Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
"Borderline Personality Disorder Girlie" feat. Julia
"Borderline Personality Disorder Girlie" feat. Julia
"Borderline Personality Disorder Girlie" feat. Julia
Sunday 16th November 2025
Julia shares her raw journey with BPD, exploring relationships, therapy, and self-advocacy with humour and honesty.
38 minutes
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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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Episode Overview
- Early symptoms of BPD often appear in teenage years.
- Finding the right therapist can be challenging but crucial.
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is recommended for BPD.
- Support from loved ones is vital for mental health recovery.
- Self-advocacy is key to finding effective treatment.
"You are so lovable and worthy of good love. Doing the work is powerful, especially when you feel alone."
Get ready to be moved by the heartfelt conversation between Julia and the hosts of Bold Beautiful Borderline. Julia, a self-proclaimed 'borderline personality disorder girlie', shares her journey through the ups and downs of living with BPD. From the early symptoms in her teenage years to her eventual diagnosis at 24, Julia opens up about the challenges she faced and the determination it took to find the right therapist and therapy for her needs.
Her candid discussion about relationships, therapy, and self-advocacy is both relatable and enlightening. You'll hear about Julia's struggle with toxic relationships and the fear of abandonment, common themes for those with BPD. She also shares how finding Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) has been a game-changer in her mental health journey. With light humour sprinkled throughout, this episode offers a raw look into the complexities of BPD and how love and support can help pave the way to recovery.
Julia's passion for cooking and content creation adds a refreshing touch to the episode, highlighting her journey towards happiness and fulfilment. Her story is a testament to resilience and the power of self-advocacy. If you're curious about how individuals navigate their sobriety journey or interested in personal battles against addiction, this episode is a must-listen.