Suffering Optional

Episode 10, Season 1 Finale: "The Big Heart Show"

Celebrate the season finale with a focus on loving-kindness and compassion. Diana and Madeline discuss the importance of cultivating love and compassion in our daily lives and how these practices can transform our relationships and well-being.

For more resources go to: http://www.suffering-optional.com or follow Diana @SufferingOptional on Instagram.

Edited by: Hug House Productions

Episode 9: "Do no harm/Take no Sh*t: Nice vs Kind"

In this episode, Maddie and Diana Clarify the difference between being nice and being kind. They discuss the importance of setting boundaries and practicing self-care to maintain your well-being.

For more resources go to: http://www.suffering-optional.com or follow Diana @SufferingOptional on Instagram.

Edited by: Hug House Productions

Episode 8: "Assumption Junction"

In this episode, Diana and Madeline unpack the core assumptions of DBT. Discover how these beliefs—assuming good intentions, doing your best while striving for improvement, tackling problems you didn’t create, and acknowledging universal suffering—can enhance your approach to life.

For more resources go to: http://www.suffering-optional.com or follow Diana @SufferingOptional on Instagram.

Edited by: Hug House Productions

Episode 7: "Breaking the Binary"

In this episode, Diana and Madeline bring humor and insight to dialectics and equanimity. Discover tips for ditching extremes and finding a balanced, colorful approach to life.

For more resources go to: http://www.suffering-optional.com or follow Diana @SufferingOptional on Instagram.

This podcast is produced by DBT for Life, your go to resource for all things DBT. Visit us at www.DBTforLife.com.

Episode 6: "Cool Down"

In this episode, Diana and Madeline discuss the DBT skill of Effectiveness and its relation to the three flames of greed, hatred, and delusion in Buddhism. Learn how to see clearly and respond wisely in various situations.

For more resources go to: http://www.suffering-optional.com or follow Diana @SufferingOptional on Instagram.

Edited by: Hug House Productions