Super Feeler: A BPD Podcast

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!

Unapologetic Uniqueness: Living with Schizotypal and Borderline PDs (feat. Katja)

Katja lives with Schizotypal Personality Disorder and BPD, two diagnoses that are misunderstood and rarely (if ever) talked about together.  Katja shares her journey of learning to manage her BPD symptoms to the point of remission without typical treatment. We also explore what it’s like to live in the uniquely creative and magical world that comes with schizotypal personality disorder. If you want even more Katja in your life you can find her on the BPD Bunch Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/@thebpdbunch] and buy her book at this link! [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sorry-Mental-Illness-Isnt-Enough/dp/1805010670#averageCustomerReviewsAnchor] Don't forget to follow her on IG @livesnotlabels and see her on @thebpdbunch too!  In this episode Laurie references an episode with Nine, who lives with BPD, Antisocial Personality Disorder and Psychopathy. You can listen to that episode here. [https://www.laurieedmundson.com/podcast/episode/7f7d370d/untangling-labels-of-psychopath-antisocial-and-borderline-personality-feat-nine] 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!

Data, Diagnosis & Self-Discovery (feat. Lindsay)

Lindsay Dow is a former investment banker, a certified peer specialist and Program Director at Silver Hill New York. She's been diagnosed with BPD and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). We dive into what both of those disorders look like, how they were diagnosed and what life looks like now.  Lindsay discusses her early diagnoses, struggles during college, and the impact of some pretty complex parental dynamics on her mental health.  We also talk about her innovative work in utilizing real time data in tailoring therapeutic approaches and what the future might hold for psychiatric care if we can better integrate data into care focused decision making and introspection. Learn more about Silver Hill New York here [https://silverhillnewyork.org/].  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: The Cost of Not Being Told About Your Diagnosis (feat. Hilary Cassady)

When I read about Maya and Hilary's story in the news my heart sank. I didn't even have to finish the article to know that borderline personality disorder misunderstanding and stigma was at play.  In this episode Hilary (Maya's mom) shares about the ways in which Maya's mental health changed, the help she tried to get, and the final days of her life where the combination of her mistrust of the health system and a subsequent FOI of her records led her to believe there was no hope left. It was that day that she tragically took her own life.  Together, we explore Maya’s journey and the realities of navigating a system where critical information wasn’t fully seen, shared, or understood and the profound impact of hidden or missed diagnoses, and how a lack of communication across providers and supports can change the course of so many lives. At the heart of this episode is a mother’s experience of loss — and the ongoing grief that comes with it. We talk about the “what if’s” that linger, the questions that don’t have answers, and the emotional weight of trying to make sense of it all.  Links and resources:  * You can read the original article that Laurie read here [https://vancouver.citynews.ca/2025/11/26/17-year-old-foi-suicide-mom-wants-reform/].  * Learn more about the Maya Veronica Cassidy Mental Wellness Fund here [https://cfwv.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1330]. * Sashbear [https://sashbear.org/] support for families * Kelty Resource Centre [https://keltymentalhealth.ca/] for youth * Foundry BC [https://foundrybc.ca/] youth wellness centres Trigger warning: This episode discusses a completed suicide. 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!