In today’s episode, we begin with a compelling excerpt from Dr. Gregory Serfer’s book, "I Am Still Right Here". Nicole and Bella sit down with Dr. Serfer to have a healthy conversation about his book and his experience of being in a relationship with a person with BPD (pwBPD). They reflect on ways to destigmatize BPD and provide advice and encouraging words to a pwBPD and their partners, friends, and family.
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:
Email: contact@gregoryserfer.com
Book: I Am Still Right Here: https://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Still-Right-Here/dp/B0BNTZBZFT
Qoura: https://www.quora.com/profile/Gregory-Serfer
In this episode, you will hear:
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:58 Trigger Warning
- 1:21 Excerpt of Chapter 1 of I Am Still Right Here
(Beginning of Interview)
- 6:38 Introduction of Dr. Gregory Serfer
- 11:04 The Creation of I Am Still Right Here
- 15:30 Qualities/Traits of BPD in Relationships
- 23:09 Practitioners' Attitude towards BPD and Personality Disorders
- 24:38 BPD Doesn't Define a Person
- 26:03 Idolization, Invalidation, and Disregard in BPD
- 37:03 Understanding Transient Feelings
- 45:08 Resilience in BPD
- 51:06 Suggestions for Stressful Medical Environments
- 1:04:16 Love Letter to BPD
- 1:06:40 Final Thoughts
- Dr. Serfer's Final Words
(End of Interview)
- 1:14:33 Outro
- 1:18:03 "Thinking Less" by Sinead Harnett Music: https://tinyurl.com/SineadHarnettMusic
Connect with the Hosts:
Bella Zimmerman
Email: bellagzimmerman@outlook.com
Website: holistichealingbeautifulbirths.clientsecure.me
Nicole
Email: presspause4grace@gmail.com
Website: https://www.showmegrace.org
Credits:
Hosts: Bella Zimmerman and Nicole
Music Producer of Podcast’s Intro Music: DJtheIII
Sound Engineer: Stefan Mitroi
Podcast Producer: Nicole
Research Team: Nicole & Tamar Brignolle
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