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Hope to Recharge

Hope to Recharge

By: Matana Poupko Jacobs
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Summary

The intention of this show is to bring hope and community to those who are personally struggling with depression and anxiety or has a loved one who is struggling with depression and anxiety. Each week we will hear from those who have personal experience dealing with mental health issues as well as experts in the mental health world; from therapists and doctors to healers. We want to be your support system by sharing real stories and proving that community is vital to recovery. Together we can break the stigma around depression and anxiety and bring HOPE to the world.

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Episodes
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): When Someone You Love Has BPD (Meg Rowley) Pt4

    Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): When Someone You Love Has BPD (Meg Rowley) Pt4
    Jun 30 2025

    In this fourth episode of our Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month series, Matana welcomes back DBT therapist Meg Rowley for a powerful and practical conversation on supporting loved ones with BPD. After exploring diagnosis, the recovery journey, and core DBT skills in previous episodes, today’s discussion turns the spotlight on family members and caregivers—and the vital role they play.

    Together, Matana and Meg unpack:

    • How to support someone with BPD without enabling
    • Why regulating your own emotions is the first step
    • The power and nuance of validation (plus what NOT to say)
    • How to set healthy boundaries with compassion
    • What to do in crisis moments—and what not to do
    • Practical skills families can use immediately
    • How therapy, self-care, and radical acceptance help loved ones stay grounded


    This episode is a must-listen for parents, partners, siblings, and close friends looking to support a loved one with BPD—while also protecting their own mental health. You’ll walk away with clarity, actionable tools, and renewed hope.

    Resources Mentioned:

    • Family Connections (NAMI/NIMH)
    • TARA (Treatment & Research Advancements for BPD)
    • Emotions Matter
    • The importance of personal therapy and distress tolerance


    You can support your loved one—and yourself—by leading with compassion, clear limits, and the powerful tools of DBT.

    If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.

    http://www.hopetorecharge.com/1on1

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    Connect with Meg: mrowleydbt@bhbehavioralassociates.com

    https://www.bhbehavioralassociates.com/meg-rowley-lcsw

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    Betterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.

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    Maxifyz.com provides doctor formulated, lab certified, USA grown high quality CBD oils, tinctures and 100% legal Hemp products to reduce anxiety and stress, provide muscle relaxation and help to get a better night’s sleep. Use coupon code HOPE to get 10% off your order plus free shipping.

    Connect with us!

    Website: https://hopetorecharge.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matanajacobs/

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    56 mins
  • Unlocking the Power of IFS in Healing Trauma (Rikki Jacobson Davies)

    Unlocking the Power of IFS in Healing Trauma (Rikki Jacobson Davies)
    Jun 9 2025
    Rikki Jacobson Davies, a therapist specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma therapy shares her journey into the field, the evolution of trauma understanding, and the importance of hope in healing. Rikki explains the principles of IFS, its relationship with other modalities like EMDR, and the significance of integrating different therapeutic approaches for holistic healing, the complexity of trauma and the need for personalized therapeutic strategies.Rikki delves into the intricacies of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, exploring how individuals can engage with their trauma without needing to know the exact source of their pain. She discussed the importance of experiential knowing, the role of self in healing, the distinction between healing the pain versus the narrative of trauma and the individual journey of healing, emphasizing that it is a lifestyle choice rather than a quick fix.There is a complex relationship between compassion and accountability in the context of healing, particularly when dealing with harmful behaviors. There is significant importance of compassion, values, and the dialectical approach in therapy, emphasizing the need for therapists to guide clients towards meaningful goals and the challenges of addiction, the neuroplasticity of the brain, and the significance of finding the right practitioner. Rikki shares insights on books that have influenced her understanding of trauma and healing, advocating for a more complex and multifaceted approach to healing that honors individual experiences.As a private clinician and sought-after lecturer, Rikki developed a unique approach to navigating and healing from complicated, confusing, and painful relationships. She speaks the language of relational trauma and teaches advanced clinicians to understand it and navigate it for themselves and their clients. Rikki has spent more than a decade developing programs and training people in positions of influence, all aimed at creating institutional, communal, familial, and psychotherapeutic cultures that foster safety and respect. Her collaborations ranged from community leadership and educational institutions to therapists and leaders in the mental health community. The trainings and workshops she created have been delivered in over 20 institutions and organizations, reaching thousands of people throughout Israel, Europe, and the United States.If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.http://www.hopetorecharge.com/1on1—————————————————————————Connect with Rikki: rikki@relationalresilience.comwww.relationalresilience.com—————————————————————————Sponsors:https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorechargeBetterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.https://Maxifyz.com/Maxifyz.com provides doctor formulated, lab certified, USA grown high quality CBD oils, tinctures and 100% legal Hemp products to reduce anxiety and stress, provide muscle relaxation and help to get a better night’s sleep. Use coupon code HOPE to get 10% off your order plus free shipping.Connect with us!Website: https://hopetorecharge.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matanajacobs/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-to-recharge/id1464788845Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00AIhRZOxKNOvenz32gGeKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_DkYMcco7pSrkKk6wU5p7wAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Unpacking the DBT Toolbox (Meg Rowley)

    Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD): Unpacking the DBT Toolbox (Meg Rowley)
    Jun 4 2024
    In our 3rd part in our series on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Meg again joins us. Discover the toolset available to help manage BPD with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT's core principles, techniques, and applications can be used and included mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and radical acceptance. Critically important is emphasizing the importance of mindfulness as a foundational skill in DBT, serving as a gateway to other techniques.The "TIP skills" (Temperature, Intense exercise, Paced breathing, and Paired muscle relaxation) as effective tools for quickly reducing physiological arousal during moments of crisis.Emotion regulation emerges as another crucial component of DBT, focusing on understanding, experiencing, and expressing emotions in healthy ways. Meg explains the concept of "wise mind" and shares practical techniques for modulating emotional intensity, such as paced breathing and opposite action.Another tool is interpersonal effectiveness, which involves acquiring skills for assertiveness, effective communication, and boundary-setting in relationships. Meg introduces the "DEAR MAN" technique (Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce, Mindful, Appear confident, Negotiate) as a structured approach to making requests and resolving conflicts respectfully.Radical acceptance is discussed as a key aspect of distress tolerance, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and embracing reality, even when it is difficult or painful. Meg and explores how radical acceptance allows individuals to move beyond resistance and toward meaningful change.These skills and many more, empower individuals to make informed choices, take control of their lives, and cultivate resilience in the face of adversity.If you need more support in your mental health journey we offer free 30-minute fitting calls for our coaching program. You do not have to walk through your mental health struggle alone. Because as always, together is better! There is no substitute for a listening ear. Get Your Free 30 Minute Consultation Today.http://www.hopetorecharge.com/1on1—————————————————————————Connect with Meg: mrowleydbt@bhbehavioralassociates.comhttps://www.bhbehavioralassociates.com/meg-rowley-lcsw—————————————————————————Sponsors:https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorechargeBetterhelp.com is the world’s leading provider of online therapy. Their mission is to make professional counseling accessible, affordable, and convenient, so anyone who struggles with life’s challenges can get help, anytime, anywhere. Head to https://Betterhelp.com/hopetorecharge for 10% off your first month of services. IMPORTANT: Be sure to click this link in order to get the 10% off code. As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.https://Maxifyz.com/Maxifyz.com provides doctor formulated, lab certified, USA grown high quality CBD oils, tinctures and 100% legal Hemp products to reduce anxiety and stress, provide muscle relaxation and help to get a better night’s sleep. Use coupon code HOPE to get 10% off your order plus free shipping.Connect with us!Website: https://hopetorecharge.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matanajacobs/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-to-recharge/id1464788845Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00AIhRZOxKNOvenz32gGeKYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_DkYMcco7pSrkKk6wU5p7wAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 hr and 6 mins
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