Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
PART 1: Practicing Radical Acceptance In A Chaotic Family System (Feat. Brittni)
PART 1: Practicing Radical Acceptance In A Chaotic Family System (Feat. Brittni)
PART 1: Practicing Radical Acceptance In A Chaotic Family System (Feat. Brittni)
Sunday 14th April 2024
Brittni shares her journey through trauma, therapy, and radical acceptance while living with BPD. A raw look at mental health and family dynamics.
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Episode Overview
- Radical acceptance can be a powerful tool in managing family chaos.
- Living with BPD involves navigating complex emotional landscapes.
- Therapy, though challenging, can lead to significant personal growth.
- Empathy for oneself can extend to empathy for others, even those who have hurt you.
- Mental health resources can be scarce, especially in certain regions.
I had to stop going to the source of my invalidation and trauma to try to explain why I was invalidated and traumatised.
Ever wondered how to practice radical acceptance in the face of family chaos? This episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline offers a heartfelt conversation between host Sara Amundson and guest Brittni, a travel speech therapist living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Brittni shares her journey through trauma, therapy, and the challenging path to radical acceptance.
Diagnosed with BPD at 33, Brittni has navigated the rocky waters of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and offers candid reflections on her experiences with family, mental health, and the healthcare system. From enduring physical, verbal, and sexual abuse in her childhood to finding strength in therapy, Brittni’s story is both gut-wrenching and inspiring. She speaks openly about the barriers she faced, including inadequate mental health resources in the Midwest and the high costs of therapy.
Her tale of overcoming these obstacles to achieve a sense of self-compassion and empathy is nothing short of remarkable. Sara and Brittni also touch on the complexities of maintaining relationships with family members who have caused harm. Brittni's honesty about her struggles with her parents and the need to protect them from their own actions is both moving and relatable.
They discuss how understanding and accepting one's past can lead to greater empathy for others, even those who have hurt you. The episode is a raw and honest look at what it means to live with BPD while striving for mental wellness. It’s not just about the hardships but also about the small victories and moments of clarity that come with radical acceptance.
If you're looking for an episode that blends personal stories with broader mental health insights, this one’s for you. Tune in to hear more about Brittni’s journey and how she’s learned to navigate her complex family dynamics. Curious about how radical acceptance can transform your life? This episode might just hold the answers you’re looking for.