
Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE: If you're interested in being in our top tier (BPD Besties) on patreon, send us a message on patreon or instagram (handle: thebpdbunch) first so we can make sure we are able to ship merch to you!
45 min

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SEASON 7 AIRING NOW! The BPD bunch is a talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give…