back from the borderline
Episodes
are you at rock bottom and questioning the point of life? (this one's for you)
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I received two listener emails this week that ripped my heart open. One was struggling with addiction, and the other was devastated by a recent heartb...
your symptoms of "mental illness" might be hidden spiritual gifts (ft. dr. lisa miller)
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do people who identify with symptoms of what is known as borderline personality disorder have a unique ability to connect to the transcendent? Are chr...
pete davidson: understanding patterns of unstable relationships and self-harm
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a closer look at comedian and actor Pete Davidson’s mental health journey, examining his openness about emotional struggles...
the root cause of your deep fear of abandonment
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abandonment fear runs deep in the human psyche—it’s a primal instinct, woven into the fabric of how we connect with others. For some, this fear is...
how to cope when you feel like you have no control over your explosive emotions
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a highly sensitive person who often feels overwhelmed by intense emotions, this episode is for you. We dive into the experience of having ...
using radically open dialectical behavior therapy (RO DBT) to overcome issues with overcontrol
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you known for always doing things “right,” following the rules, and keeping your emotions in check? If so, you may have what’s known as an O...
how trauma throws you off balance (understanding your window of tolerance) [+ a discussion on asexuality]
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt completely out of control of your emotions—sudden waves of rage, paralyzing anxiety, or a numb disconnection from life? If so, yo...
signs you lack personal boundaries (feeling used and drained by other people)
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Weak or nonexistent personal boundaries can leave us feeling drained, manipulated, and even resentful. In this episode, we’ll explore how to recogni...
are you mentally ill or spiritually starved? (the problem with "disorder" and "dysfunction" labels)
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible that what we often call “mental illness” might actually be a form of spiritual starvation? In this episode, we explore the limitati...
no strings attached: the impact casual sex can have on our mental health
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini bonus episode, I answer a voicemail question from listener Kelly, who asks how to move forward to the next phase of her recovery journey....
understanding hyper-sexuality: how a history of trauma leads to sex as self-harm
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the complex and often unspoken ways that those of us with a history of complex trauma may turn to sex and intimacy as cop...
reclaiming your sexual agency after chronic objectification with dr. alexandra solomon
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert on love, intimacy, and relationships, to discuss w...
witches and borderline bitches: exploring the rampant sexism in psychiatry
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re confronting the often-overlooked sexist and misogynistic roots of psychiatry, guided by insights from Dr. Jessica Taylor, aut...
overcoming existential dread, death anxiety, and religious trauma
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the topic of existential dread, death anxiety, spirituality, and religious trauma, and offer strategies for coping with th...
radical self-compassion: learning to love yourself (and finding your "touch tree")
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll join my dog Cody and me for a walk in the witchy woods while I break in my new Dr. Marten boots. On our walk, I’ll explain...
finding natural relief from PMS and PMDD with menstrual cycle awareness
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you experience intense mood swings, anxiety, or depression around your period, you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the ef...
channeling your emotional intensity into artistic expression
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alessia Camoirano Bruges is an Italian-Colombian artist based in London. Her unique “fluid art” is inspired by its ever-changing nature – just l...
when your body isn't your own: what abusive relationships and grooming taught me about love
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Reflecting on the Euphoria character "Cassie," Evan Rachel Wood's new documentary "Phoenix Rising" (about her alleged struggle with domestic violence,...
stuff i've learned the hard way so you don't have to (my most powerful recovery lessons)
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In my most vulnerable and powerful episode yet, I’m opening up about the hardest, yet most transformative lessons I’ve learned on my recovery jour...
why you keep repeating the same dysfunctional relationship patterns (ft. the holistic psychologist)
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nicole LePera, known to millions as The Holistic Psychologist, to explore the nature of love, intimacy, and authe...
using the power of self-inquiry and your window of tolerance in trauma recovery
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of self-inquiry—a practice that can illuminate our deepest blind spots and help us navigate t...
overcoming extreme emotion dysregulation and suicidal ideation (ft. CJ THE X)
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Toronto-based video essayist, artist, and philosopher CJ THE X, whose creative force extends far beyond YouTube. Know...
how learning to live within your integrity may be the key to resolving your identity issues
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many people who are asked to identify their “true self” (apart from their specific beliefs and behaviors) draw a complete blank. This sense of sha...
learning to accurately label your emotions with psychoanalyst dr. jayce long
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this second part of my conversation with psychodynamic psychologist Dr. Jayce Long, we dive even deeper into the emotional patterns that shape our ...
understanding your unconscious mind with psychoanalyst dr. jayce long
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode, I sit down with contemporary psychodynamic psychologist Dr. Jayce Long to explore the power of the unconscious mind and how early, rep...
tarot therapy for trauma recovery and shadow work with dr. elliot adam
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Elliot Adam, a seasoned tarot expert with over 25 years of experience, to explore the transformative power of spi...
are you emotionally overcontrolled or undercontrolled? (ft. dr. anita federici)
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Anita Federici, a researcher and clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in personali...
→ your transformation starts here ←
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not broken. You’re at the edge of something.What if the symptoms, emotions, and struggles you’ve spent your life trying to fix weren’t ...