Borderline and Brave

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One woman sharing her journey through having BPD, and navigating a world of emotions with the help of sarcasm and some good old fashioned self depreciation. It's all in good fun!

Carrie Garcia


    • Nov 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Britney was right, you are toxic!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 48:13


    Toxic relationships come in all different forms and each of them impact us differently and usually it's in a negative way. This episode goes a little bit into the psychological ways toxic relationship impact our mental health and I share some personal stories about my own experiences with toxic people and how they impacted me as well as how I've grown from it! After you've listened don't forget to order some Magic Mind so we can go on this journey of self improvement together! Visit  http://magicmind.co/14daysofmagic to purchase your 14-day supply of Magic Mind and start the 14-day challenge with me, don't forget to use discount code BRAVE14 for 20% off of your first 1 time purchase or 40% off your first subscription!!

    Mirror Mirror on the Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 33:09


    Visit  http://magicmind.co/14daysofmagic to purchase your 14-day supply of Magic Mind and start the 14-day challenge with me, don't forget to use discount code BRAVE14 for 20% off of your first 1 time purchase or 40% off your first subscription!! This episode talks about BPD and mirroring, or "The Chameleon Effect". When you have BPD it can be very hard to have a solid sense of self, that, coupled with a constant fear of abandonment allows us to pick up characteristics from those around us and adapt to be like them. This episode talks about my personal experiences with mirroring as well as how I have since been able to be my true self!

    Mind on My Body and My Body on My Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 27:13


    *TRIGGER WARNING* Eating Disorder Mention, Body Image Talk The relationship between the mind and body has been discussed for years. This episode outlines my experience with it as well as how my body image has impacted my mental health over the years.

    Alphabet Soup

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 28:26


    The mental health world is full of a bazillion acronyms, and if you aren't in the field it can be super confusing. This episode is a bit of a crash course in understanding what some of the more common acronyms mean as well as clearing up some confusion on ones that sound way too freaking similar. *DISCLAIMER* I am NOT a licensed mental health professional, this knowledge comes from my work in the Human Services field as well as my own research, and advocacy work.

    No can do.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 20:54


    Having a mental illness can make day-to-day life a bit of a challenge sometimes. In this episode, I share a few things that I've found I can't do due to my mental illness and share my thoughts on it.

    Moderation is key...I think?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 35:21


    Hello my friends! It has been way too long, but I am back in full force! In this episode I talk about my extended absence, what I've been up to and some really deep insights I've discovered about myself. I want to say that this episode discusses alcohol and drug use, so if this is something you feel may trigger you, please feel free to skip this one! I hope you guys enjoy it, I am so happy to be back!

    The sun will rise again.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 24:52


    *TRIGGER WARNING: Miscarriage*. In this episode I share my journey with pregnancy loss and the pain and sorrow that come along with that, while dealing with clinical depression.

    Well that's just simply unheard of!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 29:56


    Episode 10 is all about some lesser known traits of BPD. I talk about the traits of BPD that I have and struggle with, that aren't really commonly spoken about. These are traits that not everyone with BPD has but are still super difficult to live with.

    Cheat code: homemade serotonin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 17:03


    Falling into a funk can happen to anyone and it's happened to all of us. Sometimes it can feel like it's never ending but I promise you there are ways to get out of it. Listen to this episode and learn the couple of tricks that have worked for me when feeling down.

    Beauty standards be damned!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 32:26


    *TRIGGER WARNING* This episode speaks on eating disorders, my personal experiences with disordered eating and an altered perception of my body. Too often we are told that we must look a certain way to be deemed beautiful, and this often results in people resorting to unsafe ways to make their bodies look a certain way. Come listen to me share my personal journey of struggling with my body, my weight, and learning to love what I see when I look in the mirror. Also, below are some links to helpful resources for those who maybe struggling with eating disorders now. https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/resources-for-anorexia-bulimia-and-binge-eating-disorder https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline. https://www.alsana.com/free-online-support-group/?campaignid=6483063518&adgroupid=81527646207&creative=476312592169&matchtype=b&network=g&device=m&keyword=&utm_source=adwords&utm_campaign=DOM+-+Dynamic+Search+(September+2019)&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=b&hsa_tgt=dsa-476978092513&hsa_src=g&hsa_ad=476312592169&hsa_ver=3&hsa_cam=6483063518&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_acc=9884161513&hsa_grp=81527646207&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmcWDBhCOARIsALgJ2QfQ7q5RBfp1WPJKj_AkbA8_6w-OJs9cX5JRwcqaZ1faOKR1VWFKJFoaAh-gEALw_wcB

    There's beauty in the breakdown.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 33:40


    BPD is so often spoken about in a negative context, but there are things that come with BPD that are beautiful too. In this episode I share some characteristics common in those of us with BPD that are actually positive! Our sense of wonder, our resilience, our ability to love like no other and more! Come with me as I show that as dark as it can be, there is always a light at the end of the proverbial tunnel.

    Just another manic Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and...

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 20:50


    I had a manic episode recently so I wanted to share what that felt like with everyone! This is a little baby episode but I still hope you find it informative and maybe even relatable!

    Women's History Month Bonus Episode **AD FREE**

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 26:54


    In honor of women's history month I talk about three wonderful ladies who use their huge platforms to work toward ending the stigma against mental illness by sharing their own stories and working to spread awareness.

    Two things I know to be true, I am anxious and I don't know why.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 31:34


    ANXIETY! I live with it everyday day and It's often times overwhelming. Listen as I share some stories about my personal battles with anxiety along with my favorite tips for getting through an anxiety attack.

    Toxicity comes in all shapes and sizes my dears.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 36:18


    I've had my fair share of toxic friends and toxic romantic relationships and they have all impacted my self esteem and mental health. In this episode I share stories about these relationships with various people, how they each made me feel and how I have grown from each one.

    To thine own-self be true boo.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 28:59


    Learning who I really am has been a lifelong journey. From dumbing myself down to spiraling out of control, I've lived many lives and am finally my authentic self.

    Once, twice...9 times a Borderline.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 39:01


    BPD has 9 main symptoms, and in this episode I share my personal experiences and how I deal with each of them everyday with some funny stories and a dash of dark!

    Getting the D...Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 19:01


    In this episode I talk about getting diagnosed with BPD, how it felt and how it has changed me for the better. I share my goals for moving forward and naturally hate on myself a bit as well.

    Borderline and Brave (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 0:59


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