Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

Bold Beautiful Borderline

Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

  • Polyamory and BPD: Lots of Love (feat: Leslie)

Polyamory and BPD: Lots of Love (feat: Leslie)

Sunday 19th September 2021

Leslie discusses navigating polyamory with BPD, touching on neuroception, attachment styles, and managing emotional needs on 'Bold Beautiful Borderline'.
59 minutes
Informative
Raw
Thought-provoking
Engaging
Empowering

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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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Polyamory and BPD: Leslie's Journey of Love and Balance

But I find, dude, if you told your parents, like if you brought two people home to Christmas, can you imagine, actually I have a friend of a friend who I know decently well, that's in a throuple right now with kids and they and they're doing that and it's really interesting.
Ever wondered how someone with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) manages multiple romantic relationships? In this intriguing episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline', Leslie takes us through her personal journey of navigating polyamory while living with BPD. Equipped with her intuition and a degree in Psychology, Leslie offers a candid look at the complexities and joys of loving more than one person. She dives into the concept of neuroception, explaining how the brain's ability to detect threats can affect her relationships.
Leslie also sheds light on attachment styles and their impact on relationship dynamics. Managing emotional needs and ensuring safe conflict are crucial topics she covers, providing practical advice along the way. Leslie's story challenges societal norms and highlights the importance of finding the right fit in relationships. She also opens up about the stigma surrounding BPD and the delicate process of disclosing her condition to partners.
This episode is a blend of raw honesty, practical insights, and a touch of humor, making it a must-listen for anyone curious about polyamory or living with BPD.