C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t
CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*tLiving with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) can be overwhelming, confusing, and lonely—but you don't have to face it alone. CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t is your go-to podcast for breaking down trauma recovery with honesty, compassion, and a touch of humor to keep things real.Whether you’re just starting your healing journey or have been working on it for years, this podcast offers practical strategies, emotional support, and relatable stories from those who've walked in your shoes. Tune in twice a week as we explore what it truly means to live with CPTSD. Our Main Podcast episodes (Tuesdays) feature in-depth discussions, expert advice, and actionable tools to help you understand and navigate CPTSD. On Fridays, our Healing Episodes deliver short, calming exercises and grounding techniques to help you find balance and relief in the moment.Through raw conversations, expert insights, and an unshakeable sense of empathy, we’re here to help you make sense of the tough stuff and remind you that healing is within reach—even when it feels impossible. Whether you’re battling anxiety, emotional flashbacks, or the daily weight of trauma, this podcast is your companion on the path to recovery. You’re not alone, and just by showing up, you’re already doing great. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛If this podcast has helped you make sense of C-PTSD, consider joining our Supporters Club. Your support helps us continue these crucial conversations on trauma and healing—conversations that can be hard to find but deeply needed.By joining, you ensure we can keep offering insights, support, and real talk to those navigating their journey with C-PTSD. Together, we can make sure no one faces this alone.Click here to join our Supporters Club and support more people.We’re in this together. 💛
Autor: Let's Work This Sh*t Out
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27 hr 42 min
Último Episodio: Optimizing Somatic Practices: Rewriting Body Memory in CPTSD
In this episode, Gregory guides us through the subtle language of body memory—those physical sensations and tension patterns that carry our trauma history. You’ll hear powerful listener stories of how trembling, tethered breath, and stifled yawns revealed years of hidden stress, and learn three practical somatic invitations—anchoring with the ground, four‑part breathwork, and a mindful body scan—that retrain your nervous system toward safety. Whether you’re new to trauma recovery or deep into your healing journey, you’ll discover how even micro‑moments of embodied awareness can transform trapped stress into profound calm.Key Takeaways• Recognize body memory as nonverbal “sentences” of past danger held in muscle and breath.• Practice three somatic invitations—Anchor & Release, Four‑Part Breath, Guided Body Scan—to shift your autonomic nervous system from fight/flight into rest and digest.• Use micro‑movements (shaking, vocal toning) and sensory anchors (lavender, silk scarf) to signal safety anytime, anywhere.• Learn the “Pause of Compassion” four‑step method …
Publicado: 22 de abril de 2025 | Duración: 21 min
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Optimizing Somatic Practices: Rewriting Body Memory in CPTSD
22 Abr, 2025In this episode, Gregory guides us through the subtle language of body memory—those physical sensations and tension patterns that carry our trauma history. You’ll hear powerful listener stories of how trembling, tethered breath, and stifled yawns revealed years of hidden …
Duración: 21 minSurviving Stressful Family Gatherings with CPTSD - Proven Tools for Calm and Connection
20 Abr, 2025Family weddings, reunions, birthday dinners—even small get‑togethers—can trigger deep anxiety when you’re living with CPTSD. In this episode, Gregory shares research‑backed breathing, grounding, and self‑compassion techniques you can use before, during, and after any family event. Learn how to spot …
Duración: 12 minVisual Sanctuary: Guided Imagery & Breathwork to Calm Panic Attacks
17 Abr, 2025In this episode of CPTSD – Let’s Make Sense of This Shit, Gregory teaches you how to create a personalized “mental sanctuary” and pair it with simple breathwork to interrupt panic attacks in seconds. You’ll hear listener success stories, learn …
Duración: 28 minHome Sanctuary: Healing CPTSD Through Safe Spaces
16 Abr, 2025In this episode of “CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit,” Gregory guides you through the art and science of turning your living space into a refuge for trauma recovery. You’ll learn why even small sensory shifts—like swapping harsh overhead …
Duración: 10 minJournaling for Trauma Recovery - Reclaiming Your Voice with Compassion
13 Abr, 2025📝 SummaryIn this episode, Gregory dives deep into how journaling can be a powerful tool for healing from complex PTSD. With a grounded blend of science, lived experience, and guided reflection, you'll explore how to create space for your inner …
Duración: 37 minFrom Shame to Self-Compassion: Rethinking Progress in Complex Trauma Recovery
04 Abr, 2025In this Friday Healing episode, Gregory gently unpacks the often unspoken pressure trauma survivors put on themselves to “heal faster” or “do better.” If you’ve ever felt like you're failing your recovery because you’re not “there yet,” this episode is …
Duración: 14 minDeep Breaths, Lasting Calm: How to Rewire Anxiety with Long-Term Breathwork
31 Mar, 2025In this episode of CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Shit, Gregory explores how deep breathing isn’t just a crisis tool—it’s a long-term nervous system reset. If you’ve ever felt like anxiety is your baseline or that your body never …
Duración: 27 minHow to Manage CPTSD Triggers in Public Without Panic
28 Mar, 2025Navigating public spaces with CPTSD can feel like stepping into a minefield of unexpected triggers. From loud noises to crowded environments, the unpredictability of the outside world can activate anxiety, panic, or dissociation. In this episode, we break down why …
Duración: 19 minHealing Through Art: Creative Expression as Therapy
24 Mar, 2025🎨 Healing Through Art: Creative Expression as Therapy 🎨Creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s for anyone navigating the complexities of CPTSD. In this episode, we explore how creative expression can be a powerful tool for emotional processing, grounding, and self-discovery. From …
Duración: 34 minOvercoming Self-Doubt: How to Quiet the Inner Critic in CPTSD Recovery
21 Mar, 2025Overcoming Self-Doubt – How to Quiet the Inner Critic in CPTSD Recovery 🧠 That Voice in Your Head? It’s Lying to You.Ever feel like your inner critic has way too much power? That relentless voice telling you you’re not good …
Duración: 13 min
