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Bold Beautiful Borderline

Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW

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Host and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Sara Abbott, provide a raw, honest, and sometimes humorous look into what it means to live with Borderline Personality Disorder and a variety of other conditions. From relationships, to anger, to sex, and to recovery, she along with guests (and her husband occasionally!) provides a behind the lens view on the world’s most stigmatized mental illness. You find Sara on IG @borderlinefromhell
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My Child & Addiction - A Parent-to-Parent Podcast, was conceived and developed by three fathers whose children struggle with Substance Use Disorder. Joined by several other parent support group participants, their hope is that by sharing their stories other parents and family members are offered a little encouragement and heartfelt support as we all travel this most challenging journey together. You are not alone.
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A recovery podcast to bridge the gap between healing from the substance and healing your life. We have some technology and science, but primarily storytelling and heart. We cover various topics related to finding sobriety and unlocking sustainable recovery. Topics include healing from substance use disorder, managing cravings, emotions in early sobriety, triggers, mental health, comorbidity, managing depression and anxiety, dopamine, the addicted brain, grounding, re-parenting, handling disa ...
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When I found out my son was deep in the throes of Substance Use Disorder (SUD), chaos became the norm. As each step became more challenging, the information on SUDs, treatment, healing, and basically everything that comes with an SUD Family crisis, became overwhelming. Inundated with so much information, I felt like I had crossed space and time and landed in a new world. I actually had: I had entered the world of Recovery. My goal through this Podcast is to condense what I learned into small ...
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Yes, I know, Suicide Prevention Month was last month. But, I have ADHD and it's late, and also, Suicide Prevention Monday is everyday when you have BPD. Today, Talon and I talk about staying alive and review your responses for why YOU stay alive. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on I…
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Hey ya'll! Today's episode is a goodie! Our friend is going to chat about their experience with Schizophrenia, community medication orders, abandonment fears, hospitalization, and BPD traits. It's not one to miss out on! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhe…
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If ya'll listened to my past episodes where I was trying to find a Mom with a 'K' name to email me because I lost her contact #, this is the Mom! I found the contact # and was able to have her review her recording to give consent for it to go live. (Thank you ADHD). Today Kimmy and I speak about her journey in parenting and how her feelings have be…
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DeAnn Knighton and Heather Lowe discuss their experiences with sobriety and the benefits and potential challenges of navigating non-alcoholic social scenes. Heather shares her journey from a high-functioning drinker to a sober coach, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery and the role of non-alcoholic drinks in maintaining sobriety. They high…
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In this episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline, we explore the essential steps for building a personalized crisis plan in honor of National Suicide Prevention Month. Learn how to identify warning signs, create a support system, and develop effective coping strategies to manage mental health crises. Whether you’re struggling or supporting someone in n…
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Mothers and fathers consider the positive outcomes that have emerged during their journey of parenting a child with a substance use disorder or another mental health condition. Mallory Henry, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Coordinator of Education Alliance, including the Family Education Program, joins this parent support group meeting. Podcast Di…
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Mallory Henry, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Coordinator of Education Alliance, including the Family Education Program, offers guidance about the role of parents seeking treatment for their children dealing with addiction and additional mental health challenges. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you fro…
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In today's episode you meet Jade, who is the Borderline Personality Disorder Collective Founder, Growth Manager + BPD & CPTSD Support Group Facilitator The Bristol Borderline Personality Disorder Collective (BBPDC) is a grassroots community project in South West England that helps deliver in-person peer support, as well information sharing and sign…
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Yeah, so... I was RIDING THAT SHIT YESTERDAY. And, today I am TIRED. So, let's talk the BPD rollercoaster again and how it's leaving me feeling today because ya'll I am not well. I apologize in advanced for the number of F words and cringey journal entries you will be exposed to. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Suppo…
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Listen, I'm tired of people saying individuals with BPD are SOOOO mean, SOOOO manipulative, SOOOO ______________. The research actually shows that we get manipulated too. In fact, we're at a HIGHER RISK for abuse, exploitation, etc. Let's chat about why. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find S…
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You are under NO obligation to keep seeing a therapist that isn't a good fit for you. Today Steph and I talk about this in detail because she had to fire her therapist. Listen to hear what happened and how she went about that. Thanks Steph for joining me on the podcast! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the sho…
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Parents focus on how to cope with the worry that their children with a substance use disorder, will relapse, and discuss how they too might relapse from their own recovery process. Deborah Kuzmin, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Clinical Director in Florida, joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts ar…
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Deborah Kuzmin, Caron Treatment Centers’ Senior Clinical Director in Florida, answers questions about addressing addiction comprehensively, the meaning of “motivational interviewing’ as a treatment approach, and how to help young people who have endured several relapses. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to …
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Hi ya'll! Shane is back to finish his episode of the podcast where we discuss his transition. Thanks Shane for sharing your story! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist…
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Listen, it doesn't really need to be said again, but the borderline stigma is REAL. Very real. And here's a great example about how people with Borderline Personality Disorder often don't get treated for other conditions because of the stigma. READ MORE HERE Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can fi…
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OMG WE MADE A VIDEO PODCAST FINALLY - WATCH THIS EPISODE HERE! Did you know there are six different types of boundaries? Yeah, I didn't either until I started practicing therapy. Which is wild because this stuff seems basic, right? WRONG. I couldn't list what the boundaries were, I just vaguely knew about boundaries and struggled with them. In this…
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In my first of two episodes with Shane we discuss having a regression in skills as you learn more about yourself and your neurodivergence and practice unmasking; our chronic struggles with self-harm; substance use; and more! Thank you, Shane, for your vulnerability and joining the podcast! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded…
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Huge thanks to Brooke for these last two episodes on the podcast! Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott create…
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This episode did not go where Brooke and I planned and at first I had like a week's worth of guilt and shame. Did I overstep? Did Brooke think I was dissing her path? Did I hurt her feelings? Will everyone who listens think I'm abusive? ALL THE FEARS. And then I listened back and realized that Brooke and I had a super rad conversation and it was un…
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Julien is here today to talk about their experience with hospitalization when they were a minor within adult systems, being unsupported by treatment teams, their early start in transitioning, and ultimately finding their voice. Because their voice, your voice, my voice - they matter. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! S…
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Hi ya'll! Dropping in with some updates on what's next for BBB. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the show You can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott created …
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Mothers and fathers whose children are dealing with a substance use disorder and other mental health conditions discuss how they have worked to maintain their own sanity. Caron Treatment Centers’ Director of Development and Alumni Relations Aly Ries joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provide…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ Director of Development and Alumni Relations Aly Ries answers questions about treatment options following residential care, alternatives to the traditional 12-step AA approach, and the benefits of family support. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not …
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Hi ya'll! Laurie and I recently made an announcement about her (really hard, as discussed in the episode) choice to leave the podcast to focus on The SuperFeelers Club and her future in advocacy. Please go look at the instagram post that we made about this as it has a more in-depth discussion, but our journey as partners in advocacy is coming to an…
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Jamie is a trans woman who was diagnosed with BPD in her 50’s after years of misdiagnoses. She also lives with functional neurological disorder, ADHD, severe anxiety and CPTSD that stemmed in part from church based abuse This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.laurieedmund…
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Today we speak with Emily from Charlie Health, a virtual therapeutic program offering intensive outpatient. In 2022 I learned about Charlie Health and their virtual intensive outpatient program for teens and young adults. At first all I could think was "Nah - this is too good to be true". And then I saw it in action and I knew that I needed to shar…
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Kim is a psych nurse who was doing school in the midst of a ton of chaos. She shares with us her experiences growing up, getting diagnosed with BPD and histrionic PD, the challenges that come with a loss of a parent and the complexities of sharing your diagnosis as a health professional. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a c…
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I've been struggling with some compassion fatigue lately regarding hearing individuals say they want to be unmedicated and look, I get it. Medication is a very personal choice and we all have autonomy and dignity to choose. I want everyone to make the best choice for them. I know for me medication has made everything 10000X better - I also know I a…
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Leeah lives with borderline personality disorder and works full time as a 988 crisis line worker. She identifies as a Christ follower and shares about how her upbringing, African American culture, and spiritual life impact her emotional regulation and expression. She is done suffering in silence and hiding her emotions and instead wants to tap into…
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Last week you met Melissa and we chatted about being a therapist with BPD. This week we talk about her marriage, her wife's new career, a very vulnerable experience they have recently had and how she copes with triggers at work. Huge thanks to Melissa for sharing your full story and being so open. Send us a text message to be anonymously read and r…
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Everyone knows by now that Sara's BPD is a big source of fear for her as a therapist. And then Melissa showed up! Melissa is a Marriage and Family Therapist who also has BPD. She has strong insight and skills as a therapist as well as does significant work on her own mental health. Today Melissa shares her story with bullying, receiving her diagnos…
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Parents whose children are dealing with substance use disorders and other mental health conditions talk about remaining hopeful during the toughest times. Caron Treatment Centers’ President and CEO John Driscoll joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other paren…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ President and CEO John Driscoll answers questions about the alarming increase in opioid overdoses, newer treatment options, and his vision moving forward as the president of Caron. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical …
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Dr. Robert Gregory discusses his Dynamic Deconstructive Psychotherapy (DDP) and Psychiatry High Risk Program, an evidence based alternative to dialectical behaviour therapy for people with borderline personality disorder. He also shares his insights on a concept of "embedded badness", the neuroscience behind BPD, and the impacts of academia on prom…
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In this week's episode, DeAnn is joined by Marin Nelson, one of the original founding members of Soberforce and a current founding member of Sobrynth. They discuss the role of anxiety and depression in addiction and highlight the importance of normalizing the conversation around sobriety in the workplace. Key Discussion Points: * Marin Nelson share…
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Carly (@jesuscoffeeandprozac) is a married mom of two who works as a substance use prevention counselor with middle school students. Though she has struggled with her mental health for almost 20 years, she was formally diagnosed with BPD in January 2024. She is now in a specialized treatment program that utilizes dynamic reconstructive psychotherap…
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Join me in a fabulous interview with Catherine Borgman-Arboleda, Founder of Collaborative-Insights Coaching, as we cover the vital importance of self-work. We hear that term everywhere, this Episode digs in to what self-work comprises of and how Catherine's insights can lead to a tremendous amount of healing, letting go false expectations and devel…
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Kat (a Super Feeler from Scotland @gratitudeandtruth) and Laurie discuss the importance of sharing research related to BPD and the findings of Laurie's masters research where she used qualitative methods to learn about the experiences of people who attend the Super Feelers Club. Kat shares about a helpful program provided by Joan's Mindful Living. …
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Today is PART II of our chat with Brittni. We're wrapping up her time on the podcast by chatting about how to make friends in new places and how she did so while traveling as a speech therapist. Register for DBT drop in here: https://www.thewellnesswayllc.com/s/appointments Send us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the…
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Today you meet Brittni who will speak with us about her beautiful and difficult experience navigating family adversity and trauma as well as seeking DBT and how difficult that is in the Midwest. She is the perfect example of radical acceptance - perfect meaning there is not such thing as perfect. Ending up at radical acceptance is in fact PERFECT. …
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Kali (kmpoetry14) hosts poetry workshops for people with BPD through Emotions Matter. She shares about her own lived experience, the moment she realized she had the ability to change, finding and redefining love, and the impact poetry has had on her recovery. Kali earned her MFA in 2010 from Lesley University. She has been published in Gaslight Mag…
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Laurie has been undergoing A LOT of medical stress and she's been learning a lot about her health through this process. Maybe it hasn't always been severe anxiety - has there been something else going on???? Listen to find out. This episode featured Laurie Edmundson who previously was a co-host of this project. You can find her at https://www.lauri…
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