A Heartwarming Account of What It's Like to Love Someone with BPD from Author Dr. Gregory Serfer

In today’s episode, we begin with a compelling excerpt from Dr. Gregory Serfer’s book, "I Am Still Right Here". Nicole and Bella sit down with Dr. Serfer to have a healthy conversation about his book and his experience of being in a relationship with a person with BPD (pwBPD). They reflect on ways to destigmatize BPD and provide advice and encouraging words to a pwBPD and their partners, friends, and family.Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.Guest:Dr. Gregory SerferEmail: [email protected]: I Am Still Right Here: https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Still-Right-Here/dp/B0BNTZBZFTQoura: https://www.quora.com/profile/Gregory-SerferIn this episode, you will hear:0:00 Intro0:58 Trigger Warning1:21 Excerpt of Chapter 1 of I Am Still Right Here(Beginning of Interview)6:38 Introduction of Dr. Gregory Serfer11:04 The Creation of I Am Still Right Here15:30 Qualities/Traits of BPD in Relationships23:09 Practitioners' Attitude towards BPD and Personality Disorders24:38 BPD Doesn't Define a Person26:03 Idolization, Invalidation, and Disregard in BPD37:03 Understanding Transient Feelings45:08 Resilience in BPD51:06 Suggestions for Stressful Medical Environments1:04:16 Love Letter to BPD1:06:40 Final ThoughtsDr. Serfer's Final Words(End of Interview)1:14:33 Outro1:18:03 "Thinking Less" by Sinead Harnett Music: https://tinyurl.com/SineadHarnettMusicConnect with the Hosts:Bella ZimmermanEmail: [email protected]: holistichealingbeautifulbirths.clientsecure.meNicoleEmail: [email protected]: https://www.showmegrace.orgCredits:Hosts: Bella Zimmerman and NicoleMusic Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIIISound Engineer: Stefan MitroiPodcast Producer: NicoleResearch Team: Nicole & Tamar BrignolleWebsite Resources:Bi-weekly Support Group (Wed): https://www.showmegrace.org/the-brainSupport The Show:Pandora, Amazon Music, Samsung Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Listen Notes