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

03/14/25 • 59 min

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 the International Society of the Study of Personality Disorders Lived Experience Committee click here.

To learn more about the ISSPD Congress in Boston click here. Abstracts are due by March 31st 2025!

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To learn more about the International Society of the Study of Personality Disorders Lived Experience Committee click here.

To learn more about the ISSPD Congress in Boston click here. Abstracts are due by March 31st 2025!

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If you want to support the show, dive deeper into the world of super feeling and for tons of bonus content please consider subscribing to the Super Feeler patreon page.

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