Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Stop! - DBT skill song
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A song to help you use the STOP skill to the tune of "Stop," by Spice Girls! Music, video, ...
Is it rude to be assertive?
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being assertive means having the ability to speak up for ourselves in a way that is honest and respe...
Gamify Good Habits
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
AJ has tried many methods to find—but most importantly maintain—the motivation to accomplish man...
Coughlin: Music & Mind
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're excited to sit down with musician Coughlin to talk about his experience in the music indus...
C-PTSD & Structural Dissociation
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about complex post-traumatic stress disorder with us, and a common symptom called structural d...
Confronting Childhood Trauma
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Come along with us on our morning walk! — Negative self-talk has always been in my mind passed dow...
Healing from old wounds
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My self-esteem is in the gutter. I didn't realize how bad it was. I'm haunted by expectation...
Mental Health + BPD Awareness Month
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
May is mental health awareness month, and also BPD awareness month. Both are important to expose peo...
If not now, then when?
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Update on AJ's structure and schedule and how we can motivate ourselves out of procrastination. ...
Day 10 of Structure: TGIF
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Friday, so I want to get as many things done as possible. Usually cleaning a room takes ext...
Day 9 of Structure: It Gets Better
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another day, another dinner. I really had a good day today. Support this podcast at — https://red...
Day 8 - Focus on Priorities
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are important things to do each day (making an appointment, calling a friend, emergencies, ect...
Day 7 of Structure: Picking up the pieces
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recovering from a depressing day, I come to terms with my doubts and fear that seem inescapable. Pre...
Day 6 of Structure: Structure, Interrupted!
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Monday was a hard day. I want to concentrate on my life, but thinking about it got me pessimistic. B...
Relapse & Failure
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you fail? What even is failure? On this episode we discuss the missteps, roadblock...
Day 5 of Structure
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What have I learned so far? Weekends are non-negotiable! And also, I love the feeling of focus and m...
Day 4 of Structure
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trying hard to get what I want done to better myself and my surroundings. Support this podcast at —...
Day 3 of Structure
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mid-week report Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/borderline-idealist-bpd-anxiety-an...
Day 2 of Structure
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wasn't a perfect day. A lot of factors affected how my day turned out. The importance of the sch...
Day 1 of Structure
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
First day of my schedule! Monday is here. This is how it went. The ups, the downs, the cats 🐈 Sup...
Structure & BPD
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Procrastinating seems to be a bpd trait. DBT teaches that structure is a great way for our minds to ...
Valentine's Day 2021
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're being a little silly and celebrating Valentine's day by playing a game. 🍭♥️ Sup...
Racial Trauma
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is Racial Trauma? In this episode, we discuss what can cause racial trauma and our own experien...
6 DBT Skills that Helped Our Relationship
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
These are our most used DBT skills since learning them in 2020, most commonly used to benefit our ma...
A Look Back at 2020!
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we review the year that will live in infamy—2020! We discuss the special interviews, DB...
Sense of Self
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know who you are? We all go through changes, but BPD can constantly shift your emotions and s...
The Official Depression Relief Playbook
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Zack is one of our listeners and our new friend! His book is filled with great information for those...
Aromatherapy
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
AJ has begun exploring different essential oils and their effects. They can stimulate, calm, and eve...
Wise Mind
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An update on beginning our DBT study group & also understanding the reasonable, emotional, and w...
BPD & Mania
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can those with BPD experience a form of mania? Hypomania is a less severe form of mania that AJ beli...
Idealization & Devaluation
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oh, splitting, how you affect us so! AJ speaks about how he can go from one minute loving Cris, then...
Figuring out how strongly to ask or say no
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We play a game that explores DBT interpersonal effectiveness and shows us how strongly to say no or ...
Mindfulness Meditation Exercise
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Follow along with Cris as he walks us through a simple mindfulness exercise to help us stay focus on...
Mindfulness
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness helps us to be in the moment and can also help us improve our awareness of our bodies an...
High Functioning BPD
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to your favorite introverts talk about the difference between high functioning vs low. Suppo...
DBT Skills at work!
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a great example of AJ utilizing STOP, radical acceptance, and checking the facts. We look...
Radical acceptance
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how this distress tolerance skill can help lessen your suffering so you can proceed on mindful...
Try this Sensory Awareness Exercise !
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here is an exercise in mindfulness. Sensory awareness is anything that involves the five senses. Fin...
Distress Tolerance Basics
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
AJ has a scholarship to a DBT boot camp this summer, so he wants to pass on what he learned to you! ...
Questions on BPD
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here are some popular questions we get as6k through our social media. If you would like to send us a...
7 things people with BPD want you to know: May is BPD Awareness Month
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To help promote BPD awareness month, we discuss 7 things people with BPD want you to know. Support ...
Coronavirus & DBT: Check the facts
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about the brave new world we live in under partial isolation to flatten the curve. Also AJ t...
DBT Catch-up: Mindfulness, Distressed Tolerance, and STOP skill
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a bit of what AJ has been learning in DBT sessions. We hope you can use a skill or two to...
Movie Night: Girl, Interrupted (Full episode)
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For all those self-isolating and bored at home, we offer the first full episode of our Patreon minis...
Valene's Story: Childhood trauma, drug abuse, BPD
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Valene gives us a look into her life growing up in a hectic household, struggling to find her place,...
Self-care Walk: March 17
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
🌈Walkin & Talkin Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/borderline-idealist-bpd-an...
Walky+Story: March 16
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
AJ shares one of his sacred stories from his secret stash on this walk. Support this podcast at —...
Self-care Walk: Ides of March
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trivia: The Ides of March is the 74th day in the Roman calendar that corresponds to 15 March. It...
Self-care Walk Talk: March 14
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sweetwater Creek was a great experience for us! It's our second time going and this time with fr...
Self-care Walk: March 13
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are we still doing this? Yes. Yes we are. 🚶🏾♂️🚶🏿♂️🚸 Support this podcas...
Self-care walk: March 12
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s official! AJ’s psychologist recommended a daily walk, so we thought we’d share this time ...
Self-care Walk: March 11, 2020
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s official! AJ’s psychologist recommended a daily walk, so we thought we’d share this time ...
Self-care Walk: March 10, 2020
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s official! AJ’s psychologist recommended a daily walk, so we thought we’d share this time ...
Starting Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
AJ finally begins DBT. We discuss finding a doctor and finally moving forward. (This episode was pre...
Allie's Story: Sexual Trauma, BPD, and Therapy
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We interview Allie, a friend from our Discord channel, that asked if we had done another episode abo...
Valentine's Day
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For some, Valentine’s Day can make them feel lonely or left out. We’ll discuss why it is importa...
Personality Growth
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
AJ & Cris retake the personality test to see if they've changed and discuss how personality ...
Join our Facebook Group
18 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
https://www.facebook.com/groups/547006222552464/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/b...
Episode 56 - Is Medicine An Easy Fix? (LIVE)
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Some say taking medicine to treat symptoms of BPD is unnecessary and more harm than good. Why take s...
Episode 55 - Borderline Idealist 2019
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cris and AJ take a look back on their favorite episodes of 2019. Support this podcast at — https:/...
Episode 54 - Caregivers
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cris is more than a husband; he's my best friend, confidant, lover, and lifeline. Sometimes thos...
Episode 53 - BPD Anger: Anxiety and Anger Part 2
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Those who have BPD are known to have trouble with anger. Join us as we talk about how it can affect ...
Episode 52 - Alcohol & BPD
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our last conversation really hit home with one of our listeners, Sarah. Those with BPD might relate ...
Episode 51 - Anxiety and Anger: Part 1
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Self-medicating can make problems worse. We discuss how Anxiety can manifest itself and the Detrimen...
Episode 50 - Suicidal Ideation
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Those that suffer from borderline personality disorder may have the symptom of suicidal ideation or ...
Episode 49 - Between Jobs
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes having BPD and finding the right career can be a challenge. AJ speaks about his anxiety an...
Episode 48 - Schizoaffective Disorder
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AJ's brother Gyasi speaks out for the first time about his diagnosis as Schizoaffective; a menta...
Episode 47 - Inspiration & Being Yourself
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with a friend Adam about him BPD journey and how creativity has helped him express himself. ...
Episode 46 - Borderline Idealist: Home Owners Edition
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The papers are signed and the house is officially ours! Join us as we begin moving things out of our...
Episode 45 - Hope in Hopelessness
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AJ & Cris share how feelings of hopelessness have affected them and how togetherness can motivat...
Episode 44 - Dating the Abandoned
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AJ & Cris reflect on their past dating lives, the feelings of abandonment, and learning when to ...
Episode 43 - Starting A Conversation
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer who wants to start a podcast about living with MS and depression visit AJ & Cris to fin...
Episode 42 - Uncertainty
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are all excited and afraid of what the future holds. AJ & Cris chat about finding a balance a...
Episode 41 - BPD Relationship: The Real Me
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We sometimes don't realize how we act inappropriately towards others when stress and life alteri...
Episode 40 - Trusting Your Decisions
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AJ talks with Cris about his job and distorted self awareness. How can you trust yourself if you hav...
Episode 39 - Happy Pride!
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We chat about what gay pride month means to us and why representation is important. Support this pod...
Episode 38 - BPD & Dating
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Braelynn joins us to talk about dating with BPD and dealing with rejection. Support this podcast at ...
Episode 37 - Learning To Love Yourself
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Cris & AJ talk self-esteem and how to learn to love yourself for who you are and the talents you...
Episode 36 - BPD Memes
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon of We're Warriors BPD Support Group joins us to discuss why BPD memes are so popular in t...
Episode 35 - BPD Recovery & Remission
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion on recovering from BPD, remission, and the hope for a cure. Support this podcast at — ...
Episode 34 - BPD Relationship: First Wedding Anniversary
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AJ & Cris discuss the first year of marriage and how it has made their love stronger. Support t...
Episode 33 - Living with Three Personality Disorders
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shelby shares about her multiple diagnosis and how her hope and need to help others makes her strong...
Episode 32 - You have BPD, Now What?
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AJ & Cris are joined by recently diagnosed Braelynn to talk about the process of coping with BPD...
Episode 31 - Working With Anxiety & Depression Part II
07 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A follow up on working with mental illness. AJ speaks about challenges of self-worth and self-harm a...
Episode 30 - Working With Anxiety & Depression Part I
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you go to work with anxiety and depression it can distract you from being a productive employee...
Episode 29 - Challenging Criticism
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We use criticism to give feedback to others but it can hurt feelings and cause discord. How do we le...
Episode 28 - BPD Relationship: Am I Worthy?
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What makes you worthy of your partner and does being with someone with BPD make this relationship th...
10,000! 🎉😁 THANK YOU!
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
10,000 listeners have tuned in to Borderline Idealist! Support this podcast at — https://redcircl...
Episode 27: After The Show!
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What went on after ep. 27 ended? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/borderline-ideal...
Episode 27 - Dealing With Denial
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss denial in mental health and how to bring up the topic to loved ones. Support this podcas...
Episode 26 - BPD Relationship: Settling Down
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
AJ & Cris talk about unpacking in their new house and what they hope for in the future. Support ...
Episode 25: After The Show!
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An after the show special of our conversation about mental hospitals. Support this podcast at — ht...
Episode 25 - Mental Hospitals & Programs
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We join Carmella Young and share experiences from mental hospitals and wellness programs that help u...
Episode 24 - BPD Relationship: The Big Move
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All about moving somewhere new as someone with BPD and having a super-neat husband. Support this po...
Episode 23 - Truth About Medication
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When dealing with depression and anxiety, medication is a possible tool on your journey to helping y...
Episode 22 - Crippling Depression
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes depression can be so severe it leaves you down and out. We explain what it feels like, ste...
Episode 21 - Leaving Home with BPD
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you're out with others that don't know you have a condition or much about it, how can y...
Episode 20 - Introvert Birthdays
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How introverts spend their birthdays! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/borderline-...
Episode 19 - New Year & Christmas Anxiety
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
New Year & Christmas Anxiety Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/borderline-ideali...
Better Than Depression - Jan. 01 - Series Finale: Happy New Year!
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New year! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/borderline-idealist-bpd-anxiety-an...