Super Feeler: A BPD Podcast

Laurie Edmundson
  • 4.7 (12)
  • MENTAL HEALTH
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Dive into the experiences of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Hear powerful stories from individuals with lived experience, their families, researchers, and mental health professionals. Each episode provides a strength-based perspective on mental health, filled with humor, raw emotion, and validation.Every other week you will learn from a group of Super Feelers about how they navigate the world using Dialectic Behavioural Therapy skills.  Whether you’re navigating these challenges yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to understand more about the complexities of emotional regulation, Super Feeler is here to inform, inspire, and connect. Subscribe to the pod to find hope, understanding, and community on your feed every week. Together, we explore the complexities of these conditions in a way that celebrates the beauty of feeling strongly.

  1. 2D AGO

    Data, Diagnosis & Self-Discovery (feat. Lindsay)

    Lindsay Dow is a former investment banker, a certified peer specialist and Program Director at Silver Hill New York. She's been diagnosed with BPD and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). We dive into what both of those disorders look like, how they were diagnosed and what life looks like now.  Lindsay discusses her early diagnoses, struggles during college, and the impact of some pretty complex parental dynamics on her mental health.  We also talk about her innovative work in utilizing real time data in tailoring therapeutic approaches and what the future might hold for psychiatric care if we can better integrate data into care focused decision making and introspection. Learn more about Silver Hill New York here.  Support the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page.  Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group)  If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us!  Thank you for listening!

    1h 3m

  2. MAY 15

    Family Stories: The Cost of Not Being Told About Your Diagnosis (feat. Hilary Cassady)

    When I read about Maya and Hilary's story in the news my heart sank. I didn't even have to finish the article to know that borderline personality disorder misunderstanding and stigma was at play.  In this episode Hilary (Maya's mom) shares about the ways in which Maya's mental health changed, the help she tried to get, and the final days of her life where the combination of her mistrust of the health system and a subsequent FOI of her records led her to believe there was no hope left. It was that day that she tragically took her own life.  Together, we explore Maya’s journey and the realities of navigating a system where critical information wasn’t fully seen, shared, or understood and the profound impact of hidden or missed diagnoses, and how a lack of communication across providers and supports can change the course of so many lives. At the heart of this episode is a mother’s experience of loss — and the ongoing grief that comes with it. We talk about the “what if’s” that linger, the questions that don’t have answers, and the emotional weight of trying to make sense of it all.  Links and resources:  You can read the original article that Laurie read here. Learn more about the Maya Veronica Cassidy Mental Wellness Fund here.Sashbear support for familiesKelty Resource Centre for youthFoundry BC youth wellness centresTrigger warning: This episode discusses a completed suicide. Support the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page.  Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group)  If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us!  Thank you for listening!

    58 min

  3. MAY 8

    Personality Disorder Assessment and Diagnosis (feat. Dr. Steven Huprich)

    Dr. Steven Huprich, a leading clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor, specializing in personality disorder assessment, diagnosis and treatment.  Together we unpack the differences between the DSM-5 and ICD-11 models of diagnosing personality disorders and how those differences impact people living with personality disorders and those who treat them.  We also take a closer look at what a thoughtful and effective clinical assessment should include and we dive into some of the biggest challenges in diagnosing personality disorders, including: The impact of age and development in personalityThe limitations of self-reporting in diagnosisThe role of context in understanding personalityThe differences between how we see ourselves vs. how others perceive usSupport the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page.  Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group)  If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us!  Thank you for listening!

    1h 6m

  4. MAY 1

    Family Stories: How DBT and Sashbear Transformed a Family (feat. Alison and Laura)

    Laura's BPD was first discussed when she was 13 years old - and from there her family started the healing process as a unit.  They accessed DBT-A as a family, learned new skills and ways to communicate, set boundaries and have grown tremendously over the last  13 years. Alison, Laura's mom, is a facilitator for the Sashbear Foundation and has found tremendous support through their Family Connections program.  Their story brings so much hope that families can heal together and that love to withstand the challenges that BPD can bring.  JOIN US ON MAY 9TH AT THE BRITISH COLUMBIA SASHBEAR WALK! You can donate and/or join Team Super Feeler at this link! We can't wait to meet you there!  You can learn more about Sashbear's Family Connection program here  Make sure you subscribe to the show so you don't miss Dr. Alec Miller - the creator for the DBT-Adolesence program talk about how he developed the treatment that Alison and Laura participated in!  Support the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page.  Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group)  If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us!  Thank you for listening!

    1h 7m

  5. APR 24

    Suicide Isn't Selfish, an Autism story (feat. Chris)

    This week's guest Chris shares his powerful story of receiving an adult diagnosis of autism, being subjected to horrific emotional abuse and stigma because of it, and surviving suicide. Suicide and stigma are experieced for people without BPD too, even if this podcast usually focuses on BPD stories! Chris's life story is a fascinating one that brought him all over the world, navigating a major life change and self-discovery in his late 30's, working through grief, and learning that his story can change others.  You can find Chris at the links below:  SubstackWebsite (purchase his book here too!) Support the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page.  Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group)  If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us!  Thank you for listening!

    51 min

  6. APR 21

    Bonus - Laurie's Story from the "If These Trees Could Talk" Podcast

    Bonus little episode featuring MY story for a change! This is actually from our dear Super Feeler friend Shannon's amazing podcast If These Trees Could Talk.  Make sure you go over to her feed to follow the show because it's amazing!  You can find out all of the details about her show and this episode here.  Support the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page.  Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group)  If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us!  Thank you for listening!

    1h 2m

  7. APR 17

    Family Stories: Through Hell and Back (feat. Bella and Cheryl)

    Bella (they/she) struggled immensely with major depression, insomnia and BPD for many years.  Cheryl, Bella's mom, facilitates Family Connections with the Sashbear Foundation and has found a beautiful community of support and learning through the groups.  Together they talk about their journey "through hell and back" and the deep learning they had to do together to understand how to set boundaries and understand their own parts of their relationship - including what they could and couldn't control.  We talk about the importance of parents also doing their own work and self-discovery alongside their child - something that Cheryl was really helped through by Sashbear. Join Laurie at the Sashbear Walk in Burnaby on May 9th! You can donate and/or join Team Super Feeler at this link! We can't wait to meet you there! Hear Bella speak at the Toronto Walk  on May 24th. Info here! Learn more about Sashbear's Family Connection program. And don't miss Bella and Cheryl speaking in Toronto on April 24th at the NASSPD Congress!  Support the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page.  Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group)  If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us!  Thank you for listening!

    54 min

  8. APR 10

    Evolution and Neuroscience Develops New Understanding of BPD (feat. Valerie)

    Valerie Porr  shares her extensive experience as an advocate and her long journey to understand the science underlying borderline personality disorder. Her hopes is that with greater understandings of the role of evolution and neuroscience, more effective treatments can be shaped to meet the needs of people with BPD.  She discusses how the historical perspectives of the disorder can reshape our current understanding , the politics surrounding its diagnosis and treatment, and the biological underpinnings of the disorder. We also explore Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), highlighting the need for diverse treatment options and the future of BPD advocacy.  Check out Valerie's Ted Talk here.  Purchase a copy of her book here.  Support the show If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page.  Click here to register for The Super Feelers Club (the peer support group)  If you are needing mental health support or someone to talk to, please connect with your local crisis line or call or text 988 in Canada or the US or find a local line Don't forget to follow us on social media (@thesuperfeeler) and subscribe to our podcast for new episodes and updates. Your subscriptions, downloads, and reviews mean the world to us!  Thank you for listening!

    1h 18m
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About

Dive into the experiences of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Hear powerful stories from individuals with lived experience, their families, researchers, and mental health professionals. Each episode provides a strength-based perspective on mental health, filled with humor, raw emotion, and validation.Every other week you will learn from a group of Super Feelers about how they navigate the world using Dialectic Behavioural Therapy skills.  Whether you’re navigating these challenges yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to understand more about the complexities of emotional regulation, Super Feeler is here to inform, inspire, and connect. Subscribe to the pod to find hope, understanding, and community on your feed every week. Together, we explore the complexities of these conditions in a way that celebrates the beauty of feeling strongly.

Information

  • Creator
    Laurie Edmundson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Super Feeler: A BPD Podcast
  • Show Website
    Super Feeler: A BPD Podcast

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