Beyond the Borderline

My new podcast has arrived!  Check out the trailer to find out more.

In case you didn't get the hint from the episode title, I struggle with this season.  In this episode I cover the DBT distress tolerance skull called IMPROVE and how you can use it to make the holidays a bit less... hellish.  If you love this time of year you will still find useful strategies to use when life is hard.  PODCAST UPDATE: I will be continuing to put out new episodes PLUS adding another, new podcast focused on fitness and mental health, called Flex and Flow with Aline. Coming soon!

I had a burst of energy today, so while the podcast is still officially Beyond the Borderline I wanted to share something I've learned through DBT therapy that has been a revelation to me: the difference between flopping and resting.  I never understood why I have regular urges to literally curl up into a fetal position from sheer emotional and mental exhaustion, and zone out into numbness. And why my body feels like a plate of lead when I get these urges. AND why I never feel rested after these "breaks".  Well, now, with the help of my DBT therapist, I do, and I'm sharing the scoop with you, as well as how to deal with these urges and what to do instead.  FYI this is an impromptu episode with no editing so there may be more Ums and Aahs than usual!

Well, it's been a while..  again. I decided to move the podcast in a new direction for 2025, to reflect my own evolution into a certified fitness coach and personal trainer. The focus will be fitness and mental health, from different angles.  Stay posted for a podcast name change, with the same focus on mental health advocacy AND professional fitness and nutrition advice.

While I am NOT a certified mental health professional I am a certified personal trainer and nutrition advisor. In this episode - topic suggested on the podcast's Instagram account - I share 5 ways that lifting weights can support your mental health. I also offer tips on how to get started. The first half of the episode covers some of my history with eating disorders, alcohol and drug abuse. While I don't go into details, if these are triggers for you please consider skipping this episode. I'd love your feedback: leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, or however you listen to podcasts. Message @beyondtyeborderlinepod with your feedback and questions. Want to learn to lift weights? Check out my fitness coaching Instagram account @aline.duriaud and get in touch! Stay safe and see you next time.