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Media and Speaking

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Recent/Selected Press and Speaking Engagements

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At this multidisciplinary conference hosted by Hello Heart, Kiki shared her lived experience recovering from a heart attack, and discussed the research on mental health's importance for cardiac health.

Presentation: "The Body-Mind Connection: Mental Health Skills for Cardiac Health Equity"

Women's Heart Health Summit 2025

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At this annual BPD conference, Kiki joined a panel with other clinician and lived-experience experts, discussing ways to make evidence-based interventions more accessible to more people.

Conference Panel: "Bridging the Accessibility Gap"

Yale-NEABPD Conference 2025

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At this annual virtual event, hosted by the Borderline Personality Disorder Society of BC, Kiki spoke about DBT's usefulness for LGBTQ+ people.

Speaker: "DBT for LGBTQ+ People"

BPD Awareness Day 2025

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At Emotions Matter's annual Walk for BPD in New York City, Kiki spoke about BPD, evidence-based treatments, and the important role of community in BPD recovery.

Talk on BPD, Treatment, and Community Connection

Walk for BPD 2025

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On this episode, Kiki joins host Laurie Edmundson to discuss DBT skills, the importance of accessibility and adaption for different people, and the power of skills for anyone.

Podcast:"The Power of Accessible DBT Skills"

Super Feeler: A BPD Podcast

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On this episode of Anxiety Matters, hosts Drs. Bonnie Zucker and Bonnie Zucker (yes, same name!) interview Kiki about her heart attack and how DBT skills helped her recovery.

Podcast:"Health Issues & Anxiety with Dr. Kiki Fehling"

Anxiety Matters Podcast

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In this article, Kiki was featured with resources and tips for how queer people can maintain their physical and mental health right now.

Interview: "If you’re LGBTQ+, your healthcare is at risk — here's how to act now"

Pride.com

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In this interview, Kiki offered thoughts and tips for finding purpose and re-evaluating when you feel stuck in life. Based on her article published by Psyche.

Radio: "Stuck on Autopilot? Here's how to take the wheel of your life"

ABC RN | Life Matters

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YouTuber and mental health advocate SarruhTonin labeled Kiki's book Self-Directed DBT Skills her "new favorite" DBT self-help book in a video reviewing DBT workbooks.

Book Review: Self-Directed DBT Skills is @SarruhTonin's "new favorite"

YouTube - @SarruhTonin

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The BPD Bunch, a group of podcasters/creators in functional recovery from BPD, included Self-Directed DBT Skills in their list of recommended resources that "have helped [them] the most."

Book Review: The BPD Bunch recommends Self-Directed DBT Skills

@thebpdbunch

All Press and Speaking Engagements

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On this episode of Anxiety Matters, hosts Drs. Bonnie Zucker and Bonnie Zucker (yes, same name!) interview Kiki about DBT and its potential for helping people who struggle with anxiety.

Podcast: "3 Skills That Help Anxiety with Dr. Kiki Fehling"

Anxiety Matters Podcast

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In this article, Kiki provides insights on the differences between panic attacks and heart attack, how to tell them apart, and how to get help for anxiety/panic.

Interview: "Panic Attacks and Heart Attacks Can Feel Eerily Similar—Here’s How To Tell the Difference"

Well+Good

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In this article, Kiki was featured with her thoughts on why suicide isn't talked about and how survivors suffer because of suicide stigma.

Interview: "What Comes After Surviving Suicidality?"

Autostraddle

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In this webinar for NYC-local clinicians, Kiki challenged three common myths and misconceptions about DBT, reviewing relevant research and information from DBT's manual.

Webinar: 3 Things People Get Wrong About DBT

Women's Mental Health Consortium

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In this online workshop for clinicians seeking continuing education credits, Kiki provided guidance about evidence-based suicide risk assessment and suicidal crisis intervention.

Webinar: Suicide Risk Assessment Mastery

AFFIRM Mental Healthcare

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On this episode, Shain Siber interviews Kiki about how DBT and DBT skills can be helpful in treating shame in therapy.

Podcast: "Shame vs. Guilt: Understanding and Overcoming using DBT"

The Affirming Minds Podcast

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On this episode of The BPD Bravery Show, podcast host Fay Green interviews Kiki about how DBT skills helped her cope during heart attack recovery and while living on a sailboat.

Podcast: "Navigating Life After a Heart Attack through DBT Skills"

The BPD Bravery Show

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In this article, Kiki was featured with her tips on how to read/watch world news without becoming overwhelmed and burnt out.

Interview: "When the News Is Too Much"

Experience Life - Sept/Oct 2024 Issue

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On this episode, Rescripted Co-Founder Kristyn Hodgdon interviews Kiki about how DBT and DBT concepts/skills can be useful for people suffering from endometriosis and other chronic pain/health issues.

Podcast: "Endometriosis & Mental Health: Why It Matters, and a Therapist’s Top Tips"

From First Period, To Last Period Podcast

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On this episode of Quiet, Not Silent, host Avery interviews Kki about DBT's six "levels" of validation, and how people can use them to validate others and themselves, particularly when struggling with BPD or emotional sensitivity.

Podcast: "Validating Each Other When You Love Someone with BPD"

Quiet, Not Silent: Recovering with BPD Podcast

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In this Instagram Live event, Kiki joined Therahive founders Alicia Smart and Jesse Finkelstein in discussing DBT's mindfulness module and answering audience questions.

Instagram Live: "Mindfulness Deep Dive and Q&A"

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In this Instagram Live event, Kiki joined DBT therapists Alicia Smart and Jesse Finkelstein in discussing DBT's emotion regulation module and answering audience questions.

Intsagram Live: "Emotion Regulation Deep Dive/Q&A"

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In this article, Kiki provides insights on potential "red flags" to look out for in romantic relationships.

Interview: "10 Red Flags in Men You Should Never Ignore, According to Psychologists"

Parade

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On this episode of The Heart Attack Thriver Podcast, host Brian Simpson interviews Kiki about her heart attack at 29 years old and how the DBT skills helped her during the emotional recovery.

Podcast: My heart attack recovery and DBT skills

The Heart Attack Thriver Podcast

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In this Instagram Live event, Kiki joined Therahive founders Alicia Smart and Jesse Finkelstein in discussing DBT's distress tolerance module and answering audience questions.

Intsagram Live: "Distress Tolerance Deep Dive/Q&A"

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Emotions Matter, a nonprofit focused on BPD advocacy, invited Kiki and Elliot Weiner to discuss their book and provide information about DBT as a treatment for BPD.

Webinar: Book Talk with Emotions Matter

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On this episode of Therapists in the Wild, hosts Molly St. Dennis and Liza Pincus talk with Kiki about how we can understand the origins of emotion dsyregulation through the biosocial model.

Podcast: "How Emotion Dysregulation Develops"

Therapists in the Wild Podcast

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