Super Feeler: A BPD Podcast

Laurie Edmundson

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. 10h ago

    Family Stories: From Crisis to Confidence (feat. Charlene)

    Charlene shares her journey navigating her daughter's BPD alongside some really complex family dynamics that continue to impact their lives today.  We touch on the challenges they faces as a family and the key role that peer support and learning had for both her growth as a mother and her ability to support her daughter.  Charlene is a facilitator of Sashbear's Family Connections program which you can learn about here.  Join Laurie at the Sashbear Walk in Burnaby on May 9th 2026! You can donate and/or join Team Super Feeler at this link! We can't wait to meet you there! Join Charlene at the Edmonton (May 9th), Calgary (May 23rd) and St. John's (June 20th)! You can find the link and dates for all walks here.  We can't wait to meet you! If you're looking for some of the books Charlene recommends check these out:  The Explosive Child Raising Your Spirited ChildSupport 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!

    43 min
  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
out of 5
5 Ratings

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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.

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