In today’s episode, we begin with a compelling excerpt from Dr. Gregory Serfer’s book, "I Am Still Right Here". Nicole and Bella sit down with Dr. Serfer to have a healthy conversation about his book and his experience of being in a relationship with a person with BPD (pwBPD). They reflect on ways to destigmatize BPD and provide advice and encouraging words to a pwBPD and their partners, friends, and family.

Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Guest:

• Dr. Gregory Serfer

Email: contact@gregoryserfer.com

Book: I Am Still Right Here: https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Still-Right-Here/dp/B0BNTZBZFT

Qoura: https://www.quora.com/profile/Gregory-Serfer

In this episode, you will hear:

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:58 Trigger Warning
• 1:21 Excerpt of Chapter 1 of I Am Still Right Here

(Beginning of Interview)

• 6:38 Introduction of Dr. Gregory Serfer
• 11:04 The Creation of I Am Still Right Here
• 15:30 Qualities/Traits of BPD in Relationships
• 23:09 Practitioners' Attitude towards BPD and Personality Disorders
• 24:38 BPD Doesn't Define a Person
• 26:03 Idolization, Invalidation, and Disregard in BPD
• 37:03 Understanding Transient Feelings
• 45:08 Resilience in BPD
• 51:06 Suggestions for Stressful Medical Environments
• 1:04:16 Love Letter to BPD
• 1:06:40 Final Thoughts
• Dr. Serfer's Final Words

(End of Interview)

• 1:14:33 Outro
• 1:18:03 "Thinking Less" by Sinead Harnett Music: https://tinyurl.com/SineadHarnettMusic

Connect with the Hosts:

Bella Zimmerman

Email: bellagzimmerman@outlook.com

Website: holistichealingbeautifulbirths.clientsecure.me

Nicole

Email: presspause4grace@gmail.com

Website: https://www.showmegrace.org

Credits:

Hosts: Bella Zimmerman and Nicole

Music Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIII

Sound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi

Podcast Producer: Nicole

Research Team: Nicole & Tamar Brignolle

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