Reframing the Membrane: Crossing Boundaries

The End of Press 3: What Happened to the 988 Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Service and Where to Find Help Now

Text the show a topic request (or just say hello) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416691/fan_mail/new] On July 17, 2025, the life-saving "Press 3" option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth was terminated. This episode unpacks the controversial decision to end a service that successfully helped nearly 1.3 million individuals in less than three years. We'll examine the government's official reasoning against the political context of the move and explore why advocates argue that specialized care is a necessity, not an option, for a community at a significantly higher risk for suicide. Resources to support people now are available in the show notes, plus a bonus episode on Navigating the 988 Change: Crisis Support for the LGBTQ+ Community [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416691/episodes/17011800]. Find Reframing the Membrane: Crossing Boundaries  * Online @ reframingthemembrane.com [https://www.reframingthemembrane.com/] * Instagram @ reframingthemembrane [https://www.instagram.com/reframingthemembrane] Help Resources:  * TrevorLifeline is available at 1-866-488-7386 * By text: You can text the word 'START' to 678-678 * By online chat: TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help * Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 * LGBT National Hotline 888-843-4564 * LGBThotline.org * Crisis Text Line: text the word 'HOME' to 741741 For Anyone in Crisis * 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline * Phone: 988 / Text: 988 * Chat: 988lifeline.org/chat * Crisis Text Line * Text HOME to 741741 * Chat: www.crisistextline.org * WhatsApp: Available on their website. * Hours: 24/7 * Good to know: A great option if you can't talk out loud. They also have services in the UK, Canada, and Ireland.    For LGBTQ+ BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) BlackLine * Who it's for: A space for peer support with an LGBTQ+ Black femme lens, for Black, Brown, Native, and Muslim communities. * Phone: 1-800-604-5841 * Hours: 24/7 * Good to know: This is an abolitionist organization, divested from the police.    DeQH - Desi LGBTQ+ Helpline for South Asians * Phone: 908-367-3374 * Good to know: This is the first and only national helpline for Desi LGBTQ+ people in the U.S.    For LGBTQ+ Survivors of Domestic Violence * The Network/La Red * Who it's for: LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as people in kink and polyamorous communities, who are experiencing partner abuse. * Phone: 1-800-832-1901 For Transgender and Gender-Expansive People * Trans Lifeline * Who it's for: Transgender, gender non-conforming, and questioning people. * Phone (U.S.): 1-877-565-8860 / Phone (Canada): 1-877-330-6366 * Good to know: This is a trans-led organization that is divested from the police and does not engage in non-consensual active rescue (calling emergency services without your permission).    For the Broader LGBTQ+ Community (All Ages) * LGBT National Hotline * Phone: 1-888-843-4564 * Chat: Available on their website. * LGBT National Youth Talkline * Who it's for: Youth up to age 25. * Phone: 1-800-246-7743 * For LGBTQ+ Seniors (50+) * SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline * Phone: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428) #reframingthemembrane #speakout #advocacyseries

Navigating the 988 Change: Crisis Support for the LGBTQ+ Community

Text the show a topic request (or just say hello) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416691/fan_mail/new] The 988 Lifeline, a vital mental health resource, has undergone a significant change impacting the LGBTQ+ community. The dedicated "press 3" option for LGBTQ+ youth, once a direct line to specialized support from The Trevor Project, was discontinued in July 2023. While the official goal was to streamline services and reduce wait times for all callers, this change has raised concerns about access to affirming care for a community facing unique mental health challenges. This bonus episode unpacks this change, exploring the "why" behind the decision and validating the feelings of uncertainty it has created. Host Kapri provides a comprehensive guide to the immediate, dedicated, and life-saving resources still available 24/7. We go beyond the headlines to ensure every member of the LGBTQ+ community knows where to turn for understanding and support in a moment of crisis. We'll cover everything from The Trevor Project's direct lines to the peer-led Trans Lifeline, ensuring you have the numbers you need, right when you need them. Find Reframing the Membrane: Crossing Boundaries  * Online @ reframingthemembrane.com [https://www.reframingthemembrane.com/] * Instagram @ reframingthemembrane [https://www.instagram.com/reframingthemembrane] Help Resources:  * 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [https://988lifeline.org/] * National Helpline [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline] * Find a Psychiatrist [https://finder.psychiatry.org/s/] * Find Treatment [https://findtreatment.gov/] * TrevorLifeline is available at 1-866-488-7386 * By text: You can text the word 'START' to 678-678 * By online chat: TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help * Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 * LGBT National Hotline 888-843-4564 * LGBThotline.org * Crisis Text Line: text the word 'HOME' to 741741 Disclaimer: This podcast serves solely for informational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to replace professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it substitute for a relationship with a licensed mental health clinician. Always consult your physician before deciding about your physical or mental health. #reframingthemembrane #speakout #advocacyseries

Why You Keep Making the Same Mistakes: Understanding Schemas & Therapy

Text the show a topic request (or just say hello) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416691/fan_mail/new] Looking at your life and wondering why you keep falling into the same painful patterns? Schema therapy may hold the key to understanding and ultimately breaking those persistent cycles. Schema therapy offers a powerful approach to break free from persistent negative patterns by addressing deep-seated beliefs often formed in childhood that continue to shape adult behaviors and relationships. This innovative therapeutic approach integrates cognitive, emotional, and behavioral interventions to heal early wounds and help people develop healthier ways of meeting their core emotional needs. • Early maladaptive schemas are self-defeating patterns when core emotional needs aren't met • Core emotional needs include safety, connection, autonomy, self-expression, and healthy limits • People use three main coping styles with schemas: surrender, avoidance, and overcompensation • Schemas persist because they're self-reinforcing and deeply embedded in our emotional memory • Experiential techniques like imagery rescripting help create emotional healing beyond cognitive understanding • Pattern-breaking behaviors help challenge schemas through new experiences that contradict old beliefs Text the show to share your thoughts on schema therapy or to suggest topics for future episodes. Check the show notes for details. Together, let's build a community that fosters change. Find Reframing the Membrane: Crossing Boundaries  * Online @ reframingthemembrane.com [https://www.reframingthemembrane.com/] * Instagram @ reframingthemembrane [https://www.instagram.com/reframingthemembrane] Help Resources:  * 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [https://988lifeline.org/] * National Helpline [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline] * Find a Psychiatrist [https://finder.psychiatry.org/s/] * Find Treatment [https://findtreatment.gov/] Learning Resources:  * International Society of Schema Therapy  [https://schematherapysociety.org] Disclaimer: This podcast serves solely for informational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to replace professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it substitute for a relationship with a licensed mental health clinician. Always consult your physician before deciding about your physical or mental health. #reframingthemembrane #speakout #advocacyseries

Unpacking Toxic Stress: A Neuro-Trauma Lens for Healing and Connection

Text the show a topic request (or just say hello) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416691/fan_mail/new] Ever wonder why certain experiences leave such deep, lasting imprints? In this episode of Reframing the Membrane, we pull back the curtain on the brain science of psychological trauma and toxic stress. We'll explore how modern neurobiology is revolutionizing our understanding of adversity, from the subtle shifts in brain architecture to the profound impact on our stress response systems. Learn the vital distinction between being trauma-informed (a way of seeing the world) and trauma-specific (targeted interventions). This episode is packed with insights for anyone in a helping role – from teachers and parents to clinicians and community leaders – offering a powerful new "neuro-trauma lens" to foster greater safety, understanding, and resilience in every interaction. Tune in and start reframing your understanding of the membrane today! Find Reframing the Membrane: Crossing Boundaries  * Online @ reframingthemembrane.com [https://www.reframingthemembrane.com/] * Instagram @ reframingthemembrane [https://www.instagram.com/reframingthemembrane] Help Resources:  * 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [https://988lifeline.org/] * National Helpline [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline] * Find a Psychiatrist [https://finder.psychiatry.org/s/] * Find Treatment [https://findtreatment.gov/] Learning Resources:  * Tracing Trauma Across Generations & Epigenetics Introduction [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416691/episodes/16029864] Disclaimer: This podcast serves solely for informational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to replace professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it substitute for a relationship with a licensed mental health clinician. Always consult your physician before deciding about your physical or mental health. #reframingthemembrane #speakout #advocacyseries

Finding Your True North: Living a Value-Driven Life

Text the show a topic request (or just say hello) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416691/fan_mail/new] Are you seeking a deeper connection to what truly matters in your life, even when faced with discomfort and challenges? Join your host, Kapri, for an in-depth and practical episode dedicated to understanding and living by your values. This session will guide you through powerful psychological exercises to help you navigate internal struggles and build a life of purpose and integrity. In this episode, you will learn: * The Problem of Feeling Good: We'll explore why constantly trying to eliminate internal pain can inadvertently limit your life and shift your focus away from what you truly desire. * What Values Are: Discover how values differ from goals and how they serve as guiding directions for a meaningful existence, reflecting the qualities you want to embody through your actions. * Practice Choosing Your Values: Participate in an exercise to identify, sort, and refine your most important values, clarifying what kind of person you truly want to be. * Explore Values in Sweet Spots: Learn to pinpoint moments of simple contentment in your life that already embody your values, offering clues for how to live more meaningfully. * Navigate Valued Domains: Examine key areas of your life, such as family, relationships, work, and health, to understand how your values can be enacted in each domain. * Master the Thought Record: Get a step-by-step guide on this core tool to identify, question, and analyze unhelpful automatic thoughts, helping to reduce distress and promote more balanced thinking. * Setting the Course for Action: Learn how to translate your values into concrete, actionable steps, understanding the difference between toward and away moves. * Facing Barriers and Staying on Course: Gain insights into common challenges that arise when living a value-driven life and explore practical solutions for navigating them, including addressing conflicting values, fear, and self-limiting beliefs. This episode is designed to empower you with direct, actionable skills to find and connect with your values, enabling you to live a well-lived life, even in the midst of suffering. Find Reframing the Membrane: Crossing Boundaries  * Online @ reframingthemembrane.com [https://www.reframingthemembrane.com/] * Instagram @ reframingthemembrane [https://www.instagram.com/reframingthemembrane] Help Resources:  * 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline [https://988lifeline.org/] * National Helpline [https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline] * Find a Psychiatrist [https://finder.psychiatry.org/s/] * Find Treatment [https://findtreatment.gov/] Learning Resources:  * Why You Keep Making the Same Mistakes: Understanding Schemas & Therapy [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416691/episodes/17378520] * Unpacking Toxic Stress: A Neuro-Trauma Lens [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416691/episodes/17011760] * Vicarious Trauma: When Empathy Leaves Scars [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2416691/episodes/16927721] Disclaimer: This podcast serves solely for informational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to replace professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor does it substitute for a relationship with a licensed mental health clinician. Always consult your physician before deciding about your physical or mental health. #reframingthemembrane #speakout #advocacyseries