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
Oct 6
The Psychology of Resentment: Over-Functioning, Repression, and Repair
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the silent killer of relationships: resentment. They discuss resentment as a combination of perceived grievance (“I was wronged”) and helplessness (“and I can’t fix it”), before talking about how over-functioning and control tendencies can lead to res ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 29
How to Believe in Yourself: Carl Rogers and Humanistic Psychology
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore humanistic psychology, the mid-20th century movement that redefined how therapists relate to clients. It challenged the pessimism of Freud and the mechanism of behaviorism, offering a more hopeful alternative: that our nature is fundamentally good, an ... Show More
1h 21m
Sep 22
AI Therapy Deep Dive: Can a Chatbot Be Your Therapist? w/ Dr. Nick Jacobson
AI chatbots may already be the largest providers of mental health services in the United States, raising big questions about safety, effectiveness, and oversight. Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by Dr. Nick Jacobson to explore the risks and opportunities of AI therapy: Can a chat ... Show More
1h 25m
Jan 2024
The BPD Bunch S3E11: Dating with BPD
Join Xannie, Katja, Darren, Raf, and Jay as they navigate the rollercoaster of dating with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Listen to their personal stories, get tips for overcoming challenges, and reflect on the complexities of relationships.The group explores everything f ... Show More
36m 29s
Jan 2024
The BPD Bunch S3E7: How to Trust Yourself When You Live With BPD
Xannie, Georgette, Madhurima, Mo and Jay share some of their experiences that led them to struggle with trusting themselves, and discuss what has helped them to find more balance in their recovery from borderline personality disorder.
Next week (Jan 10) we will be back with an ep ... Show More
32m 41s
Apr 2024
The BPD Bunch S4E1: The BPD Favorite Person
The BPD Bunch is back!!
Join Xannie, Alex, Georgette, Madhurima, Jay, and Katja in this exciting episode as they dive deep into the concept of the favorite person (FP). Alex kicks off the discussion by explaining what exactly an FP is. Together, they explore the impact of an FP r ... Show More
38m 47s
Oct 2023
Tips for Managing BPD Rage
Xannie, Lena, Solène, Raf and special guest Lindsey Shaw, share their top tips for managing BPD rage! Bonus Scene from S3E2 on BPD Rage. Support us on Patreon for more extras and behind the scenes!
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12m 55s
Jan 2023
Borderline Personality Disorder: Making "Wise Mind" Resolutions in 2023
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. Check out this art ... Show More
15m 7s
Jan 2024
The BPD Bunch S3E9: BPD & Boundaries
Join Xannie, Mo, Solène, Madhurima and Lena as they delve into the complexities of setting and respecting boundaries while living with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The Bunch explore the nuances of limits versus boundaries, the impact of shame on setting boundaries, and ... Show More
37m 8s