

Blaise Aguirre
Child and adolescent psychiatrist and medical director of a residential DBT program at McLean Hospital, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and author on DBT and self-hatred.
Top 5 podcasts with Blaise Aguirre
Ranked by the Snipd community

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Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 43min
Blaise Aguirre (on overcoming self-hatred)
Blaise Aguirre, a Harvard psychiatrist specializing in dialectical behavior therapy, shares profound insights on overcoming self-hatred and understanding Borderline Personality Disorder. He likens a mind affected by BPD to a fast car without a skilled driver, emphasizing the chaos that emotional dysregulation causes. Aguirre highlights the liberating realization that we are all stardust and reminds us that true healing requires facing uncomfortable emotions. His passion for helping patients is palpable as he discusses the transformative power of empathy and self-compassion.

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Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 49min
#740 Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Dr. Blaise Aguirre
Dr. Blaise Aguirre, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard, specializes in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) for borderline personality disorder. He dives into the complexities of self-hatred, explaining how these feelings are learned rather than inherent. His new book, "I Hate Myself," offers insights on overcoming self-loathing. Aguirre emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation and compassionate dialogue in DBT, sharing strategies for managing mental health and the journey towards self-acceptance amid societal pressures.

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Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 1min
Discipline vs Punishment & the Inner Voice Every Father Instills in His Kids ft. Dr. Blaise Aguirre
Dr. Blaise Aguirre, a Harvard psychiatrist with over 25 years in adolescent mental health, discusses the profound impact fathers have on their children's inner voice. He explains how tone and language shape a child's self-perception and resilience. Aguirre emphasizes the importance of balancing discipline with compassion to prevent self-hatred and foster critical thinking. The conversation also touches on the influences of technology and the need for mindful parenting to create emotionally healthy children.

Dec 8, 2025 • 1h 12min
Borderline Personality: DBT and Working with Self-Hatred with Dr. Blaise Aguirre
Dr. Blaise Aguirre, a child and adolescent psychiatrist and medical director at McLean Hospital, dives deep into Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). He discusses extreme emotional sensitivity and its links to self-hatred and suicidality, shedding light on why patients with BPD often resonate with him as a clinician. Techniques like mindfulness and dialectical thinking are explored, along with ways to challenge self-critical narratives. Aguirre emphasizes stigma reduction and the potential for growth and healing in those with BPD.

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 10min
428: Overcoming Self-Hatred with Dr. Blaise Aguirre
Dr. Blaise Aguirre, a world-renowned psychiatrist and DBT expert, dives deep into the complexities of self-hatred. He discusses how self-hatred often stems from early life experiences and differs from self-criticism. Dr. Aguirre shares practical tools for healing, emphasizing the importance of recognizing toxic relationships and identifying the roots of these damaging beliefs. With insights from his upcoming book, he highlights the transformative power of dialectical behavior therapy and the critical role of compassionate treatment for those struggling with self-loathing.


