Today is Part 1 of a 2 part series featuring Kate & Michelle of the DBT and Me podcast. Today they talk about their lived experience with mental health and next week they talk specifically DBT skills!

Here's an overview of their podcast: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was created by a woman named Marsha Linehan in the 1980s. The skills she created are now taught all over the world. DBT can improve depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and other mental health struggles. We are Kate and Michelle, two mental health therapists in Seattle, WA. We have been teaching DBT groups as a team for years. Whether you've never heard of DBT before or are experienced with DBT skills, this podcast is here to help you use DBT skills in your daily life.

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So Talon didn't come home until 12:30 AM. Did he die? Did the shop get robbed? Is he cheating on me? One could assume all the things and I started to think OMG something really bad couple have happened. Turns out he was just hanging at the shop with his pals but how the F was I supposed to know that? DBT DEAR MAN helps me say we're not doing that again. Hang with your pals, just let me know. This skill, from the interpersonal effectiveness module of DBT, helps create a formula for effectively telling him what I need instead of the ghosting. It was super helpful!

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On today's episode I talk about the following triggers: fear of abandonment, rejection sensitivity, relationship uncertainty, invalidating environments, identity disturbance, and trauma reminders and how they trigger BPD symptoms.

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CPTSD is a hot topic. We've talked BPD vs. PTSD on the podcast before (go back and listen to that episode if you haven't already) but today we're talking BPD vs. PTSD vs. CPTSD, the differences, the similarities, and how they're treated. Thank you Kiki for bringing your wisdom and insight to this episode!

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Today you meet Odette who shares her story growing up around significant violence and domestic violence and the impact that has had on her adult relationships and development of borderline personality disorder.

A reminder:

National Domestic Violence Hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233

Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service

Hours: 24/7

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This episode explores the social concept of the "gifted" child and the ways in which neurodivergence can present as giftedness, the social and class structures that influence giftedness, and ultimately the shame and emotion dysregulation that many adults who were raised as gifted children experience.

THE DEFINITION OF THE GIFTED CHILD:

A gifted child is a young person who demonstrates significantly advanced intellectual ability or exceptional talent compared to peers of the same age. This may include early mastery of language, complex problem-solving skills, strong memory, intense curiosity, or advanced creativity. Giftedness is not simply “being smart”; it reflects differences in how a child thinks, processes information, and experiences the world. Many gifted children show asynchronous development, meaning their intellectual abilities may be far ahead of their emotional or social development. While giftedness can be a strength, these children may also face unique challenges such as perfectionism, heightened sensitivity, social isolation, or pressure tied to achievement. Understanding giftedness involves recognizing both the child’s advanced abilities and their need for emotional support and developmentally appropriate care.

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Today you meet Brianne Key who is a trauma-informed healing facilitator. She talks with us about Emotional Incest, her work, and her experience as a black, queer woman. Bri, thank you for your time and your wisdom!

Brianne can be found on IG @
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Today you meet Carra who got diagnosed in 2016, during a very interesting time in our country. Today she talks about her experience with diagnosis, her childhood, relationship, and arguments about chickens. Spoiler alert, I fight with my husband about our chicken coop as well! Thank you, Carra, for joining us on the podcast!

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Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE
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