BPD, Jung, & Your Moral Compass - The Wise Old Man/Woman for Recovery
This week we concluded our Jungian archetype series with the Wise Old Man/Woman, using BPD, Jung, and our moral compass—love, honesty, loyalty, courage, self-discipline, forgiveness, joy, selfless service, humility, kindness—for recovery. This ep has raw insight that’ll leave you wanting more (hint: sessions have it).Share this with someone who knows the chaos too- there is hope!Skill: Values Check-In—5 minutes to choose actions based on values, not emotions, for a steady identity.Connect: Tried the check-in or other tools? Share at rose@thriveonlinecounseling.com or join our community fromb2b.mn.co!Next Up: Episodes on using these values in relationships for deeper BPD recovery.Resource: Curious about Jung? Man and His Symbols unpacks archetypes for real life.Book Sessions with Rose Here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/Schedule with Jay Here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/Gift cards now available for purchase here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/gift-card/Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for therapy or clinical services. We are mindset coaches and want to offer this content for the betterment of the BPD community. We offer mindset coaching for individuals nationally and internationally. Jump start your recovery today!Want to make a podcast- choose riverside!**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**
22 Apr 12min
From Chaos to Courage: The Hero Archetype for BPD Recovery
You’re not broken; you’re a story unfolding. This is just the beginning." Living with Borderline Personality Disorder can feel like your identity is a kaleidoscope—shifting, breaking, and hard to pin down. One day you’re strong, the next you’re lost. In this session, we dive into Carl Jung’s idea of archetypes—universal patterns in our minds—to help make sense of that chaos. We’ll explore how these “inner characters” shape who we are and offer a way to steady the storm of BPD identity struggles. Plus, you’ll walk away with one simple skill to start reclaiming your sense of self. This ep has raw insight that’ll leave you wanting more (hint: sessions have it).Share this with someone who knows the chaos too. Recap: Explored the Hero archetype—your inner courage to face BPD’s chaos. It’s not about perfection but taking small, brave steps toward a steadier identity.Skill: Hero’s Quest Journal—write the Dragon (challenge), Hero’s Move (action), and Treasure (possible gain) to turn struggles into growth.Connect: Tried the journal or Shadow dialogue? Share your wins with us at rose@thriveonlinecounseling.com!Next Up: We’ll tackle another archetype—maybe the Self, to find your center. Stay tuned!Resource: Curious about Jung? Check out Man and His Symbols for a beginner-friendly dive.Book Sessions with Rose Here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/Schedule with Jay Here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/Gift cards now available for purchase here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/gift-card/Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for therapy or clinical services. We are mindset coaches and want to offer this content for the betterment of the BPD community. We offer mindset coaching for individuals nationally and internationally. Jump start your recovery today!Want to make a podcast- choose riverside!**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**
15 Apr 11min
Finding ‘Me’ in the Chaos: Jung’s Archetypes for BPD Identity Struggles
"You don’t have to figure out your whole identity today. Jung’s archetypes—like the Shadow, Hero, or Self—are like threads in BPD’s tangled web. Start with one—maybe that loud Shadow—and give it a moment. You’re not broken; you’re a story unfolding. This is just the beginning."Living with Borderline Personality Disorder can feel like your identity is a kaleidoscope—shifting, breaking, and hard to pin down. One day you’re strong, the next you’re lost. In this session, we dive into Carl Jung’s idea of archetypes—universal patterns in our minds—to help make sense of that chaos. We’ll explore how these “inner characters” shape who we are and offer a way to steady the storm of BPD identity struggles. Plus, you’ll walk away with one simple skill to start reclaiming your sense of self. This ep has raw insight that’ll leave you wanting more (hint: sessions have it).Share this with someone who knows the chaos too. Hit us up with your own fire—how do you keep rising? Let’s talk about it. Back next Tuesday with more !Resources:Book: The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious by Carl JungBook Sessions with Rose Here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/Schedule with Jay Here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/Gift cards now available for purchase here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/gift-card/Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for therapy or clinical services. We are mindset coaches and want to offer this content for the betterment of the BPD community. We offer mindset coaching for individuals nationally and internationally. Jump start your recovery today!Want to make a podcast- choose riverside!**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**
9 Apr 15min
Tuesday Truth: Decoding the Push-Pull Dance
Relationships with BPD: a wild dance of “I need you” and “get away.” In this juicier Part 2, Rose Skeeters unravels the push-pull trap with a dish-fight-turned-meltdown story you’ll feel in your bones. We’re leveling up mentalization—looking into their head, not just yours—and dropping a practical tool to try before your next clash. It’s got raw insight that’ll leave you wanting more (hint: sessions have it).Feel that spark? Share this with someone who knows the chaos too. Hit us up with your own fire—how do you keep rising? Let’s talk about it. Back next Tuesday with more !Resources:Gift cards now available for purchase here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/gift-card/Would you like to schedule a session with Rose? Click here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/To schedule with Jay, click here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for therapy or clinical services. We are mindset coaches and want to offer this content for the betterment of the BPD community. We offer mindset coaching for individuals nationally and internationally. Jump start your recovery today!Want to make a podcast- choose riverside!**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**
1 Apr 7min
Tuesday Truth: What’s Really Going On in Your Head?
Ever feel like your emotions are a runaway train with no brakes? In this beefier Part 1, host Rose Skeeters dives deep into the BPD chaos—why it hits so hard and what’s really firing it up. Expect a raw story about a texting meltdown that’ll hit home, plus a first taste of mentalization: a trick to peek behind your brain’s wild assumptions.Feel that spark? Share this with someone who knows the chaos too. Hit us up with your own fire—how do you keep rising? Let’s talk about it. Back next Tuesday with more !Resources:Gift cards now available for purchase here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/gift-card/Would you like to schedule a session with Rose? Click here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/To schedule with Jay, click here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for therapy or clinical services. We are mindset coaches and want to offer this content for the betterment of the BPD community. We offer mindset coaching for individuals nationally and internationally. Jump start your recovery today!Want to make a podcast- choose riverside!**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**
25 Mars 7min
Choosing Strength: How Agency Shapes BPD Recovery
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of choice in Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) recovery. While BPD often amplifies emotions, it doesn’t have to define your path. We explore how even small, intentional decisions can break cycles, foster growth, and reduce anxiety—proving that strength, not just feelings, shapes who you are.Key Takeaways:The Space to Choose: Inspired by Viktor Frankl’s words, "Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom," we unpack how that pause can be a game-changer for managing BPD.Strength Over Chaos: Learn how choosing to act—whether it’s breathing through a trigger or reaching out for support—shifts control back to you, no matter how intense the emotions get.Practical Steps: Discover actionable ways to harness choice, from reframing thoughts to building resilience, one decision at a time.Hope in Action: Recovery isn’t about erasing struggles—it’s about choosing to keep going, and finding power in that persistence.Join us as we reframe BPD recovery as a journey of strength, where every choice you make is a victory. Whether you’re living with BPD or supporting someone who is, this episode offers insights and encouragement to see beyond the feelings and into the power within.Feel that spark? Share this with someone who knows the chaos too. Hit us up with your own fire—how do you keep rising? Let’s talk about it. Back next Tuesday with more !Resources:Gift cards now available for purchase here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/gift-card/Would you like to schedule a session with Rose? Click here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/To schedule with Jay, click here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for therapy or clinical services. We are mindset coaches and want to offer this content for the betterment of the BPD community. We offer mindset coaching for individuals nationally and internationally. Jump start your recovery today!Want to make a podcast- choose riverside!**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**
18 Mars 16min
Running the BPD Marathon – Coping Strategies That Cleared the Path to 26.2
In this heartfelt episode, Rose Skeeters shares her journey from navigating the emotional marathon of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) to training for her first literal marathon—26.2 miles. Through a powerful analogy, she breaks down three key coping strategies that helped her recover from BPD and now fuel her running goals: pacing through emotional storms, fueling up with support, and pushing past the wall. Packed with personal insights, reflection questions, and practical steps, this episode is for anyone running their own tough race—BPD or otherwise. Lace up and listen as Rose shows how resilience can take you from survival to the starting line.Feel that spark? Share this with someone who knows the chaos too. Hit us up with your own fire—how do you keep rising? Let’s talk about it. Back next Tuesday with more heat!Resources:Gift cards now available for purchase here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/gift-card/Would you like to schedule a session with Rose? Click here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/To schedule with Jay, click here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for therapy or clinical services. We are mindset coaches and want to offer this content for the betterment of the BPD community. We offer mindset coaching for individuals nationally and internationally. Jump start your recovery today!Want to make a podcast- choose riverside!**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**
11 Mars 14min
From Chaos to Fire: The Truth About Resilience-- You’re Stronger Than You Know
In this episode, Rose Skeeters cuts through the noise with a raw take on resilience—because for us, it’s not just a buzzword, it’s survival turned into strength. Forget the sugarcoated fluff; this is about the fire you’ve already got burning inside, even when life feels like a storm. If you’ve ever felt the chaos, you’ll get this—and you’ll walk away with three ways to turn it into power.Key Points:Resilience isn’t pretty—it’s the messy, fierce fight you’re already winning.You don’t need a lifeline to stand tall; sometimes it’s just you, and that’s your superpower.From the edge of breaking to unstoppable thriving—that’s your story, and it’s real.Takeaways: 3 Ways to Cultivate ResilienceAnchor Yourself - Grab one thing you can control (a deep breath, a single move) and make it yours. Chaos can’t touch that.Stack Your Wins - Every step forward, no matter how tiny, is a brick in your fortress. Count them.Cut the Noise - Lock onto one truth about you (like “I’m still here”) and shut out the rest. You define your strength.Call to Action:Feel that spark? Share this with someone who knows the chaos too. Hit us up with your own fire—how do you keep rising? Let’s talk about it. Back next Tuesday with more heat!Resources:Gift cards now available for purchase here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/gift-card/Would you like to schedule a session with Rose? Click here:https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/To schedule with Jay, click here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for therapy or clinical services. We are mindset coaches and want to offer this content for the betterment of the BPD community. We offer mindset coaching for individuals nationally and internationally. Jump start your recovery today!Want to make a podcast- choose riverside!**This episode is colloquial not clinical, using personal anecdotes to support conveying information in an informal, relatable way**
4 Mars 8min
