Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson

Bold Beautiful Borderline

Sara Abbott, MSW, LCSW, LICSW

  • GREATEST HITS: The Emotional Rollercoaster Meets The Emotional Hangover

GREATEST HITS: The Emotional Rollercoaster Meets The Emotional Hangover

Sunday 28th December 2025

Sara Abbott shares her raw journey with BPD and sobriety, exploring emotional highs and lows with humour and honesty.
33 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Informative
Compassionate
Raw

About this podcast

Bold Beautiful Borderline
Author:
Sara Amundson & Laurie Edmundson
Overview:
Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing Relationships
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster: A BPD Journey

Episode Overview

  • Understanding the emotional hangover following intense emotional days.
  • The impact of sensory triggers on emotional stability.
  • Coping strategies for managing BPD symptoms.
  • The importance of self-reflection in personal growth.
  • Breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health.
"I had to lay in bed last night and repeat the mantra to myself, I will not relapse, I will not relapse, I will not relapse."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline, Sara Abbott takes listeners on a raw and sometimes humorous journey through the highs and lows of living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Celebrating her two-year sobriety milestone, Sara reflects on the emotional hangover that follows intense emotional days. Through candid anecdotes, she shares the sensory triggers and microaggressions that can lead to emotional upheaval, making even the simplest of tasks feel monumental.
Sara doesn't shy away from discussing the reality of managing BPD, using humour and honesty to paint a vivid picture of the emotional rollercoaster she experiences. From battling overwhelming guilt to navigating a day filled with seemingly small triggers, Sara's narrative is both relatable and enlightening for anyone familiar with mental health struggles.
Her ability to articulate the internal chaos that BPD can cause offers a unique perspective, shedding light on the challenges faced by those living with this often misunderstood condition. Whether you're seeking to understand BPD better or looking for solidarity in your own mental health journey, this episode provides a compassionate and unfiltered glimpse into Sara's world. By sharing her story, Sara hopes to break down the stigma surrounding BPD and encourage others to find strength in their own struggles.
Are you ready to ride the emotional rollercoaster with Sara and learn about the resilience it takes to stay sober and thrive despite life's challenges?
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