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What BPD Really Feels Like | Dene Dubois on Trust, Trauma, and Turning Pain Into Purpose

What does Borderline Personality Disorder actually feel like from the inside? In this powerful episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, we sit down with mental health advocate, author, and BPD Raw founder Dene Dubois to discuss the realities of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), the impact of childhood trauma, trust issues, relationships, stigma, and the journey toward healing and self-understanding. Dene shares his personal story growing up with a bipolar mother and alcoholic father, navigating years of misunderstanding and misdiagnosis, and ultimately finding purpose through advocacy and helping others share their lived experiences. We discuss: ✅ What Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) really is ✅ Common misconceptions about BPD ✅ Trust, trauma, and attachment wounds ✅ Mental health stigma and diagnosis ✅ Therapy, TMS treatment, and recovery ✅ The importance of lived experience ✅ Turning pain into purpose ✅ The creation of BPD Raw ✅ Why understanding matters more than labels Whether you live with BPD, love someone who does, or simply want a better understanding of mental health, this conversation offers valuable insight, compassion, and hope. Connect with Dene: 🌐 bpdraw.com [http://bpdraw.com] 📘 BPD Raw on Facebook- Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588888665317] 📖 The Places I Didn't Belong (Available on Amazon) Amazon.com [http://Amazon.com]: The Places I Didn't Belong: A Memoir of Identity, Mental Health, and Finding Meaning Across Australia, Canada and New Zealand eBook : Dubois, Dene: Kindle Store [https://www.amazon.com/Places-Didnt-Belong-Identity-Australia-ebook/dp/B0GZD7YP35/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IED7CHU26BX8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S1tTy-OqumNwM4Gjgh-W0w.sx3lCiZuToFjKWkxjxa6wVPDFP9g3PTYANhwiBQj3OA&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+places+i+didn%27t+belong+dene+dubois&qid=1781950360&sprefix=the+places+i+didn%27t+belong+dene+dubios%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-1] Remember: You're not broken. You may be carrying experiences, struggles, wounds, or challenges that others can't see. But your story still has meaning. And your next chapter is still being written. #RebuildAndFulfill #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BPD #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #TraumaRecovery #TrustIssues #MentalWellness #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #Recovery #BPDRaw #MentalHealthAdvocate #Podcast #SufferToTougher

The Guy Who Says "Send Me" | Steve Werner on Purpose, Recovery, and Legacy

From addiction to purpose, Steve Werner's journey is a powerful reminder that our greatest setbacks do not have to define our future. In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Steve shares his deeply personal story of overcoming prescription medication addiction, depression, anxiety, business loss, and the difficult process of rebuilding his life when everything seemed to be falling apart. Through honesty, resilience, faith, and a commitment to serving others, Steve discovered a new purpose that led him to create the Hour of Champions community, Gritty Wellness, and Gritty Radio—helping thousands of people pursue growth, accountability, and a more meaningful life. In this conversation, we discuss: ✅ Addiction recovery and overcoming dependency ✅ Mental health, depression, and anxiety ✅ Rebuilding after personal and professional setbacks ✅ The importance of resilience and perseverance ✅ Spiritual fitness and personal growth ✅ Why helping others can become part of your healing journey ✅ Fatherhood, legacy, and what truly matters most ✅ The powerful story behind becoming "The Guy Who Says Send Me" Whether you're facing adversity, working through recovery, struggling with your mental health, or simply looking for encouragement to keep moving forward, this episode is filled with wisdom, hope, and practical insights. Connect with Steve Werner: 📘 Hour of Champions- Hour of Champions | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/987786184716751/] 🎙️ Gritty Radio- Gritty Radio - Podcast - Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gritty-radio/id1490004322] 💪 Gritty Wellness- Gritty Wellness [https://gritty-wellness.checkoutstores.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn3jxl2hEdoLb3LBUf5ILxUcREgOymY4eScVhjb9GACJ5R2zdv_0nhCbSfnpw_aem_AbridJ46KoC6W6OxhufhNg] 📧 steve@hourofchampions.com [steve@hourofchampions.com] If you enjoyed this conversation, please like, subscribe, follow, and share it with someone who may need to hear it. Remember: You're not broken. You may be carrying struggles, setbacks, wounds, or challenges that others can't see. But your story still has meaning. And your next chapter is still being written. #RebuildAndFulfill #SteveWerner #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealth #Resilience #PersonalGrowth #RecoveryJourney #Purpose #OvercomingAdversity #HourOfChampions #GrittyWellness #SelfImprovement #Mindset #MentalWellness #Podcast

Losing Everything Publicly — And Rebuilding Anyway | Michael Crismali

What happens when your worst mistake becomes public? In this powerful episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, we sit down with author, speaker, and TEDx speaker Michael Crismali to discuss identity, shame, accountability, resilience, and rebuilding your life after public failure. Michael shares the deeply personal story behind his upcoming book, My Name Is: Reclaiming Identity After a Public Fall, and opens up about the moment his life changed forever when his mistakes became public and his reputation was shattered. Together, we explore what it means to face public judgment, navigate shame, rebuild self-worth, and discover who you are when the identity you've built for yourself falls apart. This conversation goes beyond redemption. It's about mental health, personal growth, recovery, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward when life doesn't go as planned. IN THIS EPISODE: ✅ Public shame and identity loss ✅ Accountability and personal responsibility ✅ Mental health and emotional resilience ✅ Recovery after public failure ✅ Rebuilding self-worth and self-confidence ✅ The difference between reputation and identity ✅ Overcoming regret and self-judgment ✅ Personal growth through adversity ✅ Finding purpose after life's hardest moments ✅ Why your worst mistake doesn't have to define you Whether you're struggling with shame, regret, addiction, recovery, mental health challenges, public criticism, or simply trying to rebuild after a difficult chapter in life, this episode offers hope, perspective, and practical wisdom. Because your worst chapter doesn't have to be your final chapter. 🎙️ Rebuild & Fulfill with Kelsey Dunbar & Marc Rogala #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Recovery #SelfWorth #Identity #OvercomingAdversity #Redemption #MentalWellness #RebuildAndFulfill #MichaelCrismali #SufferToTougher

The First Honest Conversation

What if healing doesn't begin with therapy, a diagnosis, medication, or a treatment plan? What if it begins with one honest conversation? In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala explore why honesty is often the first step toward healing, personal growth, recovery, and lasting change. Many people struggle with anxiety, depression, burnout, addiction, trauma, stress, overwhelm, and emotional pain for months—or even years—before they tell someone what they're really going through. Fear, shame, pride, and stigma often keep people silent long after they realize they need support. In this conversation, Kelsey and Marc discuss: • Why people hide their struggles • The connection between honesty and healing • Mental health stigma and fear of judgment • Why vulnerability feels so difficult • The role of trust, support, and connection • How isolation can make emotional struggles worse • What happens when we finally tell the truth about what we're carrying • Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, burnout, trauma, self-doubt, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to carry everything alone. Sometimes the breakthrough doesn't begin with a solution. Sometimes it begins with a conversation. 🎙️ Rebuild & Fulfill with Kelsey Dunbar & Marc Rogala #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #Burnout #Healing #Recovery #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #MentalWellness #AddictionRecovery #TraumaRecovery #Resilience #RebuildAndFulfill #SufferToTougher Topics covered include mental health, anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, addiction recovery, emotional health, vulnerability, asking for help, healing, resilience, self-awareness, personal growth, emotional wellness, and overcoming isolation.

Why You Still Struggle Even When You're Trying

Why do so many people continue to struggle—even when they're genuinely trying to change? They're working on their mental health, trying to build better habits, improve their mindset, heal from past struggles, and create positive change in their lives. They're reading the books. Listening to the podcasts. Watching the videos. Trying to grow. And yet they still find themselves falling back into old patterns, unhealthy habits, self-sabotage, emotional overwhelm, and the same frustrations they've faced before. In this episode of Rebuild & Fulfill, Kelsey Dunbar and Marc Rogala explore why trying harder isn't always the answer, why motivation often fails, and what actually creates lasting change. Together, they discuss: • Why awareness alone doesn't create transformation • Why people fall back into old habits and behaviors • The pressure to "be better by now" • Anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion • Why motivation is unreliable • The importance of structure, rhythm, accountability, and consistency • What real healing and personal growth actually look like • How to stop starting over and begin moving forward Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, motivation, self-doubt, unhealthy habits, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation will help you understand why change is often harder than we expect—and what you can do about it. Because struggling doesn't mean you're failing. Sometimes it means you're still learning how to move forward. #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #Healing #Mindset #Anxiety #Depression #Burnout #Motivation #MentalWellness #BehaviorChange #Resilience #EmotionalHealth #SufferToTougher #RebuildAndFulfill Topics covered include mental health, personal growth, healing, self-awareness, anxiety, depression, burnout, motivation, mindset, habits, behavior change, resilience, accountability, consistency, emotional health, overcoming overwhelm, feeling stuck, and sustainable transformation.