baby borderlines, instagram breaks, and the importance of grounding

In this episode, we dive into some of today’s most compelling topics surrounding mental health, social media, and the evolving perspectives on borderline personality disorder (BPD). We start by examining Bo Burnham’s thoughts on social media, as portrayed in his acclaimed special Inside, and how his reflections resonate with my own journey to find a conscious, balanced approach to social media use. I share insights from my recent four-month Instagram hiatus and what it taught me about mindfulness in the digital age.We also explore the concept of the “baby borderline”—an archetype representing those newly navigating a BPD diagnosis—and discuss how perspectives on mental health and the psychiatric establishment can evolve over time. I reflect on my changing views on the DSM and the broader mental health institution since launching this podcast. We’ll take a critical look at Dr. Jessica Taylor’s 2019 reaction video to the FDA’s approval of a so-called “miracle drug” for BPD, questioning the implications of such treatments. Additionally, this episode offers practical advice on grounding or earthing techniques to support emotional regulation, including tips on practicing grounding during the cold winter months.Topics covered include:Bo Burnham’s Inside and his critique of social media’s impact on mental healthThe journey toward mindful social media use and my personal Instagram breakUnderstanding the “baby borderline” archetype and its relationship to BPD diagnosisReflections on the psychiatric establishment and changing perspectives on the DSMAnalyzing Dr. Jessica Taylor’s video response to the FDA’s BPD drug approvalGrounding techniques for emotional regulation, and tips for grounding in winterThis episode offers a blend of personal reflections, mental health insights, and grounding practices to help you navigate the complexities of modern life and emotional well-being.Additional resources: ■ Ep. 340 of the Minimalists Podcast where they discuss the benefits of grounding with earthing expert Clint Ober■ Clint Ober’s website earthing.com (a reputable place to purchase earthing products – I am not paid by this company, I just like/trust the products) Craving more? Become a Premium Submarine. Join an exclusive community and unlock hundreds of hours of members-only content: full-length episodes, deep-dive series, guided meditations, and more—all for the cost of a couple of coffees a month. Start exploring at backfromtheborderline.com.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 has nothing to do with psychiatric labels. It has everything to do with 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.