abusive friendships, men with BPD, and recovery book recommendations

In this laidback episode, I answer a few listener voicemails. We discuss tough topics like trauma-bonded friendships, why so many more women are diagnosed with BPD than men, and I share some books I’ve been reading lately that have contributed positively to my recovery journey.Questions answered in this episode:■ How to recognize if you’re in an abusive or toxic friendship■ Uncovering trauma bonding and love bombing in friendships■ What is intermittent reinforcement in relationships?■ Why borderline personality disorder is more common in women than men (gender differences in BPD) Book recommendations: ■ What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D Perry and Oprah Winfrey■ Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor■ Bringing Home the Dharma: Awakening Right Where You Are by Jack Kornfield and Daniel J. Siegel■ Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brene Brown■ A Life of Meaning: Exploring Our Deepest Questions and Motivations by James Hollis■ Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live by Martha Beck■ Healing Collective Trauma: A Process for Integrating Our Intergenerational and Cultural Wounds by Thomas HübelFULL ACCESS // CLICK HERE to unlock full future + past episodes and hundreds of hours of bonus content (including voice notes from me) as a Premium Submarine on Patreon. CONNECT WITH ME // CLICK HERE to email me, submit a voicemail, read my Substack, check out my book recommendation list on Amazon, follow me on IG, or listen to my sleep + meditation podcast Night Night Bitch (or visit backfromtheborderline.com) Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for treatment or consultation with a licensed mental health professional. acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/back-from-the-borderline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.