The BPD Bunch

Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join Jess, Madhurima, Lore, Sophie and André as they chat about the intersection of BPD and intergenerational trauma. They discuss some of their own family histories and how they approach healing for future generations. Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us! Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹

11 Mar 202336min

Xannie, Jess, Carys, Solene and Georgette talk about managing work and BPD! Can't wait until March 15 for Ep 4? Join our BPD Besties or BPD Buddies tiers on Patreon, and watch ahead to next week's episode on BPD and Working! patreon.com/thebpdbunch Those who sign up for our top tier, BPD Besties , before April 1 will receive an appreciation Tshirt with notes from the entire cast on it! Resources: US https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/employers/accommodations#:~:text=Under%20Title%20I%20of%20the,done%20during%20the%20hiring%20process. https://adata.org/factsheet/reasonable-accommodations-workplace https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/enforcement-guidance-reasonable-accommodation-and-undue-hardship-under-ada https://askjan.org/info-by-role.cfm#for-individuals UK: Official government page: https://www.gov.uk/reasonable-adjustments-for-disabled-workers https://borderlinesupport.org.uk/bpd-what-employers-need-to-know/ https://www.stammeringlaw.org.uk/employment/recruitment-promotion/disability-confident-guaranteed-interviews/ Canada: For general rights around disability and accommodation: https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/en/about-human-rights/what-the-duty-accommodate https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en Mental health disabilities at work: https://ontario.cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CMHA_Mental-Health-Works-Guidebook-8.5-x11r.pdf Mental health disabilities at college/uni : https://campusmentalhealth.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Student-Guide_Accommodating-Students-Handbook_August-7-2015.pdf https://www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/diversity-inclusion-public-service/working-government-canada-duty-accommodate-right-non-discrimination/duty-accommodate-general-process-managers.html https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/ei-sickness.html About Us: The BPD bunch is a weekly YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of 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 ❤️ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us! Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹

9 Mar 202337min

This week, Xannie and Sophie interview Dr. Monica Thomas, who specializes in treating individuals with substance misuse and frequently utilizes DBT in her clinical practice. Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join us as we chat about BPD, substance use, and how the treatment options for both are changing for the better! ________ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us! ________ Disclaimer: this video does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

4 Mar 202332min

Xannie, Andrea, Lena, Sophie, and André chat with special guest Alysha who is a certified alcohol and drug counselor with lived experience of BPD. The Bunch discuss their struggles with substances,  and some of the unique challenges that crop up for people who experience co-occurring BPD and SUD. They also talk about different forms of recovery, and what has worked for them to effectively manage SUD symptoms.   Support us on patreon: patreon.com/thebpdbunch  Find Alysha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boderlineimmages/  About Us:  The BPD bunch is a weekly YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of 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 ❤️‍🩹 Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us!    Disclaimer:  Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.   Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹

1 Mar 202351min

Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join Xannie, Katja, Lena, and Jay as they chat about what life is like these days for them, on their journey in functional recovery from BPD! Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us! Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹

25 Feb 202320min

Meet Jay, joining the cast of the BPD Bunch, for season 2 and beyond! See him in the first episode of season 2 of our bonus series, the BPD Bunch BRUNCH! Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹

24 Feb 20236min

Xannie, Alex, Darren, Sophie, Georgette and Mo tell the stories of how they were diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The Bunch chat about what it felt like to find out they had BPD, what they learned from the experience, and how they might approach seeking a diagnosis differently, knowing what they know now. Can't wait until March 1 for Ep 2? Join our BPD Besties or BPD Buddies tiers on Patreon, and watch ahead to next week's episode on BPD and Substance Use Disorders! patreon.com/thebpdbunch Recovery resources: DBT and Me podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0q4Ri6Mc8npuq3qZk1ONRV?si=_L2_qgJ_SFKOZBSKOQgG7g Therapists in the Wild, DBT Skills Podcast: http://www.therapistsinthewild.com DBT Skills Handbook by Fulton State Hospital: https://dbtselfhelp.weebly.com/skills-handbook---fulton.html Now Matters Now, for managing painful emotions: https://nowmattersnow.org https://www.verywellmind.com/borderline-personality-disorder-4157266 https://www.mcleanhospital.org/news?f%5B0%5D=topic%3A6611&f%5B1%5D=topic%3A6611 https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/list-of-recommended-bpd-resources/?fbclid=PAAaZuHS8sxKiaq2MreExZWWhVyIq6oUgdkrTSETV1He2ppB8gW5PAbjQSk0k https://eggshelltherapy.com https://www.bbrfoundation.org/research/borderline-personality-disorder https://porcupinelove.com Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us! Disclaimer: Although several of our cast members work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹

22 Feb 202345min

Meet Darren, one of the cast of the BPD Bunch!    See him in the first episode of season 2, on Diagnosis Stories!    Disclaimer:  Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.   Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️‍🩹

21 Feb 20236min