From Borderline to Beautiful Podcast tackles tough topics and provides information and insight into borderline personality disorder. Our goal is to provide a show that offers hope and help to you or your loved ones with BPD and to answer big questions that others in the field are too scared to answer.
The stigma around BPD is unjustified because there is a good prognosis. Let's break the stigma and learn ways to heal together. Rose Skeeters, a licensed therapist, nutrition and mindset coach, will share her story and strategies to overcome her own battle with BPD and Bulimia.
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In this episode of From Borderline to Beautiful, hosts Rose Skeeters and Xannie discuss the controversial topic of medically assisted suicide (MAID), especially as it pertains to individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). They explore the ethical, emotional, and societal implications of offering this option to vulnerable populations and emphasize the importance of support and recovery over despair. In this episode: The hosts explain the current Canadian laws around MAID and its upco...
Discover how shifting perspectives and managing the weight we carry can transform the recovery journey. Join Jay and Rose Skeeters as they explore practical strategies for embracing challenges, maintaining patience, and building resilience through metaphorical weightlifting. In this episode: The analogy of weight on the bar as a metaphor for challenges in recovery Why growth involves discomfort and how to navigate it The importance of adjusting the "weight" when recovery feels overwhelming How r...
In this episode, Rose Skeeters explores how taking full responsibility — or extreme ownership — can be a transformative tool for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She discusses practical steps to dismantle splitting behaviors, restore integrity, and foster genuine healing. Register for the Summer 2026 Support Group on June 3 Today! Key Topics: Understanding splitting as a defense mechanism and how it fragments relationships and self-image How extreme ownership can disman...
This episode explores the profound impact of betrayal across different life stages, how it shapes our worldview, and the importance of loyalty and healing. Rose Skeeters shares insights on betrayal trauma, its effects on children and adults, and practical steps for recovery. Shout out to Noah Esreal for his permission to use the song Wasn't Nothoin'. Registerfor the Summer 2026 Support Group on June 3 Today! Key Topics Definition and examples of betrayal across life stages How betrayal in c...
This episode explores the complex nature of narcissism, distinguishing between clinical Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and pop culture misconceptions. Rose Skeeters provides insights into the traits, diagnosis, and intersection with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), emphasizing the importance of accurate understanding and compassionate communication. Register for the Summer 2026 Support Group on June 3 Today! Need individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: ...
This episode explores emotional hypersensitivity in BPD, its impact on relationships and self-image, and practical strategies for managing intense emotions. Rose Skeeters shares insights, real-life stories, and actionable steps to foster emotional regulation and self-awareness. Need individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/ ...
This episode explores paranoia in the context of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) through the lens of Jungian psychology. It explains the nature of paranoia, its role in BPD, and offers practical tools for understanding and integrating paranoid thoughts. Need individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/ To schedule with Ja...
Rose Skeeters explores a challenging phase of recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder, focusing on grief, brokenness, and identity fragmentation. She shares personal insights, developmental psychology perspectives, and practical steps for healing. Need individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/ To schedule with Jay, click...
Rose Skeeters explores the concept of ego, its role in recovery from borderline personality disorder, and how cultivating a healthy regard for oneself, or a quiet ego can enhance resilience, decision-making, and relationships. Need individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/ To schedule with Jay, click here: ...
In this episode of 'From Borderline to Beautiful', host Rose Skeeters delves into the concept of rumination, particularly in the context of borderline personality disorder (BPD). She shares her personal experiences with rumination, explaining how it can stem from anxiety and fear of abandonment. Rose outlines a framework to help listeners identify and combat rumination, emphasizing the importance of recognizing patterns and employing specific tools to manage intrusive thoughts. The episode provi...
In this episode of 'From Borderline to Beautiful', Rose Skeeters explores the profound impact of words and their energy on our lives and relationships. She reflects on her personal journey of overdramatization and the consequences of using words as tools for validation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in recognizing how our words affect ourselves and others, and encourages listeners to choose their words mindfully to foster positive connections and personal growth. N...
In this episode of 'From Borderline to Beautiful', Rose Skeeters shares her journey towards self-awareness and understanding manipulation in relationships, particularly in the context of borderline personality disorder. She discusses the painful process of self-evaluation and the four types of manipulation she employed to cope with her fragmented identity. Through her experiences, she emphasizes the importance of recognizing these behaviors as a step towards healing and personal growth. Need ind...
In this episode of "From Borderline to Beautiful," host Rose Skeeters shares a compelling story illustrating the importance of practice and preparation in managing stress and emotions. Rose encourages listeners to reflect on their own approaches to therapy and recovery. She stresses the importance of daily practice, routine, and self-care in building resilience against emotional challenges. By committing to small, consistent actions, individuals can better prepare themselves for moments of stres...
Keywords BPD, structure, routine, anxiety, emotional regulation, recovery, mindfulness, coping strategies, self-care, mental health Summary In this episode of 'From Borderline to Beautiful', host Rose Skeeters discusses the importance of structure and routine in managing anxiety and supporting recovery from BPD. She emphasizes how predictability can reduce emotional overwhelm and promote better emotional regulation. The conversation transitions into practical steps for building structure in dail...
Keywords New Year's resolutions, recovery, borderline personality disorder, self-improvement, emotional regulation, personal growth, mental health, self-reflection, coping strategies, emotional well-being Summary In this episode, Rose Skeeters discusses the importance of New Year's resolutions, particularly focusing on what individuals can give up to aid their recovery journey. She emphasizes the need for self-reflection, prioritizing love and emotional regulation, and letting go of harmful beha...
Keywords BPD, holiday season, emotional regulation, coping strategies, family dynamics, mental health, emotional perception, self-care, boundaries, distress tolerance Summary In this episode of 'From Borderline to Beautiful', host Rose Skeeters discusses strategies for navigating the holiday season for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She highlights the emotional challenges that arise during this time, including family dynamics, heightened expectations, and the potential f...
Keywords BPD, holidays, perspective taking, family relationships, emotional health, recovery, interpersonal skills, DBT, self-awareness, acceptance Summary In this episode of 'From Borderline to Beautiful', Rose Skeeters discusses the challenges faced by individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) during the holiday season. She emphasizes the importance of perspective taking in building healthier family relationships and offers practical strategies to manage expectations and foster co...
Keywords BPD, borderline personality disorder, dating, relationships, attachment, mental health, compatibility, protest behaviors Summary In this conversation, Rose Skeeters discusses the challenges of dating for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She emphasizes the importance of recognizing protest behaviors to foster compatibility in relationships. The conversation also delves into attachment concerns that arise as relationships progress, highlighting the difficulties in s...
When your emotions go from 0 to 100 with no warning, the key is to stop trying to catch the emotion itself and instead learn to catch the earliest body signals that show up before you consciously feel anything. Listen in today for 5 evidenced-based tools that actually work. Need individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/ To schedule with Jay, click ...
Looking through the mental illness lens and focusing on pathology can sometimes miss the big picture and make us feel that there is no hope in recovery. Research shows that rates of recovery without relapse requires the development of purpose and agency. Listen in today to hear how the BPD brain inhibits purpose and agency and how you can begin to tap into these for a solid recovery foundation. Need individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: https://...
In this episode, we explore the intersection of BPD and Domestic Violence and some tips to distinguish between emotional hyperbole and the reality of abuse in relationships. For support with abuse, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. Need individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/ To schedule with Ja...
Having BPD impacts parenting in a big way. Listen in this week for examples of age appropriate rules and consequences to enhance your parenting journey. Need individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/ To schedule with Jay, click here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/ Gift car...
Having BPD impacts parenting in a big way. Listen in this week for tips to be more consistent as a parent. Need individual support? Schedule a session with Rose here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/ To schedule with Jay, click here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/22608/ Gift cards now available for purchase here: ...
Having BPD impacts parenting in a big way. Listen in to hear part of my own personal parenting journey as well as ways that BPD can both overtly and covertly impact parenting. BPD is NOT life or death. It is not a chronic illness. Check out this video for research aka the truth with Xannie : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AhjwxEu1XaA Remember that the truth matters so much and it is much warmer of a blanket than shame even if it feels itchy scratchy at first . Need individual support? Schedule a ...
Rose Skeeters explores a listener's question about why their mistakes feel bigger than everyone else's, linking this perception to cognitive biases like the spotlight effect, hyperbolic temperament, shame, and catastrophizing. She emphasizes the difficulty of learning to be coachable and how social comparison and negativity bias amplify feelings of failure. The episode concludes with a powerful message about the universality of mistakes, the importance of self-compassion, and resources for those struggling with suicidal thoughts during Suicide Awareness Month.
September is suicide awareness month. Please stay <3 Here are some resources: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text or Chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988. Hours are available 24/7 and the cost is free. OR Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor through Crisis Text Line, a global not-for-profit organization. Free, 24/7, confidential Listen in to this reflective episode about identity. Is it disturbed or is it buried under the lies told to your youngest sel...
September is suicide awareness month. Please stay <3 Here are some resources: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or Text or Chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988. Hours are available 24/7 and the cost is free. OR Text HOME to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor through Crisis Text Line, a global not-for-profit organization. Free, 24/7, confidential Listen in to this reflective episode about identity. Is it disturbed or is it buried under the lies told to your youngest self?...
Who remember this jingle... "I don't wanna grow up 'cause I'm a t*ys r u*s kid, so many toys..." Today's episode is about character development, growing up, and how not growing up impacts relationships. I will also tell you some things you can do to keep recovery going strong. Fall Virtual Support Group Sign-Ups for Loved Ones: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/support-groups-for-loved-ones/ Fall Virtual Support Group Sign-Ups for Individuals on the BPD spectrum: https://www.thrive...
Are you fighting your partner? For what? Validation? Affirmation? To hurt them? or to resolve the issue... Fall Virtual Support Group Sign-Ups for Loved Ones: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/support-groups-for-loved-ones/ Fall Virtual Support Group Sign-Ups for Individuals on the BPD spectrum: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/support-groups-2/ Prefer individual? Schedule a session with Rose here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individ...
Fall Virtual Support Group Sign-Ups for Loved Ones: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/support-groups-for-loved-ones/ Fall Virtual Support Group Sign-Ups for Individuals on the BPD spectrum: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/support-groups-2/ Prefer individual? Schedule a session with Rose here: https://www.thriveonlinecounseling.com/product/individual-sessions/ To schedule with Jay, click here: https://www.thriv...
