Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most frequently diagnosed personality disorders, and one of the most misunderstood. Carla Sharp, PhD, of the University of Houston, discusses how BPD is diagnosed, defined and treated, how family members can help children and adults with BPD, and how the disorder fits in with researchers’ evolving understan ... Show More
Aug 20
Why numeracy counts in everyday life, with Ellen Peters, PhD
From deciding whether to buy a house to weighing the risks and benefits of taking a new medication, many important life decisions hinge on understanding numbers, statistics and probability. Ellen Peters, PhD, author of “Innumeracy in the Wild: Misunderstanding and Misusing Number ... Show More
35m 22s
Aug 13
Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD
What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes you want to see in your life? Katy Milkman, PhD, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where Y ... Show More
43m 42s
Aug 6
Encore -- Why we choose to suffer, with Paul Bloom, PhD
Why do people like to watch scary movies or listen to sad songs? Why do we run marathons and raise children, even though both of those pursuits come with struggle and pain? Paul Bloom, PhD, discusses why suffering is linked to meaning in life, the connection between pleasure and ... Show More
23m 18s
Jun 2024
lessons from the borderline (how BPD is a disorder of relationship, NOT of personality) [preview]
Borderline personality disorder is often stigmatized, with a significant number of professionals within the industry regarding borderline patients with contempt. As one psychiatrist told anthropologist Tanya Lurhmann, “if you’re talking to a patient and it feels like your interna ... Show More
28m 45s
Jan 2025
Borderline Personality Disorder: Splitting & Identity Diffusion with Mark Ruffalo
In this episode of the Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast, Dr. David Puder is joined by Mark Ruffalo to dive deep into the complexities of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Together, they unpack Donald Burnham’s influential 1966 paper on splitting and identity diffusion, exp ... Show More
1h 44m
Oct 2024
Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Medications & Treatment
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is known for its complexity, but how should clinicians approach treatment? In this episode, Dr. Michael Cummings joins us to explore the role of medications in managing BPD, when to use them, and why psychotherapy remains the cornerstone of t ... Show More
1h 12m
Nov 2024
Borderline & Beyond: How BPD Care Changes Around the World
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 systems a ... Show More
41m 44s
Feb 2025
Transference Focused Psychotherapy, Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissism, with Frank Yeomans, MD
In this episode, Dr. David Puder interviews Dr. Frank Yeomans, a leading expert in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) and personality disorders, to explore the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). They discuss objec ... Show More
1h 53m
Feb 2023
BPD 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 diagnosi ... Show More
45m 33s
Jan 2024
2.6 Borderline Personality Disorder (Good Psychiatric Management)
Dr. Lois Choi-Kain, Director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute at McLean Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, introduces us to borderline personality disorder (BPD). We discuss the prevalence, naturalistic course, and treatments ... Show More
1h 8m
May 2023
BPD & Relationship Dysfunction - The BPD Bunch S2E12
Xannie, Alex, Lena, Melanie and Céline discuss various patterns of dysfunction in romantic relationships experienced by people living with borderline personality disorder. The Bunch share some of their stories, and how they've learned to manage relationship dysfunction more e ... Show More
39m 48s
Nov 2024
Surviving BPD as a Teen: The Struggles You Don’t See - The BPD Bunch S5E6
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be especially challenging for teens as they navigate emotions, relationships, and the pressures of adolescence. In this video, Xannie, Georgette, Céline, Madhurima, Jack and Hak Ja share their earliest memories of BPD symptoms during teen ... Show More
33m 18s