Best Selfharm Podcasts (2025)

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Mission: Impossible - Fallout (RE-RELEASE) 1:01:12

12h ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Ryan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at Mission: Impossible - Fallout. Please note this episode was originally released on August 5th, 2018. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with suicide, depression,…

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Mission: Impossible (Rogue Nation & Dead Reckoning) | Episode #476 1:29:34

24h ago1:29:34

1:29:34

Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Dan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at the next chapter of Ethan Hunt & friends with Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation & Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling with sui…

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Mission: Impossible (Three & Ghost Protocol) | Episode #475 1:25:36

2d ago1:25:36

1:25:36

Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Dan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at the era that many fans call a soft reboot of the series with Mission: Impossible III & Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. If you or someone you know is reading this right now and struggling wi…

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Mission: Impossible (One & Two) | Episode #474 1:37:35

3d ago1:37:35

1:37:35

Your mission should you choose to accept it: is to check out Dan & Josh working through the Mission: Impossible series. In this episode, we are looking at the two films that started it all. Journey back with us to 1996 & 2000 respectively for Mission: Impossible & John Woo’s Mission: Impossible II. If you or someone you know is reading this right n…

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Jess Feliciano: From suicide attempts to loving myself 43:38

3d ago43:38

43:38

In this episode Jess Feliciano shares: What led to her first suicide attempt Why breakups and heartache are so painful Why therapy is not enough to heal us How to trust yourself to love again How to set boundaries and communicate needs Efficacy of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy How getting ice cream led to community If you want to reduce your psych…

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Mental Health Advocacy on Campus (feat. Kails) 37:53

6d ago37:53

37:53

Kails (@prettybpdpisces) joins the pod to share about her BPD journey and how it led her to mental health advocacy. She discusses her work with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and her efforts to create a more supportive mental health community on her university campus. To learn more about her university club click here! If you want to su…

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Suicidality and why we isolate 25:57

10d ago25:57

25:57

We discuss ways we isolate and how to slowly emerge to re-engage with the world around us.

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DBT Skills: Alternate Rebellion 35:18

13d ago35:18

35:18

Let's chat about Alternate Rebellion - could this be the most important time in recent history to be talking about this DBT skill? The conversation explores the complexities of rebellion, bravery, and the importance of sharing personal stories in the context of mental health and healing. Trigger warning: Throughout the episode we speak about sexual…

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Tony Stark: 3 suicide attempts 50:51

17d ago50:51

50:51

We discuss Tony Stark's (yes, that's his real name) three suicide attempts and his road to creating a life worth living. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious…

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The Power of Accessible DBT Skills (feat. Dr. Kiki Fehling) 55:45

20d ago55:45

55:45

Dr. Kiki Fehling, a super feeler psychologist, author, influencer, and super feeler joins the pod to talk all about Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), its accessibility, and the importance of skills for all parts of life. Kiki shares about their journey learning DBT while training as a psychologist and their desire to develop more accessible DBT-b…

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7. Loving Through Substance Misuse: A Mother's Journey of Radical Acceptance 21:25

21d ago21:25

21:25

Fear grips you when your child overdoses. The nightmare every parent dreads becomes reality, and suddenly every moment feels like walking on a tightrope across an abyss. In this deeply personal conversation, Catherine courageously shares her ongoing journey supporting her 18-year-old daughter through addiction and substance misuse, including a rece…

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Hope begins in the morning 9:57

24d ago9:57

9:57

In this episode, I explore suicide prevention not from the edge of crisis, but from the quiet places where meaning begins to erode—often, first thing in the morning. I share a personal reflection on how dopamine, novelty, and connection shape our sense of aliveness, and how a simple morning practice I call CALM—Check in, Activate, Learn, Make conne…

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Walking With Love: Sashbear, Family Support & the Power of Community (feat. Lynn and Sandy) 47:52

27d ago47:52

47:52

This week we're joined by Sashbear Foundation founder Lynn Courey and Sandy, a family partner involved in Sashbear's Family Connections Program. The Sashbear Foundation, is an internationally recognized Canadian charity focused on supporting families affected by borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotion dysregulation. Sashbear was created f…

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Does Conflict About One’s Gender Role Predict Self-Injury?, with Dr. Moye Xin 49:58

27d ago49:58

49:58

In this episode, Dr. Moye Xin from Xi'an University in the Shaanxi Province of central China discusses how nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is viewed in Asia and shares his thoughts about how gender role conflict may affect rates of self-harm among university students, particularly young Chinese men. Connect with Dr. Xin on ResearchGate at www.resear…

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Effects of menopause and andropause on suicidal ideation 23:36

1M ago23:36

23:36

We discuss how menopause and andropause can impact our mental health. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs to talk, there are peo…

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DBT Skills: Pushing Away and Distracting 54:17

1M ago54:17

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In this episode we focus on distraction techniques, emotional regulation, and navigating relationships. Kat talks about 'future faking' in relationships and we all talk about how helpful the idea of "worry appointments" is! The conversation emphasizes the balance between distraction and avoidance, and how understanding these skills can lead to bett…

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WARBODY: A MARINE SNIPER AND THE HIDDEN VIOLENCE OF WARFARE 54:53

1M ago54:53

54:53

Authors Joshua Howe and Alexander Lemons join me to discuss: slow violence vs acute violence coping with suicidality Three Eights for scheduling your day Why healing is not recovery How to find meaning in the meaningless Toxic exposure, trauma and head injuries What's your dream language BUY WARBODY: https://a.co/d/cL9OeKY Thrive With Leo Coaching:…

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Losing Your Child to the System While Navigating Your Own Abuse (feat. Kati) 55:37

1M ago55:37

55:37

This week I’m joined by Kati, who shares her journey with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD). Kati discusses her experiences as a young mother and the impact of childhood trauma on her own life. She shares about her abusive relationship, the loss of custody of her son, and her path to healing th…

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6. What About My Partner? 25:49

1M ago25:49

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Struggling with a partner who parents differently than you do? You're not alone. In this vulnerable conversation, Teri and Catherine dive deep into one of the most challenging aspects of raising children: navigating different parenting approaches with a spouse or co-parent. Drawing from their personal experiences as trauma-informed mothers and Cons…

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Three "F's" of mental health: Fantasize, Frame, Follow Through 18:30

2M ago18:30

18:30

Hope can lead to painful disappointment. Fantasizing can prevent us from taking action. How do we bridge the two? Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depre…

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DBT Skills: Self Soothing with the Five Senses 23:58

2M ago23:58

23:58

Self-soothing isn’t just about bubble baths and candles—it’s about survival. In this episode we discuss the DBT skill of self-soothing through the five senses, exploring how sensory awareness can be a lifeline in our hardest moments. Self-soothing looks different for everyone, so you'll hear from Dave, Laurie, Heather, Kat and Shannon about our own…

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Four types of mental health responders 24:59

2M ago24:59

24:59

We discuss why we need first, second, third and fourth responders as part of our mental health team. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, …

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Navigating Estrangements and Legal Battles (feat. Katelyn) 1:10:30

2M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Katelyn shares about her journey through estrangement from her parents, the legal battles that ensued, and the impact on her mental health. While she doesn’t have a BPD diagnosis she is certainly a Super Feeler and her journey is super relatable to many of us. Together we explore the complexities of family dynamics and parenting, the role of secret…

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Lived Experience: Ben's Story of Self-Injury 1:05:12

2M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

In this episode, Ben Moroski from Los Angeles, CA, shares his story of lived experience of self-injury that began at age 17 when he and his family found themselves in a religious cult. He articulately communicates therapeutic gems he has learned throughout his journey of recovery while remaining honest with how he manages persisting urges to self-h…

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5. The Daily Struggle - Connection Before Correction 29:54

2M ago29:54

29:54

Every parent knows that moment—standing at your teenager's bedroom door, desperately trying to get them moving while being met with pure teenage disdain. What seems like a simple morning routine quickly reveals the complex emotional landscape we navigate as parents. In this deeply relatable episode, Teri opens up about a recent morning struggle wit…

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Misunderstandings, Mistakes & the Lone Wolf Myth 19:59

2M ago19:59

19:59

The idea of the “lone wolf” and the “alpha” is often misunderstood—both in nature and in life. In this episode, we explore how isolation, perception, and disconnection shape our struggles, why most suicides come down to mistakes or misunderstandings, and how we can shift our perspective to stay connected, even in the darkest moments. Thrive With Le…

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Suicide prevention and the risks of being in love 1:03:58

2M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

Mark Schorr LPC, joins us to discuss why relationship crisis is strongest motivator for suicidality differences between feeling helpless, worthless and hopeless myth about suicides in winter what's most important part of treating someone with suicidality what is "tragic optimism" how TIPP pulls us out of despair value of "planned pleasurable events…

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DBT Skills: Radical Acceptance 48:59

2M ago48:59

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It's time for the most controversial of all DBT skills! Radical acceptance.... or shall we say "radical reality"? This week we talk about distress tolerance skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with a focus on (one of) Laurie's favorite skills radical acceptance. We dive into the struggles of radical acceptance, the difference between will…

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International Advocacy for Personality Disorders (feat. Åse-Line) 59:28

2M ago59:28

59:28

Åse-Line Baltzersen shares about her experiences living with and recovering from personality disorders, particularly in the context of living in Norway. Åse-Line shares her journey from diagnosis to recovery, her involvement in international advocacy, and the evolving understanding of personality disorders throughout the world. To learn more about …

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The joy of feeling anger 21:27

2M ago21:27

21:27

Our anger isn't something to be feared, it's to be alchemized and utilized for a bigger purpose. It's a signal of hurt and unmet needs. Let's explore. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suici…

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DBT Skills: Identifying Your Values 40:34

3M ago40:34

40:34

While it's not a DBT "skill" per se, figuring our what your values are and learning how to live them weaves into a lot of DBT skills. The DBT Skills panel (Dave, Kat, Heather and newest member Shannon) explore how understanding our personal values can lead to a more fulfilling life through self-reflection. We also talk a bit about the Kaizen philos…

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4. Radical Acceptance 25:21

3M ago25:21

25:21

Radical Acceptance: Letting Go and Trusting the Journey In this episode of Navigating the Abyss, hosts Teri and Catherine, both Trauma-Informed Conscious Parenting coaches, delve into the concept of Radical Acceptance. They explore the critical differences between regular acceptance and radical acceptance, sharing personal experiences and parenting…

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Five musical notes of mental health 25:23

3M ago25:23

25:23

We discuss the five musical notes of mental health to reduce suicidality: Self-Awareness Connection Resilience Purpose Rest Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxi…

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Navigating the Wounded Parts of Myself (feat. Daniel) 58:43

3M ago58:43

58:43

Daniel Mojica (@__mojii._), is a 21-year-old university student navigating life with borderline personality disorder (BPD). In this episode Daniel shares his journey of self-discovery, the challenges he faced growing up in an invalidating environment, and how he came to terms with his diagnosis. Together we explore themes of self-discovery, communi…

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Self-Injury Awareness Day (March 1), with Drs. Sylvanna Mirichlis & Stephen Lewis 1:41:56

3M ago1:41:56

1:41:56

In this episode, Dr. Sylvanna Mirichlis from Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and ISSS Past President Dr. Stephen Lewis from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada share about the origins of the annual March 1st Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD), what people around the world are doing as part of this day, and what our ISSS Stigma, Recover…

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Suicidality and headaches 21:43

3M ago21:43

21:43

We discuss: headaches link to suicidality, what triggers headaches how to reduce headaches Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs t…

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DBT Skills: PLEASE 1:10:04

3M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

Meet our new DBT Skills series guests Kat and Heather! In this episode we break down the PLEASE skill from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. It's an IMPORTANT one. If you're new to the PLEASE skill here's a little breakdown for you! P – Physical Health: Address any physical illness, injuries, or medical concerns. Follow doctor’s recommendations and ta…

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Benefits of prepaying for our mental health 22:30

3M ago22:30

22:30

We discuss how the joy of prepaying for a lead also leads to the joy of prepaying for our mental health. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, ups…

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3. When Your Child is Having Big Feelings 21:28

3M ago21:28

21:28

In this episode of Navigating the Abyss, Teri and Catherine explore the challenges parents face when their children experience intense emotions. They share personal stories and insights on how to manage these situations, emphasizing the importance of emotional regulation, connection, and validation. The conversation highlights the necessity of unde…

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Experience of Suicidality During the Pandemic (feat. Dr. Juveria Zaheer) 51:29

3M ago51:29

51:29

Dr. Juveria Zaheer is an expert in suicide risk assessment and prevention, a psychiatrist and a literal Jeopardy superstar. She is currently exploring the impacts of the COVID pandemic on suicidality and how the pandemic impacted Canadians. Together we discuss the complexities of suicidality, the need for accessible targeted treatments and why it’s…

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Valentine's Episode: Five musical notes of a relationship 27:47

3M ago27:47

27:47

We discuss the five musical notes of a relationship: Communication Trust Intimacy Playfulness Growth Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, …

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DBT Skills: Cope Ahead 20:27

3M ago20:27

20:27

Cope Ahead is a particularly helpful life skill from dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) that helps us preparing for difficult interactions by coming prepared with healthy coping strategies. Laurie, Dave and Megan discuss how they use this skill to help manage social interactions and family dynamics. Get your own copy of 'DBT for Life' by Diana Par…

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Empathy Fatigue 22:59

4M ago22:59

22:59

We discuss why that overwhelming and distressing feeling we have might be empathy fatigue. Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-harm, or is anxious, depressed, upset, or needs t…

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Poetry, Sobriety, and Healing (feat. Mercedes Killeen) 41:43

4M ago41:43

41:43

Mercedes Killeen is a writer and mental health advocate who has struggled throughout her life with anxiety, depression, BPD, and alcohol addiction. In this episode, Mercedes shares her story of working towards sobriety, seeking mental health treatment, and healing through writing/creativity. You can learn more about Mercedes' work here. To purchase…

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Are Therapists Willing to Treat Self-Injury?, with Spencer Ellison & Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp 49:19

4M ago49:19

49:19

In this episode, Spencer Ellison and Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp read a hypothetical case vignette of a client who engages in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), has experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviors, or is experiencing significant depression. They then tell us how willing therapists are to treat each case (self-injury vs. suicide vs. depression)…

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - OCD - The Truth 39:42

4M ago39:42

39:42

OCD - THE TRUTH Charles Linden provides the benefit of his 22 years suffering from anxiety, panic, OCD, eating disorders, agoraphobia and then his 30 years as a psycho-educator, recovery consultant, coach and head of the organisation that has, for over 30 years, presented over 500,000 people with the truth about anxiety conditions and recovery from…

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Random episode (four mental health tidbits) 25:41

4M ago25:41

25:41

We discuss four random topics: joy of standing in line benefits of eye contact long term vision over short term glory why couples divorce Thrive With Leo Coaching: If you want to improve in the areas of health, wealth and/or relationships, go to www.thrivewithleo.com to begin your journey. If you or anyone you know is considering suicide or self-ha…

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2. Catherine's Story - 'Beyond Behaviour' 23:31

4M ago23:31

23:31

In this episode, hosts Teri and Catherine share their personal journeys as trauma-informed parents navigating the challenges of raising teens in crisis. They discuss the importance of connection, understanding mental health issues, and the tools they have learned to support their children. Catherine shares her profound experiences with her daughter…

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1. Teri's Story - 'Beyond Fixing' 23:24

4M ago23:24

23:24

Teri and Catherine share their experiences and discuss challenges faced by parents, the importance of emotional support, and the journey of self-awareness that can help both parents and children navigate difficult times. Teri shares her personal story about her daughter's struggles and the lessons learned about being present and supportive without …

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DBT Skills: Opposite Action 20:57

4M ago20:57

20:57

Time to discuss Opposite Action! Long story short - Opposite Action means doing the opposite of what you want to do when what you want to do isn't effective. Easier said than done of course - but an incredibly helpful tool once you're practiced at it. Part of that practice is recognizing unskillful urges, and the learning the balance between feelin…

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