338. The psychology of borderline personality...

Most of us will spend the majority of our adult lives working. So why does the traditional 9–5 leave so many people feeling exhausted, trapped, unfulfilled, or quietly wondering: is this really it? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind why the 9–5 can feel so unnatura ...  Show more

Superstitions can seem irrational on the surface, but beneath them is something incredibly human - the need for meaning, comfort, and a sense of control in an uncertain world. In this episode, we explore the psychology of superstition - why the mind creates these beliefs, why the ...  Show more

Navigating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is challenging enough, but what happens when you’re seeking help across borders? In this episode, Xannie, Solène and special guest, Fio, share their personal experiences living with BPD while navigating mental health care system ...

Borderline personality disorder is often stigmatized, with a significant number of professionals within the industry regarding borderline patients with contempt. As one psychiatrist told anthropologist Tanya Lurhmann, “if you’re talking to a patient and it feels like your inte ...

Xannie and Alex sit down with Dr. Lois Choi-Kain to talk in-depth about what we currently know about BPD Recovery and Treatment! Dr. Choi-Kain is the Director of the Gunderson Personality Disorders Institute at McLean Hospital, and an associate professor of psychiatry at Harva ...

Ever felt the weight of seeking approval or struggled with the constant need for validation?Dive into a discussion with Xannie, Mo, Solène, Jay, and Melanie on the topic of validation and validation-seeking behavior in the context of living with borderline personality disorder (B ...  Show more