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C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t

C-PTSD: Let's Make Sense Of This Sh*t

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 CPTSD: Let’s Make Sense of This Sh*t

Living 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.

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Episodes
  • 5-Minute Mental Sanctuary: Build Your Safe Space for CPTSD Relief

    5-Minute Mental Sanctuary: Build Your Safe Space for CPTSD Relief
    Mar 13 2026
    In this episode, we explore a powerful yet accessible five-minute visualization technique for creating your personal mental sanctuary. Host Gregory shares both scientific research and personal experiences to demonstrate how this practice can provide immediate relief during overwhelming moments. Whether you're new to visualization or skeptical about meditation, this episode offers a practical, trauma-informed approach to building your own psychological safe space that you can access anytime, anywhere.

    What You'll Learn:

    • How to create a personalized mental sanctuary in just five minutes, even if visualization feels challenging
    • Why this specific technique works effectively for CPTSD, backed by recent neuroscience research
    • Practical strategies for accessing your safe space during high-stress situations or emotional overwhelm
    • Ways to adapt and modify the visualization process to match your unique safety needs
    • Simple steps to strengthen your practice and make it more reliable over time

    Key Insights:

    • The brain responds to visualization similarly to real experiences, making this tool particularly powerful
    • You don't need perfect visualization skills - even brief, imperfect practice produces meaningful benefits
    • Creating a mental sanctuary returns agency to trauma survivors by putting them in control
    • Regular practice strengthens neural pathways associated with feeling safe and secure
    • Your sanctuary can change and evolve - flexibility is a feature, not a flaw

    Recommended Resources:

    • "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
    • Harvard Medical School's Guide to Healing Trauma
    • The Journal of Traumatic Stress (2021) - Special Issue on Visualization Techniques
    • "Transforming Trauma" by Peter Levine

    Coming Up Next:
    Join us next week as we explore practical grounding techniques for managing flashbacks and discover how to create an emergency toolkit for unexpected trauma responses.

    📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com.

    💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛 Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...
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    31 mins
  • Reparenting Wounds: Rewire Childhood Patterns Now

    Reparenting Wounds: Rewire Childhood Patterns Now
    Mar 9 2026
    In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative practice of reparenting your inner child. Host Gregory guides listeners through understanding how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors and shares practical, science-backed strategies for healing old wounds. Through personal stories and expert insights, you'll discover how to recognize when your inner child needs attention and learn specific techniques to provide the nurturing support you might have missed growing up.

    What You'll Learn:

    • How to identify and respond to your inner child's needs with practical, daily techniques
    • Ways to transform self-criticism into self-compassion using neuroscience-based approaches
    • Specific strategies for rewiring negative thought patterns developed in childhood
    • Methods to create emotional safety and trust within yourself
    • Tools for managing overwhelming feelings through conscious self-parenting

    Key Insights

    • Early attachment patterns physically shape our brain but can be rewired through conscious practice
    • Small, consistent acts of self-compassion are more effective than occasional breakthrough moments
    • The nervous system can learn new patterns of safety at any age
    • Self-parenting activates the same brain regions as receiving care from others
    • Healing happens through both emotional and physical experiences, not just cognitive understanding

    Recommended Resources:

    • "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
    • "Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors" by Janina Fisher
    • "The Polyvagal Theory" by Stephen Porges
    • "Parenting From the Inside Out" by Daniel Siegel

    Coming Up Next

    Join us next week as we explore practical techniques for managing emotional flashbacks and creating a personalized emotional safety plan that works for your unique needs.

    📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com.

    💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛 Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...
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    32 mins
  • Rapid Trauma Response Reset: Master the 60-Second STOP Technique

    Rapid Trauma Response Reset: Master the 60-Second STOP Technique
    Mar 7 2026
    In this episode, we explore a powerful 60-second technique that can transform how you handle trauma responses in real-time. Host Gregory shares a science-backed method called the STOP technique, designed specifically for complex trauma survivors who find traditional grounding exercises challenging. Drawing from both clinical research and personal experience, this episode offers a practical tool you can use anywhere, anytime - whether you're in a meeting, on public transit, or dealing with unexpected triggers in daily life.

    What You'll Learn:

    • A practical 60-second technique to interrupt trauma responses when they feel overwhelming
    • How to use the STOP method discreetly in any situation without drawing attention
    • Ways to work with your nervous system instead of fighting against it
    • Scientific understanding of why this technique works, explained in accessible terms
    • How to adapt and personalize this approach for your specific trauma responses

    Key Insights:

    • Trauma responses aren't your enemy - they're protective mechanisms that can be gently redirected
    • Even brief interventions can significantly impact your nervous system's threat response
    • You don't need perfect conditions or complete privacy to use effective grounding techniques
    • Small moments of conscious intervention can create lasting changes in trauma patterns
    • Recovery isn't about eliminating responses but building a reliable toolkit for managing them

    Recommended Resources:

    • "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
    • "Polyvagal Theory" by Stephen Porges
    • "The Pocket Guide to Polyvagal Theory" by Deb Dana
    • Journal of Traumatic Stress (2021) study on brief interventions for trauma responses

    Coming Up Next:
    Join us next week as we explore how to adapt these techniques for specific trauma triggers and learn advanced strategies for long-term nervous system regulation.

    📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cptsd@senseofthisshit.com.

    💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛 Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...
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    31 mins
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