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back from the borderline
back from the borderline
mollie adler

I don’t want to talk to your personality; I want to talk to your soul. Imagine if your most painful and debilitating... more

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the 48 laws of power: episode 1 (laws to recognize signs of manipulation) [preview]

Individuals recovering from trauma, neglect, and abuse are often particularly vulnerable to manipulative tactics. Their desire to be liked and... more

05 Sep 2024 · 54 minutes
exposing the troubled teen industry: surviving ‘the harvard of therapeutic boarding schools’ (ft. nick taber)

Every year, thousands of young people are forcibly sent to facilities designed to control their behavior. These range from boot... more

03 Sep 2024 · 2 hours, 2 minutes
anatomy of evil – aileen wuornos (challenging the “monster myth:” trauma, gender bias, systemic failures and media exploitation) [preview]

Dive into the dark complexities of Aileen Wuornos's life in this thought-provoking installment of our 'Anatomy of Evil' series. This... more

29 Aug 2024 · 55 minutes
rose cartwright’s path from the poster girl for OCD to psychedelic awakening and holistic healing

In this episode, you’ll join me for an interview with author, screenwriter, and activist Rose Cartwright, whose battle with disturbing... more

27 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
the interstitium uncovered: trauma, healing, and your body’s hidden fluid spaces [preview]

What if I told you that hidden within the fabric of your own body lies a discovery so profound it's... more

22 Aug 2024 · 26 minutes
girlbosses and tradwives: embracing fluidity in parenthood and partnership

In this episode, we'll explore the real-life impact of extreme gender roles, social media influence, and how embracing flexibility can... more

20 Aug 2024 · 59 minutes
how to stop turning every minor concern into a major meltdown [preview]

Have you ever wondered why some days feel like a relentless highlight reel of your mistakes? Or why a minor... more

15 Aug 2024 · 22 minutes
mean girls: healing from and overcoming the hidden harms of female bullying

In this episode, we're diving into the covert and damaging world of 'mean girl' behavior, exploring its impact from high... more

13 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
anatomy of evil: charles manson (charisma, manipulation, and control) [preview]

In this very first episode in my “Anatomy of Evil” series, I delve deep into the complex psychological landscape of... more

08 Aug 2024 · 41 minutes
online stigma and BPD: reacting to the internet's worst takes on pete davidson and jenna ortega

↓ Want to unlock ALL my BPD-related episodes? Scroll to the bottom of this post for more info. ↓Episode Description:... more

06 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
the antidepressant controversy: inside the heated debate over SSRI withdrawal symptoms

Have you ever wondered about the real risks of antidepressants? Do you feel like the information you're getting from the... more

01 Aug 2024 · 57 minutes
how to work with your dreams: uncovering your soul’s messages and transforming trauma with louise rosager

Join me for an intimate conversation with Louise Rosager, a celebrated dreamwork teacher and creative coach, who has transformed countless... more

30 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
takedown: laila mickelwait’s battle to expose the 'executive megapimps' behind pornhub's sex crimes

Join me for a conversation with Laila Mickelwait, a fearless anti-human-trafficking activist and the author of the newly released book,... more

25 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
mending mind and spirit: the path of sacred psychiatry with dr. judy tsafrir

Join me for a transformative journey with Dr. Judy Tsafrir, a board-certified psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School faculty member, and a... more

23 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
old tricks, new faces: modern female pickup artists and their (outdated) 90s dating playbook [preview]

Does he actually love you, or is he just tolerating you for as long as it takes him to get... more

18 Jul 2024 · 26 minutes
how psychiatry became the fast food of mental health treatments: exposing systemic failures and hidden agendas with dr. roger mcfillin

In this hard-hitting episode, I sit down with Dr. Roger McFillin, a board-certified clinical psychologist, executive director of the Center... more

16 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
the evolution of melancholia: from ancient narratives to modern depression [preview]

What if everything we think we know about depression is wrong? What if the very framework we've built around the... more

11 Jul 2024 · 24 minutes
healing your dysregulated nervous system: from flailing through life to micro-dosing silence with elisabeth kristof

In this episode, I sit down with Elisabeth Kristof, an expert in nervous system health and trauma resolution, the founder... more

09 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
the beauty paradox: unpacking our toxic obsession with youth and appearance [preview]

Why are we so obsessed with looking young, and what does this obsession say about us as a society? From... more

04 Jul 2024 · 39 minutes
from labels to liberation: exploring the power threat meaning framework with dr. lucy johnstone

Join me as I sit down with Dr. Lucy Johnstone, a trailblazing consultant clinical psychologist, author, and co-creator of the... more

02 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
lessons from the borderline (how BPD is a disorder of relationship, NOT of personality) [preview]

Borderline personality disorder is often stigmatized, with a significant number of professionals within the industry regarding borderline patients with contempt.... more

27 Jun 2024 · 28 minutes
the curse position: exploring trauma and the supernatural in psychotherapy with alex monk

Join me for a compelling exploration into the intersection of trauma, folklore, and the supernatural with psychotherapist and author Alex... more

25 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
when your spirit feels broken: how to recognize and survive a dark night of the soul [preview]

Have you ever felt like everything you once knew is crumbling around you? Or perhaps you're grappling with a profound... more

20 Jun 2024 · 23 minutes
how psychiatry lost its way: bad science, bad medicine and the mistreatment of the mentally ill with robert whitaker

Join me for a crucial conversation with Robert Whitaker, the fearless journalist and author whose investigations have profoundly challenged our... more

18 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
are you guarding your heart too much? (how to break down your emotional walls) [preview]

Are you often guarded, or do you find yourself stuck in patterns you can't seem to break? You might be... more

13 Jun 2024 · 19 minutes
taylor swift’s teenage dream: a depth psychological tour through ‘the tortured poets department’ and the puella aeterna archetype

Have you ever wondered why Taylor Swift—and her music—seem to hold the entire music industry and legions of fans worldwide... more

11 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 39 minutes
“when will it be my turn to find love?” (the dumpster fire of modern dating) [preview]

Are you feeling punished by the dating gods? Wondering if you’re supposed to be alone forever? In this episode, I... more

06 Jun 2024 · 29 minutes
childhood emotional neglect part 11: healing (transforming suffering into strength and crafting a new narrative)

Join me as we conclude our comprehensive series on childhood emotional neglect. Over the past episodes, we've explored what childhood... more

04 Jun 2024 · 55 minutes
reclaiming your spiritual path after religious trauma and commercialized spirituality [preview]

In this episode, we're uncovering the reasons behind our modern Western society's spiritual starvation and lack of meaning. We'll explore... more

30 May 2024 · 52 minutes
childhood emotional neglect part 10: healing (reclaiming your power and understanding threat responses)

Join me as we conclude our multi-episode series on childhood emotional neglect. Over the course of episodes 1-9, you’ve delved... more

28 May 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
exposing miss USA’s dark secrets: title holder resignations, misogyny, corruption, and 'everywhere like such as’

In this explosive episode, we peel back the glitzy veneer of the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants to... more

21 May 2024 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
BPD as hysteria in sheep’s clothing: the persistent myth of female instability from ancient greece to modern psychiatry [preview]

↓ Want to unlock ALL my BPD-related episodes? Scroll to the bottom of this post for more info. ↓Episode Description:... more

16 May 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
childhood emotional neglect part 9: signs and symptoms – internalized anger, lack of self-discipline, and alexithymia

In Episode 9 of our ongoing series on Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), we delve into the final three in our... more

14 May 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
the healing power of labyrinths and EMDR [preview]

Discover the profound legacy of labyrinths, not just as intricate mazes, but as powerful tools in modern psychological therapy. This... more

09 May 2024 · 30 minutes
drake vs. kendrick: the battle over allegations of grooming and underage girls in the digital age

Should Drake's denial of Kendrick Lamar's allegations of pursuing underage girls open a wider conversation on grooming, social media, and... more

07 May 2024 · 2 hours, 2 minutes
“why did you even have kids?” (how different generations have transmitted emotional neglect) [preview]

In this exclusive preview of a premium episode, join me as we delve into the intricate web of generational emotional... more

03 May 2024 · 41 minutes
childhood emotional neglect part 8: signs and symptoms – skewed self-perception, lack of self-compassion, and toxic shame

In Episode 8 of our ongoing series on Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), we continue our exploration of the symptoms that... more

30 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
how a dysfunctional family system functions like a cult [preview]

In this exclusive preview of a premium BFTB episode, we explore the disturbing parallels between dysfunctional family structures and cult... more

25 Apr 2024 · 36 minutes
childhood emotional neglect part 7: signs and symptoms – chronic feelings of emptiness and counter-dependence

As we transition into a new phase of our mega-series exploring the impact of childhood emotional neglect (CEN), we’ll begin... more

23 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
childhood emotional neglect part 6: linking past pain and present health while challenging the myths of modern recovery methods

Episode 6 of my deep-dive into Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) series ventures into uncharted territories, where the shadows of neglect... more

16 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
reparenting visualization series introduction [free premium offering]

This is the introductory episode of a premium visualization series available exclusively to my paid subscribers - I've made the... more

11 Apr 2024 · 36 minutes
childhood emotional neglect part 5: sociopathic, childlike, and well-meaning-but-neglected-themselves parents

While this is far from the final episode of our mega-series exploring the impacts of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), this... more

09 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
childhood emotional neglect part 4: workaholic, perfection-obsessed, and special-care parents

Part four of our series unfolds the complex narratives of three more distinct parenting styles that, beneath their unique challenges,... more

02 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
is avoiding discomfort by self-censorship halting your healing process? [preview]

In this free preview of a premium episode, we dive deep into the realm of self-censorship, exploring its nuanced definition... more

28 Mar 2024 · 28 minutes
childhood emotional neglect part 3: divorced, grieving, addicted, and depressed parenting

This third installment of our series on Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) continues to unravel the intricate web of parenting styles... more

26 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
when you feel like an alien in your own family: defying dysfunction through healing [preview]

Join me for a free preview of this Patreon-exclusive episode as we dive deep into the groundbreaking insights of renowned... more

21 Mar 2024 · 27 minutes
childhood emotional neglect part 2: narcissistic, authoritarian, and permissive parenting

This marks the second installment of our multi-episode discussion on of the impact of Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), where we... more

19 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 41 minutes
beyond the mother wound: healing neglect and trauma with the black madonna [preview]

In this preview of an exclusive premium episode, we delve deep into the transformative power of the Black Madonna archetype,... more

14 Mar 2024 · 48 minutes
childhood emotional neglect part 1: the silent legacy of invisible wounds

In this first part of our multi-episode series on Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN), we delve into the elusive and powerful... more

12 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 41 minutes
breaking down to break through: psychiatry, covert abuse, and awakening [preview]

Join me for a preview of this exclusive premium episode of the podcast where we dive deep into the mind... more

07 Mar 2024 · 39 minutes
the "sharenting" trap: protecting children's digital footprint in the age of gen alpha influencers

Content Warning: This episode contains graphic discussions about online child exploitation and the potential long-term impacts of social media sharing... more

05 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
the SSRI lie: the fraudulent study that laid the groundwork for psychiatry's greatest deception [preview]

In this eye-opening episode, we delve into previous BFTB guest Bruce Levine's explosive new article from CounterPunch (released in January... more

29 Feb 2024 · 31 minutes
surrender and heal: a guided trauma recovery ritual through visualization

Join me for a transformative guided meditation and visualization practice as we explore the profound practice of surrender, crucial for... more

27 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
VN30: the impact of emotionally absent mothering [preview]

In this preview of a voice note available exclusively for my Ultra Premium Submarines on Patreon, we’re diving into the... more

22 Feb 2024 · 13 minutes
spiritual emergency pt 3: uncovering pathways for self-healing and professional help

Facing a spiritual emergency and need guidance? Learn how to blend self-care with expert assistance in our series conclusion. In... more

20 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
finding secret delight in the downfall of others: exploring schadenfreude [preview]

Have you ever secretly rejoiced in someone else's misfortune? This episode peels back the layers of schadenfreude, a complex emotion... more

15 Feb 2024 · 28 minutes
spiritual emergency pt 2: a guide to recognizing the different types of transcendent crises

What if your deepest struggle was a gateway to total inner transformation? Explore the types of spiritual emergencies and their... more

13 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
spiritual emergency pt 1: mental breakdown or spiritual awakening?

Have you ever wondered if there’s more to your psychological struggles than meets the eye? Dive into Part 1 of... more

06 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
down-to-earth awakening beyond the woo-woo and delulu (ft. christian bradley west)

Do you find yourself questioning the authenticity of watered-down mainstream spirituality and seeking a deeper truth? Join me for a... more

30 Jan 2024 · 2 hours, 16 minutes
the hidden toll: carrying the mental load in relationships [preview]

Join me for an exclusive preview of another premiun episode of Back from the Borderline, as we delve into the... more

25 Jan 2024 · 22 minutes
sacrificing our mental health at the altar of social media (ft. thanasi dilos)

Are we sacrificing our mental health at the altar of social media and big tech? Uncover this pressing reality with... more

23 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 39 minutes
show me your scars and i’ll show you how deep you are (ft. laurence hillman)

Join me as I sit down with Laurence Hillman, a renowned expert in archetypal astrology and depth psychology. As the... more

16 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
the radical therapist: silent screams from the asylum [preview]

In this exclusive preview of the fourth episode of our eye-opening multi-part series exploring the book "The Radical Therapist," we... more

11 Jan 2024 · 22 minutes
consciousness-expansion and deeper healing through the power of myth

In this captivating episode, we explore the profound insights of Paul Rebillot, a Gestalt therapist and former actor, who harmoniously... more

09 Jan 2024 · 42 minutes
the radical therapist: unmasking the systemic stagnation of psychiatric training [preview]

Join me for a preview of this Premium Submarine exclusive multi-part series exploring the 1971 book "The Radical Therapist." In... more

04 Jan 2024 · 21 minutes
trauma worlds: embodied healing beyond shame’s shadow [part 3]

This third and final installment of our "Trauma Worlds" series marks a turning point from darkness to light, focusing on... more

02 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
the radical therapist: challenging psychiatry - care or control? [preview]

Tune in for an exclusive preview of another premium episode of Back from the Borderline, where we tackle an exploration... more

28 Dec 2023 · 22 minutes
trauma worlds: navigating the hidden realms of fear and disconnection [part 2]

Embark on a profound exploration in Part 2 of the 'Trauma Worlds' series, as we navigate deeper into the concealed... more

26 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
the radical therapist: therapy means change, not adjustment [preview]

Join me for an exclusive preview of this premium episode where we begin a virtual book club to read and... more

21 Dec 2023 · 19 minutes
trauma worlds: when negative experiences meet unique human beings [part 1]

In the intricate tapestry of our lives, the "trauma world" emerges as a parallel reality shaped by survival systems during... more

19 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
the alchemy of self-knowledge: jungian insights on synchronicity

Have you ever experienced something so strange and seemingly unexplainable that you felt almost crazy? Yet, simultaneously, there was an... more

12 Dec 2023 · 2 hours, 51 minutes
are mental disorders brain diseases ‘in waiting’? [preview]

Join me in this exclusive preview of this premium BFTB episode as we dive deep into the complexities of the... more

07 Dec 2023 · 18 minutes
from coercion to consent: WHO and UN say psychiatry must change entirely

Uncover the seismic shift in global mental health perspectives as we delve into the newest groundbreaking WHO and UN Guidance... more

05 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
the healing power of somatic breathwork [preview]

We don’t tend to think much about our breath in our day-to-day lives. It just… happens, right? Not exactly. Taking... more

30 Nov 2023 · 13 minutes
the bledsoe family's cosmic rebirth: unveiling non-human intelligence

Prepare for a mind-expanding exploration into the cosmic realms of consciousness and the resilience that emerges from the depths of... more

28 Nov 2023 · 3 hours, 10 minutes
from human doing to human being [preview]

Author John Bradshaw (the author of “Healing the Shame that Binds You”) was one of the first to introduce the... more

23 Nov 2023 · 13 minutes
healing from religious trauma using the philosophy of the mystics

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the complexities of religious upbringing and the lasting impact it can have on... more

21 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
venting or vicious: escaping the grip of toxic gossip [preview]

Tune in for a free preview of this premium BFTB episode. Through my obsessive research, I’ll take you on a... more

16 Nov 2023 · 35 minutes
embracing your crazy while falling apart and coming back together

Join me for a conversation with Taune Lyons, the psychotherapist and licensed marriage and family therapist who aims to help... more

14 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
unlocking emotional freedom: a guide to EFT tapping [preview]

In this preview of a Premium Submarine exclusive episode, we'll be expanding on the topics covered in my conversation with... more

10 Nov 2023 · 23 minutes
from mainstream to energy medicine with dr. larry burk

In this episode, we’ll embark on a fascinating journey with Dr. Larry Burk, a medical maverick who transitioned from mainstream... more

07 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
"my phobia of death and dying is making it impossible for me to truly LIVE” [preview]

Tune in for a free preview of this premium BFTB episode where we discuss all things related to how to... more

02 Nov 2023 · 21 minutes
processing complicated feelings around death and grief through working with the unseen worlds

What if you could tap into the wisdom of those who have passed on, making their guidance available at your... more

31 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
why you keep falling in limerence with unavailable people who break your heart [preview]

In this Premium Submarine exclusive, you’ll hear a preview of my response to a voicemail from a listener who is... more

26 Oct 2023 · 11 minutes
unlock the source code to your imagination matrix with stephen aizenstat, Ph.D

It’s common to find oneself at a point in any recovery journey that feels like a dead end. We convince... more

24 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
our paradigm-shifting UAP experience with the bledsoe family [free preview]

This is a free preview of episode one of "Unbuttoned. My new "podcast within a podcast" with my partner in... more

17 Oct 2023 · 14 minutes
creating a map through the hell of depression toward a radical elsewhere

Prepare to dive deep into the concept of depression through the lens of depth psychology, MTBI personality types, and (finally)... more

17 Oct 2023 · 2 hours, 21 minutes
accessing your innermost wisdom through dreamwork

Most of us fall into the common trap of seeking healing solely from external sources – be it other people,... more

10 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
tapping into your unconscious repressed anger as a highly sensitive person

In this episode, we’ll delve into the intricate connections between toxic shame, family scapegoating abuse, and the enduring impact of... more

03 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 54 minutes
pov: your big sister is erykah badu and she's giving you some tough love

I recently came across an interview with singer-songwriter and creative maverick Erykah Badu on YouTube. Her words were so impactful... more

30 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
family scapegoating abuse part 3: grief, acceptance, and healing

Join me for the third and final episode in this 3-part series exploring the hidden complexities of the “scapegoat” or... more

26 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
family scapegoating abuse part 2: signs, effects, and misdiagnosis

Join me for part two of a 3-part series exploring the hidden complexities of the “scapegoat” or “black sheep” role... more

19 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
family scapegoating abuse part 1: the black sheep

Join me for part one of a 3-part series exploring the hidden complexities of the “scapegoat” or “black sheep” role... more

12 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 55 minutes
are you going to fit in or find your path? (ft. james hollis)

Those of us who struggle with chronic feelings of emptiness, persistent suicidal ideation and are recovering from various forms of... more

05 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
living in the shadow of your family tree (interview with family constellations therapist marine sélénée)

Join me as we explore Systemic Family Constellations, a complex and relatively new therapeutic modality created by German psychologist Bert... more

29 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
it makes perfect sense why we're all sick and fucking tired

What do “emotionally disturbed” people, poets, artists, and burnt-out therapists all have in common? We’re all sick and fucking tired,... more

28 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
the crisis of contemporary psychiatry with dr. bruce levine

Has psychiatry lost its way? Some within the profession believe that by not seriously confronting the systemic and societal sources... more

22 Aug 2023 · 2 hours, 8 minutes
the repressed anger to manipulation pipeline (free preview)

Join me over a matcha latte for a discussion about a few of my latest realizations, stemming from my somatic... more

18 Aug 2023 · 21 minutes
shame series part 8: religious trauma, rigid sex roles and cultural suppression of emotion

This episode is the eighth and final installment of our multi-episode series, aiming to guide you in alchemizing and transmuting... more

15 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 37 minutes
the dystopian "NPC" TikTok trend is melting our brains

I typically refrain from commenting on trending topics, but I found myself unable to resist discussing this particular one. An... more

12 Aug 2023 · 34 minutes
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Join me for part one of a 3-part series exploring the hidden complexities of the “scapegoat” or “black sheep” role within dysfunctional... more