Dialectical Behavior Therapy -- The Journey from Pain to Purpose

About this episode

The episode discusses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and its impact on recovery from mental illness, featuring personal stories from the hosts.

Mental Health: Hope and Recovery Episode Title: Dialectical Behavior Therapy – The Journey from Pain to Purpose Episode 60 | Duration 45:00 Episode Date: November 26, 2025 Hosts: Helen Sneed and Valerie Milburn EPISODE OVERVIEW Named one of the top 100 scientific inventions, Dialectical Behavior Therapy has successfully guided and supported into recovery hundreds of thousands battling mental illness. DBT teaches an entire system of dealing with psychiatric disorders and building a life worth living. One of its most effective components is the development of scores of powerful skills to be used daily to overcome the onslaught of uncontrollable emotional dysregulation. Its methods are behavior-oriented and emphasize taking action. Helen and Valerie also share personal stories as they explore how DBT has shaped their own recovery journeys—and why its principles continue to offer hope to millions around the world. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN The history and development of DBT by Marsha Linehan The four core components of DBT, with real-life examples How DBT supports recovery from severe mental illness Ways to apply DBT skills to everyday challenges Personal stories of resilience and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Helen Sneed, Valerie Milburn

Topics covered

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• mental health
• recovery
• emotional dysregulation
• personal stories
• resilience

Keywords

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• DBT
• mental illness
• recovery
• emotional regulation
• skills
• resilience

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