<p>Join Dr. Courtney Tracy, aka The Truth Doctor, a licensed psychotherapist and doctor of clinical psychology, as she discusses Seven Aspects Every Mental Health Community Should Have to ensure it&#39;s a safe and validating environment. Dr. Courtney discusses recent life events and how her experiences led her to creating her own mental health community for her global online audience. There&#39;s also a discount code in the episode for those who want to join! We think this episode could help people who want to learn what to look for in a supportive community and those who experience traits of or are diagnosed with borderline personality, autism, and/or ADHD. We&#39;d love to hear from you via screenshots on social media by tagging us at @<a href="http://the.truth.doctor" class="linkified" target="_blank">the.truth.doctor</a> and @truthdoctormedia. Thank you, and enjoy.<br/><br/>The main message of the episode: You deserve a community that helps you heal, and that teaches you what it means to be a human while treating you like one.<br/></p><br/><p>Follow Dr. Courtney on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @<a href="http://the.truth.doctor" class="linkified" target="_blank">the.truth.doctor</a>. Learn more about Truth Doctor Media at <a href="http://thetruthdoctor.com" class="linkified" target="_blank">thetruthdoctor.com</a>.<br/>LISTEN TO EPISODES ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS!</p><br/><p>Timestamps:</p><br/><p>00:00 - 00:49 - Intro and Starting the Truth Doctor</p><br/><p>00:50 - 04:17 - Dr. Courtney&#39;s outpatient center and job interviews re: BPD stigma</p><br/><p>04:18 - 05:20 - How stigma lives on the internet and social media too</p><br/><p>05:21 - 08:24 - What is a &quot;Validating Environment&quot;? and What is &quot;Community?&quot;</p><br/><p>08:25 - 08:30 - Seven Aspects of A Healthy Mental Health Community</p><br/><p>08:31 - 11:04 - 1) A safe and supportive space</p><br/><p>11:05 - 11:39 - 2) Accessible mental health resources</p><br/><p>11:40 - 12:26 - 3) Empowerment and advocacy</p><br/><p>12:27 - 13:22 - 4) Holistic mental health approach </p><br/><p>13:23 - 14:49 - 5) Embracing diversity and reducing stigma</p><br/><p>14:50 - 16:33 - 6) Community engagement and connection</p><br/><p>16:34 - 17:47 - 7) Mental health education and awareness</p><br/><p>17:48 - 19:54 - The Truth Doctor&#39;s three slogans</p><br/><p>19:56 - 20:19 - Dr. Courtney&#39;s Validating Environment: her new Glad You Exist community</p><br/><p>20:20 - 22:42 - The Glad You Exist community</p><br/><p>22:43 - 24:16 - Glad You Exist community mental health and BPD healing offerings</p><br/><p>24:17 - 25:16 - Why did Dr. Courtney create the Glad You Exist community?</p><br/><p>25:17 - 26:35 - Learn more at <a href="http://thetruthdoctor.com/gladyouexist" class="linkified" target="_blank">thetruthdoctor.com/gladyouexist</a> (discount code: HFPOD)</p><br/><p>26:36 - 30:29 - Upcoming Glad You Exist events and the six principles of Glad You Exist</p><br/><p>30:30 - 33:05 - Outro and &quot;so glad you exist&quot;<br/><br/>COMMUNITY WEBSITE: <a href="https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/gladyouexist" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/gladyouexist</a></p><br/><p>Starter Membership (3 months w/ discount): <a href="https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/offers/H248cT6e?coupon_code=HFPOD" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/offers/H248cT6e?coupon_code=HFPOD</a></p><br/><p>Annual Membership (12 months w/ discount): <a href="https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/offers/UZ7eFo3X?coupon_code=HFPOD" class="linkified" target="_blank">https://www.thetruthdoctor.com/offers/UZ7eFo3X?coupon_code=HFPOD</a></p><br/><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast" rel="nofollow">#mentalhealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/autism" rel="nofollow">#community</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/borderlinepersonalitydisorder" rel="nofollow">#borderlinepersonalitydisorder</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Self Conscious Club at <a href="https://selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe</a>