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In this powerful episode of "CPTSD: Let's Make Sense of This Shit," host Gregory dives deep into the world of cognitive reframing, offering practical tools and strategies for those struggling with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD).
Key topics covered:
Understanding how CPTSD leads to negative thought patternsIdentifying common cognitive distortionsPractical techniques for reframing negative thoughtsStrategies for managing social anxiety and building confidencePersonal anecdotes and listener storiesGregory shares his own experiences with overcoming social anxiety, providing relatable examples of how these techniques can be applied in real-life situations. The episode also includes a special challenge for listeners to practice reframing their thoughts and share their experiences.
Whether you're dealing with CPTSD or simply looking to improve your mental well-being, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice. Join us as we learn to make sense of our thoughts and take control of our healing journey.
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In this Healing episode, Gregory tackles the challenging topic of setting boundaries during the holiday season. Perfect for those dealing with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), this episode offers practical advice on managing family dynamics and protecting your mental health amidst festive chaos.
Learn why holidays can be particularly stressful for trauma survivors, discover effective boundary-setting techniques, and explore coping strategies to keep holiday stress at bay. Featuring personal anecdotes and a listener success story, this episode provides the tools you need to navigate the holidays with confidence and self-compassion. Whether you're dreading family gatherings or simply looking to maintain your peace this season, this episode is your guide to creating a more enjoyable and less stressful holiday experience.
Tune in for tips on how to say "no" without guilt, manage triggering situations, and prioritize self-care during this busy time of year.
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Self-compassion isn't just a buzzword—it’s an essential skill for anyone navigating the challenging journey of healing from CPTSD. In this episode, Gregory takes you on a deep dive into the transformative power of self-compassion and why it’s critical for recovery.Here’s what you’ll learn:The role of self-compassion in trauma healing and emotional resilience.Why self-compassion is not self-indulgence but a powerful tool for growth.How to practice practical self-compassion exercises you can start today.A step-by-step guide to customizing the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method to meet your unique needs.Gregory wraps up the episode with a powerful challenge: incorporate at least one self-compassion exercise into your daily routine this week. Plus, get ready for Friday’s episode, where we’ll tackle Holiday Preparation: Managing Stressful Family Dynamics.Healing is hard, but with the right tools, it’s always possible. Tune in, take a deep breath, and let’s make sense of this healing journey—together.
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Living with CPTSD often feels like being caught in a whirlwind of stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. This week, Gregory introduces a tried-and-true grounding technique: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). In this short yet powerful episode, you will:
Discover the benefits of PMR for calming your nervous system and reducing stress.Learn step-by-step how to practice this simple, effective technique.Participate in a guided session designed to help you reset and reconnect with your body.Whether you're at home, at work, or in the middle of a rough day, this episode is here to give you a moment of peace. Gregory’s calming voice will guide you through the practice, making it easy for you to feel grounded and in control.Don’t forget to make this a regular part of your routine, and join us next week for our main episode: Self-Compassion in the Healing Journey. Let’s keep moving forward, one step at a time.
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Welcome back to CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit, with your host Gregory. In this episode, we dive deep into the unique challenges that the holiday season can bring for those living with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). While the holidays are often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be a minefield of emotional triggers, sensory overload, and complicated family dynamics. But you don’t have to navigate this time alone.In this episode, we’ll explore:
Why the holidays can be especially difficult for those with CPTSDCommon holiday triggers and how to manage themPractical strategies for setting boundaries, staying grounded, and protecting your mental healthCreating new holiday traditions that feel authentic and safeListener stories about their experiences with holiday stress and trauma triggersEncouragement and hope for navigating the holiday season in a way that feels right for youWhether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to be joyful, or struggling with emotional flashbacks and grief, this episode offers empathetic advice, practical tools, and a reminder that it’s okay to prioritize your well-being during this time. You deserve to create a holiday experience that feels safe, manageable, and authentic to you.
Plus, don’t forget to check out our Healing Episodes, which offer quick, practical exercises to help you ground yourself when things get overwhelming. You can listen to these short sessions anytime, anywhere—even if you need to sneak away for five minutes of calm during a family gathering.
Coming Up Next: Join us this Friday for a special Healing Episode on Progressive Muscle Relaxation, a powerful technique to help calm your body and mind during stressful moments.
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In this Healing episode, we’re zeroing in on one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for managing CPTSD: your breath. When life feels overwhelming, and your nervous system is on high alert, reconnecting with your breath can help you find a pocket of calm in the storm.
We’ll kick things off by unpacking the link between trauma and breathing. Why do stress and shallow breathing go hand in hand? And how can a few intentional breaths help your body and mind feel safer? Then, I’ll walk you through an easy, practical breathing exercise you can use to anchor yourself in moments of distress or overwhelm.
This episode is your permission to pause, reset, and reconnect with your inner calm—even if everything around you feels chaotic. Healing doesn’t have to be complicated; sometimes, it starts with just one breath.Don’t forget to join us next week for our main episode, "How Trauma Shapes Relationships," where we’ll explore how CPTSD impacts connection and trust—and how to rebuild both.
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Welcome back to CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit. In today’s episode, Gregory takes us on a deep dive into one of the most personal and transformative parts of trauma recovery: Reclaiming Your Identity After Trauma.Trauma can leave us feeling like strangers to ourselves, with shattered pieces of who we once were scattered across our lives. But here’s the truth: your core identity—the real you—has never left. It’s still there, waiting to be rediscovered and reassembled into something strong, whole, and uniquely yours.In this episode, we’ll explore:Why trauma fractures our sense of identity and how survival mode impacts us.Practical steps like identity mapping, joy lists, and value clarification exercises to reconnect with who you are.How safety, self-compassion, and small goals play a vital role in healing.Real-life stories from listeners who’ve reclaimed their sense of self, one step at a time.Whether you’re rediscovering the little things that bring you joy or rebuilding your life’s foundation, this episode is your guide to moving forward with hope, resilience, and purpose.Support Our WorkIf this podcast has helped you, consider joining our Supporters Club. For just $3 a month, your contribution helps us keep these conversations going, create more resources, and reach more people on their healing journeys. Together, we’re building a community where no one has to face trauma alone.
Click here to join the Supporters Club or find the link in the episode description. Every contribution makes a difference, and we are so grateful for your support.You are not alone. Healing is hard, but you’re doing the work—and that’s something to be proud of. Join us as we make sense of this together, piece by piece. 🌱Tune in now to reclaim your identity and rediscover the resilient person you’ve always been.
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Discover the healing power of music in this week’s Friday Healing episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit.
Join Gregory as he explores how music can ground us in moments of overwhelm, soothe anxiety, and reconnect us with our emotions. Learn practical steps to create your own grounding playlist, hear inspiring stories from listeners, and get a curated list of top songs to uplift, calm, and empower.
Whether you’re looking for peace, motivation, or emotional release, this episode has something for everyone navigating their journey with CPTSD.
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Social Anxiety and CPTSD: Navigating Relationships After Trauma
Social anxiety can make even the smallest interactions feel like climbing a mountain, especially when paired with the complexities of CPTSD. In this episode, Gregory dives deep into the challenges of navigating relationships and social settings after trauma.Here’s what we’ll explore:Understanding Triggers: What they are, how they show up, and why they feel so overwhelming.The Science Behind Triggers: Learn how your brain and body respond to social stressors, and how trauma rewires your nervous system.Practical Strategies: Tools to identify and manage your triggers, plus actionable steps to start rebuilding your confidence.Moving Forward: Insights into breaking the cycle of avoidance and reconnecting with yourself and others.💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛
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🎙 Friday Healing: Stay Present – Mastering the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding TechniqueFeeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a CPTSD spiral? In this Healing Episode, we’re breaking down the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique—a simple, powerful tool to help you stay present and calm in the moment.You’ll learn:
How to use the 5-4-3-2-1 method step-by-step.A fun poem to make it easier to remember!The science behind why this technique works so well.By the end of this episode, you’ll have a practical, portable tool to help you navigate tough moments with more ease and confidence.
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In today’s episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sht*, we’re diving into one of the most challenging parts of navigating Complex PTSD: triggers. These intense emotional responses can feel overwhelming and disorienting, but understanding them is the first step toward reclaiming control.What We’ll Cover:What Are Triggers? We start by breaking down what triggers are, why they happen, and the different forms they can take—emotional, environmental, and sensory.Real-Life Listener Stories: Hear from people who’ve faced their own triggers and discovered unique ways to cope. Their journeys show us that we’re not alone in this experience.Research-Backed Strategies: From breathwork and grounding exercises to visualization, we’ll go over practical tools that can make triggers feel more manageable.Complementary and Alternative Practices: Explore how techniques like yoga, nature therapy, art therapy, and even acupuncture can support your journey.Next Episode Preview
On Friday, we’ll explore a powerful grounding technique called the 5-4-3-2-1 method, a simple but effective tool to stay present during challenging moments. Don’t miss it!
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In today’s Friday Healing episode, we dive into the essential topic of creating safe spaces, both physically and emotionally, to support your Complex PTSD recovery journey. Living with trauma often means navigating environments that feel anything but safe. This episode offers practical grounding techniques to create a personal sanctuary that brings calm and control, no matter where you are.
We’ll guide you through sensory grounding exercises to root yourself in the present, offer tips on creating boundaries for physical safety, and share emotional grounding techniques like affirmation anchoring, visualization, and journaling. Whether you’re at home or on the go, these techniques will help you carve out moments of peace and self-compassion.
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Tune in to take these steps toward reclaiming safety in your life, one small but powerful act at a time. And don’t forget to join us next week for a discussion on Trigger Warnings—what they mean, why they matter, and how to navigate them in daily life.
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Episode 5: How Trauma Changes Your Brain and How to Heal
In this episode, we’re breaking down the complex relationship between trauma and the brain. Trauma, especially Complex PTSD, can have long-lasting effects on how your brain functions, from memory retention to emotional regulation. But understanding these changes is the first step toward healing. We’ll start by exploring the neuroscience of trauma—specifically, how trauma impacts key areas of the brain, such as the amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex.
Then, we’ll dive into the long-term effects of trauma on brain function and memory. Many people struggle with the misconception that trauma irreparably damages the brain, but we’ll discuss how, with the right approach, the brain can heal and adapt.
Throughout this episode, we’ll highlight groundbreaking research and studies that give hope for recovery from CPTSD. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how trauma affects your brain and what steps you can take to support your healing journey.
Stay tuned until the end, where I’ll share some practical tips and resources. And don’t forget to join us this Friday for our Healing Episode: "Safe Spaces: Creating Emotional and Physical Safety"—a guide to building environments that support your emotional well-being.
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Episode 4: Breathe Easy – Simple Breathing Exercises to Manage Stress
In this Friday Healing episode, we’ll focus on an essential tool for managing CPTSD: your breath. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply need to find a moment of calm, breathing exercises can help you regain control and center yourself in the present moment.
We’ll begin by exploring the connection between stress and breathing, especially for those living with Complex PTSD. You’ll learn why simple breathing exercises can create immediate relief and how they help regulate your body’s stress response. Then, I’ll guide you through a basic breathing exercise you can use anytime you’re feeling dysregulated.
This episode is all about finding a moment of peace in the chaos, and I encourage you to practice alongside me. Take a deep breath, relax, and remember: healing happens one breath at a time.
Don’t forget to tune in next week for our main episode, "How Trauma Affects the Brain: A Breakdown," where we’ll dive deeper into understanding the brain’s role in trauma and recovery.
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CPTSD vs PTSD: What You Need to Know for Recovery
In this week’s main episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t, we’re breaking down the critical differences between Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
While they may sound similar, understanding how CPTSD is distinct from PTSD is key to finding the right path for your healing journey. We’ll dive into the unique ways CPTSD can manifest, including the long-term effects of sustained trauma, and how the symptoms and triggers differ from those typically associated with PTSD.
You’ll learn about common CPTSD triggers and the importance of recognizing these signs to better manage your mental health.
We’ll also touch on the benefits of practicing grounding techniques regularly, and how they can help you navigate the daily challenges of CPTSD. To help you get started, we’ll share some great apps and tools designed to make grounding exercises easy to incorporate into your routine.
Don’t miss this in-depth discussion that will give you a clearer understanding of CPTSD and how to take control of your recovery.
And don’t forget to tune in for Friday’s healing episode, where we’ll guide you through Breathing Exercises for Immediate Calm.
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Episode 2: Grounded: Body Scan Meditation for Immediate Calm
In this Friday Healing episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t, we’re diving into one of the most effective grounding techniques for finding immediate calm: the Body Scan Meditation. Grounding techniques are essential for those of us living with CPTSD, as they help bring us back to the present moment, especially during times of anxiety, emotional flashbacks, or overwhelm.
We’ll start with a brief chat on why grounding is so important for trauma recovery. Then, I’ll walk you through the steps of a body scan meditation, guiding you gently from your head to your toes, helping you reconnect with your body and release tension along the way. This simple but powerful practice can help calm your nervous system and bring you a sense of peace, even on tough days.
Stick around after the meditation for some encouragement to make this part of your daily routine, and don’t forget to join us next week for our main episode: Understanding CPTSD: What Makes It Different from PTSD? Take a deep breath and let’s get grounded together.
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Episode 1: CPTSD 101 – Making Sense of Trauma and Healing
Welcome to the very first episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t
! In this foundational episode, we dive into what Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) really is and why understanding it is so important for your healing journey.
We'll break down the key concepts, explore common misconceptions, and highlight the often-overlooked symptoms that make CPTSD so complex. Whether you’re new to the topic or have been navigating the ups and downs of trauma recovery for a while, this episode offers something for everyone.
You'll hear different perspectives on CPTSD, and we’ll explore some expert insights on how to manage the emotional rollercoaster that can come with it. Plus, we’ve got long-term resources and recommendations for books, podcasts, and more to keep you informed and supported along the way.
Stick with us, because healing is a journey, not a destination—and this podcast is here to guide you through every twist and turn. And don't forget to tune in on Friday for our Healing Episode, where we’ll walk you through a Body Scan Meditation to help you ground and reconnect with your body.
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