Knowing Me Knowing You

23 Oct 2025

Knowing … Borderline Personality Disorder pt. 2

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Knowing … Borderline Personality Disorder pt. 2

On this episode of Knowing Me, Knowing You, Trent is joined once again by clinical psychologist, Julian Nolan, to discuss Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Trent and Julian unpack:

How Borderline Personality Disorder can affect our closest relationships,
The role ‘fear of abandonment’ plays for someone with BPD,
How ‘connection’ and ‘trauma’ impacts and informs people with BPD,
What some of the common co-morbid diagnoses are for people with BPD,
What getting a diagnosis for BPD involves, as well as
The intersection of BPD and sexuality.

Please keep in mind, the discussions, topics, and advice provided as part of this podcast are general in nature. They should not replace specific and individualised mental health support that might be needed. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, you can visit the Joy Radio support page for assistance and guidance at: https://www.joy.org.au/support

If you like this episode on Borderline Personality Disorder, you might like to also check out:

Knowing … Borderline Personality Disorder pt. 1: Spotify | Apple Music

Knowing… our resilience through our neurodivergence: Spotify | Apple Music

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Knowing Me, Knowing You – hosted by Trent McWhinney and Dave Demmer.

Trent and Dave are mates, therapists, and all-round queer guys on a new journey of personal discovery. Get to know them, and yourself, as they dive into topics on mental health and self-development. Filled with vulnerability and laughter, the boys chat to professionals, experts, and those with lived experience to unpack what it means to truly know yourself.