In this raw and powerful episode, we continue our conversation with Sarah—a fierce BPD warrior who describes emotional hijacking and high-functioning invisibility to the frustration of being mislabeled and misunderstood, this conversation is as honest as it is empowering. Our guest shares personal experiences with misdiagnosis, medication struggles, and the double-edged sword of caring deeply while being denied care in return.

We unpack the power of language, the exhaustion of daily emotional regulation, and why DBT has been a game changer. Whether you're living with BPD or loving someone who is, this episode offers insight, validation, and hope—with just enough humor to keep it real.

Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Guest: Sarah - BPD Warrior

Major Topic Timeline (Approximate)

00:00:00 – 00:01:30 Intro & Acknowledgment of Struggles with BPD

00:01:30 – 00:03:00 Impact of Language and Tone in Support

00:03:00 – 00:06:00 Understanding Emotional Hijacking & Dysregulation

00:06:00 – 00:08:30 Invisible Struggles and Stigma of 'High Functioning'

00:08:30 – 00:10:00 Sisyphus Analogy & Burnout in BPD

00:10:00 – 00:12:00 BPD Warriors Supporting Others But Left Unsupported

00:12:00 – 00:14:30 Misunderstood Emotions and Society's Panic Response

00:14:30 – 00:17:00 BPD vs Narcissism & Mislabeling

00:17:00 – 00:20:00 Frustration with Casual Labeling and Stigma

00:20:00 – 00:22:00 Labels vs. Symptoms: Helpful or Harmful?

00:22:00 – 00:24:00 Medication Misunderstandings in BPD Treatment

00:24:00 – 00:27:00 Self-Compassion & Looking Ahead to the Future Self

00:27:00 – 00:30:00 Final Reflections and Importance of DBT & Self-Help

00:30:00 – 00:32:00 Closing Remarks, Affirmations, and Crisis Resources

Credits:

Host and Podcast Producer: Nicole Darby

Music Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIII

Sound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi

Episode Sixteen

Today's episode features Sarah - BPD Coach & Warrior.

In this raw and powerful episode, we meet Sarah—a fierce BPD warrior whose childhood in a quiet Canadian ghost town was anything but calm. From getting kicked out of first grade for saving ladybugs to building a career surrounded by nature and frogs (yes, real ones), Sarah walks us through what it’s like to grow up misunderstood, mislabeled, and still rise with purpose.

Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Guest: Sarah - BPD Warrior

Major Topic Timeline (Approximate)

0:00:00 – 0:01:30: Introduction to BPD Experience

0:01:30 – 0:02:30: Guest Introduction – Meet Sarah

0:02:30 – 0:07:00: Sarah’s Childhood & Early Sensitivities

0:07:00 – 0:09:40: Nature as a Soothing Mechanism

0:09:40 – 0:11:10: Academic Journey and Finding Purpose

0:11:10 – 0:13:00: Early Feelings of Being Different

0:13:00 – 0:15:30: Advocacy, Anger, and Injustice

0:15:30 – 0:22:30: Building and Redefining Support Systems

0:22:30 – 0:25:30: What We'd Tell Our Younger Selves

0:25:30 – 0:29:00: Importance of Skills like STOP & Self-Compassion

0:29:00 – 0:34:15: Family Dynamics, Triggers & Radical Acceptance

0:34:15 – 0:36:45: The Migs Mello Project & Teaching Kids About BPD

0:36:45 – 0:38:13: Final Thoughts on Crisis Planning & Language

0:38:13 – 0:39:49: Closing Messages & Resources

Connect with the Host:

Nicole Darby: presspause4grace@gmail.com

Credits:

Host and Podcast Producer: Nicole Darby

Music Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIII

Sound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi

Research Team: Nicole Darby

In this episode, we sit down with a bold, brave voice in the BPD community who also goes by the name King Skies. His story is one of pain, poetry, and perseverance. From childhood group homes to emotional misdiagnoses, he takes us on a journey through the chaos and confusion of life with Borderline Personality Disorder — and how the moment one therapist’s encouragement changed everything and music quite literally saved his life.

Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Here is the episode breakdown:

Guest:

• King Sky

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingskiesmusic/

00:00 – 00:57 | Welcome + Mission of the Show

00:58 – 02:29 | Checking In: How Are You, Really?

02:30 – 04:55 | Rollercoasters & Peace Protectors

04:56 – 06:39 | Early Signs & Life in Group Homes

06:40 – 08:45 | Diagnoses Journey: From DID to BPD

08:46 – 10:39 | Isolation, Memes, and Finding Community

10:40 – 12:23 | If I Could Talk to My 8-Year-Old Self…

12:24 – 14:41 | VENOMOUS: The Music, the Message, the AI

14:42 – 17:10 | Music as Lifeline & Therapy

Credits:

Host, Producer & Research: Nicole Darbypresspause4grace@gmail.com

Music Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIII

Sound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi

In today’s episode, I sit down with Gabby — a 35-year-old mother of four, who has walked through trauma most people can’t even imagine. From losing her husband in a shocking arrest, to battling substance use, to navigating the emotional wreckage of CPS and custody loss — Gabby’s story is not just about survival, it’s about showing up raw and real even when the world refuses to see your humanity.

This episode is not easy. But it’s necessary.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re too broken to be loved, too exhausted to keep fighting, or too complicated to explain — Gabby’s story is here to remind you: you’re not alone, and your story isn't over.

Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

#BPDWarrior,#MentalHealthMatters,#BorderlinePersonalityDisorder,#HealingOutLoud

#TraumaSurvivor,#YouAreNotAlone,#UnmaskingBPD,#RawAndReal,#PodcastForHealing

#BreakTheStigma,#MentalHealthPodcast,#RecoveryIsPossible,#MotherhoodAndMentalHealth

#CPTSDRecovery,#SelfCompassionJourney,#IStillStand,#ShowMeGrace

Episode Summary:

Total Runtime: ~43 min

0:00–1:30 – Opening & Trigger Warning

1:31–3:00 – Meet Gabby

3:01–6:00 – Trauma Origins

6:01–10:00 – The Day Everything Collapsed

10:01–14:00 – Seeking Help, Being Punished

14:01–17:30 – Messages to Her Younger Self

17:31–21:00 – Parenting & Grandparents

21:01–24:30 – BPD Mythbusting

24:31–28:30 – Love, Triggers & Relationships

28:31–32:30 – Therapy & Memory Loss

32:31–35:30 – Future Self Letter

35:31–38:30 – Society’s Stigma vs. Personal Truth

38:31–41:12 – Closing Thoughts & Contact

41:13–43:24 – Outro & Crisis Resources

Episode Resources:

• Website: https://www.showmegrace.org/
• Connect with the Host: Nicole Darby: presspause4grace@gmail.comCredits:Host and Podcast Producer: Nicole DarbyMusic Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIIISound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi

“I’m Not a Monster – I’m a Human with BPD”

What if the thing you’ve been taught to hide could become your source of healing?

In this raw and unfiltered episode, we sit down with a BPD warrior, Alice Hyoung, who gets real about the shame, chaos, and stigma that come with living with borderline personality disorder—and how she's reclaiming her life one radical act of self-ownership at a time. From surviving emotional extremes to discovering Internal Family Systems therapy, she shares how she went from daily despair to powerful, purpose-filled healing.

If you’ve ever felt broken, misunderstood, or exhausted from trying to explain yourself to the world… this one is for you.

1. Intro + BPD Stigma & Shame 🕒 00:00:00 – 00:01:25

2. Guest’s Story: Discipline vs. Mental Health Struggles 🕒 00:01:25 – 00:04:44

3. Radical Acceptance, Accountability, & Anger Ownership 🕒 00:04:44 – 00:06:02

4. Do the One Thing: Small Steps Toward Healing 🕒 00:06:02 – 00:06:44

5. Cultural Stigma, Language, & Media Representation 🕒 00:06:44 – 00:11:41

6. IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy Explained 🕒 00:11:41 – 00:20:45

7. Therapist Fit, Accessibility & Coaching Models 🕒 00:20:45 – 00:26:12

8. Family, Partners & Top 3 Wishes for Better Support 🕒 00:26:12 – 00:32:32

9. Boundaries, Peace Protectors & Relationship Dynamics 🕒 00:32:32 – 00:38:12

10. Surrender, Compassionate Detachment & Alan Watts 🕒 00:38:12 – 00:41:14

11. Future-Self Reflection: Creating from Pain 🕒 00:41:14 – 00:45:10

12. Final Thoughts: Ownership, Shame, & Permission to Create 🕒 00:45:10 – 00:50:57

13. Guest Contact Info + Community Resources 🕒 00:50:57 – 00:54:30

14. Outro + BPD Mantra 🕒 00:54:30 – 00:57:47

Episode Resources:

• Press Pause, Inc.’s Website: https://www.showmegrace.org/

o Free & low-cost BPD resources and support, including career coaching

• Crisis Hotline - Call or Text 988 or Chat At 988lifeline.org

Credits:

Host and Podcast Producer: Nicole presspause4grace@gmail.com

Music Producer: DJtheIII

Sound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi

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If you’ve ever felt trapped by the invisible expectation to “save everyone” — even when you’re falling apart inside — this episode was made for you.

Today, we welcome the amazing Coach Cassie C. James Weathersby, founder of Black Women Do Heal, for a soul-stirring, truth-telling conversation about the real cost of living like a superhero. Together, we dive deep into why exhaustion is not a badge of honor, why setting Peace Protectors (aka boundaries) is critical, and why resting is a human right, not a weakness.

Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Guest: Cassandra C. James-Weathersby

Website: BlackWomenDoHeal.org

0:00–1:25 | Welcome + Trigger Warning

1:25–2:39 | Meet Our Superhero: Coach Cassie C. James Weathersby

2:39–8:50 | The Superhero Complex Explained

8:50–13:08 | The Cost of Wearing the Cape

13:08–16:45 | Why The Superhero Model Fails

16:45–23:07 | First Steps: Removing the Cape

23:07–28:07 | You Are Human, Not Superhuman

28:07–36:09 | Boundaries Reframed: “Peace Protectors”

36:09–43:38 | Permission to Rest

43:38–49:57 | Lessons from Hospice Care: Prioritize Living Fully

49:57–54:25 | Healing Events & Black Women Do Heal Initiatives

54:25–1:03:02 | Real Talk: Entrepreneurship, Social Media, and Letting Go

1:03:02–1:07:10 | Closing + Final Mic Drop Moments

Alice Hyoung, who shares her deeply personal journey through trauma, loneliness, medication, and identity healing. From childhood dissociation to sacred rage, Alice unpacks what it means to live with borderline personality disorder and still find joy, purpose, and peace. This episode dives into spiritual shifts, medication without shame, the power of safe spaces, and the radical truth that you are not your diagnosis. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unhealed, or misunderstood—this episode will remind you that your story isn’t over.

#BPDWarrior #MentalHealthMatters #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #SacredAnger #HealingJourney #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthPodcast #ShowMeGrace

Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Here is the episode breakdown:

Guest:

• Alice

Main Topics & Time Stamps

🔹 00:00:00–00:01:30 | Opening & Trigger Warning

🔹 00:01:35–00:04:10 | Meet Alice Yang

🔹 00:04:10–00:06:30 | Mental Health Check-In & Daily Intentions

🔹 00:06:30–00:10:00 | Childhood Experiences & Internalized Shame

🔹 00:10:00–00:13:00 | Unexpressed Anger & Internalization

🔹 00:13:00–00:15:00 | Rage Rooms & Releasing Anger Safely

🔹 00:15:00–00:17:50 | Therapy Barriers for People with BPD

🔹 00:17:50–00:20:05 | The Power of Compassionate Presence

🔹 00:20:05–00:24:50 | Letter to 8-Year-Old Self & Religious Trauma

🔹 00:24:50–00:30:00 | Medication, Shame & Breakthroughs

🔹 00:30:00–00:32:47 | Workbook & Anger as Sacred

🔹 00:32:47–00:41:00 | Healing Is Wholeness, Not a Destination

🔹 00:41:00–00:45:00 | Remission vs. Recovery + Final Thoughts

🔹 00:45:00–00:48:36 | Closing Messages & Resources

Websites:

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Episode Twenty-Two:

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Lauren Rosier, a passionate advocate and writer who opens up about her journey living with borderline personality disorder — from early signs in childhood to the life-saving role of DBT, music, and meaningful friendships.

This conversation is raw, validating, and filled with the kind of insights you don’t hear enough about. So whether you're in the middle of your own storm or standing beside someone who is, you’ll find connection and hope right here.

Let’s dive in.

Disclaimer: The title of this podcast and its contents are not intended to in any way promote, encourage, or advocate suicide or any form of self-harm. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide and needs support, please call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Here is the episode breakdown:

Guest:

• Lauren

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenxlee1

Email: lerosier@gmail.com

Podcast Episode Outline:

00:00:44 – Podcast introduction: 'I Can’t Even Kill Myself Right'

00:01:30 – Guest intro: Lauren shares her background and diagnosis

00:02:30 – Lauren discusses current projects (memoir and BPD resource book)

00:03:38 – Lauren's motivation for sharing her story – friendship with Tony

00:05:11 – First signs of being ‘different’ in childhood – obsessive crush

00:08:03 – Reflections on adolescence – introversion, lack of diagnosis

00:09:59 – Deeper discussion on introversion – innate or protective

00:12:15 – Advice Lauren would give to her 8-year-old self

00:13:23 – Using music and playlists for emotional regulation

00:16:30 – The role of sports and teamwork in recovery

00:19:27 – Importance of outlets for managing BPD symptoms

00:22:10 – What Lauren wishes loved ones understood about BPD

00:25:59 – Advice to 88-year-old self: radical acceptance and growth

00:32:14 – Final message: DBT is key, medication alone isn’t enough

00:33:14 – How to contact Lauren

00:34:10 – Closing mantra + mental health reminder

00:35:03 – Encouragement to stay connected and submit stories

Episode Resources:

• Website: https://www.showmegrace.org/

• Crisis Hotline - Call or Text 988 or Chat At 988lifeline.org

Credits:

Host, Producer & Research: Nicole Darbypresspause4grace@gmail.com

Music Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIII

Sound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi