In this episode, Diana Partington LPC-MHSP and I, dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster that is dating with BPD.

Ever heard of the Wise Mind Dating Plan? It's a game-changer! We’ll break down the pros and cons of staying in a relationship or making the tough call to walk away.

Plus, we're tuning into our gut feelings—how to check the facts before trusting that inner voice. Whether you’re on the fence or just curious, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and some seriously wise advice. Tune in, it’s about to get real! Diana Partington is a licensed professional counselor and author of DBT for Life. She offers online DBT skills classes, workshops, and training across North America. Her website, DBTforLife.com, features resources on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, her educational offerings, her book, and her podcast Suffering Optional: DBT and the Dharma.

Order DBT for Life: Skills to transform the way you live everywhere books are sold.

* Link to the podcast with Dr. Skye Fitzpatrick - referenced in this episode

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Dear BPD Warriors,

Join us - Melanie Goldman, Jade Stanton, and I - on a remarkable journey of overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder and embracing a life of beauty, resilience, and fulfillment.

Discover firsthand the possibilities of building a life worth living, filled with hope, purpose, and joy, even in the face of adversity. This show is a testament to the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit and the boundless potential for growth and flourishing, even amidst the challenges of BPD.

Feel free to share with us in the comment section below, one thing you are celebrating today <3

We would love to celebrate with you!!!

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Whether you're personally navigating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or supporting a loved one, relationships can present unique challenges. In this episode, discover actionable strategies to navigate these complexities with finesse and understanding. Join us as we explore practical tips and insights to empower you in fostering healthy connections and thriving relationships despite the challenges posed by BPD.

Dr. Skye Fitzpatrick an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at York University and director of the Treating and Understanding Life-threatening

behaviours and Posttraumatic stress (TULiP) lab. She focuses on identifying ways to optimize, expedite, and broaden access to BPD and PTSD treatments on their own

and as they co-occur.

As Dr. Skye mentioned they are currently recruiting participants for their Feeling Connected Study. Check out their research at ⁠ https://tuliplab.ca/feeling-connected.html ⁠. If you are interested to contact ⁠bpdstudy@yorku.ca⁠ for inquiries.

Follow them on social media:

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Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/tuliplabyorkuniversity/⁠

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This episode is proudly sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Hope for BPD⁠⁠⁠

Hope For BPD is that resource, a beacon of hope. Whether you're personally affected by BPD, or you're supporting a loved one through their journey, this platform is here to assist you every step of the way.

Hope For BPD provides confidential and compassionate treatment consultation, information and research about evidence-based treatments, ongoing solution-focused and nonjudgmental support for individuals with BPD and family members, and more.

Visit⁠⁠⁠ https://www.hopeforbpd.com/⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about their services, and to find that glimmer of hope you've been looking for.

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and feel free to contact me via email at braverybpd@gmail.com