Media

Melanie has openly shared her journey through her own lived experience and life stressors, adding her voice in the effort to reduce mental health stigma in as many professional spaces as possible. Melanie has utilized her platform in a variety of mediums, including podcasts, interviews, music, and more, to foster a greater sense of unity and provide individuals with BPD and other diagnoses with a voice where they do not currently have one.

Podcast Episodes

From Borderline to Beautiful

Hope-filled Recovery Story with Melanie Goldman

Rose Skeeters and I discuss our roads to recovery, their uncanny similarities and life stories, and offer general life advice for people with BPD.

Mental Health News Radio

Uniquely Suffering? A Fresh Look at Borderline Personality Disorder

Kristin joins me to discuss one of the most stigmatized areas of mental health: Borderline Personality Disorder.

A Real Affliction:Bpd Culture and Stigma

"I Love Us": Melanie Goldman on living with and treating BPD

Cynthia Gralla sits down with me to discuss my journey from being newly diagnosed to training as a therapist and speaking out to support people with the disorder.

The BPD Bunch

As a regular contributor to The BPD Bunch, I have had the privilege of working alongside the talented cast members and host Xannie Stavert to share personal stories, experiences, and successes, helping to raise awareness through a series of thought-provoking episodes. Below are a few episodes featuring my contributions, and you can explore more episodes on The BPD Bunch YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thebpdbunch

Focus: Making Amends - Part 1

Focus: Making Amends - Part 2

The BPD Bravery Show

The BPD Recovery Journey

This episode of The BPD Bravery Show with host Fay Green focuses on my recovery journey.

Celebrating BPD Recovery

Jade Stanton, Fay Green, and I sit down to discuss the remarkable journey of each of our journeys with Borderline Personality Disorder and our quest to embrace a life of beauty, resilience, and fulfillment.

Two Friends Tackle Borderline Personality Disorder

My host (and friend!) Fay Green shares wisdom, general insights, and tips to navigate  life with BPD.

Quiet:Not Silent: Recovering with BPD Avery the Quiet

Listen to this if you have BPD...

On this episode of Quiet, Not Silent: Recovering with BPD, host Avery and I talk about labels, individualized treatment, and other aspects of my recovery journey.

Borderline and Back

Authenticity, Vulnerability and Community

Maggie Law and I share insights about living with and managing BPD and DBT, and maintaining authenticity and hope.

You me and BPD

episode 80: Melanie Goldman

In this episode I talk to Melanie Goldman who has BPD and uses her experiences to help others as she is in her master’s degree in psychotherapy so she can help others who suffer from mental illnesses.

Bold beautiful borderline podcast

Bad Hours but Good Days

On this episode of Bold Beautiful Borderline, I shared insights about my  diagnosis, experience in DBT, and all things recovery with hosts Sara Abbott and Laurie Edmundson

Conference Presentations and Community Outreach

BPD Society of British Columbia

BPD Day 23 Melanie's Story of Lived Experience

Keynote Panel Speaker: BPD Society of British Columbia, 2023

Emotions Matter

Emotions Matter BPD Fest 2024

Emotions Matter fourth annual Virtual Conference for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)2024.  Recovery and Borderline Personality Disorder: Living beyond the Label. Host-Professionals with BPD Cafe

Publication Spotlights

One day in my world story

Melanie Goldman

Melanie Goldman shares her personal experience with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), from emotional struggles to finding strength and purpose.

Branksome Hall Alumni Spotlight

BPD Braveheart

Melanie was honoured by her school as an alumni for her significant contributions to the community, particularly her dedicated efforts in raising awareness about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Featured during Borderline Personality Awareness Month in May, this recognition highlighted the strength, resilience, and professionalism that have defined Melanie’s journey. It also emphasized her commitment to advancing understanding and support for individuals living with BPD, making a meaningful impact in her field and beyond.

Patient Voice

Living with Borderline Personality Disorder– A Musician’s Story

Recognized on Patient Voice, a platform devoted to fostering open conversations about health, breaking stigma, and cultivating a more empathetic and informed community. Additionally, selected as one of ten Canadians featured in the Through It All exhibition at the Contact Photography Festival, showcased at the Northern Contemporary Gallery, celebrating resilience and strength in the face of unique health challenges.

Unison Fund

Living with Borderline Personality Disorder– A Musician’s Story

Editor’s Note: This personal essay offers a unique perspective on living with a mental health diagnosis. It shares an individual experience, not intended to represent every case of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), but to provide a glimpse into the mind of one musician. The aim is to foster greater empathy and understanding for those affected by BPD and mental health challenges in general.