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The BPD Bunch
by The BPD Bunch
SEASON 6 AIRING NOW! The BPD bunch is a talk show, featuring a panel of 17 people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️🩹
Episodes
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BPD and Hostility: Rage, Resentment & Hurting People You Care About (The BPD Bunch S7)
Have you ever been so angry at someone that hurting them felt completely justified? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Mo, Raf, Georgette, Katja, and Justin get brutally honest about their experiences with BPD and hostility. From holding grudges for years to deliberately targeting…
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BPD and Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT): Why Our Thinking Gets Stuck (ft. Robert Drozek)
Understanding why you behave a certain way doesn’t always mean you know how to change it. In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie sits down with Bob Drozek, director of the Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) Clinic at McLean Hospital, to explore how MBT helps people with borderline personality...
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BPD and Risk Taking Part 2: How We Learned To Stop
What does it actually take to stop taking risks when they’ve become your way of coping? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, André, Georgette, Melanie, Justin, and Dan talk about what has actually helped them manage risk-taking and impulsive behavior with BPD. From delaying purchases and...
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BPD and Risk-Taking: Unsafe Sex, Strangers, Drugs & Reckless Decisions
Have you ever known something could end badly and still felt like the risk barely mattered in the moment? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, André, Georgette, Melanie, Justin, and Dan get brutally honest about how risk-taking showed up in their lives with BPD. They share experiences with...
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Why We Keep Doing Things We Know We'll Regret | BPD Impulsivity (The BPD Bunch S7)
Have you ever known an impulsive decision would probably end badly and still felt like you had to do it anyway? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Mo, Céline, and Melanie talk about what actually helped them manage BPD impulsivity, from sleeping on decisions and distracting themselves long...
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BPD Made Chaos Feel Good: Unstable Relationships, Chronic Emptiness & Learning to Feel (ft. Freya Fire)
Have you ever known something was bad for you and still missed the intensity when it was gone? Freya joins Xannie and Jack to talk about a BPD recovery journey shaped by chaotic relationships, chronic emptiness, emotional avoidance, burnout, identity, and a constant need to stay distracted. She...
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BPD and Impulsivity: Self-Harm, Substance Use & Decisions You Regret
Have you ever felt something so intensely that doing anything to make it stop seemed like a good idea in the moment? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Céline, Mo, and Melanie get brutally honest about what impulsivity actually looked like in their lives: impulsive tattoos, self-harm,...
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BPD Abandonment Fear When Your Partner Keeps Threatening to Leave
How can you tell the difference between normal excitement about someone and a BPD “favorite person” relationship that’s starting to take over?In this mini episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Carys, Jack, and Katja share their experiences with favorite person (FP) relationships and the signs that...
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BPD and Criticism: Splitting, Defensiveness & How to Have Hard Conversations
What do you do when “this hurt me” gets heard as “you’re a horrible person”?In this mini episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Justin, and Kaelah talk about criticism, splitting, defensiveness, and how to have difficult conversations when someone with BPD is highly sensitive to perceived rejection or...
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BPD Favorite Person vs. Healthy Relationship: How Can You Tell the Difference?
How can you tell the difference between normal excitement about someone and a BPD “favorite person” relationship that’s starting to take over? In this mini episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Carys, Jack, and Katja share their experiences with favorite person (FP) relationships and the signs that...
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BPD and Depression Pt 2: Isolation, Opposite Action & Getting Out of the Spiral
Have you ever known that isolating was making you feel worse and still felt like being around people was almost unbearable? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Raf, Mo, Céline and Madhurima talk about what has actually helped them manage depression and depressive spirals associated with…
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BPD and DBT: Using Skills in Real Life, Finding Good Treatment & Building a Life Worth Living
Have you ever tried DBT, decided it didn’t work for you, and wondered whether you were the problem? In this episode of The BPD Bunch Brunch, Xannie and Melanie sit down with DBT experts Dr. Shireen Rizvi and Dr. Jesse Finkelstein to talk about what happens between learning a DBT skill and…
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BPD and Depression: Self-Loathing, Hopelessness, and Feeling Worthless
Have you ever been so used to feeling awful that you genuinely thought you were fine? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie Raf, Mo, Céline, and Madhurima sit down to talk about depressivity in borderline personality disorder (BPD), including the experiences they didn’t always recognize as...
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Why BPD Makes Every Goodbye Feel Like the End | Fear of Abandonment Recovery
Have you ever run away hoping someone would follow, panicked when plans changed, or treated someone needing space like proof they were about to leave? Xannie, André, Georgette, Carys, Katja, and Justin share what actually helped them manage fear of abandonment and separation insecurity in BPD.…
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BPD and Fear of Abandonment: Separation Anxiety, Relationship Obsession & Fear of Being Replaced
Have you ever been so afraid of losing someone that you monitored every change in their behavior, panicked when they spent time with someone else, or pushed them away before they could replace you?In this episode, Xannie, Georgette, Carys, Katja, André, and Justin to talk about separation...
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BPD and Anxiety Pt 2: Rumination, Avoidance, and Learning to Trust Yourself (The BPD Bunch S7)
Have you ever felt like your anxiety was preparing you for the worst, only to realize it was keeping you stuck?In Part 2 of our conversation about BPD and anxiety, Xannie, Carys, Katja, Céline, and Dan share the strategies that genuinely helped them manage anxiety over time. From panic attacks…
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BPD and Anxiety: Panic, Catastrophizing, and Fear of Losing Control (Anxiousness - The BPD Bunch S7)
Have you ever been more afraid of your own reaction than of the thing you were reacting to?In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Carys, Katja, Céline, and Dan talk about how anxiousness shows up in borderline personality disorder. They share what it was like to replay breakups until they…
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BPD and Emotional Regulation: The Skills That Actually Helped (Emotional Lability- The BPD Bunch S7)
Have you ever felt like one small thing turned into ten different emotions before you even knew what happened?In this episode, Xannie, Solène, Madhurima and Dan continue their conversation on emotional lability and go deep into what has actually helped them regulate their emotions instead of...
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BPD and Mood Swings: When Your Emotions Take Over (Emotional Lability)
Have you ever felt like one unanswered text, one cancelled plan, or one disagreement meant your entire relationship was falling apart?For many people living with BPD, emotional pain doesn’t feel “bigger than it should.” It feels completely real. In this episode, Xannie, Madhurima, Dan, and Solène...
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How People With BPD Actually Change Their Personality Traits (Not Just Manage Them)
Have you ever been told, or told yourself, that this is just who you are? That the most you can do is mask it, manage it, survive it?In this episode, Xannie sits down with clinical psychologist and treatment researcher Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala to explore one of the most contested questions in BPD...
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BPD and Emotional Overwhelm: When One More Thing Breaks You
Have you ever completely fallen apart over something small… only to realize later it wasn’t really about that thing at all?Sometimes emotional overwhelm isn’t caused by one moment. Sometimes it’s weeks of stress, fear, shame, exhaustion, criticism, bad luck, and pressure piling up until one final...
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BPD Made Me Build My Entire Life Around Not Being Abandoned (ft. Dan Stone)
Have you ever changed your entire personality just to keep someone from leaving? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Katja, and Solène welcome new cast member Dan for an honest conversation about BPD, foster care, relationships, parenting, treatment, and what recovery actually looks like…
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When BPD Turns Rejection Into Rage
Have you ever felt rejected and suddenly found yourself angry before you could even explain why? In this mini-sode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Carys, Jack, and Katja respond to a viewer question about regulating anger after rejection. The conversation gets into what can happen when rejection hits…
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BPD and Intimacy: Learning to Trust Without Losing Yourself
Have you ever confused emotional intensity with intimacy? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Justin, Andre, Carys, and Mo continue their conversation about BPD and intimacy, this time focusing on what actually helped them build healthier relationships in recovery. They talk about fear,...
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The BPD Relationship Pattern Nobody Warns You About (BPD Intimacy)
Have you ever felt like losing one person would destroy your entire life… even while the relationship itself was destroying you? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Carys, André, Mo, and Justin talk openly about the intense, chaotic, and often painful relationship patterns that can happen...
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The BPD Empathy Trap Nobody Talks About
Can someone with BPD feel other people’s emotions so intensely that it actually starts getting in the way of empathy? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Georgette, André, Solène, and Katja continue their conversation about BPD and empathy by exploring the difference between emotionally...
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BPD and How "Everyone Hates Me" Becomes Unempathetic (BPD and Empathy)
Can someone with BPD care about other people and still behave in profoundly unempathetic ways? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Georgette, André, Solène, and Katja explore the uncomfortable reality that Borderline Personality Disorder can sometimes make people so emotionally reactive,...
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BPD and Self-Direction: Goals, Values, and Finding Yourself
Do you struggle to know what you want, stick with a path, or trust your own choices? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Madhurima, Carys and Solène continue their discussion of BPD and self-direction through the lens of the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD), exploring how...
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What BPD Actually Felt Like in My Brain (Meet Justin)
What does BPD actually feel like from the inside? In this episode of The BPD Bunch Brunch, meet our new cast member, Justin, a musician navigating life with borderline personality disorder. In this episode, we talk about: • What it was like getting diagnosed with BPD, and why it felt both…
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BPD and Self-Direction: Why I Keep Changing Jobs
What happens when BPD affects your goals, career choices, and sense of direction in life? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Madhurima, Carys, and Solène talk about self-direction through the lens of the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders. Under the AMPD, difficulties with...
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What BPD Identity Loss Actually Feels Like (and How We Rebuilt a Sense of Self)
How do you actually build a sense of self with BPD? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Carys, Solène, André, and Katja continue the conversation on identity, this time focusing on what’s helped us move toward a more stable sense of self. Still through the lens of the Alternative Model for...
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BPD Made Me Become Whoever You Wanted - BPD and Identity Issues
What does identity instability’s actually feel like in BPD? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Carys, Solène, André, and Katja, start looking at identity through the lens of the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD). It’s a way of understanding BPD that focuses more on…
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I Could Handle BPD Alone… Until Relationships (ft. Megan A Tully)
What does BPD actually look like in real life, and what does recovery really take? In this episode of The BPD Bunch Brunch, Megan shares her lived experience with Borderline Personality Disorder, including identity struggles, painful relationships, self-deception, emotional chaos, and the...
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I Thought BPD Recovery Would Make Grief Hurt Less... I Was Wrong
Hey… This isn’t the video we planned for today. This past week, I lost my dog. And I needed a little more time than I expected to get back on my feet. I thought about just skipping this upload entirely, but there was something in this experience that felt important to share. Especially when it...
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We’ve Been Thinking About BPD All Wrong (ft. Dr. Carla Sharp, Dr. Frank Yeomans & Dr. Alex Stein)
So… what even counts as “BPD” anymore? Last week, we explored how the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD) moves away from strict categories. This week, we’re taking it further: What does BPD actually look like in this model, and do you even need the label at all? We break down the...
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What If BPD Isn’t What We Think It Is? (ft. Dr. Carla Sharp, Dr. Frank Yeomans & Dr. Alex Stein)
What if Borderline Personality Disorder isn’t just a checklist of symptoms?In this episode of The BPD Bunch, we explore the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD), a framework that shifts how we understand BPD from a set of categories to patterns of functioning, severity, and...
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After My BPD Diagnosis, My Husband Said the World Was Better Off Without Me
What happens when grief, trauma, and misdiagnosis collide, and it turns out to be BPD? Shaharin shares her story of being sexually assaulted, losing her marriage, struggling with rejection sensitivity, and finally receiving a Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) diagnosis after years of…
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‘Sorry, My Mental Illness Isn’t Sexy Enough for You’: A Brutally Honest BPD Book
In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie and Carys chat with Katja about publishing her first book “Sorry, My Mental Illness Isn’t Sexy Enough for You”, going straight for the parts of BPD people never say out loud: shame, “unsexy” symptoms, misdiagnosis, self-sabotage, and why BPD can look…
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Our Exes Tell the Truth About Dating Someone With BPD
What actually happens when a relationship involving Borderline Personality Disorder ends... from the exes’ perspective? In this episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie sits down with Katja, Raf, and their former partners, John and Danni - who are still in each other’s lives - to talk honestly about...
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The Holidays Hit Different When You Have BPD
The holidays can hit different when you’re living with Borderline Personality Disorder.In this impromptu holiday episode of The BPD Bunch, Xannie, Georgette and Jack talk honestly about the parts of the season that are rarely acknowledged; financial stress, loneliness, family dynamics…
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BPD Recovery Wins: You Won't Believe What We Overcame! (BPD Bingo S6) | The BPD Bunch BRUNCH
It’s BINGO TIME!! Xannie, André, Solène, and Katja use a bingo game as a vehicle to share personal recovery wins, experiences, and practical skills that have helped them navigate the complexities of BPD. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, heal, and celebrate small victories in the recovery...
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When Self-Care Falls Apart: Navigating BPD Struggles
Wrapping up their conversation from Wednesday. Xannie, Carys, Céline, Jack, Darren, and Solène share personal experiences, revealing the challenges that come with maintaining self-care routines amidst the emotional turmoil of BPD. Whether you're a person with BPD or a loved one seeking to...
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Self-Care Secrets: The Borderline Personality Disorder Struggle - The BPD Bunch S6E10
In our last episode of season 6, Xannie, Carys, Céline, Jack, Darren, and Solène discuss the complexities of self-care for those living with Borderline Personality Disorder. The Bunch share personal stories, challenges, and strategies that reveal the often misunderstood relationship between...
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Breaking the Silence: My Journey Through Abuse and BPD - w/ Nasiba Lee | The BPD Bunch BRUNCH
Xannie and Katja hear from special guest, Nasiba, who shares her harrowing journey of trauma, self-discovery, and healing as someone living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). From childhood abuse to the struggles of adulthood, her candid storytelling reveals how cultural perceptions of...
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Can You Really Find Balance? Discover the Secrets to Structure in BPD
Wrapping up their conversation from Wednesday, Xannie, Jay, André, Georgette and Katja sdiscuss practical tips for creating effective routines, the importance of external accountability, and how to balance chaos with calm. Thanks again to our BPD Besties on Patreon for voting on this topic and...
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BPD & Structure: The Battle Within - Are You Losing Control? - The BPD Bunch S6E9 (PATRON'S VOTE)
THANK YOU to our BPD Besties on Patreon for voting on this topic and joining us behind the scenes during filming! We always have a blast with you. In this episode, Xannie, Jay, André, Georgette and Katja share personal stories, struggles, and insights about the impact of BPD on their ability to...
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The Hidden Dangers of Lack of Boundaries in BPD (BPD & Self-Sabotage)
In this minisode, Xannie, Carys, André, and Katja share personal stories and insights that reveal how a lack of boundaries can lead to emotional turmoil and self-destructive behavior. Are you struggling with relationships or feeling overwhelmed by your emotions? This episode is packed with wisdom...
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How to Confront and Recognize Self-Sabotage in BPD
Wrapping up their conversation from Wednesday Xannie, Carys, André, and Katja share their personal revelations and experiences, exploring the hidden triggers that lead to self-destructive behaviors. The Bunch discuss how moments of clarity can spark meaningful change and the importance of...
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BPD and Self-Sabotage: Are You Standing in Your Own Way? - The BPD Bunch S6E8
In this candid episode, Xannie, Carys, André and Katja discuss the struggle of self-sabotage faced by many living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). The Bunch share their personal stories and experiences, exploring the emotional turmoil that leads to self-destructive behaviors. Discover...
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BPD Clichés Exposed | The BPD Bunch BRUNCH
Join Xannie, Georgette, and Katja as they tackle common clichés like "people with BPD can't maintain relationships" and "BPD means you're selfish." Through candid conversation, they explore the nuances of living with BPD, the impact of trauma, and the importance of treatment. Whether you're...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
SEASON 6 AIRING NOW! The BPD bunch is a talk show, featuring a panel of 17 people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on our recovery journeys to give you hope and direction for your own ❤️🩹
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