How to Find a Good Therapist: Personal Experiences and Practical AdviceIn this episode, the host addresses their audience after a brief hiatus, expressing appreciation for the feedback received on the podcast.

They discuss a listener-requested follow-up to Episode 4, 'How to Find a Good Therapist.'

The host emphasizes that podcast advice is no substitute for professional mental health help and delves into their personal journey with therapy.

Topics covered include the importance of finding a therapist who is the right fit for an individual's emotional and spiritual readiness, differences in attachment styles, and levels of therapeutic work such as inner child healing and DBT/CBT. The episode concludes with an analogy comparing the slow, incremental progress in therapy to a child's development and stresses the importance of sticking with therapy while also knowing one's limits.

00:00 Introduction and Listener Feedback

00:20 Revisiting Episode Four: Finding a Good Therapist

01:26 The Importance of Professional Help

03:01 Personal Experience with Therapy

05:32 Understanding Attachment Styles

11:58 Therapy Progress and Expectations

16:02 Finding the Right Therapist

20:34 Dating and Emotional Availability

24:58 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

The Importance of Emotional Support and Understanding BPDIn this episode, the speaker discusses the critical need for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) to seek external perspectives and support from trusted friends to counteract extreme views. The discussion highlights how trauma responses can create self-doubt and the importance of reassurance and affirmations. The conversation also explores the broader issue of mental health education, arguing for its inclusion in school curricula to better equip individuals to handle emotional regulation and mental wellbeing. The speaker reflects on their personal journey with BPD, the gaps in mental health care, and the importance of patience, empathy, and fact-based advice in supporting loved ones with BPD. Suggestions include verifying the credibility of information sourced from social media and other platforms.00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Reaching Out02:10 The Role of Affirmations and Reassurance04:29 Mental Health Education: What We Should Have Learned08:25 Challenges in Seeking Help12:12 Understanding BPD: Diagnosis and Information14:54 Supporting Loved Ones with BPD18:17 The Importance of Credible Information

Understanding BPD: Part Two with Anna

In this episode of the 'You Make It Happen' podcast, Anna returns for part two of her discussion on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Anna shares her personal journey of discovering her BPD diagnosis following an accident and elaborates on the symptoms and experiences associated with the disorder. Key topics include the comorbidity of BPD with other conditions like anxiety and depression, the emotional roller coaster of symptoms, and the importance of patience and understanding in managing relationships with someone who has BPD. Anna also distinguishes between dissociation and compartmentalization and emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help for an accurate diagnosis.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:46 Anna's Diagnosis Journey

03:36 Understanding BPD Symptoms

08:08 Living with BPD

16:43 Managing Relationships with BPD

17:48 Advice and Final Thoughts