Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Finding the sexy in safe (feat. Kelly South)
Finding the sexy in safe (feat. Kelly South)
Finding the sexy in safe (feat. Kelly South)
Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Join Kelly South on Bold Beautiful Borderline as she discusses BPD, recovery, and finding balance in a candid chat with Laurie and Sara.
50 minutes
Raw
Informative
Eye-opening
Hopeful
Empowering
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Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Kelly South on BPD: Finding Balance and Embracing the Journey
Episode Overview
- Kelly shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with BPD at 35 and her experience with recovery
- The episode provides deep insights into the realities of living with BPD and the challenges of finding a balance between safe and sexy
- The conversation draws parallels with characters like Severus Snape from the Harry Potter series, discussing the portrayal of BPD in popular media
- Kelly's book, 'Pay Attention to Me,' aims to offer relatability and hope to those struggling with BPD and provide insight for those seeking to understand the disorder better
- Trigger warning: Specific mentions of self-harm are included in the episode
My expectation for myself now is to have more better days than bad days. And that's the real life thing, right?
What happens when you mix Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a quest for balance, and a dash of humor? You get an enlightening chat with Kelly South on 'Bold Beautiful Borderline'. Kelly, author of 'Pay Attention to Me', returns to the podcast to dive deeper into her life with BPD, her recovery journey, and the unique challenges she faces.
Hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson guide the conversation, touching on everything from the beauty within BPD to the tricky dance of finding 'safe sexy'. They even ponder whether Severus Snape from Harry Potter is a relatable figure for those with BPD. Kelly's openness about her diagnosis at 35, the reception of her book, and her everyday battles makes this episode a must-listen for anyone affected by or interested in BPD.
Be prepared for a raw, honest, and sometimes humorous exploration of mental health that doesn’t shy away from the tough topics, including a trigger warning for specific mentions of self-harm.