Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

Bold Beautiful Borderline

Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

  • Addressing stigma from within the system (feat. Jessica)

Addressing stigma from within the system (feat. Jessica)

Sunday 4th June 2023

Jessica, a counselor with BPD, shares her personal and professional experiences, addressing stigma and advocating for empathy and support.
39 minutes
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About this podcast

Bold Beautiful Borderline
Author:
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Inside the Mind: Jessica's Journey with BPD and Breaking Stigma

Episode Overview

  • Jessica shares her personal story and challenges living with BPD, including relationship struggles and substance abuse
  • She highlights the stigma and misconceptions surrounding BPD within the healthcare and education settings
  • Discusses the complexities of working as a clinician while living with BPD, emphasizing the need for empathetic and client-centered care
  • Reveals the nuances of her experiences within the mental health system, shedding light on the importance of understanding and support
  • Emphasizes the impact of stigma on individuals with BPD and advocates for compassionate and inclusive approaches to care
If money is no object, then it exists. And throughout all of this, you have a bachelor's in psychology and then you were doing your master's?
Ever wondered what it's like to be both a counselor and a patient? In this episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', Jessica, a clinical counselor living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), takes you on a deeply personal journey. Jessica doesn't just talk about her own experiences; she tackles the bigger picture of how stigma within the healthcare and education systems affects those with BPD.
You'll hear about her struggles with relationships and substance abuse, and how these challenges intersect with her professional life. Plus, there's a unique twist—Jessica is a twin, and her sibling also has BPD, adding another layer to her story. If you're looking for an honest, eye-opening conversation that blends personal narrative with professional insight, this episode is for you. It's a candid look at the need for empathy, understanding, and better support for individuals navigating life with BPD.