One of the most important and challenging skills we can develop is learning to regulate our strong emotions. While it’s very natural to have fluctuations in how we feel about others and ourselves, for some people these ups and downs are particularly intense. At clinical levels, this is known as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
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Jul 7
How Real Change Happens with Elizabeth Ferreira
Forrest is joined by associate therapist Elizabeth Ferreira to discuss parts work, psychological defenses, and how real change happens. They talk about the inner child work Forrest recently did during an episode with renowned therapist Terry Real, and how that led to meaningful c ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 30
Why Modern Life Doesn't Make Us Happy, and How to Fix It with Dr. William von Hippel
Life today is safer and more comfortable than ever before, so why do so many people feel unhappy, lonely, and anxious? Forrest talks with evolutionary psychologist Dr. William von Hippel about this paradox in light of our two core needs: autonomy and connection. He argues that mo ... Show More
1h 31m
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 2023
Q & A Episode: "How do you get the energy to look for answers and not just stay in your room and indulge in self harm?"
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
34m 8s
Mar 2023
Season 3 Wrap-Up with Jay & Rose: Identity, Personality, & Personas
Last podcast episode in Season 3! 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 ... Show More
23m 42s
Oct 2021
The 9 Symptoms of BPD, What Quiet BPD Is + An EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!
Send us a textIn this episode, Kristin shares the 9 symptoms of BPD, what Quiet BPD is and how the symptoms vary from regular BPD, plus an EXCITING announcement to join the pod squad and win some awesome prizes!
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34m 24s
May 2022
5 Steps To Boost Your Mental Health | Lori Gottlieb
In today’s episode, we cover mental health with Lori Gottlieb. Lori is a psychotherapist in Los Angeles, co-host of the podcast Dear Therapists, and the author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.Mental health is a priority now more than ever, so what are the overlooked signs tha ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2022
Understanding Relationships Part IV: Attitudes & Motives that Shape Relationships
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 14s
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