Rejecting the Concept of a Disordered Personality (feat. Caroline)

Rejecting the Concept of a Disordered Personality (feat. Caroline)

Caroline rejects the whole notion of anyone having a disordered personality which is exactly why I reached out to her to chat with me on the show.  Sure, there are lots of things we disagree on - but there's actually far more we do agree on despite me finding tons of value of having a BPD diagnosis.  Together we explore the complexities of labelling, Caroline's experience discovering she had autism all along, and the impact of significant trauma at the hands of psychology professionals. We discuss tons of controversies including:  1. Do personality disorders exist? 2. Are we overdiagnosing people with things like autism, ADHD and BPD? 3. Does the way DSM criteria are defined make sense? 4. AND MORE!  If anything I hope this conversation inspires you to talk with someone who holds different opinions, because that's how we stop the strong divisions causing the world to crumble.  Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/superfeeler] 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.  [https://www.patreon.com/superfeeler] Click here to register [https://www.laurieedmundson.com/peersupport] 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 [https://findahelpline.com/] 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!

Transforming Youth Mental Health with DBT: Strategies for Parents, Clinicians and Teachers (feat. Dr. Alec Miller)

Dr. Alec Miller is the co-creator of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A) and the co-author of DBT Skills in Schools among many other books (see links below). We chat about the impact Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) can have on children, youth and families and how this kind of treatment would have saved me and my family from years of trauma and crisis.  We explore how DBT skills can be introduced earlier in life—not just in therapy, but in schools and at home—to support emotional regulation, reduce risk, and build a life worth living from a young age. Dr. Miller shares practical insights for parents, educators, and clinicians, emphasizing the importance of validation, structure, skills and positive reinforcement over punishment. This episode highlights the need for addressing emotion dysregulation and suicidality as a family unit - rather than focusing just on the "patient". We discuss many different programs and resources in this episode. Here's a list of the main ones linked:  * Access Psychology Foundation [https://www.access-psychology.org/] * Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants, LLP [https://www.cbc-psychology.com/] * DBT Skills Manual for Adolescents [https://amzn.to/4sXB5hY] (book) * DBT Skills in Elementary Schools: Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving in Grades K-5 (DBT STEPS-E) [https://amzn.to/4cdEjqx] (book) * DBT Skills in Schools: Skills Training for Emotional Problem Solving for Adolescents (DBT STEPS-A) [https://amzn.to/41KViLQ] (book) * Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Suicidal Adolescents [https://amzn.to/4dpPoa6](book) * The Anxious Generation [https://amzn.to/4twmYjr](book)  * Why We Sleep [https://amzn.to/4mgo6Fx] (book) Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/superfeeler] 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.  [https://www.patreon.com/superfeeler] Click here to register [https://www.laurieedmundson.com/peersupport] 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 [https://findahelpline.com/] 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!

BPD Relationships: Katja and Charles

You'll remember Katja from her previous episode about Schizotypal Personality Disorder [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2387443/episodes/18997171] and from the BPD Bunch podcast but this time you'll hear from her AND her wonderful husband Charles!  Together we chat about how her BPD and STPD show up in their relationship and what healthy love looks like for them.  We also get into a WILD story about impulsivity that had me laughing at random for weeks and how communication is the key to understanding and connection.  Listen to Katja's episode of the BPD Bunch with her ex here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6THdOXcYNLQ]!  Don't forget to follow her on IG @livesnotlabels and buy Katja's book at this link for an even greater deep dive! [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sorry-Mental-Illness-Isnt-Enough/dp/1805010670#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor] And if you want to get really into the weeds here is the Bad Taxidermy facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/badtaxidermy]that is both hilarious and horrifying at the same time.  Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/superfeeler] 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.  [https://www.patreon.com/superfeeler] Click here to register [https://www.laurieedmundson.com/peersupport] 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 [https://findahelpline.com/] 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!

RO DBT, Parts Work and Overcoming Overcontrol (feat. Daphnée)

Daphnée is super passionate about Radically Open Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (RO-DBT) and shares about how it's helped her overcome overcontrol and perfectionism. Plus, Laurie has a bit of a spiral about how desperately she needs RO-DBT to help her with her own issues.  We also chat about some tips to make the most out of therapy, parts work, and what happens when you branch out and find therapy that really works for you.  Whether you're considering new therapeutic approaches or seeking insights into managing over-control tendencies, this conversation is for you!  Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/superfeeler] 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.  [https://www.patreon.com/superfeeler] Click here to register [https://www.laurieedmundson.com/peersupport] 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 [https://findahelpline.com/] 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!

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 [https://sashbear.org/family-connections/].  Join Laurie at the Sashbear Walk in Burnaby on May 9th 2026! You can donate and/or join Team Super Feeler at this link [https://sashbear.akaraisin.com/ui/SW2026/t/288802d32dc8434db9c87af8ff7b83de]! 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 [https://sashbear.org/sashbear-annual-walk-fundraiser/].  We can't wait to meet you! If you're looking for some of the books Charlene recommends check these out:  * The Explosive Child  [https://amzn.to/41NqFpg] * Raising Your Spirited Child [https://amzn.to/4tsFOsc] Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/c/superfeeler] 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.  [https://www.patreon.com/superfeeler] Click here to register [https://www.laurieedmundson.com/peersupport] 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 [https://findahelpline.com/] 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!