Kate and Michelle discuss Ride the Wave, otherwise known as urge-surfing. They each share their personal experiences with this skill and effective strategies that can help when using it.
TRIGGER WARNING: Material that may be triggering is discussed from 32:21-35:40. There are also brief references to self-harm throughout the episode.
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