from labels to liberation: exploring the power threat meaning framework with dr. lucy johnstone

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Lucy Johnstone, a trailblazing consultant clinical psychologist, author, and co-creator of the Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF). Dr. Johnstone’s extensive work challenges the conventional biomedical model of mental health, offering an innovative approach that prioritizes understanding human suffering within its broader social, cultural, and political contexts.Dr. Johnstone shares her journey from a young academic inspired by the works of Carl Jung to a leading critic of traditional psychiatric practices. She delves into the concept of the "DSM mindset" and why the current diagnostic approach often fails to address the true origins of mental distress. We explore how the PTMF shifts the focus from individual pathology to the impact of power dynamics and life experiences, providing a more holistic understanding of mental health.Throughout our discussion, Dr. Johnstone provides insights into the motivations behind developing the PTMF and addresses the resistance and criticisms it has faced. She offers practical advice for mental health professionals looking to incorporate the PTMF into their work and discusses how the framework can influence mental health policies and service structures to better meet the needs of those in distress.For individuals and families navigating the mental health system, Dr. Johnstone shares valuable guidance on seeking support. She also outlines her vision for the future of mental health care, shaped by the principles of the PTMF.Join me for an enlightening conversation that not only critiques existing mental health paradigms but also offers a hopeful and empowering alternative. Whether you're a mental health professional, someone experiencing distress, or simply interested in innovative approaches to understanding human suffering, this episode is a must-listen.Tune in to explore how we can move from a model of diagnosis to one of understanding and meaning and learn how the Power Threat Meaning Framework can reshape our approach to mental health.✧ (PDF) 2-page summary of the Power Threat Meaning Framework (PTMF) via the British Psychological Society✧ Click here to explore books by Dr. Lucy Johnstone✧ Full PDF of the Power Threat Meaning Framework via Mad in AmericaCONTACT ME + UNLOCK PREMIUM: To join the Premium Submarines on Patreon (unlocking full + ad-free episodes), check out my sponsors and book recommendations, or contact me directly, visit backfromtheborderline.com. Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I don’t want to talk to your personality; I want to talk to your soul. Imagine if your most painful and debilitating mental health symptoms and self-sabotaging behaviors aren’t evidence of 'disorder' or 'dysfunction', but adaptive strategies that once kept you safe. My goal is to help you shift from asking ‘What’s wrong with me?’ to ‘What happened to me?’The word ‘borderline’ in this podcast isn’t about psychiatric labels. It’s about coming back from the inner psychological brink we all experience. Everyone has found themselves on the edge, in that liminal space where the old self falls apart and the new Self emerges. Here, we explore what it means to undergo true emotional alchemy: that ancient and primordial process of falling apart, confronting the underworld of our psyche, and falling back together into someone stronger, wiser, and more whole.Many highly sensitive people who identify with the seemingly never-ending list of diagnostic mental health labels contained within ‘the bible of psychiatry’ (the DSM) share the same underlying sense of being irreparably broken, disconnected from their intuition, and paralyzed by life’s existential questions. I believe the resulting—and perfectly understandable—chronic feelings of emptiness and spiritual starvation are the TRUE causes of our current collective ‘mental health crisis.’ Together, we’ll dive into depth psychology, mythology, human consciousness, critical psychiatry, and the impact of trauma to help you begin the process of emotional alchemy. This exploration will help you get to the root cause of your suffering and free yourself from the toxic shame, limiting beliefs, and mental programming that have kept you locked in the chains of your past.In an era where mental health and spirituality are too often commercialized, I’m not here as a guru with a quick fix to sell you. I don’t believe anyone is ever truly ‘healed’ or ‘cured.’ There is no return to some mythical state of pre-trauma purity, but rather a continuous spiral of unbecoming, unlearning, and transformation. As a fellow seeker, I will be there in your ear, walking alongside you on your path toward wholeness as a sort of parasocial big sister. That, I can promise. By integrating the concepts we explore together, you’ll begin to see that anyone—even you—can come back from the borderline.CRAVING MORE? Visit backfromtheborderline.com to dive into my universe, connect with me, access my Patreon, and discover more about my journey and work. Don’t forget to follow Back from the Borderline so new episodes on Tuesdays and Thursdays automatically drop into your podcast feed. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.