Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW
Get A Borderline Friendly Boss Feat. Maria
Get A Borderline Friendly Boss Feat. Maria
Get A Borderline Friendly Boss Feat. Maria
Monday 22nd September 2025
Maria shares her BPD journey and how a supportive boss made all the difference in her recovery.
33 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Encouraging
Healing
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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
- Having a supportive boss can significantly impact recovery.
- Self-awareness is key to managing BPD effectively.
- Family involvement can transform relationships and aid recovery.
- Advocating for oneself is crucial in finding the right treatment.
- Trusting your intuition is essential in the recovery journey.
"Recovery to me means being able to feel like I'm able to manage my mental health without my mental health managing me."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this episode of 'Bold Beautiful Borderline,' hosts Laurie Edmundson and Sara Amundson welcome Maria Scazzaro, a spirited advocate from Queens, New York, who opens up about her personal journey with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and the role of supportive relationships in her recovery. Maria shares how her family became her advocates and how a compassionate boss at work played a crucial part in her growth and success.
She dives into the complexities of living with BPD, explaining how she manages her mental health challenges and the profound impact of having a 'borderline-friendly boss.'
Maria's story is a testament to resilience, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, the power of advocacy, and the significance of supportive environments. Her insights into navigating professional spaces with BPD are both enlightening and encouraging, offering hope to others on similar journeys.
Maria also shares the transformative experience of attending a psychoeducation group that helped her and her family understand BPD better, ultimately strengthening their relationships. This episode is not just for those with BPD but for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of mental health and the importance of support systems. Maria's courage in sharing her story is inspiring and offers a beacon of hope for those facing similar struggles.
Are you ready to learn how a little support can make a big difference?