Jade Stanton - Helping Women with BPD Stay Committed to a Life Worth Living

Today's episode features Jade Stanton - BPD Coach & Warrior. In this uplifting and educational episode, BPD Coach Jade Stanton joins the conversation to share her powerful story of early diagnosis, navigating recovery, and turning her pain into purpose. Diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder at just 16, Jade opens up about the emotional intensity of adolescence, the science behind the BPD brain, and why remission—not perfection—is the goal.Listeners will learn why DBT is powerful but not the only path, how access to the right support can be life-changing, and why BPD recovery must be person-centered. Jade’s insights are honest, encouraging, and deeply validating for anyone navigating life with BPD—or supporting someone who is.Major Topic Timeline (Approximate)00:00 – 01:15 — Welcome message and trigger warning01:30 – 03:00 — Meet Jade Stanton: BPD coach, warrior, and advocate04:00 – 06:30 — Diagnosed at 16: What led to an early BPD diagnosis06:30 – 08:00 — Importance of a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation08:00 – 11:00 — What’s happening in the BPD brain during an episode (in layman’s terms)11:00 – 13:00 — The power of being understood by an expert (Okeechobee, FL shoutout!)14:00 – 16:00 — Is DBT the only effective treatment for BPD? Debunking the myth16:00 – 19:00 — Individualized care + Recovery as a lifelong journey19:00 – 22:00 — Jade’s path to coaching: Filling the resource gap with compassion22:00 – 24:30 — The global reach of her BPD community and online support25:00 – 26:30 — Jade’s letter to her 8-year-old self: “Your brain will lie to you.”27:00 – 29:00 — Jade's message to her 88-year-old self: “I hope you're having fun.”31:00 – 33:00 — Final reflections: Recovery is about your life, not just a diagnosis33:00 – 35:00 — How to connect with Jade & join her thriving online community35:00 – End — Podcast mantra, closing thoughts, and support resourcesConnect with the Host:Nicole DarbyEmail: [email protected] Credits:Host and Podcast Producer: Nicole DarbyMusic Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIIISound Engineer: Stefan MitroiResearch Team: Nicole Darby