Xannie, Alex, Lena, Melanie and Céline discuss various patterns of dysfunction in romantic relationships experienced by people living with borderline personality disorder. The Bunch share some of their stories, and how they've learned to manage relationship dysfunction more effectively. Support us on patreon: patreon.com/thebpdbunch Join the BPD Bunch Team on June 4th for the Emotions Matter Walk for BPD: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/walkforbpd2023/team/925565/ Info on the walk: https://emotion...
May 31, 2023•40 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this week's game episode, Xannie, Georgette, Carys, Madhurima, Jess and André discuss whether certain statements about BPD are facts or myths, and if they're myths, they come up with more accurate challenge statements. Grab your favorite brunchy beverage, a snack, and join us! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thebpdbunch ________ About Us: The BPD bunch is a weekly YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week w...
May 27, 2023•25 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Xannie, Alex, Lena, Raf and Jay analyze various characters in movies and shows who are either canonically diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or are widely thought of by audiences as having BPD. The bunch share their thoughts on the accuracy of these portrayals, as well as their expected effect on BPD stigma. Thank you to our BPD Bestie Patrons who voted on this topic!! Can't wait until May 31st for Ep 12? Join our BPD Besties or BPD Buddies tiers on Patreon, and watch ahead to ...
May 24, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This week we answered your questions! Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join Xannie, Georgette, Céline, Andrea and Solène as they cover everything from creative hobbies to self compassion. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thebpdbunch ________ About Us: The BPD bunch is a weekly YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can...
May 20, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Xannie, Alex, Katja, Jess and André share some of their experiences with BPD stigma, and how they've learned to deal with it. Can't wait until May 24th for Ep 11? Join our BPD Besties or BPD Buddies tiers on Patreon, and watch ahead to next week's episode on Media Portrayals of BPD. OUT NOW!! patreon.com/thebpdbunch Join the BPD Bunch Team for the Emotions Matter Walk for BPD: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/walkforbpd2023/team/925565/ Info on the walk: https://emotionsmatterbpd.org/walkforbpd ___...
May 17, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Jess, Madhurima, and two BPD Bunch guests, Nan and Ana Paula talk about their experience of BPD as Indigenous or racialized women and some ways in which race can impact access to mental health care! Find Ana Paula on Instagram: https://instagram.com/annssantos?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Find Nan on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gizhiiwe_makwa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thebpdbunch ________ About Us: The BPD bunch is a weekly YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of...
May 13, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Xannie, Alex, Sophie and Raf and outline some of the most well-known evidence based treatments for borderline personality disorder, and Mo shares her experiences with Buddhist philosophies as a helpful alternative when access to treatment is an issue. Can't wait until May 10th for Ep 10? Join our BPD Besties or BPD Buddies tiers on Patreon, and watch ahead to next week's episode on BPD Stigma. OUT NOW!! patreon.com/thebpdbunch MORE RESOURCES: To help find treatment: https://www.nyp.org/bpdresour...
May 10, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Meet Raf, the last of our current cast of the BPD Bunch! See them in our episode on BPD Treatment Options, dropping Wednesday May 10! Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️🩹...
May 09, 2023•7 min•Ep. 21
BPD can make navigating breakups incredibly challenging, but there are strategies and support systems that can help. In this video, Alex, Xannie, Darren, Lore, Sophie, and Cèline discuss their experiences with breakups and BPD, offering practical advice and relatable insights for anyone going through a similar situation. Join them as they share their personal journeys towards healing and recovery. Support us on patreon: patreon.com/thebpdbunch Wanna listen to the cast's breakup playlists? Check ...
May 03, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Xannie, Andrea, Georgia, Mo and Solène chat about their lives in functional recovery from BPD, covering topics like the importance of exercise and gut health for mental wellness, as well as learning from their experiences on handling setbacks and disengaging from negative influences. Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and hang out us! Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/thebpdbunch ________ About Us: The BPD bunch is a weekly YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional r...
Apr 29, 2023•27 min
Do you struggle with whether or not to share your BPD diagnosis? You're not alone. In this episode, our guests Xannie, Alex, Raf, Melanie, Jay, and Solène discuss the nuances of disclosure, including the risks and rewards of being transparent about their mental health. Can't wait until May 3rd for Ep 8? Join our BPD Besties or BPD Buddies tiers on Patreon, and watch ahead to next week's episode on BPD and Breakups patreon.com/thebpdbunch (Will be out today at 2pm EST) ________ About Us: The BPD ...
Apr 26, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Recording from our live show on Youtube, 4/4/23. Xannie and Solène answer audience questions and chat about how things are going!
Apr 05, 2023•59 min
Having BPD is bad enough, but add the hormonal and physical changes of a menstrual cycle, and all bets are off. Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join Xannie, Mo, Celine, Lena and Andrea as they chat about the challenges of BPD & Periods! Consider supporting us on patreon! Patreon.com/thebpdbunch Next week we will NOT be uploading videos, but join us LIVE on: YouTube -Tuesday April 4: 10am Pacific/ 1pm Eastern/ 6pm UK Instagram - Wednesday April 5: 4pm Pacific/ 7pm Eastern/ 12am UK (Th...
Apr 01, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Xannie & Casey, Mo & Mark, Solène & Andy, and Katja & Charles discuss some of the challenges they’ve faced in their relationship and how they manage them. It IS possible to maintain long-term romantic relationships with BPD! Note: This episode is from the perspective of four women with BPD who are married to men who do not have BPD. We’re looking forward to filming more episodes like this in the future, including a broader range of personal backgrounds and relationships dynamics....
Mar 29, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Our BPD and romantic relationships episode drops on Wednesday, March 29th. We want to dive right into the juicy nuggets on the episode, so here’s a quick background on each of the couples so you know a little bit more about us! We recognize that this episode shows a very specific dynamic: Women with BPD, who are married to men who do not have BPD. Romantic relationships is one of the most commonly requested episode topics, so we are going to do more episodes like this in the future, including a ...
Mar 27, 2023•5 min
Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join Xannie, Mo, Celine, Lena and Andrea as they play a game of BPD Bingo! Check out our community feed on youtube for a copy of the blank bingo board so you can play along! Consider supporting us on patreon! Patreon.com/thebpdbunch About Us: The BPD bunch is a weekly YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the ...
Mar 25, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Solène chats with Sophie, Raf, Madhurima and André about their different family cultures, how those cultures affected their mental health, and how they've learned to manage their BPD symptoms within the context of their families. Can't wait until March 29 for Ep 6? Join our BPD Besties or BPD Buddies tiers on Patreon, and watch ahead to next week's episode, BPD Relationships: Hear From 4 Couples About How They Navigate Love With BPD in the Mix! OUT NOW!!!! https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch Tho...
Mar 22, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join Xannie, Katja, Alex, Mo, Raf, and Darren as they answer questions from our audience (gathered through our instagram account) About Us: The BPD bunch is a weekly YouTube talk show, featuring a panel of people who are in functional recovery from Borderline Personality Disorder. Each week we discuss BPD-related topics to help give you insights into the different ways BPD can be expressed in someone’s life. We also cover the different paths we followed on...
Mar 18, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Xannie, Jay, Solene, Madhurima and Georgette talk about managing friendships and BPD! Can't wait until March 22 for Ep 5? Join our BPD Besties or BPD Buddies tiers on Patreon, and watch ahead to next week's episode on BPD and Family Culture! patreon.com/thebpdbunch (Will be out today at 2pm EST) Those who sign up for our top tier, BPD Besties , before April 1 will receive an appreciation T-shirt with notes from the entire cast on it! About Us: The BPD bunch is a weekly YouTube talk show, featuri...
Mar 15, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join Jess, Madhurima, Lore, Sophie and André as they chat about the intersection of BPD and intergenerational trauma. They discuss some of their own family histories and how they approach healing for future generations. Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us! Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professio...
Mar 11, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Xannie, Jess, Carys, Solene and Georgette talk about managing work and BPD! Can't wait until March 15 for Ep 4? Join our BPD Besties or BPD Buddies tiers on Patreon, and watch ahead to next week's episode on BPD and Working! patreon.com/thebpdbunch Those who sign up for our top tier, BPD Besties , before April 1 will receive an appreciation Tshirt with notes from the entire cast on it! Resources: US https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/employers/accommodations#:~:text=Under%20Title%20...
Mar 09, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 3
This week, Xannie and Sophie interview Dr. Monica Thomas, who specializes in treating individuals with substance misuse and frequently utilizes DBT in her clinical practice. Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join us as we chat about BPD, substance use, and how the treatment options for both are changing for the better! ________ Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us! ________ Disclaimer: this video does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Mar 04, 2023•33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Xannie, Andrea, Lena, Sophie, and André chat with special guest Alysha who is a certified alcohol and drug counselor with lived experience of BPD. The Bunch discuss their struggles with substances, and some of the unique challenges that crop up for people who experience co-occurring BPD and SUD. They also talk about different forms of recovery, and what has worked for them to effectively manage SUD symptoms. Support us on patreon: patreon.com/thebpdbunch Find Alysha on Instagram: https://www.ins...
Mar 01, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Grab your favorite brunchy beverage and join Xannie, Katja, Lena, and Jay as they chat about what life is like these days for them, on their journey in functional recovery from BPD! Thank you for being on this journey of healing with us! Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing o...
Feb 25, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Meet Jay, joining the cast of the BPD Bunch, for season 2 and beyond! See him in the first episode of season 2 of our bonus series, the BPD Bunch BRUNCH! Disclaimer : Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own ...
Feb 24, 2023•7 min•Ep. 20
Xannie, Alex, Darren, Sophie, Georgette and Mo tell the stories of how they were diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. The Bunch chat about what it felt like to find out they had BPD, what they learned from the experience, and how they might approach seeking a diagnosis differently, knowing what they know now. Can't wait until March 1 for Ep 2? Join our BPD Besties or BPD Buddies tiers on Patreon, and watch ahead to next week's episode on BPD and Substance Use Disorders! patreon.com/th...
Feb 22, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Meet Darren, one of the cast of the BPD Bunch! See him in the first episode of season 2, on Diagnosis Stories! Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you can gain some insight and direction into your own recovery ❤️🩹
Feb 21, 2023•6 min•Ep. 19
Schedule for Season 2: The BPD Bunch Main Episodes, Uploaded on Wednesdays at 7am Eastern/ 12pm UK: Ep 1: Diagnosis Stories - February 22 Ep 2: BPD & Substance Use - March 1 ~with special guest Alysha Meadows, CADC-II Ep 3: Working & BPD - March 8 Ep 4: BPD & Friendships - March 15 Ep 5: BPD & Family Culture - March 22 Ep 6: Long-term Romantic Relationships - March 29 ~with four of the BPD Bunch and their partners Live Q&A ( No Episode) - April 5 Ep 7: BPD & Disclosure - ...
Feb 16, 2023•2 min
(From 2/15/23) Xannie, Alex, André, and Jess chat about what they're looking forward to about Season 2, and some of the challenges of working on the project. Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch NOTE TO INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE: If you're interested in being in our top tier (BPD Besties) on patreon, send us a message on patreon or instagram (handle: thebpdbunch) first so we can make sure we are able to ship merch to you!...
Feb 16, 2023•45 min
(Recording from Feb 8) Hang out with Xannie, the creator and host of the BPD Bunch and ask her all your burning questions! Support The BPD Bunch on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebpdbunch Disclaimer: Although several of our panelists work in the mental health field, we are all coming to you as people in functional recovery from BPD, and are not here to provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Instead, we hope that by sharing our stories and what was helpful for us, you c...
Feb 10, 2023•39 min
