In this minisode I discuss the DBT skill called Teflon Mind, and share an example of how I adapted it to suit my needs over the holiday period. Article about Teflon Mind: https://www.anythingtostopthepain.com/dbt-skill-of-the-day-teflon-mind-from-mindfulness-module/
Splitting, a common BPD symptom, causes many of us to act impulsively and self destructively. In this minisode I discuss strategies for managing splitting episodes without ruining relationships, hurting ourselves and compromising our values.
The topic of boundaries is a massive one. I may do several episodes on the topic! In this one I draw on an article by Dr. Arielle Schwartz )”Boundaries and the Self”) to bring you five simple yet not easy practices you can use to cultivate more loving and effective boundaries in your life. Article referenced in the episode: https://drarielleschwartz.com/boundaries-and-the-self-dr-arielle-schwartz/#.Xe01GCWnwlQ
BPD folk often become extremely romantically obsessed with unavailable people. In this episode I describe my current struggle with obsession and what I’m doing to overcome it.
As a Corporate Put-on Comedian and Emcee, Harry Freedman has performed for hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies, and is frequently rated ‘best speaker’ at their conferences. As a stand-up comedian, Harry is a regular opening act for Ray Romano; and as an actor, he has appeared on shows like “Everybody Loves Raymond” (CBS) and “Men Of a Certain Age.” (TNT) With over three decades experience from the clubs of Las Vegas to the corporate boardroom, Harry Freedman is a comic you can trust.
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What is hypomania, how is it different to mania and how do you cope with it? This episode of Beyond the Borderline offers answers to these questions.
Jonas Barnes is a stand up comedian, producer, podcaster, writer and photographer based out of New York City. He talks about his life because, short of being in prison, he’s been through every level of hell the world can offer. After being born homeless & being babysat by Courtney Love as an infant, life got better. It wasn’t a perfect life but it was his life and it’s a hell of a story.
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Preston Gitlin is a New York-based stand-up comic and founder of Comedywire.com, the world’s largest comedy writing platform. He has worked with legends from Seinfeld, SNL, The Tonight Show and TheOnion.com, and has been featured on SiriusXM, Fox Business and Bloomberg. He is open about his life-long struggle with anxiety and uses his comedy to fight the stigma of mental illness.
Website: https://www.mentalhealthcomedytour.com/
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I discuss why many of us with BPD (and other mental and emotional health problems) struggle with happiness and joy, and examine some coping strategies and tools to help us tolerate these essential emotions.
Lorraine Chambers is an Orange County-based comedian, artist, and grandmother who is writing 2 books. She experienced the sudden loss of her brother by suicide.
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