Self-harm is something that the majority of people with BPD experience at some point in their lives (prevalence estimates range from 50-80+%). We decided to separate suicide and self-harm for the purposes of this mini series because the two things are often conflated and are actually super distinct phenomena. Together we explore our personal experiences with self-harm, how they different from suicidality, and how we've learned healthier coping mechanisms. Throughout our discussion...

Christina joins Super Feeler to talk about her experiences navigating borderline personality disorder (BPD) in the workplace and relationships. We discuss her experiences with advocating for her needs at work, the importance of skills and sobriety, and finding her perfect partner. 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 registe...

Dissociation is one of the hardest to explain BPD symptoms. It looks different for everyone and sometimes we don't even know when we are in a dissociated state. In this episode Laurie, Shane, Shannon and Kat discuss the complexities of dissociation by sharing our personal experiences and insights on how dissociation manifests and impacts us. We also explore how dissociation is often times a coping mechanism stemming from complex traumatic experiences and the fine line between it being a helpf...

Kat (they/them) joins to explore their journey of understanding their multiple alters/parts and how their suspected Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) works alongside their Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Dissociative Identity Disorder is what was formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder. The name actually changed in 1994 but tons of people don't know that! Kat shares their experiences of feeling different fro...

In part 2 of the suicide symptom episode we give more into our personal stories with suicide ideation, attempts and survival. We discuss the longstanding impacts on ourselves and our loved ones and the importance of connection, planning for crisis and recognizing our reasons to stay alive. Of course this is a sensitive topic. Please listen with care or don't listen at all! If you are in an immediate crisis please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you need som...

We're talking suicide - something that impacts almost everyone with borderline personality disorder in some way. A vast majority of us have experienced suicidal thoughts and as many as 10% of us will die by suicide at some point. Naturally this episode gets deep and you should listen with care. In part 1 (of 2) we talk language around suicide, stigma, shame, and start to get into our personal experiences with suicide. Suicide is a real thing and it's important we talk about...

Molly has experienced plenty of her own BPD stigma including as part of the legal system following a rape. We also discuss the importance of therapy, the challenges of finding her biological family, and her discovering that she was Indigenous as an adult. Molly's story highlights the complexities of mental health, drug use, trauma, and the search for self-acceptance. This episode discuses rape and sexual assault in detail - please listen with caution and ta...

Dr. Elsa Ronningstam is an expert in narcissistic personality disorders, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Harvard University and the former president of the International Society of the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD). She joins the podcast to discuss the history and evolution of the International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD) and the importance of international collaboration in research and advocacy. Dr. Ronningstam emphasizes the significan...

Intense, uncontrollable anger is the scariest part of borderline personality disorder for a lot of people. And I don't mean scary for those around us (although them too) but for many of us it's a shameful, uncontrollable rage that feels like it will ruin our lives - and it absolutely ruins our happiness. Dave, Shannon, Laurie, Heather and Kat talk about what anger looks like in their lives, the differences between the internal and external expressions of anger, and how we have learned t...

Dr. Shirley Yen, is a clinical psychologist and researcher at Harvard Medical School and board member of the International Society of the Study of Personality Disorders (ISSPD) in addition to so many other roles and publications that you can learn about here. In this episode we discuss the critical issues surrounding adolescent mental health, particularly focusing on suicide, non-suicidal self injury (NSSI) and the importance of resilience-based interventions. Dr. Yen shares her per...

Ciara Toddington, is a new registered clinical counselor who is passionate about destigmatizing borderline personality disorder (BPD) for her clients and providing dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT) in a way that works for them. Together we discuss what led Ciara to becoming a counsellor, the stigma around BPD in education and clinical settings, and the importance of working to change the narrative. To find out more about Ciara's work and to reach out about her therapy servic...

Rakesh Kumar (@healingwitheverystep) is currently walking across Canada to raise awareness about borderline personality disorder. Rakesh shares his personal journey, the cultural challenges surrounding mental health in the South Asian community, and the impact of finding peer support. Rakesh's inspiring mission just goes to show the incredible perseverance that people with BPD embody. As of October 2nd 2025 - Rakesh has walked 2,798km (1739 miles) for which he brought no money and...

Who am I? That's a question a lot of people with borderline personality disorder find themselves asking. We're expert chameleons in ways that are really helpful but our shifting self-image can also cause a lot of distress. In this episode, I'm joined by Dave, Kat, and Shannon to explore the BPD symptom of identity disturbance (aka unstable self-image). We talk about all of the existential questions, fears of our own inauthenticity, and the ways people with BPD often shape-shift to fit ...

Heather the self proclaimed chaos goblin shares her story of self-discovery, learning how to deal with BPD and sobriety and finding her voice to raise awareness about Super Feelers like us. You'll recognize Heather from the BPD Symptoms and DBT Skills mini series but in this episode we dive even deeper and discuss her life as a swinger, a parent and a person who is just starting to learn the skills that are already helping change her life. We discuss the challenges of self-dou...

The emotional rollercoaster, intense mood swings, affective instability, over reacting, moody, etc. We've heard it all and we've lived it. In this episode the whole crew gets into what it's like to struggle with intense mood swings as part of BPD. We get into the importance of understanding subjective units of distress (SUD) scale, the stigma surrounding BPD and the misconceptions that often arise in discussions about emotional instability. We also talk about the impact of i...

My incredible friends of 16+ years are my chosen family and have been with me through some of the hardest parts of my life. Many people with BPD struggle with maintaining friendships and I hope this episode provides some insights into what supportive friendships look like, the work that goes into maintaining them, and gives you some good laughs to start off the season. In this episode my friends ask me questions like: You’re really good at making friends, how do you do it?What do you do...

Super Feeler is out for the summer!!!!! I'll be back in September with some of the best episodes yet and even more opportunities to connect with the community through peer support. Find the links to all of the announcements in this episode below! Register for Peer SupportSupport The Show on Patreon for Free or by DonationReach Out to Share Your Story on the ShowLeave a Review for the Show on Apple PodcastsRate the Show on Spotifywww.laurieedmundson.comFind me on Instagram @thesupe...

Shane (@cvvnty_boi44) joins for a solo episode to share about his life story. From experiencing a hard divorce as a child, to cross country moves, breakups, navigating substance use, transitioning, and discovering his BPD and ADHD, Shane's personal journey is a rollercoaster that led him to finding the Queer community he so loves and becoming a Super Feeler! Shane's story highlights the challenges faced by the queer community and the ongoing journey of self-discovery and acceptance as...

Impulsivity is so much fun and so harmful often at the same time. It is really the most dialectic of the borderline personality disorder symptoms. Together the panel shares about our experiences with impulsivity and how it presents as part of BPD and ADHD. We finish off the episode sharing how we have learned to manage our impulsivity to prevent some of the harms associated without losing our fun and exciting lives that are often brought in through impulsivity. If you want t...

Darcy is Miss Personality Northern Alberta and uses her platform to talk about borderline personality disorder. While Darcy hasn't been diagnosed with BPD she identifies with the disorder. Together we explore the impact of her childhood circumstances including a really challenging divorce, and how she found her voice through pageantry. Learn more about personality pageants click here. Find her on instagram @darcystanly and @catchthesplit Find her blog here. If you w...