Show Notes
Why are so many celebrities labeled as “crazy,” “unstable,” or “too emotional”, and how often is that linked to Borderline Personality Disorder*? We’re not here to gossip or diagnose, but we explore how public figures have either disclosed or been linked to BPD, and what that means for public awareness and stigma. From the courtroom controversy of Amber Heard to the tragic loss of Amy Winehouse, we talk about how media portrayal shapes how the world sees (and misunderstands) BPD, and why representation, especially honest, messy, human stories, matters so much.
🌱 Have questions, stories, or something you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] 🎧 Looking for guided meditations made for emotional regulation, BPD, and more? Check out our YouTube channel Empowered Heroes for free meditations created with love and care:https://www.youtube.com/@Empoweredheroes Also available on Spotify at Empowered Heroes Meditations. 📩 For support on your BPD recovery journey with DBT-based skills and Mindfulness practices, email me for a free 30-Minute Consultation: [email protected] or check out the website: www.bpdsupport.org *If you or someone you care about is struggling with BPD, know that you’re not alone. Support is out there, and healing is possible.
Recommended books on BPD: I Hate You - Don’t Leave Me by Hal Straus and Jerold J. Kreisman The Way She Feels by Courtney Cook This Is Not the End: Conversations on Borderline Personality Disorder Tabetha Martin (Editor) Sometimes I Act Crazy: Living with Borderline Personality Disorder by Jerold J. Kreisman and Hal Straus
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