We all have good days and bad days. Our mood naturally trends up and down in response to the events of our constantly changing worlds.
But some people change more frequently, and are hit harder by change than others. On today’s episode, Dr. Hanson and Forrest continue their series on “Who Am I” by exploring at a particularly intense, and surprisingly common, ... Show More
Yesterday
The New Science of Pain: It's Not Just Physical with Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Pain psychologist Dr. Rachel Zoffness joins Forrest and Dr. Rick to explore what pain is, why it can persist long after an injury has healed, and what actually helps. Rachel explains why the brain, rather than the body part that hurts, is what constructs pain, the difference betw ... Show More
1h 48m
Sep 11
People Pleasing vs. Fawning: Why We Do It and How to Change
Dr. Rick and Forrest talk about what separates people-pleasing from the fawn response, and why those differences affect what actually helps. They trace the surprising history behind both ideas, explain each’s relationship with trauma, and answer common questions along the way. Th ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 31
Depleted Mother Syndrome: Why Moms Burn Out, and How to Recover with Jan Hanson
Forrest is joined by his parents, psychologist Dr. Rick Hanson and nutritionist Jan Hanson, to discuss "Depleted Mother Syndrome:” the exhaustion, brain fog, and low mood so many mothers experience. They talk about how Jan hit bottom in the years after Forrest and his sister were ... Show More
1h 17m
Feb 2025
Tuesday Truth: A Message of Hope & Encouragement for Those with BPD
<p>Living with <strong>Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)</strong> can feel like an emotional rollercoaster—intense emotions, deep fears of abandonment, and struggles with relationships. But <strong>healing is possible</strong>. In this episode, we’re talking about <strong>hop ... Show More
8m 58s
Dec 2022
The BPD Bunch: Ep 7 - Emotional Instability
In this Episode, Xannie, Alex, Lena, and Jesstalk about the sixth of 9 symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder listed in the DSM-5: Affective instability due to a marked reactivity of mood The Bunch share their experiences with the symptom to give you insights into the diff ... Show More
41m 19s
May 2018
How to Deal with Someone who has a Personality Disorder
<p>When someone you love suffers from borderline personality disorder, it can cause chaos, trauma, and trust issues in your own life. In this episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen give tips and advice for how to cope with these highly combustib ... Show More
11m 35s
Sep 2022
Understanding Relationships, BPD, & Attachment Patterns
Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, I ... Show More
19m 11s
Sep 2021
What is BPD? What causes it? And what to expect.....
Send a textIn this pilot episode, Kristin goes into what Borderline Personality Disorder is, what is thought to cause to cause it, that the cycle can be broken, and what you can expect from this podcast series.ADDITIONAL EPISODE INFO:Borderline Personality Disorder is highly stig ... Show More
22m 49s
Aug 2022
Emotion Regulation Hack: Primary & Secondary Emotions
Borderline Personality Disorder is no longer considered a chronic illness. You can lead a great life with a sensitive, intense, hyperbolic... or any temperament for that matter with hard work, grit, endurance, tenacity, and the willingness to get uncomfortable. In this episode, I ... Show More
24m 29s
Nov 2024
Borderline & Beyond: How BPD Care Changes Around the World
<p>Navigating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is challenging enough, but what happens when you’re seeking help across borders? In this episode, Xannie, Solène and special guest, Fio, share their personal experiences living with BPD while navigating mental health care system ... Show More
41m 44s
Sep 2025
338. The psychology of borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions, clouded by stigma and misinformation. In this episode, we take a compassionate, research-based look at what BPD really is, where it comes from, and how people living with it can find ... Show More
58m 27s